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Posted May 22, 2016 07:00 · last edited May 22, 2016 07:04

Scousekiwi is unarguably one of the most knowledgeable followers of the womens game in this country. He's spot on with his assessment of an URGENT need for a SI Womens League. I'd go so far as to bring it into play this season - after 2 rounds of the Mainland WPL.

If I'm reading Tech Speaking's argument correctly - that we should hold back the development of the current best players in the South Island (who want to  compete for national honours) by making them play more ridiculous games - it is short sighted. We need to create the right competition for these players now; or lose them.

The current reserve grade teams of Cashmere and Coastal will be competitive against the other 4-5 WPL sides (Uni, FC, Waimak, Parklands). Cashmere reserves win games by more than 10 goals more often than not. If the youngsters from Waimak, Selwyn, FC or wherever keep developing then they can prove themselves at the Chch WPL level. If they are good enough, they can strive further, and push on to win promotion to SI WPL. 

This approach means the game is accommodating the development of ALL players, and holding none back. Action needs to happen now. If not, the best will leave. Simple.

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Global Game edited May 22, 2016 07:04

Scousekiwi is unarguably one of the most knowledgeable followers of the womens game in this country. He's spot on with his assessment of an URGENT need for a SI Womens League. I'd go so far as to bring it into play this season - after 2 rounds of the Mainland WPL.

If I'm reading Tech Speaking's argument correctly - that we should hold back the development of the current best players in the South Island (who want to  compete for national honours) by making them play more ridiculous games - is short sighted. We need to create the right competition for these players now; or lose them.

The current reserve grade teams of Cashmere and Coastal will be competitive against the other 4-5 WPL sides (Uni, FC, Waimak, Parklands). Cashmere reserves win games by more than 10 goals more often than not. If the youngsters from Waimak, Selwyn, FC or wherever keep developing then they can prove themselves at the Chch WPL level. If they are good enough, they can strive further, and push on to win promotion to SI WPL. 

This approach means the game is accommodating the development of ALL players, and holding none back. Action needs to happen now. If not, the best will leave. Simple.

Global Game edited May 22, 2016 07:04

Scousekiwi is unarguably one of the most knowledgeable followers of the womens game in this country. He's spot on with his assessment of an URGENT need for a SI Womens League. I'd go so far as to bring it into play this season - after 2 rounds of the Mainland WPL.

Tech Speaking's argument that we should hold back the development of the current best players in the South Island - who want to  compete for national honours - by making them play more ridiculous games - is short sighted. We need to create the right competition for these players now - or lose them.

The current reserve grade teams of Cashmere and Coastal will be competitive against the other 4-5 WPL sides (Uni, FC, Waimak, Parklands). If the youngsters from Waimak, Selwyn, FC or wherever keep developing then they can prove themselves at the Chch WPL level. If they are good enough, hey they can strive further, and pus on to win promotion to SI WPL. 

This approach means the game is accommodating the development of ALL players, and holding none back. Action needs to happen now. If not, the best will leave. Simple.

Global Game edited May 22, 2016 07:02

Scousekiwi is unarguably one of the most knowledgeable followers of the womens game in this country. He's spot on with his assessment of an URGENT need for a SI Womens League. I'd go so far as to bring it into play this season - after 2 rounds of the Mainland WPL.

Tech Speaking's argument that we should hold back the development of the current best players in the South Island - who want to  compete for national honours - by making them play more ridiculous games - is short sighted. We need to create the right competition for these players now - or lose them.

The current reserve grade teams of Cashmere and Coastal will be competitive against the other 4-5 WPL sides (Uni, FC, Waimak, Parklands). If the youngsters from Waimak, Selwyn, FC or wherever keep developing then they can prove themselves at the Chch WPL level. If they are good enough, hey they can strive further, and pus on to win promotion to SI WPL. 

This approach means the game is accommodating the development of ALL players, and holding none back. Action needs to happen now. If not the best will leave. Simple.

Global Game edited May 22, 2016 07:02

Scousekiwi is unarguably one of the most knowledgeable followers of the womens game in this country. He's spot on with his assessment of an URGENT need for a SI Womens League. I'd go so far as to bring it into play this season - after 2 rounds of the Mainland WPL.

Tech Speaking's argument that we should hold back the development of the current best players in the South Island - who want to  complete for national honours - by making them play more ridiculous games is completely short sighted. We need to create the right competition for these players now - or lose them.

The current reserve grade teams of Cashmere and Coastal will be competitive against the other 4-5 WPL sides. If the youngsters from Waimak, Selwyn, FC or wherever keep developing then they can prove themselves at the Chch WPL level. Then if they are good enough, strive to make the SI WPL. 

This way the game is accommodating the development of ALL players, and holding none back. Action needs to happen now. If not the best will leave. Simple.