2024 Zone League 1

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Originally Posted by Jardelsimage

If this is true, it shows how disillusioned Northern are and also shows how much of a lacky for Northern is NF.
We had Edgy train at our ground this year, 90% were under 20.

Imagine it happening in the EPL if Man City says see ya Hagland, to old we have to a couple of 20 year olds play, that's the rules...

Football around here and the country needs to get back to basics, if a kid is good enough, he plays, if not he doesn't, giving spots based on age is the catalyst for disaster, what's next colour or race, maybe you have to be the 2nd born of a worn torn country in the middle east. FMD

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EPL does have some restrictions to squad lists (so doubtless some good players do have to be moved on)

Talking about the Home Grown Player (HGP) criteria

8 of the 25 squad members must meet this requirement (32% of every squad)

The aim of that is to also improve the development opportunities within the football system

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Originally Posted by WOW2.0

EPL does have some restrictions to squad lists (so doubtless some good players do have to be moved on)

Talking about the Home Grown Player (HGP) criteria

8 of the 25 squad members must meet this requirement (32% of every squad)

The aim of that is to also improve the development opportunities within the football system

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There is a huge difference between Squad Lists and Team Sheets though.

Putting HG players on a list is fine. Having to include 3 players under 23 and 2 players under 20 in your matchday team sheet just to fill a quota is nonsense and an argument can be made it ruins the integrity of the competition in doing so.

Getting the call up to 1sts as a youngster was an amazing feeling because it felt like you were rewarded for your efforts in 3rds/Ressies over the season.

Having it handed to me simply because I was required to fill a silly quota would make it feel unworthy and a false commodity.

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Originally Posted by Buddha

There is a huge difference between Squad Lists and Team Sheets though.

Putting HG players on a list is fine. Having to include 3 players under 23 and 2 players under 20 in your matchday team sheet just to fill a quota is nonsense and an argument can be made it ruins the integrity of the competition in doing so.

Getting the call up to 1sts as a youngster was an amazing feeling because it felt like you were rewarded for your efforts in 3rds/Ressies over the season.

Having it handed to me simply because I was required to fill a silly quota would make it feel unworthy and a false commodity.

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Oh, absolutely...was just pointing out that there are indeed applicable restrictions in the EPL (I'm not saying it was good, or bad) :)

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Originally Posted by Builtwithlove18

May I ask?.what club are you associated with ?

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He is from the Suns

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Originally Posted by YerMate

According to the president, really. hahahahahahaha

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Nice to know you are on the forum mate….congratulations on revealing yourself.

New management at NF but seems nothing has changed.

Clubs waiting days on end for a simple email reply on basic matters.

Nearly 4 weeks post GFs and some clubs still have not received their bonuses.

What do they get paid for ?

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Originally Posted by Zone Insider

New management at NF but seems nothing has changed.

Clubs waiting days on end for a simple email reply on basic matters.

Nearly 4 weeks post GFs and some clubs still have not received their bonuses.

What do they get paid for ?

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i heard the person at NF who handled all the payments and invoicing left a while back and they have been late with everything since

only what ive heard, may not be true

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Originally Posted by Nou Camp

i heard the person at NF who handled all the payments and invoicing left a while back and they have been late with everything since

only what ive heard, may not be true

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we've been paid

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Originally Posted by Lofty

It's no secret that the clubs who focus on a stronger third grade team that they tend to have better results across the board. It's difficult to build a strong squad over time with only two grades and this will be proven now if this new third grade can stick around. Clubs with a third grade will be stronger and the divide in clubs will be bigger.

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Hear hear !

Hearing separate third grade comp with 2 conferences ?

2 grades across all zone comps?

4 clubs in ZL1 this season didn't nominate 3rds for next year, only 1 from ZL2 this season didn't nominate but 3 clubs ZL3 did nominate. Looks like those ZL1 clubs are the ones letting down 3rds, not NF!

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Originally Posted by Fred Devils

4 clubs in ZL1 this season didn't nominate 3rds for next year, only 1 from ZL2 this season didn't nominate but 3 clubs ZL3 did nominate. Looks like those ZL1 clubs are the ones letting down 3rds, not NF!

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Westlakes(expected) they said last night they will be back with 3rds hopefully the year after.
Olympic ran 3rd, 6th, 6th not sure why they wouldn't go for having a 3rds, the club had a good year, only 1 win away from all 3 grades in the semis.
Azzurri ran 10th, 7th, 8th the peoples club, struggled a bit this year, is dropping 3rds from their roster the answer??
Who was the 4th team???

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Originally Posted by Jardelsimage

Westlakes(expected) they said last night they will be back with 3rds hopefully the year after.
Olympic ran 3rd, 6th, 6th not sure why they wouldn't go for having a 3rds, the club had a good year, only 1 win away from all 3 grades in the semis.
Azzurri ran 10th, 7th, 8th the peoples club, struggled a bit this year, is dropping 3rds from their roster the answer??
Who was the 4th team???

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Sounds like Azzurri and Olympic are taking the easy way out and can?t be bothered with 3rds.

Surprising from the so called peoples in Azzurri. You would think now that they are moving to Smith Park it will be easier to attract players.

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Originally Posted by Jardelsimage

Westlakes(expected) they said last night they will be back with 3rds hopefully the year after.
Olympic ran 3rd, 6th, 6th not sure why they wouldn't go for having a 3rds, the club had a good year, only 1 win away from all 3 grades in the semis.
Azzurri ran 10th, 7th, 8th the peoples club, struggled a bit this year, is dropping 3rds from their roster the answer??
Who was the 4th team???

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Azzuri, Olympic, Westlakes and Minmi from this season's ZL1, Southern from ZL2 and then from ZL3 this season we've got Kurri, Merewether United and Nelson Bay nominating a 3rds.

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Originally Posted by Zone Insider

Sounds like Azzurri and Olympic are taking the easy way out and can?t be bothered with 3rds.

Surprising from the so called peoples in Azzurri. You would think now that they are moving to Smith Park it will be easier to attract players.

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New lights and drainage at Smith Park, what about facilities are they getting upgraded also?

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Originally Posted by Jardelsimage

New lights and drainage at Smith Park, what about facilities are they getting upgraded also?

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Eventually yes according to the council plans.

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Originally Posted by Jardelsimage

New lights and drainage at Smith Park, what about facilities are they getting upgraded also?

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Honestly the drainage was fine there. IMO the lights (literally only one lightpole) and the facilities should have been the priority.

Has Stocko got promoted to ZL1?
Who has voluntary gone down?

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Originally Posted by MCG_1997

Has Stocko got promoted to ZL1?
Who has voluntary gone down?

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Minmi down, Dudley up left ZL1 with 11, Stocko filled the spot.

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Originally Posted by Jardelsimage

Minmi down, Dudley up left ZL1 with 11, Stocko filled the spot.

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Surprised Stockton accepted. From what I heard is they never wanted to go up.

Also another club with no coach atm