l sort of agree with with you blue bhoy. Clubs like like Keior, Douttas, Stathmore and the likes generally have 60-70 u16 that have to filter through to 1 under 18 side. Keilor and Greenvale had about 35-40 players to choose from every week, and in the granny last year so its most unfair to the boys who miss out on a game. Likewise it is unfair to clubs and coaches who put years into developing players only to see them not get a go in the u18 due to too many players.
On the other hand, Sydenham played the home and away season with less than 18 players for most of the year and only had a bench when u16 would come up. Tulla, Airport West, East Keilor and Hadfield also played with less than a full team not to mention Moonee Valley and Marby who couldnt feild a side at all.
What lm saying is its a massive decision by the the league and one thats not only based on A grade, but also B grade. lm not sure what the EDFL plans for the future, but my vote would be NO......only my opinion