Quote Originally Posted by MFKS View Post
The over 30+ brigade have no god given right to be playing in the NPL system

If they are good enough at that age they are playing first grade

If they ain't then it high time they found their level whether that be New FM or one of the Zone Leagues

This line of thinking that these plodders get driven out of the club is complete horseshit

Start up an open grade side like Olympic and Magic have so all the club mencan still keep playing at their appropriate level when they ain't good enough for NPL level any more
2 sides to the argument re older players. I still believe they have a value to the club (if good enough) as a player and mentor to juniors. If good enough to be in squad there shouldn't be an argument. However, by never being allowed to play down they deny younger players the chance to play up, be it from the bench or starting. Sometimes players need game time if they are coming back from injury or needing to regain confidence. Not every player is a walk-up start for first grade every match. So does a coach carry every over 20 player, regardless of week to week form and deny the youngsters a chance, or do we allow the current arrangement giving flexibility and opportunity to those deserving of such.