Originally Posted by Charman
Unlucky. Dudley is still in the main race so Don't worry to much. Would have been annoying to get two 5ths and miss out on semi finals football for us too.
Unlucky. Dudley is still in the main race so Don't worry to much. Would have been annoying to get two 5ths and miss out on semi finals football for us too.
I wont mention the 1 free kick we got 2 mins from full time and the fact the first goal took a deflection off him. Seriously? 1 free kick in 80 mins? Cmon. Still out played but 23-1 free kicks does not help.
I won't mention it but..
Mayfield v Wallsend
Ressies: 3 all
1st Grade: 13 - 1 Wallsend
Wow what happened in first grade??? Big day for Wallsend in Zone and NewFM today
Congratulations to Wallsend, Best team for 2015 regardless of what happens in Finals Football (An Upset Comp - any lucky dog can win) A team that wins the league is the best team IMO.
On that note, We play Wallsend again for 3 years in a row in finals football, and just so you know i will NOT PLAY ANY 1st Grade players. Their season is over. I will only play guys that have shown commitment and are eligible to play... I respect the game and players too much. Ye guys know me anyways, even when ye played us last game I had 0 subs as i refused to put 1st grade player on the bench.
Good luck to all in finals football
Irish
Kahibah Manager.
Can someone please confirm Times, Dates and locations for Finals too ???
Last edited by Irish; 24-08-2015 at 08:20 AM.
First grade was a good game, considering the state of ground, the carpark would have been softer. Edgie keeper did well with some solid one on one stops. Edgie could be a semi final contender next year given strong depth.
Wallsend go into the finals as favourites I reckon but they wont have it easy. Raaf will give them a solid run.
Edgie ressies appeared to deserve their win, looked pretty solid and maybe favourites considering wallsend and NL might have to draw on players throughout finals. Just confirming dudley played their ressies team in
Ressies on weekend and didnt stack team at all (hope that ends debate ).
Refereeing was poor, one free kick to dudley in game (only free kick was with one minute to go) led to extreme frustration from ressies team and led to unwarranted challenges in game. But the better team won the match.
Good luck to all in final series.
I think Edgeworth ressies will be the team to beat in Reserves as they have beaten all other top 4 teams, I think.
As for firsts any of the top 4 teams could win it on their day but it's probably fair to say Wallsend has had the most consistent run into the finals.
Should be a great three weeks of football coming up and best of luck to all teams!
Also add, Dudley and New lambton should be game of the weekend, and kahibah ressies the smokies for ressies.
With the season coming to the end it brings up some questions.
Will Wallsend take promotion?
Tenambit finish last in zl2 and will be relegated.
Are all teams going around again next year? Any new clubs?
What does everyone think of competition structure? Personally I dont like finals format, it doesnt reward top teams at all.
Is the top 4 the way to go? Or should it be more?
Dudley asked other clubs last year
About the creation of a third grade for teams in zl2 and zl3. This being optional for teams that had the players for it, possibly called zl4 and a single graded competition. After interest from only some clubs it never got off the ground.
Some feedback from a couple of our guys is that games could be played before ressies and on friday nights. Zl2 and Zl3 would have seperate squads from Zl4 squads
and draw on players when required. Players from Zl2 or Zl3 could drop back to Zl4 for a maximum number of games, possible 3.
Friday night games would allow guys that have weddings, work or other commitments the chance to play. This would all depend on clubs over 35's commitments.
But great for clubs that want to grow numbers and depth. Good also for clubs looking to go up the grades into zl1.
Thanks Irish and thanks to all teams for the season. Its been a good battle Wallsend v Kahibah over the last couple of years in the finals and I expect it to be the same again this year.
Good luck to all the teams in the finals. I think with the quality of the teams in both grades any of the teams could end up making the GF, it will not be easy for anybody.
Wallsend will be taking promotion. Our goal for the season was promotion and we are happy to have achieved that.
Could well be another opening for a team to go up I hear, so Who ever finished second don't be surprised if ur asked to go up as well.
Has someone from ZL2 indicated they also want to come down or is it indicated it will be the 2 bottom teams?
Congratulations Wallsend, what an effort first year in. Credit to all players and committee members for getting this done. To the teams who struggled I hope you come back next year, Dudley wooden spooners in both grades last year but never hesitated on coming back for more.
Niether even tho I reckon mussy should count themselves somewhat fortunate to stay up.
Player numbers for a club is speculated to be an issue have to wait and see I guess ( plenty of time for the club to see if other teams will fill the void from departing players), but as I said don't be surprised to get asked.
Last edited by onlooker; 24-08-2015 at 02:16 PM.
Or instead of creating a whole new league, just form an all age squad and multi register players. You suggested this last year and it was howled down. Do what Dudley United did this year with a P grade in the all age comps and simply multi register blokes. Could even join the Friday night all age comps if that's preferable, or play your home games before the zone leagues.
Middleby Gone
Lawrie Out
We will be stacking around for next year. As for the final's series, it's the 1st time being involved with this set up so we will have a better idea after being involved. Looking at it i don't mind the idea that 1st get the advantage of playing 4th, if 4th can beat them over 2 weeks after 1st being the most consistent team all year they deserve to make the GF. As for a 3rd team we wouldn't be interested, we had 21 to 23 guy most weeks. So to find another team we would struggle.
Congratulation to all teams playing Final's this year, especially clubs that got both grades in. Best of Luck to everyone, looking forward to some quality football over the next few weeks.
Semi Final 1
Ressies
Kahibah 1 - 3 Wallsend
1st Grade
RAAF 1 - 3 Wallsend
I heard there was some interesting goings on at the other game on the weekend?
Plus a pretty big result for New Lambton.
WE DON'T DO WALKING AWAY !
"goings on" my favourite term.... elaborate?
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