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01-07-2019, 12:38 PM
the_butcher

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Originally Posted by pv4

Honestly for last place I can't see how you guys can look past Maryland.

Why's that? They are 5 points clear of last with a game in hand... or have I missed a joke?
01-07-2019, 12:39 PM
Bon

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Originally Posted by the_butcher

Why's that? They are 5 points clear of last with a game in hand... or have I missed a joke?

I could be wrong, but I think you missed that he was predicting it based on the ultimate division, third grade.. haha
01-07-2019, 01:04 PM
la bazzle

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Originally Posted by the_butcher

Why's that? They are 5 points clear of last with a game in hand... or have I missed a joke?

Poor from you here Butchell
01-07-2019, 01:09 PM
TXK

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Originally Posted by la bazzle

Poor from you here Butchell

Uh oh, has Butch been had here?
01-07-2019, 01:15 PM
TXK

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Originally Posted by la bazzle

Massive 1 point

Hang in there La Bazzle, always remember that Steven Bradbury has an Olympic gold medal hanging on his wall somewhere. Anything can happen.
01-07-2019, 01:23 PM
the_butcher

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Originally Posted by Bon

I could be wrong, but I think you missed that he was predicting it based on the ultimate division, third grade.. haha

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Originally Posted by la bazzle

Poor from you here Butchell

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Originally Posted by TXK

Uh oh, has Butch been had here?

I've absolutely been done here :rof: Brilliant from PV4, poor from the master of the meat cleaver. I'll blame it on a big weekend, the brain is mush.
01-07-2019, 03:10 PM
Incognito mosquito

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Originally Posted by Incognito mosquito

Rd 12

3rds

With the amount of catch up games some teams will have it will be difficult to keep track of all these predictions.

A special thanks to New Lambton too for being flexible with the venue change to allow this weeks fixture to potentially go ahead.

Predictions

Stockton v Wallsend - Draw
Stockton coming off a game I’m assuming they felt they could win v Wallsend with nearly the comeback of a lifetime. I say the sharks will be too hungry to lose but not good enough to win.
- Stockton to score the last goal

Jeso v Uni - Uni
Uni will be too fit and too good.
- Uni by 3 or more

Cooks Hill v Azzuri - Draw
Before last weeks result I would have backed Azzuri in a tight one. I can’t see them losing but feel this will be too tight to call.
- Most goals at the discus goal end and Butch for MoM

Westlakes v New Lambton - WL
I’m going to say the change in venue will swing the odds in the favour of WL. Seeing as this is our away game, will we give NL the home sheds? Who knows, all I know is this game will be tighter than a nuns nasties.
- WL by 1

Maryland v Suburbs - Suburbs
Maryland have certainly closed some gaps in their defence of late. I think Suburbs will open them back up.
- Suburbs to score more in the first half than second. 1 goal to be a header and Maryland scoreless.

Good luck to all hope it is a blind melon weekend so some football can be had

Stockton v Wallsend 0.5
- confirmed through a reliable source that Stockton scored the last goal of the match

Jesmond v Uni 0
- no goals no points

Cooks Hill v Azzuri 0
- Congrats on the MoM Butch. Shame both sides couldn’t put a few more away in the discuss end.

WL v New Lambton 0
- Was looking on track for a big one pointer until a well finished chip from outside the box brought us back to level pegging. NL having a shot cleared off the line too could feel hard done by

Maryland v Suburbs (washout)

Total 0.5 pitiful performance
01-07-2019, 03:30 PM
pv4

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Originally Posted by Incognito mosquito

Cooks Hill v Azzuri 0
- Congrats on the MoM Butch. Shame both sides couldn’t put a few more away in the discuss end.

Would TXK please confirm if this is in fact 0 points, or does Moz get 0.25 for the Butch MoM call?

Once confirmed I will update the Ladder, and I will leave it to yall to alert me to catchup games score updates in future.
01-07-2019, 03:31 PM
the_butcher

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Originally Posted by Incognito mosquito

WL v New Lambton 0
- Was looking on track for a big one pointer until a well finished chip from outside the box brought us back to level pegging. NL having a shot cleared off the line too could feel hard done by

What about the home shed situation?
01-07-2019, 03:31 PM
pv4

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Originally Posted by the_butcher

I've absolutely been done here :rof: Brilliant from PV4, poor from the master of the meat cleaver. I'll blame it on a big weekend, the brain is mush.

I believe in the Azzurri language, the phrase is you got got.
01-07-2019, 03:33 PM
the_butcher

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Originally Posted by pv4

Would TXK please confirm if this is in fact 0 points, or does Moz get 0.25 for the Butch MoM call?

