Draw will be up the weekend before kickoff.
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Draw will be up the weekend before kickoff.
Who's in this comp?
That early?Quote:
Originally Posted by samcan
Rutherford 4-2 win against west Wallsend first gradeQuote:
Originally Posted by Zone Insider
Source?Quote:
Originally Posted by Unitedrule
Find this hard to believe, more likely West Wallsend's Reserve grade team. Report has probably come from from someone at Rutherford. 'Look who we beat, without knowing who they played'. Stranger things have happened I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Unitedrule
It was against their U18 side, nice try thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Unitedrule
Hardly news against an under 18 side.Quote:
Originally Posted by slipperyfish
Should of been more thenQuote:
Originally Posted by anfield
Charlestown been extremely quiet, worrying signs for them.
Just because they?re quiet doesn?t mean things aren?t happening. Been told they?re picking up a cross code recruit in Brayden musgrove. Would be a huge getQuote:
Originally Posted by Richardarlison
Not sure if this is serious or not but hard to knock any kind of professional athlete playing in zone league. Thr last I heard was they had a big falling out at the club, only 6 players from last years squad returning.Quote:
Originally Posted by slipperyfish
Just saw Rutherford socials announcing an ex Afghani international? Big scalp for zl3
He?s come from stocko, didn?t do too much last year. Let?s see if dropping down a few leagues helps his contributionQuote:
Originally Posted by WeekendWarrior
My mail was he struggled to play first grade last year at Stockton, reserves at times. Stockton struggled last year, so if he struggled to play first grade he won be a big scalp as suggested. Maybe just a big scalp for Rutherford who are trying to build. The term 'International ' for me means they have played for the National team. I could be wrong but I doubt a International player would be playing Zone League 3Quote:
Originally Posted by slipperyfish
So Charlestown like to do things quietly, big deal. They probably have recruited well, But have decided to do it their way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Richardarlison
Not every club has to be like Rutherford with their World Cup winners from Afghanistan, Or garden suburbs with their heroes coming from the NPL , Or Merewether with their thousand new players , coaches and toilet cleaners.
Just because some clubs don't post, that doesn't mean they won't be quietly doing their recruiting.
Actually a very good take, hopefully the podcast take this on board. They were very quick to jump on charlestown last week. Perhaps a personal vendetta?Quote:
Originally Posted by riverboy
Well that?s exactly right mate. Spot on riverboyQuote:
Originally Posted by Richardarlison
Agree, most clubs just using anyone they can get to do their socials... 99% sure none would be getting paid a dollar for it.
I wouldn?t say they?re winning the social media game, that would have to be Maitland jnrs for me. Well done to them being a new club and putting in the effort. I have to say merewether United or Fletcher have to be getting promoted this year, the comp couldn?t be easier.Quote:
Originally Posted by Richardarlison
Interesting observation, What is the criteria for your selection of maitland juniors winning the social media game?Quote:
Originally Posted by slipperyfish
If it's quantity of posts, sure they have posted plenty. But Merewether and Suburbs both well ahead in quality and professionalism of posts. Their socials , Players have clear photos .Similar to those done oversees when clubs do a presser for a new arrival. The Maitland ones are obviously done at training, for some they aren't even looking towards the camera. I like the fact that they have posted though, so well done.
I think Hamilton Azzurri were the club that really started the ball rolling in this space. Croatia then brought in some big hitters , that changed the game. The Crabs have continued in that area.
Known players gets people talking from the local football community, but I guess it all depends on what your target audience is.
Merewether, Kurri and Charlestown (not in any particular order) are the 3 teams to beat in this competition. Southern Lakes are the darkhorses, But I wouldn't rule out any of the others.Quote:
Originally Posted by Richardarlison
We?ve been saying this for years mate. Who wants it more? Greta, Jaffas, Nelson bay and southern up in the last 3 years, Charlestown seem the only team who want to really want it. Comp couldn?t be easier for Kurri and Fletcher but seriously who wants it mate. They asked the comp who wanted to go up to ZL2 and none put their hand up. Some teams really need to take a look at things, from what I?ve heard and player movements Charlestown will be looking the favourites in 2026.Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield
Simple solution, Whoever finishes 2nd MUST go up next year. Put it in the rules before the season starts, That gets rid of the uneven competitions.Quote:
Originally Posted by slipperyfish
The issue over the last few years has been the big gap between first and last in each division. Hence last year's last place in ZL1 and ZL2 have folded. 10 team competitions will help fix this in the future. In the meantime why not have a 6 team final series? Make it more attractive for teams to go up, remember the main prize is minor premiership and promotion. It will also create more interest for more clubs.
As for your Fletcher prediction, they didn't win 1 game in first or reserve grade all last year. That's 0 wins from 40 matches. I know there has been some changes, But they won't be top 3 and I can't see them anywhere near it.
Fletcher with a draw against a full strength Medowie squad who finished third last year. I know they struggled last year but after the money they spent during the off season, they?ll improve A LOT this season. Don?t count them our for top 2Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield
Also been told Muswellbrook is mainly made up of Singleton newfm from last year, bold showing expected from them in the upcoming season
Im happy to stick with my prediction, they won't finish top 3. Id be hugely surprised if they were spending any money on players.Quote:
Originally Posted by Richardarlison