Last to first. I’d say there 2HD are now NpL reggiesQuote:
Originally Posted by FlatScreen
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Last to first. I’d say there 2HD are now NpL reggiesQuote:
Originally Posted by FlatScreen
Minmi FC are looking for a trail game for 3 grades on 13th March. We can either host or travel, if interested shoot me a message.
I heard Suns pumped Westlakes in firsts and reserve grade. Hope Westlakes had players missing, early days but might be a long year for the new boys if that’s all they’ve got
I can confirm they did pump us in both grades but can also confirm we had lots of blokes away. We then had everybody back for this weeks game against Stags and it gets washed out 🤬Quote:
Originally Posted by United
We are looking forward to the challenge of the new league
Pretty silly move coming into zone prem. You guys will struggle in all grades particularly 2s and 3s. Not good for recruitmentQuote:
Originally Posted by ICEBERG25
Yeah it is if they get pumped but hats off for taking the leap. A few others said no I’m guessingQuote:
Originally Posted by Kicktheball
Good thing but doesn’t look like you guys have much depth. It’s a big jump from league 1 to premier. So good luck hopefully you guys can challenge teams. Already seen Barnsley, Morrie and R Terrace disappearQuote:
Originally Posted by ICEBERG25
Great pitch and facilities out at Rathmines. We play Westalkes every year in a trial and they usually always put up a good test. Good bunch of guys and seems to be a well run club. I don't think it's fair to judge too early with trial games. Unfortuntely for us we have only been able to get on for 1 of our first 4 trials and I'm sure plenty of others in the same boat.
I will much prefer the extra drive to go there over the postage stamp. I hope they do well.
[QUOTE=Lofty;255987]Great pitch and facilities out at Rathmines. We play Westalkes every year in a trial and they usually always put up a good test. Good bunch of guys and seems to be a well run club. I don't think it's fair to judge too early with trial games. Unfortuntely for us we have only been able to get on for 1 of our first 4 trials and I'm sure plenty of others in the same boat.
I will much prefer the extra drive to go there over the postage stamp. I hope they do well.[/QUOTE
Drove past the ground two weeks ago and agree it looks pretty good. Better then playing at Bero or Hexham that’s for sure. Yep lack of trials is across the board. Not being able to play central coast teams doesn’t help either or lower league teams that ignore phone calls/text messages for trials is something I haven’t come across till this year. Hopefully we all can get some games in before season kicks off
As above.
Good bunch of blokes who always give you a good game.
Grounds good and so is the food.
All the best lads.
Australia Cup
Swansea 4 vs 3 Kotara south Kittens
A new year and another season of football. The new look Swans have beaten the kittens. After going down 1-0 early the Swans then scored 4 unanswered goals in the first half penetrating their box more than Mia Khalifa has copped an eggplant.
The second half turned into a chop fest with the kittens clawing their way back with 2 more to make it 4-3.
The ZPL bad boy Will McMaster is unfortunately back in action for the Swans and even managed to avoid the Rona in the offseason. However, his same old antics have returned and he still can’t avoid a yellow card and a grade A carry on.
The ZPL Bad Boy scored 1 questionable goal by kicking the goalkeeper and claimed a second as his ponytail touched the ball and his terrifying presence caused an own goal. He was then subbed off after a yellow card for taking his shirt off after claiming that own goal.
The bad boy also had an assist with a missed shot disguised as a cross and was finished well by Joshua ‘Shoeyvasa’ Schumann
Honourable mention to Tooommmmyyy Ingram for his time wasting antics, who knew such a small man possessed such strength in a corner.
New Lambton NL1 hosted Kotara ZPL in firsts at Speers. 10+ - nil. Not sure on strength, or exact score as I was on the court next to it. NL looked very good, Kotara might be in for a long year (as might Swansea based on FFA Cup score).
Were you also playing in a trial on field 1? What teams were involved?Quote:
Originally Posted by BBscone
No that was after me some all age teams by the looks.
