What have you heard ?
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They have had a few girls away with other commitments when some of the trials were organised. The u16 coach's preference is to play against boy's teams in preparation for the regular season. They have been playing against younger A/B grade boys teams for wins and draws, no loses.
I know its not exactly WPL topic but is there Womens Zone Premier League back happening this season?
Think there would pretty much well be too many clubs close together if new lambton came in next year, will be an issue perhaps trying to get numbers for all 4 grades in an area so close to other WPL clubs
Maybe they should look into expanding into an area outside inner newcastle area instead
Other than MidNorthCoast and Hunter Valley, location doesn't matter in the Newcastle Lake Mac area. Players will be more swayed by other factors eg coaching staff, club set up, friends. It will also be the clubs with people & management capable & willing to run WPL that will be admitted... that's why there's no Valo this year, that's why Lambton is potential for next year.
I think they shouldn't be looking for an expansion at all at this stage. There are at least three teams struggling for numbers in the junior grades, imagine what an eighth team no matter where it is from would do to the number of players and quality of play.
I agree with most of what your saying but all the evidence is that inner Newcastle and the WPL comp is at capacity. New Lambton would probably do a good job but if they are admitted it will be to the determinant of other Newcastle WPL clubs.There is already a shortage of u14 and u16 players in WPL, if you add another club in the mix you will have a shortage of players in all four age groups and the playing standard will drop accordingly. The comp needs to stabilise and strengthen before considering expansion.
Yes, as evidenced last year, 8 teams too much of a stretch... too many young kids playing up for too many games. Whilst good to get experience playing up, to do it consistently and play 2 (or even 3) games each weekend is too much & susceptible to fatigue & injury.
So what is the current set up for WPL and ZPL?
WPL
Valentine
Adamstown
MNC
Thornton
Merewether
Wallsend
Sth Wallsend
Warners Bay
ZPL
Cooks Hill
New Lambton
Mayfield Snr
Uni
?????
Expanding can dilute the talent but gees its nice to see clubs genuinely interested in stepping up womens football.
you been away for a little while leftrightout... valentine have folded and are no longer in WPL
What's the standard like in the u/16s and u/18s WNPL? Got a girl who's come up for boarding school - not sure where she should play....