2014 Zone League 1 Thread
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2014 Zone League 1 Thread
teams in this competition - in case anyone was wondering
Garden Suburb FC
Nelson Bay FC
Kahibah FC
Kotara South Senior FC
Muswellbrook FC
Newcastle Suns FC
Jesmond FC
Beresfield USSC
Kahibah FC
Warners Bay FC
Kahibah must have a lot of players to be in it twice
Belmont Tingira FC
whoops - I just cut unt pasted the first two rounds assuming each team would be home then away - here's the correct list
Garden Suburb FC
Nelson Bay FC
Kahibah FC
Kotara South Senior FC
Muswellbrook FC
Newcastle Suns FC
Jesmond FC
Beresfield USSC
Belmont Tingira FC
Warners Bay FC
Just to throw a scanner in the works heard muswellbrook have passed on promotion and are staying in league 2. With from what I know Raymond Terrace dropping them selves and morriset coming last and struggling for players who will fill the spot in league 1?Quote:
Originally Posted by boz-monaut
I'll keep posting the official team list once they update it
hopefully it stays a competitive 10 team comp
any major signings?
I agree, no one wants a bye. Third place in ZL2(2013) was Charlestown I think
Welcome to Shane Nilsson - appointed Head Coach to our Belmont Tingira FC Teams
Trials for our ZL1 teams on Sunday January 19th from 4:30 – 6:00pm at Baxter Field, Marks Point and on Thursday 23rd between 6:30 and 8:00pm
All trials/training will be at Baxter Field, Marks Point and all new players are requested to be at their first session 15 mins early to register.
Prospective new players, please contact Shane on 0407 638 807 or by email - shane.nilsson@vefc.com.au
Yep Charlestown third, Westlakes fourth. Both being the only clubs to have both grades make the finals.Quote:
Originally Posted by rijid
A bit of confusion over Charlestown currently though - word before Xmas was they folded.
If offered, would westlakes be open to promotion into ZL1? Can they field 3 teams?Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
No idea anymore tbh. If you had asked me this in the last 2-3 years I'd say yes because Westlakes have had 2 grades plus an all age team, plus a few people with "guarentees" they'd come play (various grades - all playing at various clubs around Newcastle) if the club was put into ID1s.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beppe
Realistically they should have been offered promotion ahead of Belmont for last season as it should have been 1st + GF winners just like A-League clubs getting into the ACL (what went on there, NNSW/feds?).
But not sure on their squad numbers for this year - haven't heard a heap on ins/outs.
Newcastle Suns pre season training will begin 14/01/2014 at connolly park carro at 6pm
New players always welcome
bit of a different set up this year with 2 head coaches
very attacking first grade squad for 2014 so far
Garden Suburb FC training commences Tuesday 21st Jan 6.00pm at Garden Suburb fields. Will continue every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the season.
New players welcome.
Jesmond Rams pre season begins tomorrow night at Heaton Park, 6pm. Second session next Thursday before reverting to Tue/Thu in Feb. As going from 2 teams to 3, looking to add quality and quantity so encourage anyone looking for a new club to come along. Coach Mick Coates available on 0412 449 333.
For those who may be interested,
Westlakes wildcats had been offered and have accepted to be promoted into the zfl1 competition to replace Musswelbrook. It has been confirmed this afternoon that we have been promoted. It will be a tough new challenge for us but one we look forward to.
Any undecided players are more than welcome to come to pre season which starts on Tuesday the 28th 6pm at rathmines oval
Good luck to all this season
Westlakes Wildcats Football Club ihas been confirmed that we have been promoted into the ZFL1 competition for 2014 we would like to welcome all current and new players to attend first training session on 28th jan at 6:30 at rathmines oval, we encourage all people to come down and have a run, we have a strong culture and a good bunch of guys, all welcome!
contact committee member matt on 0403091102 for enquires
does anyone know when kahibah start and where
start training*
Kahibah dont really come on here much, you may want to contact the club directly
KOTARA SOUTH SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB - Pre Season Begins Tonight
KOTARA SOUTH SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB - Pre Season Begins Tonight
To all new prospective players, pre-season training begins tonight at Lugar Park, Kotara at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
Thoughts and prediction for this years season??
I'm tipping only 4 teams to seriously compete, I would say Wallsend, Cooks Hill, New Lambton and Barnsley.
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Thats ZPL mate..Quote:
Originally Posted by Eleganceisirrelevant
Argghhh sorry lads.
does anyone no anything about the squads for this league? Suburbs the favourites again or ?
Not much being mentioned in this forum. Here is my predictions. Basing this on previous season and potential to gain good players
1. Suburbs - great squad depth, should walk it in
2. Nelson Bay - will be a quality side again unless they lose some of the RAAF boys to the RAAF team
3. Suns - new coach, should be a good squad
4. Kahibah - great coaching staff, will pick up some good players, could easily finisher much higher
5. Kotara - always close, could sneak in
6. Bero - hot and cold last year, have some quality players, if they keep them and add to it they can push top 4
7. Jesmond - Could be a dark horse (or ram)
8. Warners Bay - Not aware of the situation at the bay, so won't put them higher
9. Belmont - didn't have the quality last year, but some good attacking players
10. Westlakes - basing this purely on them coming up last minute and possible squad depth problems.
heard suburbs lost a few of there best.
suns have bin talking up there signings.
heard same about kahibahs coaches what is the coaches history?
