I'm sure over time (maybe even in the 2nd season) they would hope to sort out the travel logistics so that the hubs are not needed. Like a Solomons team, plays in QLD then Fiji, then NZ then back to Honiara.
But that will be very tricky to work out such a draw, with most of the Islands having restricted flight options. But it's what OFC & FIFA will want, a proper H&A season for football fans around the Pacific to invest in. Otherwise in many ways whats the point of having a comp.
So maybe for Season 1 with so much other stuff to sort out when setting up 8-10 professional clubs from scratch - they have just said lets just park working on a complicated H&A draw with all it's travel logistics challenges until following seasons.
Getting the teams setup, with professional training & media facilities, coaches etc etc is a big enough headache for Season 1.
This comp will be far from perfect or the finished article in Season 1.
But that will be very tricky to work out such a draw, with most of the Islands having restricted flight options. But it's what OFC & FIFA will want, a proper H&A season for football fans around the Pacific to invest in. Otherwise in many ways whats the point of having a comp.
So maybe for Season 1 with so much other stuff to sort out when setting up 8-10 professional clubs from scratch - they have just said lets just park working on a complicated H&A draw with all it's travel logistics challenges until following seasons.
Getting the teams setup, with professional training & media facilities, coaches etc etc is a big enough headache for Season 1.
This comp will be far from perfect or the finished article in Season 1.