2016 Zone League 3 thread

[LeKobe]

I'd have to disagree sorry. And don't take my tune as 'favourable' or alike, but I don't think you can ever really say there's been a side more 'in-form' than a team that hasn't lost, as Argenton have yet done. You're basically saying any team that can scrape any kind of points in a game against Argenton is 'in-form' following a their 0-0 draw. And if that's the thought process then would it not make sense that Argenton are still the form side at the moment? I don't want to sound like I'm blowing wind up their butt, or discouraging Kahibah (I think they're a huge chance of potentially winning the whole thing). But I would seriously reconsider calling them the 'form side' at the moment considering how far they're off the top, and the fact that the most recent result was a scoreless draw.

[LeKobe]

I'd have to disagree sorry. And don't take my tune as 'favourable' or alike, but I don't think you can ever really say there's been a side more 'in-form' than a team that hasn't lost, as Argenton have yet done. You're basically saying any team that can scrape any kind of points in a game against Argenton is 'in-form' following a their 0-0 draw. And if that's the thought process then would it not make sense that Argenton are still the form side at the moment? I don't want to sound like I'm blowing wind up their butt, or discouraging Kahibah (I think they're a huge chance of potentially winning the whole thing). But I would seriously reconsider calling them the 'form side' at the moment considering how far they're off the top, and the fact that the most recent result was a scoreless draw.

In saying all that ^ I'm very much looking forward to their game with Azzuri tomorrow night. Should be a cracker. LOL

[LeKobe]

Anyone got the results from last night's match? I wasn't able to make in the end.

[NewyTy]

Anyone got the results from last night's match? I wasn't able to make in the end.

Azzurri got up 2-1. Hard-fought is what I was told. Be an interesting finals series in this comp.

[salmon]

Azzurri got up 2-1. Hard-fought is what I was told. Be an interesting finals series in this comp.

For "Hard fought" see Kahibah repeatedly attempts to kick daylights out of team containing far more technically gifted players

In all seriousness though, from what I've seen of Kahibah over both games, and Bolwarra in the second round particularly. Both those teams have potential to cause real problems, which should make for a really entertaining finals series.

[BP Super Dynamos]

RAAF v Rams @ Lakeside
Res 2-0 RAAF
1st 6-2 Rams
Nice facilities out at the Terrace, shame there was no hot water

[onlooker]

RAAF v Rams @ Lakeside
Res 2-0 RAAF
1st 6-2 Rams
Nice facilities out at the Terrace, shame there was no hot water

I'm sure it didn't bother you princess can't remember you ever using them at tenambit. 😜😜

[BP Super Dynamos]

I was one of the few who actually deserved a shower during those 2 seasons

[Charman]

We were lucky, played raaf up there when it was a stinkin hot day. No hot water needed.
Im going to go there. RAAF have given up in 1st and are stacking res. Results in recent times back it up as does the players on the field. You can all shoot me down but it is my opinion. Its a poor decision and does nothing for development or improvement for next year. Leaked 24 goals in 1st in last 4 games and they had mayfield in that mix, could've been 35 against. How does that help the poor blokes being thrown in for a whipping each week?

[onlooker]

I was one of the few who actually deserved a shower during those 2 seasons

Yeah true was a lean two years, but looks like you've found yourself a nice home at the Rams and in with a shout of finals.

[Brown town]

Bolwarra vs edgy
Reggies Rangers 3-0
Good quality game. Tight first half. Edgy lost a couple of plauers to injury. Hope the bloke who did his knee is doing alright. Nasty accident. Rangers put 2 more on in the second half and look forward to a tough game against raaf in the last round.
1st rangers 1-0
Very competitive and even game. Rangers probably had the better of it in the 1st half. Edgy probably had the better of it in the second. Though the gers scored through Dan Stoneman to seal a 1-0 and will look the wrap up a finals place last round against the raaf.
Great day for the gers celebrating our old boys day.

[BP Super Dynamos]

We were lucky, played raaf up there when it was a stinkin hot day. No hot water needed.
Im going to go there. RAAF have given up in 1st and are stacking res. Results in recent times back it up as does the players on the field. You can all shoot me down but it is my opinion. Its a poor decision and does nothing for development or improvement for next year. Leaked 24 goals in 1st in last 4 games and they had mayfield in that mix, could've been 35 against. How does that help the poor blokes being thrown in for a whipping each week?

