Quote Originally Posted by NewyTy View Post
The only reason the current coach has stayed is because they didn't have options to replace him. At least that's what I'm thinking. I remember hearing Stags apparently talking to Steve Thomson (Cessnock coach) early in the piece and of course there's always the possibility of trying to get an opposition coach or if possible even someone like Rufo could work as coach/TD. Stags IMO are the most exciting club ahead of next season. Really interested to see how it's going to turn out.

As for the criteria posts above. Thornton and Kahibah have a distinct lack of undercover seating. Kahibah's temp fence might not be allowed and New Lambton is obviously nowhere near what's needed as a ground (either of their grounds). The middle clubs (partially meet criteria) are all lacking a player race (so too Toronto), Southy do have one but field dimensions there are questionable. Says on the requirements that perimeter fence needs to be MINIMUM 3m from pitch. I can think of a some NPL grounds where that's not the case so who knows.

If I was going to have a stab at predicting NPL 1 I'd say Valo to drop out obviously due to ground and Lakes to go up. No other movement. Jets going to Sydney would be good but I doubt it'll happen. As for NPL 2, I'm hoping to see every club get a chance but it's doubtful. At the very least, there has to be two comps. It'd be shambles to see clubs nowhere near NPL1 quality get toweled up by Magic and Edgy across all grades. Truth has to be said.
I am not disputing what you say. My point was the example of Kahibah, their ground may not meet the criteria but all they have to do is play at CCB'S ground. New Lambton just have to move to Lambton's ground etc A more pressing issue is whether the other clubs would want to share their ground with another club.