Quote Originally Posted by Zico View Post
I still think an U/20's is over the top. U/22's is a fair and reasonable compromise between the feds ideal comp and the clubs wishes of a reserve grade.

The fed are to an extent limited as the FFA are handing down these rules but surely they would listen too and support the stakeholders to do what they can to do the best for the local clubs which after all are the reason we have a comp in this area.

If the Fed want a comp full of clubs with no soul, very few supporters and even less volunteers then this model is the perfect way to achieve this. Making a comp that promotes youth is fantastic but this can be achieved without sacrificing clubs in the proccess.

My hope is that the fed listen and act in the correct manner for this area before they screw the comp and we lose both the clubs and the youth development.
How exactly are you sacrificing clubs by going to a Yoof model???

In theory you are strengthening clubs as your first grade side in theory should be kids who have come through the grades and are playing firsts and not mercenaries who play for new club every year

Issue lies with the clubs to open their eyes and change the way they operate.

Evolve or perish