Once confirmed I will update the Ladder, and I will leave it to yall to alert me to catchup games score updates in future.

I actually think it's 0.5. He never tipped a result, just went for most goals at the discus end and butch MOTM didn't he?
01-07-2019, 03:47 PM
Sideline

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Originally Posted by the_butcher

Stockton vs Wallsend: Wallsend pick up a much deserved win. 0 points

Jesmond vs Uni: HUGE result here for Jesmond to get a draw against a strongly backed Uni side. Uni holidays play a part maybe? 0 points

Cooks Hill vs Azzurri: To be honest, Azzurri's defense was as solid as a rock and probably deserved to have won 4-0 if not for a very soft penalty given to CH. 0 points

Maryland vs Suburbs: WASHED OUT

NL vs WL: Good result for Moz's troops. Moz also reports that there was more than one yellow so that means.... 0 points

After a solid couple of weeks of tipping I have come crashing back down to Earth in spectacular fashion.

TOTAL: 0 POINTS (pending Suburbs vs Maryland catch up game)

Finally got to encounter my first Azzurri match on the weekend and i was not dissapointed to see what i was expecting, some very good players out on the park but that was for cookers as well entertaining games across the day

Agreed with above and rock solid 3rd grade defense however thought it was a bit odd that the reserve grade keeper was also the 3rds ? He looked to be certainly a step above that. So not sure what was doing there injurys or short perhaps anyone care to chime in ?

Some absolute scenes with a player running from halfway to put a tackle on the azzurri goalkeeper ? Sent immedietly and rightly so not to sure the circumstances behind it but was cetainly bizarre

Reserve grade was a game of 2 halfs and was very entertaining to watch some players on both squad at 1st grade level.
Again another red car in this game for a dangerous tackle which looked very poor from where i was sitting

Main game was also entertaining which could of gone either way. By the looks of the pitch it probably didnt suit either team with its condition.

However both of these squads are absolute quality and would not look out of place in newfm

Cheers to both squads for providing me a great weekend of football to watch with most matches washed out on saturday
01-07-2019, 04:13 PM
Incognito mosquito

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Originally Posted by the_butcher

I actually think it's 0.5. He never tipped a result, just went for most goals at the discus end and butch MOTM didn't he?

I went for a draw as the result. With my exotics I went for a bold double play.. which was risky. I feel the point scoring goes .5 for result .5 for exotics so I needed both to play off. I know in the early stages .25s were given but I feel we have evolved from that stage. Happy to cop the 0
01-07-2019, 04:14 PM
Incognito mosquito

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Originally Posted by the_butcher

What about the home shed situation?

We selfishly kept our home sheds in the hope that it would rattle the NL players... It did not.
01-07-2019, 06:16 PM
pv4

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Originally Posted by Incognito mosquito

I went for a draw as the result. With my exotics I went for a bold double play.. which was risky. I feel the point scoring goes .5 for result .5 for exotics so I needed both to play off. I know in the early stages .25s were given but I feel we have evolved from that stage. Happy to cop the 0

TXK will be able to confirm, but..

My understanding of the points system was 0.5 points went into the result, and 0.5 went into the exotics. I don't see it outrageous to split exotics into max 2 sections, particularly as it has been done before. Every point counts in trying to make sure labazzurri doesn't Bradbury this.

But again, I am openly just too bias against Jesmond to make decisions on the competition itself whilst not ruining its integrity.
01-07-2019, 06:46 PM
TXK

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Originally Posted by pv4

TXK will be able to confirm, but..

My understanding of the points system was 0.5 points went into the result, and 0.5 went into the exotics. I don't see it outrageous to split exotics into max 2 sections, particularly as it has been done before. Every point counts in trying to make sure labazzurri doesn't Bradbury this.

But again, I am openly just too bias against Jesmond to make decisions on the competition itself whilst not ruining its integrity.

I’m happy to award the 0.25 points. Mossie tipped Butch MoM and Butch got MoM. A correct tip and Mossie doesn’t deserve to walk away with nothing.
01-07-2019, 07:45 PM
Incognito mosquito

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Originally Posted by TXK

I’m happy to award the 0.25 points. Mossie tipped Butch MoM and Butch got MoM. A correct tip and Mossie doesn’t deserve to walk away with nothing.

Well if all parties agree to the terms I’m happy to accept the .25 points.
01-07-2019, 09:53 PM
la bazzle

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Originally Posted by Incognito mosquito

Well if all parties agree to the terms I’m happy to accept the .25 points.

