Quote Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung View Post
Out of all the possibilities, I doubt many thought Thornton would be the unlucky ones to go down going into the final day.

Cessnock were bottom and got some important wins against Thornton and Toronto,
Wallsend bottom and got some important wins against Thornton, Dudley and a draw against Westy
Southy bottom and got some important wins against Singleton, Toronto and a draw against Thornton.

Thornton unfortunate - but didn?t get any wins on the road home.

I feel bad for Thornton. Such a tight competition this year. No clear relegation-worthy team. Even Thornton were a (14-0) win away from playing finals.
Previous years somebody has finished dead last, well and truly off the pace and probably more deserving than the 2025 Thornton team. But that?s football. Think they will do okay in ZL1.

Perhaps a bit of a reality check for a few clubs this year.
The current top teams in zone 1 would beat Thornton. Won?t be easy.