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02-09-2025, 04:46 PM
Kicktheball

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Originally Posted by Zonal Marking

And you?re forgetting the GD changes for all teams now as well. Anyone who had a 4+ win over Azzurri has been disadvantaged. On the other hand anyone who only beat them by 1 or 2 goals will be happy

So is this being discussed at a high level? If so Cardiff very happy, mayfield not so happy..
02-09-2025, 04:51 PM
NewHere

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Originally Posted by Kicktheball

So is this being discussed at a high level? If so Cardiff very happy, mayfield not so happy..

It won't change, the rules are applied as stated for the competition (3-0 result or Bye, same difference). Quoted below.

Team removed or withdrawn during the second round of Competition ? each
opposing Team that has played the removed or withdrawn Team shall have
the relevant points and goals for the second Round removed from its record
and shall be credited with a BYE result. Each Team that has not played the
removed or withdrawn Team shall be credited with a BYE result.
02-09-2025, 05:06 PM
ForeverRed

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Originally Posted by Kicktheball

So riddle me this... why aren't the first round games a 3-0 forfeit also?

Newcastle football have made a mess of this. It only seems fair that all games are the same?

Tin foil hat, if mayfield lose and warners bay defeat Cardiff this weekend, they are through to the semis due to the fact that their loss against Azzuri was changed to a 3-0 win? WOW

Don?t blame Newcastle football, blame Azzurri, the people?s s club,
02-09-2025, 11:35 PM
Guthorina

Another disappointing season for Cardiff. Many expected them to be right up there challenging for the premiership.

Interested to see how they finish off the season
03-09-2025, 06:14 AM
Jardelsimage

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Originally Posted by Kicktheball

So is this being discussed at a high level? If so Cardiff very happy, mayfield not so happy..

Cardiff not happy, Warners Bay get the boost as they lost to Azzurri in the 2nd rd.
03-09-2025, 06:21 AM
Mr Beautiful 2.0

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Originally Posted by Mr Beautiful 2.0

Be interesting to see people?s opinion on:
1. Biggest let down of a team this year? For me so far it?s been Cardiff they signed a few big names but only have one win with many tipping them pre-season to contend for minor premiership. (Never expected much from lakes or Azzurri)

2. Biggest surprise team this year. For me it?s Croatia they started the season by completely humbling the premiers in a great match, while they let themselves down last week I think they bounce back and go on to remain undefeated for the rest of the year.

I copped some heat for this post on PAGE 36 of forums but stand by it, Croatia went on to remain undefeated for the rest of the year and Cardiff didn?t do much and were the only team to drop points to Azzurri.
03-09-2025, 07:07 AM
Jardelsimage

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Originally Posted by Mr Beautiful 2.0

I copped some heat for this post on PAGE 36 of forums but stand by it, Croatia went on to remain undefeated for the rest of the year and Cardiff didn?t do much and were the only team to drop points to Azzurri.

pretty sure the Bay dropped 3 points
03-09-2025, 08:17 AM
Zone Insider

Cardiff have need dudded doesn?t matter what way you look at it.

Azzurri should have zero points and all clubs given the 6 points from the matches.
03-09-2025, 08:44 AM
Goatscheese

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Originally Posted by TheCancer

100%, Myer Park was the best venue for ZL2 & ZL3. Lets see if these other clubs can produce what the Suns did over the last 2 years at Myer on grand final day.

Never been to Lisle Carr but Cessnock put on great game days. Like all grand finals, it isn't just the people running it, it is the people attending. Get a great crowd and it will be a great atmosphere.
03-09-2025, 09:19 AM
Mr Beautiful 2.0

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Originally Posted by Jardelsimage

pretty sure the Bay dropped 3 points

That result was overturned
03-09-2025, 11:35 AM
Kicktheball

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Originally Posted by Mr Beautiful 2.0

That result was overturned

All games should be transferred to a 3-0 win.

Crazy is Cardiff aren't disputing this
03-09-2025, 11:40 AM
Addios

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Originally Posted by Kicktheball

All games should be transferred to a 3-0 win.

Crazy is Cardiff aren't disputing this

Cant. Rules say 1st round scores stands. 2nd round are byes & 3 pts.

Cardiff werent consistent enough this season. Good luck anyone trying to get the GF win off Croatia anyway.
03-09-2025, 11:56 AM
Jardelsimage

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Originally Posted by Mr Beautiful 2.0

That result was overturned

Na, WB still on 32p, in the end they should have just made Azzurris last 2 games forfeits, that way goal scorers still all stand, Suns strikers could feel a bit hard done by, but a forfeit is a forfeit.

Who else were they playing???
03-09-2025, 12:18 PM
ZLWB

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Originally Posted by Kicktheball

So riddle me this... why aren't the first round games a 3-0 forfeit also?

Newcastle football have made a mess of this. It only seems fair that all games are the same?

Tin foil hat, if mayfield lose and warners bay defeat Cardiff this weekend, they are through to the semis due to the fact that their loss against Azzuri was changed to a 3-0 win? WOW

The competition regs have been in place for years.
How can you possibly justify the claim that Newcastle Football have made a mess of it?
The regulations are clear and have been followed to the letter.
The only entity to blame here is Azzuri.
03-09-2025, 12:19 PM
idontwannaplaywithhowey

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Originally Posted by ForeverRed

Don?t blame Newcastle football, blame Azzurri, the people?s s club,

Absolutely this.
I dont think many will forget the shade they have thrown at other clubs that have kept their clubs going through thick and thin for decades, only for them to rise and fall over such a short period of time.
Hopefully some of those involved learn some humility from this experience.
03-09-2025, 12:40 PM
anfield

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Originally Posted by Goatscheese

Never been to Lisle Carr but Cessnock put on great game days. Like all grand finals, it isn't just the people running it, it is the people attending. Get a great crowd and it will be a great atmosphere.

The main issue is the day, Friday night isn't good for anybody. I'm sure the crowd would be much better on a Saturday, which in turn would be better for the host club.

Personally, I don't mind that it's in the Valley, Top 2 teams are from up that way. I would have asked if Bellbird wanted to host it, we played there last weekend. Pitch would be as good as any in Zone League, it also helps out financially a Zone League club. Bellbird have always put on a good match day.

For mine, Sunday is Zone league 1 grand final day. Both ZL2 and ZL3 could easily be played at different venues on the Saturday. Just scatter First grade kickoff times.
Zl3 First grade kickoff at 1
Zl2 First grade kickoff at 4.30
03-09-2025, 12:43 PM
Goatscheese

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Originally Posted by anfield

The main issue is the day, Friday night isn't good for anybody. I'm sure the crowd would be much better on a Saturday, which in turn would be better for the host club.

I don't disagree, Friday night is an abomination. I can only guess it is done that way because it is easier for Newcastle Football.
04-09-2025, 01:25 PM
Zone Insider

Top 5 now finalized.

When will the semi finals matches be set ?
04-09-2025, 04:36 PM
Mr Beautiful 2.0

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Originally Posted by Builtwithlove18

Grand final predictions?

Students vs Croatia
Full-time 2-2
Students win 3-2 in extra time scoring in the 103rd minute
Croatia shown a red card in the 70th minute
04-09-2025, 08:48 PM
Zonal Marking

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Originally Posted by Mr Beautiful 2.0

Students vs Croatia
Full-time 2-2
Students win 3-2 in extra time scoring in the 103rd minute
Croatia shown a red card in the 70th minute

Terrible prediction. Students will be lucky to get past Mayfield in the first elimination final.

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