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Thanks ranger didn't believe the source he's a bit full of tall storiesQuote:
Originally Posted by RANGER09
Super late notice and most likely clutching at straws here, but if any all age or Zone League teams are wanting to play a trial against Hamilton Azzurri ZL3 reserve grade tomorrow night (Friday 12th), we have an opening as the team we were playing has pulled out. Field is booked for 7.00pm kick off at Rathmines Oval.
If interested don't message me on here get in contact on 0432 097 729
Cheers
so with the withdrawal of team/ teams out of the comp this year hows everything going to pan out any thoughts
9 team comp with a bye? hopefully no other teams are struggling with numbers. anything is a step up from the 6 team comps we've been playing in previous seasons in all age.
I'm a firm believer in promotion is earned, not applied for. With the comp now being 10 teams and no bye, I would love to see New Lambton and the likes stay in ZL3 and strive to earn that promotion spot at the end of the season, and make ZL3 even more competitive by staying.Quote:
Originally Posted by watcher
With new teams coming in and clubs that have been previously mentioned as teams to watch, I think ZL3 is going to be a really strong comp as it currently stands, and one in thoroughly looking forward to playing in.
email we got last night from Newcastle football said they will make zl3 a 9 team comp, and move a team up to fill Kurri spot.
How's argy traveling ????
At Argy we're not going too bad. Good numbers at about 30.
Played our first trial last Saturday against an understrength Barnsley and beat them 5-2
Heard you fellas have a lot of young fellas and a couple of heads in the mix did you's have a few back up and play 2 games on SaturdayQuote:
Originally Posted by Scottza
We do have a fair few younger guys to give us older heads some help it's a good mix. There were a few that backed up from ressies.
New lambton promoted.
Does that mean ZL3 now has a bye? With Tenambit and Kurri Gone, NL up to ZL2.Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield
How many teams in each comp now? Still 10 in L2 but only 9 in L3?
I've heard Kurri Juniors are contemplating applying for ZL3, pending a meeting to be held tomorrow
I hear RAAF will be moving their homes matches to Lakeside Sports Complex at Raymond Terrace for this season.
For anyone who doesn't know the area this is next to where Raymond Terrace rugby league play near the Grahamstown Dam.
The fields are mostly sand based so should be relatively good in terms of dealing with wet weather and have sheds, canteen facilities with an undercover awning.
Should be much better than what I heard the facilities where like on base last year.
Garden Suburb v Kotara
Maryland Fletcher v Wallsend
Dudley UNITED v Muswellbrook
Mayfield snrs v Bolwarra
Azzuri v Barnsley
RAAF v Simba
Nelson Bay v Beresfield Jnrs
Thornton v Edgeworth Jnrs
Raymond Terrace v Westlakes
South Cardiff v Cessnock
Lakes v Cardiff City
Cooks Hill v Dudley Snrs
Stockton v West Wallsend
Beresfield Snrs v Toronto
Uni v New Lambton
Warners Bay v Morisset
Medowie v Mayfield jnrs
Kahibah v Suns
Charlestown jnr v Singleton
Swansea v Belswans
Good luck to all the under dogs from ZL3 this weekend!
Any news on Kurri juniors rumour? Would be good to get rid of bye.
From what I'm led to believe is that the juniors are looking to field a team possibly teams, to be able to give the young blokes who played all age under there banner last year and the blokes who played with the seniors last year a run,also to try and keep majority of the boys together,I can't say if this will eventuate straight back in2 zfl,but the feedback I've been hearing is probably all age and restructuring for the following season.this is only speculation also so mate so take it with a grain of salt.just what I've heard
I've heard Kurri Juniors will run 2 all age sides this year, so no ZL. 3's stuck with a bye
how did teams go yesterdayQuote:
Originally Posted by Charman
How come Argey didn't get a run? Was the team organised after the application date?
We didn't get a run because our teams weren't sorted til after the cut off date. We didn't want to enter a side and then have to withdraw. Wish we did now but, have to wait til next year
So from all reports it sounds like Argy is the team to beat in ID3 this season? Have most of your players come from Argy All Age or have you brought a fair few in from else where? Great job by the way, sounds like it will be a good year.
