2016 Women's Premier League

[Footyhead]

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.

[soccernut]

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 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.

[Footyhead]

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.