Australia CupQuote:
Originally Posted by BBscone
Swansea 3 - 2 West Wallsend
The Swans have done it again on a cold and rainy day at Chapman oval with an emphatic victory over the Blueballs. There was a lot of wetness, excitement and build up but the Blueballs had limited ability to finish the job at hand.
The ZPL bad boy Will McMaster was also up to his usual antics of scoring goals and destroying souls.
The A grade flop scored a top bins goal off a free kick. Unfortunately the goal was filmed by his multiple fans and the ZPL bad boy has been watching it endlessly on repeat. His ego is already through the roof before the season has even begun.
This weeks honourable mention goes to St.Patrick Heffernan. The Swans goalkeeper was majestic and held onto the Blueballs for dear life cutting off all circulation with his strong hands and gangly presence with some ridiculous clutch saves throughout the match. St. Patrick’s back will be sore tomorrow.
Dishonourable mention to Lard-ass Laviesta not using his barge to its full potential getting knocked about by much smaller opponents. He could use some lessons from our resident strongman Tooommmmyyy.
New rules for 2022.
ZL is squad football, therefore you dont borrow players from within ZL only from AA etc.
5 interchange players in 3rds, WTF...
NEW RULES:
It has been a slow progression from the preseason ZFL meeting and now, to arrive at the changes noted below; non the less the Interchange and ‘Borrowed’ Player Rule (ONLY for inter ZFL movement of players) has been updated to mirror the discussion within the meeting.
ZFL Panel trusts that section ‘c’ will be managed by the Club / Team Management correctly…..the Match Official have no responsibility in ‘policing’ this matter.
a. Ruling change for Interchange ZFL Lowest Grade (L2/3 Res; Prem/L1 3rd)
1. Max number of Interchange Players is 5 – which may INCLUDE a Keeper.
2. Multiple changes per match are acceptable; at the Match Official discretion / direction.
3. NO interchanges are permitted in the final 10 mins (2nd half) of the match – Referee is the sole timekeeper.
4. The number of Interchange players has increased from 4 to 5 to keep the continuity throughout each grade.
Premier/ League One
Ist - subs = 5
Res - subs = 5.
3rds - inter = 5
League Two / Three
1st - subs = 5
Res - inter = 5
b. Substitution Rule in 1st & Res Grade
Prem / League One
Maximum 5 players to select ONLY 3 for substitution within the match.
Substitution Rule in 1st Grade
League Two & Three
Maximum 5 players to select ONLY 3 for substitution within the match.
c. Ruling change for Players being Utilised / ‘Borrowed’ up a Grade – ( 3rd to Res) (Res to 1st)
1. Players listed in the Starting Eleven from the previous match (that round) 3rds and Res’s; will have the ‘Borrowed Player Rule E47’ applied when moving up grades.
2. Four Borrowed Players are permitted from 3rd to Res, from Res to 1st; and must start on the bench (unless the team (Res / 1st ) is short of a starting Eleven.
3. Borrowed Players must be identified on the Team Sheet as being borrowed from the grade below. (B)
The responsibility of the section ‘c’ above is of the Team Managers NOT the Match Official to regulate.
No interchange permitted in the final 10 minutes is very controversial as someone could get injured in that final periodQuote:
Originally Posted by Jardelsimage
Why not just 5 max interchange like 1st and reserves. In ZPL surely most 3rd grade sides don’t make mass changes all the timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Cowboy Lesnar
It's obviously to prevent time wasting substituations and will probably be at the discretion of the referees.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowboy Lesnar
They should just allow the interchange of players to happen without there being a stoppage in play, as long as the linesman is notified.
I don’t mind that ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by Lofty
So everyone loves to talk about us but who have the suns brought in this year? With some of the big names leaving that would free up some of their transfer budget for a blockbuster signing.
That could get really messy....I think we need to protect the fabric of the game, that is a substitution can only happen with a stoppage of play. I can see what your trying to achieve, to keep the game flowing but this isn't the solution.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lofty
I'm against the changes for a few reasons, but basically I don't see the need for change. Unlimited interchange will slow the game down, that is a fact. I liked before that we had limits on interchanges, it provided structure. Now teams will just make interchanges for the sake of making them.
