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Posted August 12, 2025 10:01 · last edited August 12, 2025 12:35

theprof

0 pathways lol especially considering several players from Chch are in the Nix academy pathway.

But zero pathways currently if you remain living in the South Island.

If Libby Cacace because there was no Phoenix had to leave Wellington as a 15 yr old, and he spent 5 years at an Auckland A League club (say 2 years in the Academy & 3 years in the first team) - would Welly folk be less interested in his achievements overseas, than what in reality has happened?

I'd say for sure yes, as he'd be seen heavily as an Auckland product, never playing higher than youth football in his hometown. All his high profile football time in NZ being up in the 09.

Do Cantabs feel a bit less connected to Finn Surman's success at Portland, because he left so young for the Nix? Macey Fraser. I'd guess on some level that's likely. Same Otagoites and Jimmy McGarry.

And so for this type of scenario alone, I hope the Sth Island does get it's own pro club soon. OFC Pro League and/or even better the A League. A proper local pathway for Sth Island youngsters to live local, and play pro football.

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Unknown editor edited August 12, 2025 12:35

theprof

0 pathways lol especially considering several players from Chch are in the Nix academy pathway.

Unknown editor edited August 12, 2025 10:03

theprof

0 pathways lol especially considering several players from Chch are in the Nix academy pathway.

But zero pathways currently if you remain living in the South Island.

If Libby Cacace because there was no Phoenix had to leave Wellington as a 15 yr old, and he spent 5 years at an Auckland A League club (say 2 years in the Academy & 3 years in the first team) - would Welly folk be less interested in his achievements overseas, than what has actually happened?

I'd say for sure yes, as he'd be seen heavily as an Auckland product, never playing higher than youth football in his hometown. All his high profile football time in NZ being up in the 09.

Do Cantabs feel a bit less connected to Finn Surman's success at Portland, because he left so young for the Nix? Macey Fraser. I'd guess on some level that's likely. Same Otagoites and Jimmy McGarry.

And so for this type of scenario alone, I hope the Sth Island does get it's own pro club soon. OFC Pro League and/or even better the A League.

Unknown editor edited August 12, 2025 10:02

theprof

0 pathways lol especially considering several players from Chch are in the Nix academy pathway.

But zero pathways currently if you remain living in the South Island.

If Libby Cacace because there was no Phoenix had to leave Wellington as a 15 yr old, and he spent 5 years at an Auckland A League club (say 2 years in the Academy & 3 years in the first team) - would Welly folk be less interested in his achievements overseas, than what has actually happened?

I'd say for sure yes, as he'd be seen heavily as an Auckland product, never playing higher than youth football in his hometown. All his high profile football time in NZ being up in the 09.

Do Cantabs feel a bit less connected to Finn Surman's success at Portland, because he left so young for the Nix? I'd guess on some level that's likely.
Same Otagoites and Jimmy McGarry.

And so for this type of scenario alone, I hope the Sth Island does get it's own pro club soon. OFC Pro League and/or even better the ALM.