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Well the Suns were always going to go into the GF as clear favourites whoever they faced and the last few recent matchups have shown Dudley dont have what it takes to beat them so its good that a different team will actually get a crack at it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blueboy
The same team the suns beat comfortably 4-0 and 3-1 lol. You really sound like you have heaps of knowledge 🥴Quote:
Originally Posted by Zonal Marking
And since that time I think Warners may have lost just the one game while Dudley have been beaten by Suns & Warners twice each in the same period. The two inform teams of the competition will play off for the big prize on Sunday the way it should be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blueboy
Recent results prove once again that trying to buy the league does not work. Dudley are picking up the pieces after a capitulation over the last 5 rounds.
The Suns are on an almighty run. You would be a brave man to bet against them.
Fair play to Warners Bay to put themselves in this position and best of luck.
Dudley choked, no other way to put it.
Dudley
Kotara
Bay
2 goal keeping howlers in 2 weeks for Dudley. Rumours floating around on the hill with the old boys is they may have a replacement lined up
Who are you hacker?
Missed so many? I can only recall one clear cut chance which drew a great save from the WB keeper. Other than that they never looked like scoring. WB had two chances and took them both.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blueboy
The football all round was a bore fest. I know it was hot, but I expected way better from both teams but it just didn?t happen.
Disappointing end to a good year for the Thistles. They?d have been keen for another GF v Suns, but the footballing gods have declined.
Good luck to all teams next week. Suns with teams in all grades and at home must be rapt.
Suns cannot lose. Dont even need to show up. Hearing the rakija kegs are already setup on the table.
There you go Wbay now you have a chance.
Dudley
Kotara
Bay.
Thoughts of everyone in Newcastle.
It can happen and will happen.
Suns have to be good for 1 win, with 3 in the GF they must be doing something right. With Myer Park looking the way it is, they could be on their way to NL1 and beyond.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingofthemiddle
I think you will find they have zero interest going to NL1Quote:
Originally Posted by Stanley
Can't beat the ZPL. I think Saturday and Sunday will show how great these Zone Leagues are. Plenty of proudly supported local clubs, it's going to be a great couple of days and brilliant way to end the season no matter the results. The weather forecast is looking favourable, so hopefully we see plenty down there!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Hacker
They wouldn't want a challenge.
What time will the canteen be open on Saturday for ZL1? I will require a hearty meal to fill myself up before I load up on beer for the dayQuote:
Originally Posted by Lofty
3 grades in 3 home grand finals. Sunday must undoubtedly be shaping up to be the biggest day in the history of Newcastle Suns.
However I?m sure all 3 opponents will be very keen to rain on their parade. Looking forward to making the trek across to Meyer for a great day of footy.
BBQ will be fired up by 9am.Quote:
Originally Posted by Killa
Hows Myers Park holding up after todays matches? Good luck to all teams taking part tomorrow
Should be a good day tomorrow. Ground looked good today.
I?m tipping
Dudley
Kotara
Suns
Suns to many weapons in 1st
Just bought a cevapi and it was ordinary. Just like firsts will be today. Lofty ain?t gonna recover from what the panthers do to the suns.
Suns 2-0 at half time. A walk in the park for them. Look like scoring Everytime they go up the other endQuote:
Originally Posted by Crofty
Warnersbay are awful
that's Calamity Jane status for the 2nd
cant.write.that.shit.
It wasn?t really an impressive game for either side, but Suns deserved winners, both on the day and during this 2023 campaign.
ZzzzzzzzzzzzzQuote:
Originally Posted by Crofty
Ban yourself from the forum for the next 48 hours and enjoy celebrating a successful season with your club. No need for the Dutch courage bud. Congratulations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lofty
Absolute screamer for the Suns first goal from mercurial CB Kev Davidson. That’s a goal well worthy of a Grand Final, and it looks every bit as good on BarTV as it did live.
Congrats to Suns - they deserved it.
Kotara spoiled the party for them with a win in ressies to deny a clean sweep.
