By having promotion and relegation brings about the following -

1 - Having more games which have a greater importance to them. If you are at a threat of relegation you have to win games for survival rather than going through the motions, maybe this feeling of success will be the first time players have tasted this and then creates a feel good feeling about that team which could lead to future success. Also the more games with relevance will improve training number throughout the season.

2 - Giving every team within the Newcastle region hope to win the top title. I agree this is unlikely, but why not? Why shouldn't every player have the opportunity of trying to win the highest competition possible to them.

3 - Give every player the chance to showcase their talents against the best players of their age groups.

4 - Allow Northern NSWF to see more players to identify rather than dismissing them due to the level they are currently playing.

5 - Coaches have different problems with teams that aren't necessarily following the FFA system. ie long ball, physical players, 4-4-2, keeper kick long. (just presuming)

6 - Players have different problems to deal with as above.

7 - Clubs will have more players to scout and offer spots to based on watching other players rather than giving these spots to the same old players, maybe providing them with some perspective about how good they really are.

8 - As above for parents.

9 - The best teams/players have to perform consistently for the whole season not just finals.

10 - More fans/parents at some of the smaller clubs increasing revenue for the that club to improve facilities, equipment, VEO camera or staff. Greater sponsorship opportunities because of greater exposure.

11 - Clubs might take the competition more serious and TD's may actually be held accountable for their roles.

12 - Promotion and relegation adds a human element which is missing from the FFA, players will deal with pressure, adversity, success, joy, happiness. These are lessons that ned to be taken into the real world when they are older.