Looking forward to see how Western Suburbs fare against top opposition from around the country. The team has pretty much been together from 9th/10th Grade & have been the dominant team (with Karori) each year as theyve moved up through the age groups. Have watched a lot of their players as son played either against (club) or with (Ole/Kaizen/RHFA) & they play a quick passing game. Understand they beat Miramar Rangers U17 7-0 last weekend - didnt watch it so unsure of the standard of the Miramar team.
Yes, the Nike Cup rules may be considerd "strict", but they are what they are, pretty simple to understand & should be abided to. I know several players (incl 1 x Wests I believe) who chose not to compete this year as they want to change clubs for 2014 season, so expect these to be upheld throughout the country in fairness to all players.Was the Onehunga "loan" a deliberate way to circumvent the rules as the player was still "registered", therfore considered eligable - guess only they know, but if so certainly against the spirit of the game/rules, though the agreement should never have been sanctioned between Onehunga/ECB/NZF? in the first place..... Their should be no 'loans" in Junior Football...You register for a club....trial....dont get in the team you want eg 1st Team....play in the 2nds or 3rd etc or move on & register for a different club - Simple.
Heres hoping for a Wests win...some good football on show....and Anyone But Onehunga to progress. :-)