ZzzzzzzzzzzzzQuote:
Originally Posted by Crofty
Dutch courage? All I did was reply to a very boring comment from another poster who again felt the need to single me out. Never do I post about other clubs misfortunes or bag out other clubs which is unlike a few of the keyboard warriors in here.Quote:
Originally Posted by MurderOnZidanesFloor
It was a fantastic weekend of football and a massive effort from everyone involved at the Suns to put on such a top weekend. The first time an event like that has been put on to host all grand finals at the one facility. The work from all our volunteers to put on the weekend was huge. The main pitch was in brilliant condition over the two days, just unfortunately couldn't have the second pitch the same due to the traffic on there.
The behaviour from everyone over the weekend was great and no incidents to report which is awesome considering there would have been close to 3,000 over the two days.
Congratulations to all clubs on another great ZPL season, especially Dudley who were so consistent across the three grades all year. Unfortunately for them, they'd be disappointed that didn't continue through to September, but a top season still.
Well done to Warners Bay on getting to the last day of the season also and to Kotara for their win to stop a near perfect day for us. Super proud of our club for the season, it was very special to have all three grades there on grand final day.
Thoroughly looking forward to the offseason now! Excited to see what comes in season 2024!
It was a very well run day so credit must go to your club Lofty and congratulations on winning 2 of the 3 games.
I thought the main game wasn’t exactly a classic but grand finals very rarely are in all fairness. The opening goal was worthy of winning any big match though. Suns deserved the win and I don’t think got quite enough credit just how strong and ruthless they were especially in the 2nd half of the season.
As for Warners Bay I can see why they don’t lose too many games. They are very workmanlike and defend quite well. I think if they are to take the next step though and win a major trophy they need to introduce or develop a little more polish especially in the final third. Congratulations to them on a great season though.
Preach it brother. They’re just relentless. They may have been a shade unlucky in ressies too, in what was a very even match.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zonal Marking
Considering last year’s captain out for the bulk of the season, Aden P out for a while injured, A Tserapas out for a fe games injured then away, it’s an impressive season. All the talk early was about Dudley and rightly so, but minor premiers and GF winners with I think only one loss all season…that’s a super season.
Re the ground, Suns did exceptionally well with what they had to work with. I hope the club cashed in, as there was no shortage of fans there both days.
Congrats to the Suns and Magic for the two days. Still don?t like the idea of two games at once next to each other. Hopefully NF wake up to themselves for future finals.
Hearing Cardiff are safe for 2024. With Azzurri ZL1 not able to go up Northern don?t want Suns V Croatia
If true cue the carry on from CroatiaQuote:
Originally Posted by straightred88
They came second. Have nothing to carry on about. Need to earn promotion for a changeQuote:
Originally Posted by The Hacker
Haven?t you heard they are Croatia why should that apply to them they can afford it and beat everyone just ask themQuote:
Originally Posted by magician
Does this idea of earning promotion even really apply until the new rules and pyramid begins?Quote:
Originally Posted by magician
Didn?t see anyone state Uni didn?t earn promotion after they finished 6th last year.
Either way as a neutral I wouldn?t mind seeing them go up and let?s see them put their money where their mouth is.
Don?t tell me you wouldn?t want to see how they go against the likes of Suns and Dudley?s coz I would.
The people from Suns and Dudley don't want that to happen because then they will be shown up and will be forced to shut up
That is where you?re wrong. The top ZPL clubs would like them up to make a stronger comp. They just need to earn it like others had toQuote:
Originally Posted by Taffy
But also others haven't had to in the past.
You seem to know more about the Suns than people at the club by the sounds of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taffy
No issues with Croatia or any other club coming to ZPL. This year we saw Olympic, Minmi and Uni come up. There were no complaints then and there won't be with whatever decision is made.
There's inevitably going to be plenty of movement next year and the following one would assume with the restructure. All of those decisions are out of our hands as clubs, we will play whoever is in the comp.
Plenty of clubs have been promoted without finishing first. If Croatia do next season, I highly doubt they will be the last.