As much as I want us to have a team in the NYL, the cost of running one makes it unlikely in the short term. I think the first step should be a development team in the ASB Premiership. Because of the international transfer issues & amateur status, we wouldn't be able to play our squad members who are not playing. but it is still a positive move to get young players training with the club, and exposing them to a professional set up.
I do think that is good goal to have but I would have it the other way around in terms of importance. It is more important that we have the ability to give first team players (both over age and youth) game time as if we only have a development team in the ASB premiership, what happens to those players that do get signed by the 'Nix and aren't able to get game time with the first team? We are stuck with the same situation we have at the moment.