My prediction... (not really worth much though !)
Beresfield will lose to Cardiff (round 17). Might not mean much at that point re Minor premiership...but it will dent the armor going into the finals.
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Granted its not much of a football field...but credit where credits due...they have beaten plenty of sides away from home.
But the worst thing is........given the home and away nature of our finals - guess where all finals teams will have to play !!! (Yep you guessed it...Bero !):deadhorse:
Heard a whisper that Northern want a 12-team New-FM and Bero got a mention. Not at all a solid rumour but it seems they are looking at the option. I don't like the current New-FM system with the draw, an extra team would be good. Be hard to get the requirements for all the grades though. I think the promotion of the three former ZPL teams this year has worked a treat and added some depth to New-FM.
My bet would be Swansea as they have one of the biggest junior clubs in Macquarie based on numbers.
Morisset's Fields aren't the worst nor are they really good, the ground at Dora Creek where the Seniors play is shared with the RL and its built on a Swamp so a bit of rain and it's washed out. The Juniors is as flat as a pre-schools sand pit and not fully enclosed by a fence.
Swanseas ground also is not enclosed but I've been told they had plans to do what Kahibah have done with the temporary fencing.
Swansea entering NEWFM would be interesting given belswans is around too.
If it can be any ZPL club, I reckon New Lambton could be in with a shout if they could enclose Alder Park.
Mayfield Barnsley catch up
Res 0-2
1st 2-0
Refs got mayfield's man of the match with 2 goals
Article from SP they were in newfm but relegated in 2010 cos field didn't met criteria. It goes on to say they trying do up other field if they can get grants, so guess only time will see if that goes well they might if not this yr next if they can keep players
http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/st...he-top/?cs=172
Morisset are currently renovating Auston Oval, the one on the main St at Morisset, so i'm guessing they could be looking at upgrading that Oval to NewFM requirements.
Fair dinkum...if they couldn't do it in 5 years I doubt they have a chance now (not sure what the prize pool is for winning the comp but dont think if its enough for that !!)
The best part of the article...."Part of the problem has been the "miniscule dimensions" of Beresfield’s Pasadena Oval pitch, and the club will be seeking to rebuild facilities and floodlights on a larger adjacent surface"
Ha ! Miniscule dimensions...what a crack up !
Bero have been denied promotion, confirmed