I don't think GG's long-winded post was an anti-Tech rant, more of a state of play after a shocking scoreline. It's me that gets in trouble for hassling Tech remember!
Although it musta struck a nerve considering the anti-Coastal reply that Prickly Thistle went on. Lead by example I say.
Thanks for your input too AW82, perfect.
No suggestion that it was an anti Cash - Tech rant. Just asked whether it was something new?
As I thought it has indeed been a problem right through Coastal's reign and well before. Now Coastal's reign appears over, it becomes a problem to face up to, according to GG.
Personally, I think kicking the best players in town out to play elsewhere; players who so obviously show a standard of ability, commitment and fitness that even the rest of the Pride players are struggling to stay with is nonsense.
To raise standards we need to show what is attainable. the girls at Waimak will have learned from the game, if their coaches are doing their jobs.
Our top players need to be paid to front the development programmes and show all our 14 to 18 year olds what being fit is. Some of our senior coaches need to insist on higher standards of commitment if they are serious.
It would be interesting to hear from Longo as to her thoughts on the standard of players and where they are lacking. From what I have seen those that have and are going on to National recognition have a far better work ethic on and off the park than others and it is so evident in the local game.
Plenty of girls who can do step overs and all sorts of tricks and turns but yet to see ones who can cover the ground like Miss Longo. Athleticism is a major challenge to developing our women's game.
In the men's game we have a number of players who get by with limited technique but plenty of effort and fitness, they manage to ensure that none of our top male players can dominate the way Miss Longo does.
So, first thing for me, to get 6 competitive teams, get 80 fit players. I have seen a bit of our senior and PDL football over the last 3 or 4 years and they appear no fitter now than previously. I have seen fit, athletic committed 13 and 14 year olds not progress, in fact they have regressed over 3 to 4 years and are still fronting for PDL and sometimes WPL sides.