I mean, not in competitions that the club championship leads to promotion/relegation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just a spectator
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I mean, not in competitions that the club championship leads to promotion/relegation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just a spectator
Which all comps that have lower divisions that play the same teams should run off.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
Not quite sure what you mean there as a team can come 1st and win minor and major premierships with thire 2nd & 3rds not making semis yet still get promoted ... if it's the other way around and 1st's don't make semis then it doesn't matter if 2nd and 3rd grade are undefeated all year the club doesn't get promoted.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
but first grade wins are worth more points.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just a spectator
reserves more than thirds..
Club Championship will mean the strongest SQUAD gets promoted, not the strongest first grade team.
The reason why you often see a lot of NPL clubs juniors get destroyed, because they're promoted based one one team performance, not the squads.
A very easy example is the 2018 Sydney NPL competition. Bonnyrigg first grade finish second last, but were relegated as that competition based promotion/relegation on Club Championship (a scaled table also using U20 and U18 results)Quote:
Originally Posted by Just a spectator
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018...all_NSW_season
I have believed for years that Newcastle comps should be based on Club Championship too. There isn't usually a massive variation from the 1st grade ladder, as the points are scaled to favour that grade, but it puts more emphasis on having a stronger overall club as opposed to just one grade.
Fair point my friend but unfortunately that isn't how it works as I said a club Lives and Dies by 1st Grade results see from the Zone league rules & Regulations....Quote..E 52 PROMOTION AND RELEGATIONQuote:
Originally Posted by pv4
A Club shall be promoted or relegated by the following means:-
(a) The last placed Team (based on First Grade Competition Premiership Points)
shall be relegated for the next season; the first placed Team (based on first grade
Competition Premiership Points) shall be promoted for the next season.
(b) Promotion and Relegation shall be COMPULSORY between ZFL Leagues 1,2,3.
(c) Promotion and Relegation between ZF League 1 and ZFL Premier League will be
based on Premiership and the Club’s ability to suit ZPL criteria. This will be
determined by the Joint Board Panel and the Zone Association ZFL Competition
Administrator each season.
(d) In
Sorry Moz, no bombs but can confirm both Uni goals were inside the box.Quote:
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I reckon this guys thinks 1st grade is more important than the lower grades? Anyone else picking up that vibe?
This is brilliant :rof:Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
I could be wrong, but I reckon that's what he's getting at.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
I personally would like to seek some greater clarity on this issue.Quote:
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I am still not utterly convinced that is the position being put forward.
It is also tied 4-4 in the Head to Head Ladder, this weekend is massive both on and off the field.Quote:
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Bugger Thanks ButchQuote:
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Love it! It’s been an incredible comeback from The Butch considering he gave away the first 3 rounds in forfeits. Big match up this week. Looking forward to the predictionsQuote:
Originally Posted by pv4
Brilliant work guys..
Also, nice to say g'day and see you on the pitch on the weekend Mozzy.. Legend..
Bon playing thirds is the definition of stacking ;)Quote:
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Same to you Bon. Would have been nice if you took it a bit easier on us hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bon
My Incognito status is becoming less and less.. might need a name change soon
:lulzturtle::sup:Quote:
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I think you are confusing stacking with tanking.Quote:
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https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/pr...E=w429-h343-ncQuote:
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Wow You are perceptive.... lol No disrespect intended. And I think 1st Grade is more important, because it IS.... ! Not only in Z competition but Every competition across the county/world... it is what it is ...! if you want lower grades to count go play all age where it doesn't matter...Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
grade football is for serious competition..2nd and 3rd grades are there to support and fill in for 1st grade.
ok whos the nong at stocko who cant put scores in right?? is that a pisstake from the weekend?? ive seen it done once and f00k mi (wheres he/she now??) its dead eazy. Not hard to fix either if you stuff it up too
So, just to make sure we are cyrstal clear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just a spectator
1st grade = matters.
Reserve grade = doesn't matter.
Third grade = doesn't matter.
Is that correct?
Yep ya pretty much nailed it...!Quote:
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I think we are going to need justaspectator to confirm that is what he/she is saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
That time of week again when we immerse ourselves in the most important grade of any competition, in any league, in world football....thirds.
Unfortunately, I think there will be a few washouts this weekend but fingers crossed most games go ahead as scheduled. The most talked about field in Newcastle football, aka Smith Park, is in serious doubt so the highly anticipated Butch vs Moz match-up is sadly in jeopardy.
