If you really want development you have to think outside this little bubble that’s NNSW JDL, whether teams are graded or not.
The jets decision to step into Sydney is a start but young players need to be exposed to constant statewide and nationwide tournaments to see what level is out there.
European teams obviously have an advantage geographically but we can only work with what we have.
Kanga cup is a good mid year competition open to all teams but there needs to be more. Only then will players really get tested and improve.