I'd have agreed, but half of reggies backed up and started firsts on Saturday. I daresay RAAF are short on numbers currently.

[Prince Planet]

I just heard that there was a big upset this afternoon and Dudley-Redhead beat Hamilton Azzuri 3-0.
I think Argy could just about declare now. But they have Dudley-Redhead next week, although their final game is against Mayfield.
For me, an interesting stat is that they have only conceded 3 goals at home this season.

[Pierre Essers]

I just heard that there was a big upset this afternoon and Dudley-Redhead beat Hamilton Azzuri 3-0.
I think Argy could just about declare now. But they have Dudley-Redhead next week, although their final game is against Mayfield.
For me, an interesting stat is that they have only conceded 3 goals at home this season.

Give credit to them - at least Hamilton went down fighting.
It's a shame their handbags were better than the football on offer.

[anfield]

I just heard that there was a big upset this afternoon and Dudley-Redhead beat Hamilton Azzuri 3-0.
I think Argy could just about declare now. But they have Dudley-Redhead next week, although their final game is against Mayfield.
For me, an interesting stat is that they have only conceded 3 goals at home this season.

Good result yesterday, Dudley played well and deserved to win by 3. In saying that, Azzurri battled hard and made the Dudley keeper pull off a couple of good saves.
Unfortunately Dudley saved their best result for well into the season, If that form was shown earlier then they could have been sitting higher on the table. But thats football, results dont just happen.
Dudley need to keep winning to have any chance of finals football. We also need raaf to beat bolwarra. Judging by raafs results of late, that doesn't look good. Hopefully raaf can show something in firsts.

Fiery end to yesterdays match, will leave it at that

[LeKobe]

Well done to Dudley!!! A Massive upset there. It seems They've played well against a lot of the better teams when they've brought their 'A' game, but Unfortunately for them, their 'A' game wasn't brought every week.

Argenton have officially wrapped up the premiership and promotion then given that Mayfield don't cause an incredible upset this week. Amazing achievement for them especially being their first season in Zone League. I think we'd all agree they've been a real classy side this year.

Looks certain for the top 4 to stay the same as well though.
1. Argenton
2. Azzuri
3. Kahibah
4. Bolwarra

Given the results throughout the year, I'd say the finals series will be extremely entertaining. Anyone have knowledge on how the finals scheduling is done? (Eg. Which days and when reserve grade is played and How is the venue for the Grand Final decided?)

[ranger]

Grand final is at West Wallsend - Johnson Park

[riverboy]

We were lucky, played raaf up there when it was a stinkin hot day. No hot water needed.
Im going to go there. RAAF have given up in 1st and are stacking res. Results in recent times back it up as does the players on the field. You can all shoot me down but it is my opinion. Its a poor decision and does nothing for development or improvement for next year. Leaked 24 goals in 1st in last 4 games and they had mayfield in that mix, could've been 35 against. How does that help the poor blokes being thrown in for a whipping each week?

Who knows what raaf are doing. Hopefully they know more about protecting Australia then football.
If they are stacking reserves I hope they get flogged and miss out.
If they do make it, I would be checking which players are eligible to start finals if I was playing them. That will stuff em

[RANGER09]

I think you will find it is more a numbers issue with the RAAF rather than stacking reserve grade

[E.J.S.C ZL]

Anyone have knowledge on how the finals scheduling is done? (Eg. Which days and when reserve grade is played and How is the venue for the Grand Final decided?)[/QUOTE]

With semi's if the table stays as is it should be:
Week 1
Saturday 4th vs 1st at Bolwarra
1st Grade Bolwarra (H) vs Argenton (A)
2nd Grade RAAF (H) vs Bolwarra (A)
Sunday 3rd vs 2nd at Kahibah
1st Grade Kahibah (H) vs Hamilton (A)
2nd Grade Kahibah (H) vs Argenton (A)

Week 2
Saturday 2nd vs 3rd at Hamilton
1st Grade Hamilton (H) vs Kahibah (A)
2nd Grade Argenton (H) vs Kahibah (A)
Sunday 1st vs 4th at Argenton
1st Grade Argenton (H) vs Bolwarra (A)
2nd Grade Bolwarra (H) vs RAAF (A)