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    2025 Zone League 3

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    Probably behind the game here, do we have confirmation what clubs are in zl3 this year

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    Quote Originally Posted by Supersub View Post
    Probably behind the game here, do we have confirmation what clubs are in zl3 this year
    I saw a facebook post yesterday that Fletcher FC will be competing ZL3 next year

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    Quote Originally Posted by Game_over View Post
    I saw a facebook post yesterday that Fletcher FC will be competing ZL3 next year
    Kurri
    Garden suburbs
    Barnsley
    Charlestown
    Merewether
    Greta
    Bellbird
    Medowie
    Southern lakes
    Rutherford
    Fletcher fc

    Fletcher fc are the Lakes Zl3 team from 2024. I know there was and possibly still interest from 2 other groups in joining to take the 12th and last spot.

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    Confirmed teams for this grade? Heard a rumour Valentine entering?

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    Quote Originally Posted by fruity View Post
    Confirmed teams for this grade? Heard a rumour Valentine entering?
    Part of the new change to Promotion / relegation rules out Valentine entering a team.

    From now on clubs will be allowed to enter only one side to Football league NPL down to ZL3. Clubs can enter a team into new Zone Football Conference league which essentially replaces third grade for Zl1 and Zl2. Valentine have a NPL side so that is there 1 side, Olympic and Cooks Hill have 2 squads but they are existing squads so they can both enter.

    The new changes have been highly debated, controversial to some. They are in now, let's see how it works.

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    Quote Originally Posted by anfield View Post
    Part of the new change to Promotion / relegation rules out Valentine entering a team.

    From now on clubs will be allowed to enter only one side to Football league NPL down to ZL3. Clubs can enter a team into new Zone Football Conference league which essentially replaces third grade for Zl1 and Zl2. Valentine have a NPL side so that is there 1 side, Olympic and Cooks Hill have 2 squads but they are existing squads so they can both enter.

    The new changes have been highly debated, controversial to some. They are in now, let's see how it works.
    Wonder if Valo could still enter under a slightly different name. eg Valentine juniors etc

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    Quote Originally Posted by Addios View Post
    Wonder if Valo could still enter under a slightly different name. eg Valentine juniors etc
    are the juniors and seniors under the same banner?

    if not and they are two different ABN's they are technically different clubs,

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    All under the same banner. Seems existing clubs with both are grandfathered in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Addios View Post
    Wonder if Valo could still enter under a slightly different name. eg Valentine juniors etc
    Good if they could do something there as it would make 12 teams. But unless those guys went to another club without a team, otherwise, it won't happen.

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    So no confirmed 12th team as yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by fruity View Post
    So no confirmed 12th team as yet?
    Unless something happens in the next week or is happening behind the scences I can't see a 12th team. Only realistic way of a 12th team is that the Valentine group go to another club and start there.
    There options are limited
    Belmont is the obvious one
    Argenton is probably the next option. South Cardiff could be an option as their club is still split I believe, South Cardiff fc and South Cardiff Community fc. South Wallsend. Jesmond

    Or something happens at the Valentine club to make it happen.

    As for clubs coming up with a squad with little notice. South Wallsend had 2 higher all age teams last year, that's probably an obvious one.
    Maryland Fletcher could work.

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    Options are also limited by any of these clubs wanting a Zone League side as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Taffy View Post
    Options are also limited by any of these clubs wanting a Zone League side as well.
    100% correct, big issue moving forward. If clubs can't field multiple squads we need more clubs to take on squads. Otherwise the competition has the ability to loose squads and go backwards. It appears the players are there possibly for at least another team or two.

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    Any teams still after players? Had 12 months off and want to play again. Over the years I have played ZL1 and Zl2 in either 3rds or ressies.. just want to kick a ball around..

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    Hey also in the same situation, looking for a club have played just looking to play ressies with some coaching commitments as well

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    Mayfield united juniors zl2 are in search of some new players.

    New year New coach new direction

    Supportive team environment
    First grade win bonuses
    Motivational incentives
    Growing club with community spirit

    Training 6pm Tues Thurs Stevenson park mayfield

    More info mujsfc_zpl@hotmail.com

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    How do we think this comp is shaping up? Similar to last year?
    Heard Rutherford are formed from Weston/maitland NPL juniors who weren?t going any further, could be a surprise package
    Imagine Kurri, suburbs probably battle for top spot

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    Medowie also signed a few from Stockton and might be alright. Whether they can be consistent or not, that's a different story.

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