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21-02-2023, 02:47 PM
The Hacker

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Originally Posted by Lofty

I think you can just adapt the new 5-man subsitute rule across all grades.

5 subs, 3 windows plus HT. Pretty simple.

Agree with this
21-02-2023, 03:10 PM
Lofty

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Originally Posted by The Hacker

Agree with this

I'm starting to get really used to you agreeing with me instead of hating on me these days haha
21-02-2023, 03:37 PM
Zonal Marking

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lofty

I think you can just adapt the new 5-man subsitute rule across all grades.

5 subs, 3 windows plus HT. Pretty simple.

One of the most sensible things said on this forum. Therefore I expect it to be dismissed immediately.
21-02-2023, 04:03 PM
The Hacker

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Originally Posted by Lofty

I'm starting to get really used to you agreeing with me instead of hating on me these days haha

I’m all for common sense prevailing even if the idea comes from the Suns side of the fence. We will disagree soon enough once the season starts ha
22-02-2023, 10:22 AM
W8 WATCHER

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Originally Posted by Hunter403

Dudley would beat a lot of current NPL sides with their lineup.

very interesting comment.

every year you see these comments on how good ZPL is, and they don't rate the NL1 or NPL competitions, however when they can or when it happens they will state ZPL can beat most of them.
if this is the case, and instead of stacking pub teams in a pub competition. Why not step up and beat these teams week in week out in NL1 and NPL?

No doubt there is some good players in ZPL, but there is also super average ones as well, like in all competitions

Good Luck to all the teams in season 2023.
22-02-2023, 10:47 AM
Lofty

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Originally Posted by W8 WATCHER

very interesting comment.

every year you see these comments on how good ZPL is, and they don't rate the NL1 or NPL competitions, however when they can or when it happens they will state ZPL can beat most of them.
if this is the case, and instead of stacking pub teams in a pub competition. Why not step up and beat these teams week in week out in NL1 and NPL?

No doubt there is some good players in ZPL, but there is also super average ones as well, like in all competitions

Good Luck to all the teams in season 2023.

And every year we have the same comments like yours.

The response doesn't change. Boys dont want to play at NPL level and commit to that. ZPL has that magical balance of being a very competitve competion without the full on commitment that NPL requires which is also year on year becoming a younger league.
Not only that, but ZPL is a much great attraction to a lot of players due to it being a much more localised league. Very few out of town away games. Whereas NL1 has very few inner city clubs.

If you can't understand any of those reasons, then I can't help you and asking the same question every year isn't going to help either.
22-02-2023, 12:48 PM
The Hacker

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Originally Posted by Lofty

And every year we have the same comments like yours.

The response doesn't change. Boys dont want to play at NPL level and commit to that. ZPL has that magical balance of being a very competitve competion without the full on commitment that NPL requires which is also year on year becoming a younger league.
Not only that, but ZPL is a much great attraction to a lot of players due to it being a much more localised league. Very few out of town away games. Whereas NL1 has very few inner city clubs.

If you can't understand any of those reasons, then I can't help you and asking the same question every year isn't going to help either.

I can’t believe I have to do this again but Lofty has it spot on in his description. Yes there are a few average teams but that’s in every comp. the team that finished last beat the team coming first. I think the top 4 would be a realistic chance of winning NL1. I think beating NPL teams is a stretch
22-02-2023, 02:47 PM
Eastwest

Where else can you see top class footy, nearly sit on the sideline, help break up the odd scuffle and hear all the one liners get thrown around whilst having a barby.

ZPL is life
22-02-2023, 02:59 PM
ZLWB

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Originally Posted by Lofty

I'm starting to get really used to you agreeing with me instead of hating on me these days haha

This is not how internet dialogue is supposed to work !!! Where’s the hate?
22-02-2023, 03:30 PM
Jardelsimage

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Originally Posted by ZLWB

This is not how internet dialogue is supposed to work !!! Where’s the hate?

:popcorn:
22-02-2023, 07:53 PM
WWFC25

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Originally Posted by Lofty

And every year we have the same comments like yours.

The response doesn't change. Boys dont want to play at NPL level and commit to that. ZPL has that magical balance of being a very competitve competion without the full on commitment that NPL requires which is also year on year becoming a younger league.
Not only that, but ZPL is a much great attraction to a lot of players due to it being a much more localised league. Very few out of town away games. Whereas NL1 has very few inner city clubs.

