We all just need to remember that none of us were there. I won't comment unless I'm at a game. In saying that if none of us had an opinion on refs then this forum would be pretty damn boring haha
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We all just need to remember that none of us were there. I won't comment unless I'm at a game. In saying that if none of us had an opinion on refs then this forum would be pretty damn boring haha
I was at the match, the refereeing was no worse then you would expect to see at any other 7th division league any where else in the Australia and lets be fair you lost 4-1? I would say the score line definitely reflected the match and your red card was at 3-1 I think so not much of an excuse.
I haven't seen mayfield play this year but I would suggest the standard of some teams in this competition has dramatically increased rather then teams have dropped off. Last years competition was relatively weak and with very poor depth. This year the top two teams could easily compete in higher grades and Bero proved that with a big win over the 2012 ZPL premiers in the state cup (although this is not always a true indicator it does have some merit). The middle tier of teams (Simba, Cooks Hill, Dungog and Kurri to an extent) have also steadily improved and would be hoping the standard continues to rise next year and a couple of other string teams are added to create a really strong 10 team comp. No ones is really sure what's happening with promotion relegation next year so the top two might even stay for another year and a couple could get relegated from ZL2 to create a very very strong ZL3. If this happened teams such as mayfield and toronto would have to improve (and recruit) dramatically in the off season to even justify a place.
I'm a cookers player, just wanted to let you finish your spiel first before replying. Reffing was alright in my opinion, better than a lot we have got this year, I think old mate getting sent off was an indicator of a lack of discipline from Toronto, in which at least 3 yellows were given for dissent. Lets be honest, Toronto were never in this game, went 1-0 up from a very bad centre back defensive error, the chip from the tronno bloke was class though. Before and after that goal cookers dominated play and possession and 4-1 was a fair assessment of the game. There's no shame in admitting you were beaten by the better team, stocko beat us last week and they were the better team plain and simple.
I do agree with AVB in saying this competition is much better this year, our 1sts team is far better than last year and we are still battling to stay in the 4. It's great though and I hope tronno and the other at the bottom stick it out, build up and have a crack next year. IMO mayfield are also better than the start of the year which is all you can ask for really, finish better than you started.
I do agree that the depth wasn't there last year. We were very strong in first grade and average in reserves. This year we mix and match week in week out with ressies cause there is so much competition for spots. This will be tested in the coming weeks and I'm sure that we have enough quality replacements for anyone who's missing. And I agree about the relegation part. Is so hard to get promoted and I'm sure the federation is just looking to strengthen the comp throughout. Who knows what is going to happen. I know a few teams in high level all age that would easily account for the lower teams in this league. I for one am thankful I'm not playing against some of these teams waiting in the wings. See what happens
This is nonsense. End of day, the result is you lost. And it won't change. Move on.
More nonsense and dribble being talked than all of BB2300's posts combined
Now onto this weekend's fixtures
Anybody going to be struggling big time for numbers?
Stockton v Dungog 3-1
Bero v Cookers KNife edge match 1-1
Simbav Mayfield simba too strong 4-0
Trono v Kurri trono 20-0 at half time. the c*ckh**d ref ruins the game and it ends up 20-35 to Kurri and is followed by another week of whinging
jeez youaskedforit is certainlygettingit lol
Hahaha this Is good stuff, I'm a cookers player and with respect to tronno they were never in it, they went 1-0 up from a horrendous centre back error and then the keeper and a cookers player collided in the air going for a corner, if it was anyone fault it was the keeper who mistimed the jump and had to stretch out to far. No one was taken out, they took each other out and the ref was 2 feet away. Just cause there is contact in the air doesn't mean a foul. 2nd half cookers put 3 more on, end of story. I do hope tronno build in this year and stick around, 6 team come was shite last year and the comp has only gotten better this season.
Hey, is Kurri soccer team logo roosters or Bulldogs and where could i find their logo ?
They would be pretty fickle if they took off after 1 underperforming season. To much of that around Newcastle, where I grew up you played seniors where you played your juniors. Period. So much club hopping up here even in the lower leagues, lets get a bit of loyalty back!
Our logo is a rooster
N I'd say we will be in for a tough game as we have our bowls day on Saturday lol
Could be long day for dungog on Saturday, just found out we have atleast 7 regular first graders out and only 20 Ish for both teams.
But we had a similar one off game against UNi last year and snuck a 1-1 draw, so hopefully the reserve graders step up and take charge
So happy I'm not playing absolutely effed my groin at training and wouldn't have played anyways. Take a lot for me to miss a game through injury but there would have been no chance of me playing haha. I just want the boys to keep a clean sheet. I'm sure well be fine I think we only have two first graders out. Ground looked awesome tonight so looks like it'll be a great day. Spewing I'm missing it but best of luck to everyone
Stocko v bero reserves
2-1
Late goal from what I heard. First grade boys are playing now
1st grade 9-0
Was 2-0 after halftime but by the sounds of it the boys played great
Take it dungog, how's your head coach!!!!
On a full day does dungog even have 7-8 1st graders? Lol
Um we won 1-0 rd1 with both teams almost full :/
Bahaha don't think I have ever used the excuse of lack of players Buddha.
Pretty happy with our ressies too, top effort! Had our guy playing firsts mids in goals for ressies lol
Very impressed with our guys playing in firsts to keep it to 1-0 at ht!
Other results?
Simba up 3 nil in first. 1 st goal good. 2nd about 1min in 2 nd half. Did not wake up. 3rd well looked lloke pushing for goals and they scored 3 rd. There whole setup is a disgrace. Mayfield had major turn around from last week. 2nd half had majority of play.
Mayfield had plenty of chances but could not put them away