no one reads this godforsaken forum other than you angry dads and morons
I went and had a look at fletcher ground yesterday and I must say it’s better than any ground zone league has played on this year
I don't think anyone has said anything about the playing surface other than the potentional state of it for ZPL firsts after all the prior games.
The playing surface is about the only positive about hosting the GF there. Unfortuntely, there are a lot more things that are needed to make it a good day.
Being out in the sticks, not close to anything and not easily accessible for people not wanting to drive doesn't help at all. Crowds will be 50% compared to what they would have been, had it been held closer to town.
It's football, not s***er!!
Joint letter sent to Newcastle Football from Zone 2&3 clubs regarding concerns about Friday night GF.
Wait and see now.
can you post a copy of the letter here?
We probably should have sent a letter from all Zone leagues about the grand final being out there!
It's football, not s***er!!
Newcastle Football Association,
South Maitland FC reached out to all the clubs participating in the Zone League two and three finals series and ALL are in agreeance in some respect to the following. We all understand the logistical issues for state league referees and grounds for Grand Finals weekend. Below clubs noted their interest in expressing their concerns of the Friday fixture.
After another disrupted and long season it is vital the Zone League season goes out with a bang. A Grand Final spectacle shouldn’t see players, coaches and supporters have to rush home from work, take additional leave or decide if a late night is suitable for their children.
Many interdistrict teams woke to the news they have been knocked out of the finals series on Saturday due to rain. Many of these participants look up to the Zone League competition and many will not attend on a late Friday evening.
We should be encouraging clubs, junior participants and families to attend the games and then head back to their sponsors after the game. Sponsors will be closed and many juniors and families not wanting to attend.
No matter who plays in the Grand Final clubs agree that we need as many people interested in Grand Final as possible, this includes those who miss out. I know South Maitland FC will be along to watch the Grand Final on a weekend even if we fail to qualify.
We want the best players available and the best possible game on show. Many of the clubs haven’t played many, if any, games on a Friday night this season. Friday night transport is another huge problem for this venue and it will be all too late to head back to our sponsors venues.
The lack of consultation with the clubs about this matter during what is already a testing time for the NNSWF and three Associations is disappointing. The clubs, participants, members, supporters and volunteers should be the Associations priority to ensure football continues to grow in the region and provides a Grand Final series for all to remember.
Hopefully Newcastle Football will reconsider the Grand Final date and provide consultation with the clubs participating in the finals series.
Regards,
Final Series Participating Clubs
ZPL and ZL1 Final series postponed for a week