Quote Originally Posted by KITZ View Post
Is that why their 16s left to play 18s at cooks hill? I'm not sure I buy into your optimism.

Everyone says its about playing up when results aren't going their way. But both Maitland and Magic (I believe Magic has a 14 year old in their 18's as well) have kids playing up across the board and haven't fallen off the table. I think magic seems to have improved this year from last as well from what I can see so far in a couple of age groups.
Personally I don't have a problem with kids playing up if they are good enough.
It should always be the best against the best.
As for a 14 yr old playing 18's, the kid must be an exceptional talent or the quality of the 15 & 16's yr olds at that club are poor.
If the kids talent warrants playing 4 yrs up, WHY isn't he in the Jets program?