Good succinct summary, thanks AW82. Agree grounds are an issue but ASB was always there as an option if the club wants to pay, give away perceived home ground advantage, clubhouse aftermatch etc. As Bays won the league, they'll hardly be complaining though, will they? But agree, standard will be shown up once Bays take on Nth Is feds. Chatham Cup has already highlighted Cavvy and Dndn Tech's superiority over Chch sides this year but when is the last time Chch teams had it over Dndn anyway? Not in the last few years.
I hear whisper that there has been recent talk of 9 team league next year? WTF?