2022 Zone League final series

[Lofty]

A positive outcome but i must say what changed overnight? I find it really sad for the people that made plans to go away this weekend knowing semi finals had been postponed. Also the poor individuals that canceled plans on the weekend of the proposed grand final date that Newcastle football suggested yesterday, so they could be available if their team made grandfinal.

Who knows tomorrow they might postpone it again. Just beyond pathetic on their end but wouldn’t expect anything less from them.

I can’t imagine there were too many people who made plans between 5pm yesterday and 1pm today. On the other hand, there were plenty who made plans for seasons end as it was scheduled.

It’s pretty simple really. There was a meeting and email confirmation not too long ago (3 August) which explained how the season would be finished. And that was to drop leg one of the semi finals, play games as best you can. Games unable to be played would be a draw. And most importantly, “No extension to the season GF would be on the 16,17 & 18 September.”

So you can imagine the shock when clubs were given yesterdays news right at the end of the day with no consultation with any clubs and going completely against what was communicated to all clubs less than 5 weeks ago.
The right decision has been made and now we move on.

[samcan]

The final series is a farce anyway. We spend 3 hrs overs over 2 weekends to find the best 2 teams then a quick 90 to find the best.

Havent been to any semis since the format changed. Before that I was a canteen machine on major and minors.

[Jardelsimage]

Dear God... don't give them any ideas.

Having previously established that olympic and other NPL clubs have requested the zone league finals, let's hope they make the right move and put the boys there for the finals which would salvage what little goodwill Newcastle Football has left.

i have heard no NPL clubs requested to host, officially.

[gtg]

We spend 3 hrs overs over 2 weekends to find the best 2 teams then a quick 90 to find the best.

No actually the best team is decided during the season. This season, the Suns were the best because they came first, Olympic were the best in ZL1, South Maitland in ZL2, and Hamilton azzurri in ZL3.

The final series is a separate thing hence why we base relegation/promotion on the league results.

[Mr.beautiful]

Well said gtg, on that,

When is the last time Newcastle football had an innovative idea? Something that could improve the comp?

I have one, at the start of next season or in the future, a Zone league cup

Minor premier of Zl3 vs minor premier of ZPL
Minor premier of Zl2 vs minor premier or ZL1

The winners of each tie will face each-other the following weekend to claim the zone league cup!

Just a bit of fun instead of the mundane trial matches, and a good way to raise some money at whichever zone league clubs would host.

[Eggs]

So are all the finalists locked in?

When are dates/times/venues getting announced?

[gtg]

Well said gtg, on that,

When is the last time Newcastle football had an innovative idea? Something that could improve the comp?

I have one, at the start of next season or in the future, a Zone league cup

Minor premier of Zl3 vs minor premier of ZPL
Minor premier of Zl2 vs minor premier or ZL1

The winners of each tie will face each-other the following weekend to claim the zone league cup!

Just a bit of fun instead of the mundane trial matches, and a good way to raise some money at whichever zone league clubs would host.

That's a great idea.

Back on topic, I'm hearing rumours that the ground is changing from fletcher to somewhere else. This is obviously the sensible move but I'd need to wait for it to actually happen before getting too excited.

Absolute scenes if it gets moved to Hexham (Azzurri's home ground)...

[ranger]

Massive shout out to South Maitland Fc for instigating the emails that led to the change of Friday nights ZL2 and 3 finals to Sat and Sun.

They've then gone and booked Maitland Sports ground for all 4 semis this Sunday to ensure they get played with pending rainfall predicted.

Congrats on being positive and proactive.

[Goatscheese]

Was a post just deleted? Just logged in and saw a poster congratulate South Maitland for doing the legwork and have booked Maitland Sports Field to host finals yet this has now disappeared.

[ranger]

Massive shout out to South Maitland Fc for instigating the emails that led to the change of Friday nights ZL2 and 3 finals to Sat and Sun.

They've then gone and booked Maitland Sportsground for all 4 ZL2 semis this Sunday to ensure they get played with the possibility of pending rainfall predicted.

Congrats on being positive and proactive.

[ranger]

Just semis mate. Sorry was editing post to ensure no confusion with other leagues.

[Goatscheese]

Just semis mate. Sorry was editing post to ensure no confusion with other leagues.

All good but yes well done to South Maitland

[VelkiKurac]

Massive shout out to South Maitland Fc for instigating the emails that led to the change of Friday nights ZL2 and 3 finals to Sat and Sun.

They've then gone and booked Maitland Sportsground for all 4 ZL2 semis this Sunday to ensure they get played with the possibility of pending rainfall predicted.

Congrats on being positive and proactive.

Yes great stuff by South Maitland FC.

Isn’t the Zone 2&3 final both on the Saturday ?

[Uzi_89]

Waiting on Gameday updates, times and confirmation. It looks like ZL2 semi finals this weekend will be as follows.

Sunday - Maitland No.1 Sportsground

Game 1: SMFC v Barnsley - Reserves 2v3
Game 2: Bolwarra v Branxton - Firsts 2v3
Game 3: Bolwarra v Mayfield - Reserves 1v4
Game 4: SMFC v Mayfield - Firsts 1v4

Great outcome with it looking like Victoria Rd maybe washed out Saturday. Proactive approach by all.

[Villians]

Doubtful Islington Oval, Minmi Field, Smith Park and Pasadena can survive the downpour coming tomorrow. Are these clubs being proactive about the situation?

[Uzi_89]

Confirmed

Sunday - Maitland No.1 Sportsground

10am: SMFC v Barnsley - Reserves 2v3
12pm: Bolwarra v Branxton - Firsts 2v3
2pm: Bolwarra v Mayfield - Reserves 1v4
4pm: SMFC v Mayfield - Firsts 1v4

[Lofty]

ZPL and ZL1 Grand finals are at Darling Street, Hamilton.

[Villians]

ZL2 and ZL3 at Weston and Adamstown would be a continuation of common sense decision-making.. considering the location of the clubs battling it out...

[Swanky]

Doubtful Islington Oval, Minmi Field, Smith Park and Pasadena can survive the downpour coming tomorrow. Are these clubs being proactive about the situation?

Hey Nat how much rain we getting tomorrow

[AZZURRIZL3]

Azzurri and Cardiff’s ZL3 semis have been moved to Tarro rather than Smith Park