History for LionLegs

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Here is a slightly edited version of the comment I took down this morning. There is a lot of hearsay going on (myself included) and I don’t want to throw fuel on the fire when I don’t know the facts. But here it is in the interests of open debate…

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If I'm getting this right it sounds like WelNix want the Phoenix Academy to be nominated as the official national academy to develop promising youngsters? So that there is a concentration of all the best talent at that academy?

There are many academies in NZ. Is it necessary or beneficial to have one given preferential treatment? How do we know the Phoenix Academy selectors will not overlook the next Messi? It sounds like putting all your eggs in one basket to me. Better to have multiple pathways in different centres. WelNix need to be careful they don't overplay their hand to the point of arrogance.