Will be an all time low. Shows that there is good young talent coming through but teams will be lacking experience which is essential to win a title. Do you think it is a good thing or bad thing?
I recall Malc going on record at the start of the National League about his concerns with playing too many kids and it affecting their confidence. The youngsters need a good season in the SPL under their belt before they step up, unless perhaps they are a talent as good as Joel Stevens. Otago looked very good until they lost Mike C, Overton and Tom - and this is exactly the age bracket we are talking about. They have a few seasons experience and still have the hunger to perform at National League level. You CAN win a league with a team of 11 old blokes, and you CAN win a league with kids (ask Alan Hansen). But in my perfect team I would hope to have a minimum of an experienced (late 20s) keeper (Evans), centre back (Horner), and striker (Burgess). Mix in a youngish centre back and full backs - I wouldn't care so long as they're quick. Add a couple of 25ish midfielders (one a technician and one an energizer bunny (M Cunningham, M Day), two young quick wingers, and a mid 20s striker. They would give the title a good crack. So 3 older guys and at least 3 mid 20s guys would do it for me. And if you come second you are looking good for the following year...