New Lambton vs Jesmond: NL have only lost twice in the past five games and that was against the teams coming first and second. NL will win this, no doubt in my mind. The strange thing about Jesmond is that for a team coming second last, they have scored 13 goals in the 9 rounds to date which is actually pretty decent. So, NL to win, both teams to score.
Cooks Hill vs Uni: Uni play the best football of any team in third grade and they'll know that a loss will spell the end of their premiership dreams. They will win this but by only 1 goal in a very tight contest.
Azzurri vs Westlakes aka Butch vs Moz aka the friendship cup: After the disappointment of dropping their first points of the season last week, the sky blues will be keen to get back to winning ways. Azzurri to win this with a -3 start and butch to shout Moz a tin after the game.
Maryland vs Stockton: It has been a long time since the Sharkies have been able to belt out their team song but Saturday is the day! Sharks will win and at the end of the match, Maryland's goal difference will be either -37 or -38.
Suburbs vs Wallsend: The big, beautiful, third grade kingfisher will once again swoop down to take all three points this Sunday and she'll do it comfortably with a -2 start.
Less important grade aka firsts:
NL vs Jesmond: Battle of the cellar dwellers... NL to win
Cooks Hill vs Uni: Cooks Hill, easily.
Azzurri vs Westlakes: Upset! WL to win and might even do it by more than a goal.
Maryland vs Stockton: Sorry to say but the Sharks stink. Maryland will win.
Burbs vs Wallsend: Burbs have easily been the most disappointing team this year. I feel like I tip them every week and they let me down. This match could go either way. Draw, but watch them win because I didn't tip them.
[QUOTE=the_butcher;225775]That time of week again when we immerse ourselves in the most important grade of any competition, in any league, in world football....thirds.
Azzurri vs Westlakes aka Butch vs Moz aka the friendship cup
Love it! Probably the most prestigious pieces of silverware going round
[QUOTE=Incognito mosquito;225785]The pinnacle of all gradesQuote:
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New Lambton v Jesmond - 3-1 NL
- Jesmond held scoreless first half
Cooks Hill v Uni - Uni 3-0
- As score suggests CH to remain scoreless
Friendship Cup - Draw
- >5 goals scored
- After last weeks result I’m not willing to put scores up for this one. Moz and Butch to enjoy a shandy and rejoice in a tale or 2 at games end. Cup to be decided at Fishburn
Maryland v Stockton 2-1 Maryland
- No team deserves to go winless in 3rds. Stocktons the team they can grab the biccies against.
Suburbs v Wallsend 4-1 Suburbs.
-Wallsend to score first
[QUOTE=the_butcher;225775]That time of week again when we immerse ourselves in the most important grade of any competition, in any league, in world football....thirds.
Well done boys..... Ya can't fix stupid But as long as ya havin fun..... Love ya work .... seriously
[QUOTE=Incognito mosquito;225786]Fixed...Quote:
Originally Posted by Incognito mosquito
Simples!
[QUOTE=Retro Jet;225797]Sorry Jetty, bit of laziness from myself there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Incognito mosquito
Nah I back you there, Moz. It's just not in me to write scores out that way. Doesn't look right, doesn't feel right, doesn't sound right...even if it is right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Retro Jet
Update on Smith Park for those sitting on the edge of their seats wondering if "The Friendship Cup" will go ahead:
- Field was marked yesterday and if the match was scheduled for yesterday it would have gone ahead. It is now a waiting game to see how much rain we will get over the next 24 hours. So in other words, I haven't really provided you with an update at all other then to tell you the field has been marked.
Thanks mate, seriously.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just a spectator
Thanks for the update, butch. Do you think they'll at least get the important game played, and then postpone reserves and firsts?Quote:
Originally Posted by the_butcher
You can be rest assured that I will be pushing for this. As you know, Azzurri are "The People's Club" so it is only fair that the people get what the people want, and that is for Thirds, aka The Main Event, to go ahead under any conditions.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
I genuinely shudder to think of the attendance if Thirds weren't to go ahead. Don't bother opening the canteen or filling the esky.Quote:
Originally Posted by the_butcher
So you're telling me people actually care about their own games and not just firsts 😐 wow..Quote:
Originally Posted by TXK
Are we doing this again already?Quote:
Originally Posted by Antman
Anyone get on today ? Results?