Quote Originally Posted by Eastwest View Post
For mine, having 3 groups of 8 for the 2nd round is still the best model imo.

After the first round of home & away the teams will be well tested and sorted.

The 2nd round gives teams a closer challenge more often, less score blowouts etc. Sure, there'll be a first & last but less smashings.
And for me will keep more kids in the game.

May also get clubs to improve their youth. Going from 3rd tier to 2nd will show an improvement.

Last, as a spectator will finally see more competitive games.
All strong reasons, certainly be better than what we have had even in boys NPL over the past few years