Given 1. the situation with womens footy in the lower north island, plus 2. the fact mainland WPL is a 2 horse race plus new Tasman entry and 3. dndn having only 1-2 viable clubs, the answer seems logical: 8-10 team league made up of the 3-4 federations. Is there the will to make it happen?
Surprised at your comment given you are a supporter of SI league for men, are you not? Player pyramid/numbers are an insurmountable issue south of the bombays; witness FHM smashing unbeaten mainland WPL winners 6-zip today. We have 3 local problems within 45/90 minute flight of each other - combined league is the best alternative for top flight players who live south of taupo. If you counter with the 'Longo' argument, imagine how much better she would be if she played in a pro league (she could take her pick) , rather than settling/choosing to be the big fish in a small pond.
JR, if you are reading, any thoughts on the bigger issue?