2017 Zone League 1 thread

[jaypee]

Anyone complaining about Motown putting in the request needs to think about both sides of the coin. I would rather them be proactive than sit back and not deal with a problem that has arisen for them.

If they stay up and get spanked each week because they have lost the spine of their 1st grade, every man and their dog will be telling them they should have dropped down and given someone else a chance who is ready. I know this because it happened in 2011 to them.


Obviously the club since then has tried to build a winning culture and bring through talented young players and move through the divisions. They achieved that but unfortunately instead of a few of the talented players leaving every year and trying to replace them. A lot of these boys have decided to leave together as they are mates, not realising the knock-down affect it has on the club when they all go at once.

I know there are definitely a hand-full of great 1st graders staying at the club and a few other guys contemplating a return to the club, so it's not all doom and gloom. I hope they manage to nick a couple more quality players and whatever division they are in, rebuild again and learn from the experience. Just with more slip'n slides and less angry banter.

Yes to the slip n slides Frodo....

[pv4]

It was only a few short years ago Mory were applying for NEWFM. The turnaround in players every few years is upsetting for them because everyone involved with or with an eye into the club knows that you put all the locals together and that club would be good enough to compete in NEWFM if not higher - the calibre of players is outstanding.

Say what you will about the now-former coach but I know he put in a lot of hard yards to try & get the club to NEWFM and had a large input into the restructure of the ground, clubhouse, etc. He put in a lot of work and that shouldn't be forgotten, regardless of what has gone down since. From an outside perspective I just saw it all as an overload of passion rather than anything else.

Here's hoping that the current people at the club who are the long-timers etc get the positive atmosphere back at the club and make the rest of the high quality locals want to come back and play for the shirt - because who knows how close to the sun you'd fly then (again).

[Frodo]

It was only a few short years ago Mory were applying for NEWFM. The turnaround in players every few years is upsetting for them because everyone involved with or with an eye into the club knows that you put all the locals together and that club would be good enough to compete in NEWFM if not higher - the calibre of players is outstanding.

Say what you will about the now-former coach but I know he put in a lot of hard yards to try & get the club to NEWFM and had a large input into the restructure of the ground, clubhouse, etc. He put in a lot of work and that shouldn't be forgotten, regardless of what has gone down since. From an outside perspective I just saw it all as an overload of passion rather than anything else.

Here's hoping that the current people at the club who are the long-timers etc get the positive atmosphere back at the club and make the rest of the high quality locals want to come back and play for the shirt - because who knows how close to the sun you'd fly then (again).

I thought the Suns were in ZPL as well?

[jaypee]

It was only a few short years ago Mory were applying for NEWFM. The turnaround in players every few years is upsetting for them because everyone involved with or with an eye into the club knows that you put all the locals together and that club would be good enough to compete in NEWFM if not higher - the calibre of players is outstanding.

Say what you will about the now-former coach but I know he put in a lot of hard yards to try & get the club to NEWFM and had a large input into the restructure of the ground, clubhouse, etc. He put in a lot of work and that shouldn't be forgotten, regardless of what has gone down since. From an outside perspective I just saw it all as an overload of passion rather than anything else.

Here's hoping that the current people at the club who are the long-timers etc get the positive atmosphere back at the club and make the rest of the high quality locals want to come back and play for the shirt - because who knows how close to the sun you'd fly then (again).

No denying he picked up the club when we were down. When the club had the issues after the 2012 season and was struggling he came in and it must be said had a successful 4 years. Last year there were too many issues and I won't go into them - I will say the previous coach was pushing for NEW FM not the club - it would take a lot of finances to get to that level and the club does not have that kind of money...

I agree if we get it right, and with all the players playing elsewhere returned we could go a long way - however this year is about consolidation and getting the old club spirit back

[leftrightout]

What would be the general feeling if they came into ZL1 and won the minor premiership?

[Frodo]

What would be the general feeling if they came into ZL1 and won the minor premiership?

I feel like it wouldn't make a difference to me.

Someone said earlier that Morisset should relish the Challenge of the higher calibre opponents in ZPL. I think we should do the same.

Bring on the best players and teams, whoever they are, it only makes Newcastle football better in the long run. I think ZPL is getting very tough and that is now dropping down into ZL1, a lot of talented footballers trying to get 1st team football every week.

It's good fun, especially if there were more slip'n slides. Can someone get Hawk to buy us all Slip'n Slides? He probably uses them to quickly travel between his mansions.

[Lofty]

What would be the general feeling if they came into ZL1 and won the minor premiership?

Couldn't see it happening. If it did, it would show there's a huge difference between the two leagues, again which I don't think there is.

[Retro Jet]

So csn cooks hill get promoted or not?

Cooks hill aren't applying. As beaten favorite said, we went through this last year when here was an opening and he's right, Newcastle football want other clubs pushing for higher leagues, not 1 club clogging it up, plus internally we don't want to compete with newfm player wise, and having 1 comp in between stops that. ZL1 is plenty competitive, and we still haven't won anything in 1st grade since we've been here, so that's the target still!

I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking it, buuuuut if you've got enough players for 3 sides grit ya teeth and have a go and challenge yourself. What a cop out!

Yeah you're not the only one thinking it.

Pffft....this foz.
Wot WWMTD said comes pretty much from the gaffer running the show, through me, after
a very long conversation about IT and other things the man and I like to shoot the proverbial over.
Been there, dun that (4 outta 5 times) Other clubs deserve a crack.
End of.
Move on....

[Premy]

Pffft....this foz.
Wot WWMTD said comes pretty much from the gaffer running the show, through me, after
a very long conversation about IT and other things the man and I like to shoot the proverbial over.
Been there, dun that (4 outta 5 times) Other clubs deserve a crack.
End of.
Move on....

My comment wasn't directed towards Cooks Hill

[Macca]

My comment wasn't directed towards Cooks Hill

Noone's was. Pretty sure it was all at Morisset

[The Spy]

Hey Premy,
Will the lads have an esky at the game tonight. For you know, hydration and all that jazz?

[Bon]

Hey Premy,
Will the lads have an esky at the game tonight. For you know, hydration and all that jazz?

The canteen will be open (or at least i assume.. It was on Tuesday night)..
Plenty of beers, bourbons, Little Fat Lambs to keep one hydrated..

[sammydog]

Canteen is open.

[The Spy]

Great news. Not for me though, I'm an athlete. Was asking for a friend....

[Retro Jet]

Unfortunately it read that way to me because the comments came straight after WWMTD's post.
I stand corrected lads.

[The Spy]

Thanks to Garden Suburb for the games last night and good luck for the season lads.

[sammydog]

Confirmation through, Warners Bay to ZPL and Morisset to ZL1

[sammydog]

Thanks to Garden Suburb for the games last night and good luck for the season lads.

Both good games to watch.

Results for anyone that cares. Each of the games could have easily gone either way.

Firsts: Garden Suburb 1 - Mayfield 1
Ressies: Garden Suburb 1 - Mayfield 2
Thirds: Garden Suburb 0 - Mayfield 1

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Garden Suburb v Hamilton Olympic ZL2

First
7-0

Reserves
0-0

No third game

[leftrightout]

Garden Suburb v Hamilton Olympic ZL2

First
7-0

Reserves
0-0

No third game

Suburb showing some early pre-season form.