United's problem is simple - they need 3 good imports to base their game around. Every other franchise have imports who are of a standard above the rest of the players that you might be able to find in NZ. Otago has none.
When the players you can find locally who are reasonable and competitive have these outlets who are going to get them out of trouble and score goals etc you are going to find a team that will put games to bed. As of now they have none.
As for the pay issue - I think it is quite a commitment so I have no problem with them receiving a bit of money. I assume this probably only compensates the time and money that they themselves invest.
Kennedy2009-03-02 11:48:32