Be interesting to see how the Nix compare this season to all the other ALM clubs, re mins to U20 players. And then how that compares overall to ladder position.
Is the league as a whole getting significantly younger?
Gut feel is Auckland and VUC would have very low numbers mins for U20 players. Same likely WSW. Of the top 6 sides Melb City, Western U and Adelaide giving the young brigade mins??
Putting all the coaching, squad budget, club mentalty debate stuff to the side. As others have stated, Nix fans need to accept there will be years when it all comes together beautifully with some Weenix grads having breakup seasons like last season. And then when those guys move on, high chance of a struggle the following season(s) as wait for the next crop to come through.
Is the league as a whole getting significantly younger?
Gut feel is Auckland and VUC would have very low numbers mins for U20 players. Same likely WSW. Of the top 6 sides Melb City, Western U and Adelaide giving the young brigade mins??
Putting all the coaching, squad budget, club mentalty debate stuff to the side. As others have stated, Nix fans need to accept there will be years when it all comes together beautifully with some Weenix grads having breakup seasons like last season. And then when those guys move on, high chance of a struggle the following season(s) as wait for the next crop to come through.