Confirmed
02-07-2019, 06:28 AM
pv4

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Originally Posted by TXK

I’m happy to award the 0.25 points. Mossie tipped Butch MoM and Butch got MoM. A correct tip and Mossie doesn’t deserve to walk away with nothing.

Thankyou for confirming, TXK.

Updated Ladder below. I would like to congratulate labazzurri on winning his/her first Head to Head round!

http://i65.tinypic.com/o0vzbn.png
02-07-2019, 09:26 AM
idontwannaplaywithhowey

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Originally Posted by the_butcher

The battle to #survivethedrop is probably more exciting than the battle for promotion.

Mathematically, every team besides Azzurri and CH could still be relegated. Jesmond beating Uni on the weekend goes a long way to them avoiding the dreaded double drop. Uni play Stockton this weekend in what is probably the match of the round in the #survivethedrop excitement stakes.

I think we can safely rule out WL, NL and Maryland. That leaves Wallsend, Suburbs, Stockton, Uni and Jesmond.

Personally, I think Wallsend and Suburbs easily have the quality to keep them up. Stockton, Uni and Jesmond however, are a flip of the coin.

Uni have Stockton this week and Wallsend the next. If they don't pick up points in those game, I think they are toast because I can't see them getting anything from their final 4 games (WL, Burbs, Azzurri, CH).

Uni are my favourites for the spoon. What do others think?

Its very difficult to pick.
Azzurri and Cookers a class above the rest, and I would add that Westlakes are alone in the next tier.
After that, the teams from 4-10 are all of very similar quality, so depending on anyone's run (whether it be good or bad) any team could grab 4th or finish 10th in my opinion. That last 4 game run for Uni is brutal though.
02-07-2019, 11:52 AM
Roundball Enthusiast

Massive few weeks for Suburb(s).

2 potential mid-week catch up games as well as normal weekend games to come.

With the weather predicted to return this week, could we see more washouts and more midweek games determining the season???
02-07-2019, 06:40 PM
la bazzle

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Originally Posted by Roundball Enthusiast

Massive few weeks for Suburb(s).

2 potential mid-week catch up games as well as normal weekend games to come.

With the weather predicted to return this week, could we see more washouts and more midweek games determining the season???

Pretty simple equation for burbs this week. Lose thirds, win or draw 1sts and ressies. Easy
02-07-2019, 07:49 PM
Roundball Enthusiast

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Originally Posted by la bazzle

Pretty simple equation for burbs this week. Lose thirds, win or draw 1sts and ressies. Easy

But if they do that, people might accuse them of stacking the lower grades to ensure they win some medals?
03-07-2019, 08:36 AM
la bazzle

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Originally Posted by Roundball Enthusiast

But if they do that, people might accuse them of stacking the lower grades to ensure they win some medals?

Well played :rof:

Side note I have always been a fan of stacking, good for the game.
03-07-2019, 08:38 AM
Bon

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Originally Posted by la bazzle

Side note I have always been a fan of stacking, good for the game.

We know, mate.. :gent:

Actually, we are still waiting for the $$$ from the Burger King sponsorship to come through..
03-07-2019, 09:08 AM
la bazzle

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Originally Posted by Bon

We know, mate.. :gent:

Actually, we are still waiting for the $$$ from the Burger King sponsorship to come through..

:rof::lulzturtle:
03-07-2019, 11:50 AM
the_butcher

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Originally Posted by Sideline

thought it was a bit odd that the reserve grade keeper was also the 3rds ? He looked to be certainly a step above that. So not sure what was doing there injurys or short perhaps anyone care to chime in ?

Some absolute scenes with a player running from halfway to put a tackle on the azzurri goalkeeper ? Sent immedietly and rightly so not to sure the circumstances behind it but was cetainly bizarre

Fella that played Thirds and Rezzies is our Thirds keeper (he's absolutely class), Rezzies' keeper out injured.

"Bizarre" is certainly the correct word for it. Was one of the stupidest things I've seen on a football field and I've seen quite a few. What you saw was exactly what happened, no back story to it.
03-07-2019, 12:29 PM
the_butcher

Huge questions being asked this week such as "will Butch actually get a correct tip this weekend?" "Will Moz select multiple exotics?" and "Will Labazzle continue to climb the ladder in the Top Flight Tipping Comp?"... all this and more on this edition of Make Thirds Great Again:

Westlakes vs Jesmond: This will be a tough game. DRAW and all goals scored inside the box.

