I don't think the issue down there is imports and splashing money on imports is not the best fix. Waitakere did that in season 2 with the Cardoza boys and Shannon Cole. Where did they finish that year. Adriano Pimenta, the few Asian players that have been in Manawatu/Wellington - Imports in this league have not had the impact that they were hyped to have. Kevin Taylor was ok for you guys so there is a counter argument again.
A team from Dunedin made the Chatham Cup final this year... That says that there is ability in the region and while I don't know the ins and outs of it all, I would ask if the strongest possible team is being fielded every week.
I don't think the issue down there is imports and splashing money on imports is not the best fix. Waitakere did that in season 2 with the Cardoza boys and Shannon Cole. Where did they finish that year. Adriano Pimenta, the few Asian players that have been in Manawatu/Wellington - Imports in this league have not had the impact that they were hyped to have. Kevin Taylor was ok for you guys so there is a counter argument again.
A team from Dunedin made the Chatham Cup final this year... That says that there is ability in the region and while I don't know the ins and outs of it all, I would ask if the strongest possible team is being fielded every week.