If you can't understand any of those reasons, then I can't help you and asking the same question every year isn't going to help either.

Yeeeeaaahhh….. Localised :)
22-02-2023, 08:03 PM
Lofty

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Originally Posted by WWFC25

Yeeeeaaahhh….. Localised :)

You are our favourite holiday haha
22-02-2023, 10:41 PM
anfield

Big difference in fees paid I have been previously told. To put a squad into NL1 costs alot more money then putting a team into ZPL.

So unless your a chance of making it all the way to NPL is it worth paying thousands more??
23-02-2023, 08:26 AM
Lofty

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Originally Posted by anfield

Big difference in fees paid I have been previously told. To put a squad into NL1 costs alot more money then putting a team into ZPL.

So unless your a chance of making it all the way to NPL is it worth paying thousands more??

That's right. There's more to add also with more demand on the club to have volunteers, facilities requirements and so forth. I would have at a guess that there would likely be NL1 clubs that would prefer to be in ZPL.
23-02-2023, 09:49 AM
anfield

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Originally Posted by Lofty

That's right. There's more to add also with more demand on the club to have volunteers, facilities requirements and so forth. I would have at a guess that there would likely be NL1 clubs that would prefer to be in ZPL.

I heard last year from someone that was heavily involved with a NL1 club about a plan from possibly 3 clubs to leave the competition.

This was due to huge fees and running junior teams.
23-02-2023, 12:34 PM
Hunter403

If ZL teams were allowed to enter the NL1 without the same requirement regarding youth teams, I think you would find some NL1 teams walking away from the comp.
23-02-2023, 02:26 PM
W8 WATCHER

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Originally Posted by Hunter403

If ZL teams were allowed to enter the NL1 without the same requirement regarding youth teams, I think you would find some NL1 teams walking away from the comp.

:roflz:
23-02-2023, 02:39 PM
Kicktheball

I have been told 2 Cardiff players have signed with Croatia, just weeks out from the start of the season.

Any further info to this?
23-02-2023, 02:57 PM
Eastwest

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Originally Posted by Kicktheball

I have been told 2 Cardiff players have signed with Croatia, just weeks out from the start of the season.
Any further info to this?

How does Croatia do their eggs? Poached? :rof::rof:

IAS, it is the players choice.
23-02-2023, 03:01 PM
Jardelsimage

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Originally Posted by Kicktheball

I have been told 2 Cardiff players have signed with Croatia, just weeks out from the start of the season.

Any further info to this?

4 weeks out to be precise, and if you have been told it, then it must be true......
23-02-2023, 04:52 PM
The Hacker

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Originally Posted by Jardelsimage

4 weeks out to be precise, and if you have been told it, then it must be true......

How are numbers Jardel
23-02-2023, 06:40 PM
reddevil17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicktheball

I have been told 2 Cardiff players have signed with Croatia, just weeks out from the start of the season.

Any further info to this?

1 was playing there for them on the weekend so it makes sence…..
23-02-2023, 06:43 PM
reddevil17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicktheball

I have been told 2 Cardiff players have signed with Croatia, just weeks out from the start of the season.

Any further info to this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lofty

And every year we have the same comments like yours.

The response doesn't change. Boys dont want to play at NPL level and commit to that. ZPL has that magical balance of being a very competitve competion without the full on commitment that NPL requires which is also year on year becoming a younger league.
Not only that, but ZPL is a much great attraction to a lot of players due to it being a much more localised league. Very few out of town away games. Whereas NL1 has very few inner city clubs.

If you can't understand any of those reasons, then I can't help you and asking the same question every year isn't going to help either.

Why would a zpl team go up?

No $ if side wins at weekend it’s constant $ out for not even a shot at promotion…..
23-02-2023, 09:12 PM
VelkiKurac

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Originally Posted by Hunter403

If ZL teams were allowed to enter the NL1 without the same requirement regarding youth teams, I think you would find some NL1 teams walking away from the comp.

Don’t need youth teams anymore I’ve been told.
23-02-2023, 10:56 PM
riverboy

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Originally Posted by Eastwest

How does Croatia do their eggs? Poached? :rof::rof:

IAS, it is the players choice.