Cooks Hill vs Wallsend: Wallsend will head into this match will a spring in their step after knocking over Stockton last week. Cooks Hill on the other hand face a tough week having been beaten convincing by Azzurri and then having to back up tonight against the mighty burbs (which cooks hills will lose). The good news for CH is that they will win this match and Burbs will beat New Lambton so they will be almost guaranteed to be playing finals football this year. Cooks Hill to win. Cooks Hill Reserve Grade will score double or more goals than their third grade side.

Uni vs Stockton: Uni's result last week against Jesmond sent shock waves around the nation. Luckily they face the sharkies who have been poor to say the least this year. Uni will win this, that much is guaranteed. Uni to win, Uni will not have a goal scorer whose last name starts with a letter in the second half of the alphabet (N-Z).

Suburbs vs New Lambton: No question that burbs will win this. They will also have a minimum of three different goal scorers.

Azzurri vs Maryland: Azzurri to win. Brad Henderson to score a hat trick.
03-07-2019, 12:33 PM
the_butcher

In terms of the grade that no one cares about, my tip for the 5 game multi is that all home teams will win this week.
03-07-2019, 12:39 PM
Bon

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Originally Posted by la bazzle

Cooks Hill v Suburbs - suburbs

Would like Cooks Hill to win this for the blues to get closer to the most important title in world football. But Suburbs to get back on track. 2 goals from corners in the game

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Originally Posted by the_butcher

CH vs Burbs: Draw, both teams to score.

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Originally Posted by Incognito mosquito

Cooks Hill v Suburbs - Cooks Hill
This match could go either way. Cooks hill to bring their scoring boots from last week.
- CH to score first and last goal

Just a quick reminder of the three punts that were put on tonights catch up match..
03-07-2019, 12:47 PM
Roundball Enthusiast

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Originally Posted by Bon

Just a quick reminder of the three punts that were put on tonights catch up match..

Which will be a washout. Calling it 5 hours out from the most important grade in world football's kick off.
03-07-2019, 12:50 PM
Bon

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Originally Posted by Roundball Enthusiast

Which will be a washout. Calling it 5 hours out from the most important grade in world football's kick off.

I see its raining over part of the lake, but any coming down in Newy?
Bugger all out here in Maito.. No rain either..
03-07-2019, 12:51 PM
la bazzle

This will be the round that gets me back - so strategically I'll need to go some different results to Butch for a hail mary shot.

Westlake v Jesmond - West

This is a season definer - Westlakes win this they keep up with 4th. Lose and I'm afraid it's no finals this year. Most goals scored in the second half

Cooks Hill v Wallsend - Draw

Wallsend are the form team at the moment and I'm predicting it to continue. CH with the equaliser

Uni v Stockton - Uni

Uni have been on a decline and I believe it's still Uni holidays? But Stockton have not been good of late.
Atleast one goal from a corner

Suburbs v New Lambton - New Lambton

SHOCK OF THE ROUND!!!! New Lambton to win and there be 3+ yellow cards in the game

Azzurri v Maryland - Azzurri

La Baz to score
03-07-2019, 12:52 PM
la bazzle

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Originally Posted by Bon

I see its raining over part of the lake, but any coming down in Newy?
Bugger all out here in Maito.. No rain either..

I'm in Watt St, she's raining. Nervous for this evening now
03-07-2019, 12:53 PM
la bazzle

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Originally Posted by Bon

Just a quick reminder of the three punts that were put on tonights catch up match..

2 goals from corners. Doubting it now
03-07-2019, 12:54 PM
Bon

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Originally Posted by la bazzle

I'm in Watt St, she's raining. Nervous for this evening now

Arrrgh sh!t..
Where is Retro Jet to give us the Cooks Hill perspective of chance of playing?
03-07-2019, 02:42 PM
Macca

Predictions for the new underdog grade of the battlers (First grade)
Some games may be washed out or affected by potential existing catchup games.

Westlakes vs Jesmond - Hopefully our good home form of late can continue this weekend
CH vs Wallsend - I think Cookers will be too good.
Uni vs Stockton - Big game for both teams, I'm going with a draw.
Suburb vs NL - Big game with both teams looking to make a run at finals. Tough one but will go Gardo.
Azzurri vs Maryland - League leaders should take this one
03-07-2019, 03:28 PM
Kicktheball

If this rain sticks around, there will not be any games being played. How are clubs fields looking?
03-07-2019, 03:35 PM
ICEBERG10

The home of the Cats looks good as always but even it can only take so much rain.
03-07-2019, 03:36 PM
Kicktheball

Could be another round of mid week catch ups. DISSAPOINTING

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