Haha don't know if we'll be the team to beat, we'll be happy if we're competitive in our first season. Looking at Azzurri on Saturday i think they'll be the team to beat, they looked pretty sharp. The majority of our first grade squad played A grade in all age last season. We used 4 new guys during our first trial.
On what basis do you get that? Raaf, kahibah and dudley will all be up there depending on their recruitment. FFA Cup form can be a bit inconsistent as some players are unavailable due to cricket commitments.Quote:
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Also this isnt all age, you cant come off for a break every 10 minutes.
They never played on base last yearQuote:
Originally Posted by Giges
They played at Tomago
I'm basing it on the whispers I'm hearing around town and the fact they pumped Barnsley 5-2. Even if Barnsley were under-strength that is still an impressive result! RAAF were diabolical in their FFA Cup match, at times it was even embarrassing. If that is RAAF's full strength team then I don't think they will make the semis. In regards to Kahibah, surely anyone half decent would play in their Prem League team (or whatever division theyre in). I'm not saying they're going to be rubbish, I just think Argy will be better. Dudley I don't know much about to be honest.Quote:
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I will stick up for RAAF a bit here. Raaf are influenced heavily by work commitments. They could have easily had a weakened team. They played simba, having played simba before I can say they could embarrass alot of zl3 teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by the_butcher
Kahibah have a new fm team and by all reports a very good side. Apparently they beat suns quite comfortable on weekend. So its no shame to be considered not good enough for new fm squad. They will be strong in zl3.
Dont discount Edgeworth from being semi final contenders. As for dudley, we are looking to again be up towards the top end of the ladder.
RAAF still have a heap of guys away on deployment at present, not returning unitl just before season start so wouldnt be writing them off.
Simba arent far off promtion this year in league 2 if they can keep it together for 90 minutes each game will be tough to beat, some good talent in their squad.
One thing for sure it is going to be a tough and ultra competitive year. Early signs from the Newbies - Argie, Azzuri & Bolwarra are very positive. Argie A grade AA won the comp and their C grade was up there as well, they will adapt to ZL just fine. Azzuri are having some good results early, think they beat MBK 3-2. Bolwarra lost 1-4 vs Mayfield which is a top result.
From last year Edgie and Kahibah will be the big improvers, they hit their straps in the 2nd half of the season and are young teams adapting to ZL nicely.
Dudley lost the FFA cup by 16 last year and lead the comp in ZL for much of the year. I would not read too much into FFA cup form.
RAAF definitely looked a different side in the FFA Cup. Recognized maybe 2-3 players from last years 1st grade side. If they have the same players they did last year they will definitely be in the mix with the other strong teams in ZL3.
In that case, apologies to the RAAF blokes. There were some pretty comical passages of play on Saturday so I dare so most of their first graders must have been out saving the country.Quote:
Originally Posted by WFC_ZL
Sounds like it is going to be a quality comp. Last time I played in it the standard was terrible and we absolutely destroyed the league, there was only a couple of competitive teams in it. One week we scored 30 goals in 3 games (we played weds, sat and sun), it was a bit silly.
i assume most teams from our comp were playing a under strengh team in ffa cup from what im reading
How are teams looking during pre-season so far?
Barnsley Snr are looking for a team All Age or lower Zone league team for our 3rd grade to play a trial against this Sunday morning 10.30 at Taylor Park
If you are interested call or sms Mick on 0428 193 617.
Are there Any ZL3 clubs interested in trials this sunday against Merewether? We have a ground booked! Two grades with kickoff times 2pm and 4pm.
If interested please PM me.
Cheers
Ryan
Good luck to Argenton. Hopefully not the farce like the previous attempt. Sending out your best 11 in reserve grade and getting smashed 9/10 nil whatever week in week out in first grade.Good location and position to be in. Turn it on.
Comp starts this week, keen as mustard to get going. Good luck to all for the season. It looks to be a pretty even comp from what I gather. Strong new teams added and existing teams improved. Bring it on baby!
The home of football, Smith Park, is looking a treat before the first match. Azzurri keen as to get started despite a thousand injuries in the preseason
Mayfield v Dudley
Res 0-6
1st 2-1.