Just remember Croatia do there talking on the pitch. Meanwhile there stealing your player's on the sideline it appears......

Brown paper bags and all.
23-02-2023, 11:10 PM
VelkiKurac

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Originally Posted by riverboy

Just remember Croatia do there talking on the pitch. Meanwhile there stealing your player's on the sideline it appears......

Brown paper bags and all.

Once again throwing baseless accusations but it’s expected from you.
23-02-2023, 11:37 PM
riverboy

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Originally Posted by VelkiKurac

Once again throwing baseless accusations but it’s expected from you.

You play one of my old teams this year, so I will have to come watch. A little banter
23-02-2023, 11:46 PM
VelkiKurac

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Originally Posted by riverboy

You play one of my old teams this year, so I will have to come watch. A little banter

Banter is always good lol - yeh come and grab cevap roll and beer and see for yourself what we are about.
23-02-2023, 11:53 PM
riverboy

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Originally Posted by VelkiKurac

Banter is always good lol - yeh come and grab cevap roll and beer and see for yourself what we are about.

I will when mayfield roll into town. To be honest, I have no idea what a cevap roll is?

Where do Croatia even play at?
24-02-2023, 12:08 AM
VelkiKurac

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Originally Posted by riverboy

I will when mayfield roll into town. To be honest, I have no idea what a cevap roll is?

Where do Croatia even play at?

Google it haha

If i knew what ground we are playing at I would tell you. We applied for a few grounds and were denied by council. Could be Jesmond Park or Pasadena again.
24-02-2023, 07:36 AM
prawnhead

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Originally Posted by VelkiKurac

Google it haha

If i knew what ground we are playing at I would tell you. We applied for a few grounds and were denied by council. Could be Jesmond Park or Pasadena again.

Next they’ll be calling you Gypsies VK.
24-02-2023, 09:14 AM
reddevil17

Quote:

Originally Posted by riverboy

Just remember Croatia do there talking on the pitch. Meanwhile there stealing your player's on the sideline it appears......

Brown paper bags and all.

Do talking after games on sidelines offering ridiculous $ to players is what I’m hearing…..
24-02-2023, 09:20 AM
ForeverRed

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Originally Posted by VelkiKurac

Banter is always good lol - yeh come and grab cevap roll and beer and see for yourself what we are about.

Can I get a pie though, gotta have a pie at the footy
24-02-2023, 11:20 AM
VelkiKurac

Anyone go to the zone meeting last night ? Any news ?
24-02-2023, 05:30 PM
Luka Boban

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Originally Posted by reddevil17

Do talking after games on sidelines offering ridiculous $ to players is what I’m hearing…..

The key word here is "hearing" LOL. So you haven't actually seen this taking place, only regurgitating what others have said because so and so said he heard too from someone and so on.
It started off a bit annoying having all these baseless accusations made against the club but it's actually become quite funny now seeing the rumours spread and starting to get more ridiculous with each passing week.
24-02-2023, 08:09 PM
The Hacker

How are the new teams in Uni, Minmi and Olympic travelling. Have they played any trials etc. Most on here from ZPL wouldn’t know to much about these clubs and how they look
25-02-2023, 10:37 AM
VelkiKurac

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Originally Posted by The Hacker

How are the new teams in Uni, Minmi and Olympic travelling. Have they played any trials etc. Most on here from ZPL wouldn’t know to much about these clubs and how they look

They certainly have had trials. No idea how they went but hopefully they use their social media more once the season begins.
25-02-2023, 12:13 PM
Wandering

Minmi have had few games against Wallsend, Westy and Norths.
We play suns in a week or two so that will be a good indicator of how pre-season is going.
25-02-2023, 01:23 PM
The Hacker

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Originally Posted by VelkiKurac

They certainly have had trials. No idea how they went but hopefully they use their social media more once the season begins.

Some clubs have played a heap of trials already and Dudley have had 1 and feels like the Suns are the same. Will be interesting to see which way works best across a longer season
25-02-2023, 06:09 PM
UniMen

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Originally Posted by VelkiKurac

They certainly have had trials. No idea how they went but hopefully they use their social media more once the season begins.

Played our first trail game today as Uni only started this week.
Also our social media is posted to daily…

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