Anyone looking for trials and would be able to host us, mayfield (Zone 3) 1st and res - Please contact Alan: Delizzottia@onesteel.com or mick: 0403 242 933. would love a game since we can't use our field until April.
Suburbs have lost quite a few as there were three of there best players running around in the charity shield played on Sunday!
Suburbs can afford to lose a few players there depth was awesome last season,
I can assure you this is not the attitude taken by Suburb, We have been working hard in the pre-season and look forward to another strong year. We've lost a few quality players that's no secret but we've picked up a few handy players as well. To suggest we'll walk it in is laughable same was said last year from people outside our club, we know it's a strong competition. Looking forward to another year of football can't wait for the season to start good luck to all involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beppe
Premy, I just like the way your club goes about business and think you guys will be right up there in all grades again.
Fresh, Kahibah have Chris Turner (i think thats his name) who used to coach Lake Macquarie 1st grade. THey also have Clint Gosling as GK coach who used to be with Olympic NBN league as well as the Jets. They also have Andre Gumprecht running his coaching classes with the juniors and will play his part with the seniors.
Thanks for the complements Beppe and by no means was I trying to have a shot at you if it came across like that I apologize.
Its just last year similar things were said and we all know how last season finished up. Sure we're confident of having a good season and expect to be right in the mix but we'll treat all Clubs and the players of those Clubs with the respect they deserve.
I won't be so bold to make predictions but I will offer my insight to all Clubs.
Belmont: Seemed to struggle with numbers a little bit last year and with a young squad lacked some consistency if they add a little bit of quality they might sneak into the top 4 as they proved in a few games last year that they can match it in this division.
Beresfield: From what I've heard they have recruited strongly with some good experienced players, question is how many games will these players with ageing bodies be able to get threw. Should be strong at home as we all know how difficult it can be to go to Pasedena and get results.
Jesmond: I haven't seen or heard to much about them so I can't say much about them. Memory is a bit fuzzy it could of been 2013 or 2012 we played them in the cup with a near full strength side and they matched it with us in parts. Might struggle for numbers going from 2 to 3 teams.
Kahibah: Everyone is going on about their Coach but he can only do so much the players need to perform, they had some quality players last year but they lacked depth. If they can address that I would expect them to be in finals contention.
Kotara: You always know its going to be a tough game against them and you have to be on your game. Couple of new blokes last year if they kept them and they get more familiar with each other I expect them to be right in the mix for the title.
Nelson Bay: Surprised a few last year, I haven't heard if they had kept the group they had last year but if they have I would expect much the same. Title contenders.
Suns: From what I've been told is they're turning blokes away, always a good situation to be in, much like Beresfield there squad isn't getting any younger. Always a hard game and one I always look forward to against top blokes.
Wanersbay: Really not sure how their going to go didn't see any of their games last year and most of their squad that got them to ZPL has moved on. Real unknown quantity to me.
Westlakes: Much like Jesmond they might find it hard going from 2 teams to 3. Been one of the more consistent sides of ZL2 of the last few years so they should hold their own in 1st grade. Expect PV4 to tell us that they were the better team on the day but still got beat. :sup::sparring:
Just heard Plattsy have pulled the pin ZPL dropping back to ZL2. Association are trying to replace them with a ZL1 team. Be interesting to see if anyone takes up the offer.
Suns: From what I've been told is they're turning blokes away, always a good situation to be in, much like Beresfield there squad isn't getting any younger. Always a hard game and one I always look forward to against top blokes.
dont think we have turned anyone yet, only let people of the competition for places will be tough this year especially in the front third. May be putting in an all age team for 2014 if numbers continue (but in saying that by round 5 people will be backing up)
will thankfully be a much younger squad this year that will hopefully push for title all the way.
Premy have already circled the the games against suburbs on the draw, shame its round 1 and 10, wouldve preferred yous closer to the end of the season just to add that little bit of extra value...
seems like everyone has strengthened this year so should be a good competition, hopefully we have refs to ref the games, not hearing good things about numbers but then again its the same story every year
can we start the comp this weekend, cant wait 8 weeks
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fridge
thatll leave zl1 with a bye i bet. No more teams that have the numbers to jump up?
and why isnt your team planning on taking that? Based on last seasons results and the depth suburbs deserves to be in zpl !
Suburb have been asked in years past to go up and we have declined on all occasions as we have done so this year also. We have a unwritten law under the current board and coaches that if we were to get promotion it would only be so if we win our way. A bit frustrating over last couple of years to miss out by a point.Quote:
Originally Posted by fresh
Burbs would easily compete in ZPL but I agree with your policy there's a lot of teams getting walks nowadays