I think the academy system may also be affected by the Phoenix' need to 'offer something' to the FFA by the way of creating a pathway for young Aussies/NPL players, so that when they ask 'What do you do for Australian football?' the next time our position in the league is questioned, we have an answer for this. For example: Fox, Tratt, Parkhouse, Lowry, and Litfin (who was in and out) getting on the team sheet before most of our young kiwis.
I think the academy system may also be affected by the Phoenix' need to 'offer something' to the FFA by the way of creating a pathway for young Aussies/NPL players, so that when they ask 'What do you do for Australian football?' the next time our position in the league is questioned, we have an answer for this. For example: Fox, Tratt, Parkhouse, Lowry, and Litfin (who was in and out).