The 10 minute rule makes sense but could favour a team. What if you play a game with a massive southerly behind you. The opposition in the first half now will take every opportunity to slow the game up. But in the second half for the final 10 minutes that can't happen. Some call it gamesmanship others call it cheating, either way it's not even for both teams.
For mine, I would like to see interchange windows. Every lowest grade gets 3 or 4 windows per match to use at their choice. I have heard they do this in the ACT? 2 windows per half if that's easier for the officials.
During these windows teams can substitute multiple players, So there is flexibility.
So we aren't waisting any more time that was happening last year, but there is that flexibility for greater player interchanges. Win / win I reckon for people that wanted the change to the unlimited and for those that support last year's system.
I like this idea, probably 2 interchange windows per half, surely this could keep everyone happy? No extra time waisting and the unfit guys that wanted the unlimited interchange, could use every window to come off the park or go back on plus the half time break.Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield
The 10 minute rule isn't even to both teams as it isn't for both halves. So this is not fair, simple.
who is us???Quote:
Originally Posted by gtg
My thoughtsQuote:
Originally Posted by anfield
1: how about 3 subs all interchange, no matter what time of game.
2: or how about we just go with 3 subs like the other grades, stuff interchange altogether.
This is the best idea that I have seen for the subs issue but cap it at 3 or 4 sub playersQuote:
Originally Posted by anfield
I’m pretty sure that no ones talked about who any club has picked up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jardelsimage
I'm impressed with how long we have gone without another boring post with the same old narrative. How self absorbed you must be. No one has been talking about signings and definitely no one from our club.Quote:
Originally Posted by gtg
I don't know who 'us' is, but you are the one who seems to love talking about a specific club. You're not interested in Kotara, Westlakes, Warner's Bay? Just Suns is it.. Thanks for the compliment.
Have a nice day mate.
Yeah I'm happy with that, 4 windows ,2 per half to help the officials. And 4 interchange players on bench. So a squad of 15 for the match, 16 is getting too many.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Hacker
The new rules are going to be a nightmare for the coaches
We dont want the Suns sobfest just answer the question.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lofty
waiting for us......Quote:
Originally Posted by gtg
The only person sobbing was old mate that has had his club talked about too much in his eyes.Quote:
Originally Posted by JustMe
Enjoy your day also :)
Still waiting to see who Davo has stolen and taken to Cardiff with him heard Cardiff are paying some players a fair bit of Coin this season will be interestingQuote:
Originally Posted by Lofty
nice try dickhead, go troll your trash somewhere else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wild Thang
Yes we pay some regos, always have, always will, just like everyone else does.
cheers and have a nice day.....
head knock will override all rules if you really need a changeQuote:
Originally Posted by anfield
Afternoon everyone,
Good chat as always......... but the question on everyone's lips is "Is there a tipping comp this season"?
Haha be careful mentioning coin mate you might feel the wrath of the Suns online keyboard warrior defence force. Not sure why they won’t just admit they pay these guys… worst kept secret in zone league footyQuote:
Originally Posted by Wild Thang
As for Davo leaving… he was a good coach for us but yes he has taken some players from the club. You pay the $$$ and you get the players that’s how it unfortunately works in this league. Some clubs worse than others I think…
Can you highlight which "players".?????? whilst you troll your dribble...Quote:
Originally Posted by gtg
Once again for those that missed it, we pay rego's for our top players, basically always have done that and that has never been a secret.
If you want to throw our name into the "they pay players pot" go ahead, there's our admission for you so can you cross us off now.
But dont forget to answer the first question, "taken some players"
cheers enjoy your day
Gtg I think has just outed himself. Pretending to be from Dudley always stirring the Suns and carrying on like a pelican. Clearly he’s not from Dudley cause everyone in Dudley knows Davo took zero players. So well done gtg keep being a shit stirrer least we now know the truthQuote:
Originally Posted by Jardelsimage
Can’t see any games getting on this weekend with more rain predicted? How are clubs grounds holding up…