Ridiculous discussion. Newy boys have in general been brilliant since the start of the A-League (when they've got a look-in). Jobe, Reegz, Virgili, BK, Hoole, Kanta, even flaming Gallaway delivered for us last season. How many locals have been given a serious go and not delivered for the team? I can only think of that cocknose Hoffman, but even he was rated by Heart.

Add to this list all the passionate players from outside of the area who love/loved the club: Labi, Vigs, Bridges (in derbies), Tarek, Griff, Ljubes, Ruben and so on. Some of these guys have been replaced because they were seemingly not good enough, but have the subsequent replacements ever been better? All we've gotten are players of about the same skill, with less passion for the club.