APFA kids attend NTC I think.
This is great. Good to see WPX doing the sensible thing and partnering up with folks who have the infrastructure already in place. I didn't know this was anywhere near ready to go, but yay that it is.
Could do something similar with Ole perhaps?
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Yes I imagine Ole would be next in line - do their kids go to FTC/NTC? Not sure how they'll go about things in Auckland.
APFA kids can go to NTC but have to go to TOL each time as they aren't being monitored regularly via FTCs.
APFA kids excluded from FTC intra-fed and inter-fed tourneys, eg National Age Group tourney at end of year.
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The APFA does look impressive in terms of coaching and resources, plus the results the kids get academically is very high as well which I think is important.
APFA does offer scholarships to particularly talented players which is where I see the NIX coming in and paying some of the costs involved to move players down there.
Potentially APFA may also benefit financially should any players move on to the Nix and beyond through a percentage of transfer fees etc... not that this should factor into any decisions as it can not be effectively predicted.
APFA kids attend NTC I think.
This is great. Good to see WPX doing the sensible thing and partnering up with folks who have the infrastructure already in place. I didn't know this was anywhere near ready to go, but yay that it is.
Could do something similar with Ole perhaps?
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APFA kids attend NTC I think.
This is great. Good to see WPX doing the sensible thing and partnering up with folks who have the infrastructure already in place. I didn't know this was anywhere near ready to go, but yay that it is.
Could do something similar with Ole perhaps?
Does this mean they will send players from other regions that they identify down there? Or are they just trying to get dibs on players that this academy produces?
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APFA kids attend NTC I think.
This is great. Good to see WPX doing the sensible thing and partnering up with folks who have the infrastructure already in place. I didn't know this was anywhere near ready to go, but yay that it is.
Could do something similar with Ole perhaps?
Does this mean they will send players from other regions that they identify down there? Or are they just trying to get dibs on players that this academy produces?
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
Its good to see / hear about an increased level of communication and talent spotting happening around the country. Hopefully this results in more players of potential getting noticed and more opportunities being provided.
How many academies are there now for footy compared to 10 years ago???
Never use to hear of them, and now they seem to be everywhere.
APFA claiming on its website "the Official Youth Development Partner for Wellington Phoenix FC". The? Surely "A..."
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Acronym overload, got lost a couple of posts into this page
Can someone tell me what these stand for?:
TOL
NTC
FTC
Acronym overload, got lost a couple of posts into this page
Can someone tell me what these stand for?:
TOL
NTC
FTC
I know what FTT stands for.
"Phoenix till they lose"
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Yep, Luis is right. TOL is Talent on Location. For players moving down from/up to NTC from FTC but i think players at private academies have to got to TOL to get to NTC (well at least in Mainland fed; not sure about other feds).
Just hoping we see other Youth Development Partners around the country announced soon. Looking like they will all be private providers though.
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Most of the academy set-ups will have players in teams playing in Napier. So comes the (suspected) reason for a Nix game in Napier.
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Most of the academy set-ups will have players in teams playing in Napier. So comes the (suspected) reason for a Nix game in Napier.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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This is a bit of a truism because NTC hosts over a hundred players nationally in each age group. So pretty much if you one day want to play ASB Premiership or Central League/Northern League you'd be an NTC kid, or thereabouts.
Most of the academy set-ups will have players in teams playing in Napier. So comes the (suspected) reason for a Nix game in Napier.
Nah, you're adding 2+2 and getting 900 there. The game in Napier is because it's a good idea to have a game there.
They don't need to take the entire team there to scout a few players at Napier U19s. They've been doing that for years.
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Most of the academy set-ups will have players in teams playing in Napier. So comes the (suspected) reason for a Nix game in Napier.
Nah, you're adding 2+2 and getting 900 there. The game in Napier is because it's a good idea to have a game there.
They don't need to take the entire team there to scout a few players at Napier U19s. They've been doing that for years.
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Most of the academy set-ups will have players in teams playing in Napier. So comes the (suspected) reason for a Nix game in Napier.
Nah, you're adding 2+2 and getting 900 there. The game in Napier is because it's a good idea to have a game there.
They don't need to take the entire team there to scout a few players at Napier U19s. They've been doing that for years.
To Right - just to watch emerging talent.
I'l go back to sleep now. lol
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Might help define a bit of affinity with the club though. These kids are from all over the Country and meeting with/seeing the Nix players and the game might just make them want to play for the organisation as their first aim instead of maybe buggering off to the US or elsewhere.
Scouting is taking place for TW FSE but GM regional academies I will have to ask. No rumours on those yet.
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Lead to believe FSE is still in committee stage.
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APFA claiming on its website "the Official Youth Development Partner for Wellington Phoenix FC". The? Surely "A..."
haha 10cc. my observation is that mr smith has had many many conversations in nz but few relationships that stick. i don't like cricket..oh no...
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What position was he?
Doyle was a defensive midfielder originally but played a lot at center back I think
What position was he?
Did Tom Doyle suck noticeably compared to the other players, or may this be a "disciplinary" thing?
Doyle was a defensive midfielder originally but played a lot at center back I think
Pretty much. most a CM but has filled in at CB for Teedubs and Miramar.
Not really sure. I have not seen him play. Has he had disciplinary "issues"?
Let go could mean he wants to look elsewhere
Let go could mean he wants to look elsewhere
Think he may have been on the older side with Rowe - not eligible / good enough for under 20's.
From the limited amount I've seen of him, he probably wasnt going to step up to the A-league level - although you could say that about a few of the other remaining guys - however some have youth on their side and have shown improvement
Let go could mean he wants to look elsewhere
Think he may have been on the older side with Rowe - not eligible / good enough for under 20's.
From the limited amount I've seen of him, he probably wasnt going to step up to the A-league level - although you could say that about a few of the other remaining guys - however some have youth on their side and have shown improvement
Tom Doyle is older than the original FSE objective of players up to age of 20.
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Who do you rate their playwithfire?
I assume you are asking which of the FSE kids I rate?
I havent seen much - a few games early on and then a couple at season's end (good way to judge improvement I guess)
Depends at what level I guess - at ASB Prem, most of them can do a job.
I thought Solomons improved quite a bit last year - initially thought he would have no chance at ASB Prem level.
Think Biss is okay but not as good as some seemed to think after his Nix debut.
Watson can definitely do a job for TeeDubs but think his size has a big part to play in where he has got.
I think Gulley, Rowe & Basalaj would be able to adjust to A-League with a bit of time - not saying they would be superstars though!
Who do you rate their playwithfire?
I assume you are asking which of the FSE kids I rate?
I havent seen much - a few games early on and then a couple at season's end (good way to judge improvement I guess)
Depends at what level I guess - at ASB Prem, most of them can do a job.
I thought Solomons improved quite a bit last year - initially thought he would have no chance at ASB Prem level.
Think Biss is okay but not as good as some seemed to think after his Nix debut.
Watson can definitely do a job for TeeDubs but think his size has a big part to play in where he has got.
I think Gulley, Rowe & Basalaj would be able to adjust to A-League with a bit of time - not saying they would be superstars though!