paid imports vs. local talent ...... its good to have a mix and personally i think it helps a hell of a lot in terms of experienced senior players giving guidance to the young blokes (i.e local talent) on the field who are finding their feet. I think a paid player equals paying for on field leadership which is what every team needs to be successful ...... My ideal senior 22 would have 16 players 21-25 y.o ... 3 players 18-20 y.o ... 3 players 25+ ... 3 players 18-20 would be the 3 b&f winners and the rest playing 2's who would be promoted from 2/3 games in the best in sucssesion and drop an out of form senior.
Sounds easier than I think I know, ive never been a coach! but this way i think the kids are blooded, insentive is there for 2's players and the older guys show great knowledge and experience on field.Local talent cant escape, because the oppurtunities are there!
However...I think a highly paid player has an obligation to be at training 2x a week,be at all club functions,approachable,level headed and basically someone who can only boost the clubs confidence and morale.
I believe with the money players get these days salary caps should be enforced into local footy aus wide.
Sounds easier than I think I know, ive never been a coach! but this way i think the kids are blooded, insentive is there for 2's players and the older guys show great knowledge and experience on field.Local talent cant escape, because the oppurtunities are there!
However...I think a highly paid player has an obligation to be at training 2x a week,be at all club functions,approachable,level headed and basically someone who can only boost the clubs confidence and morale.
I believe with the money players get these days salary caps should be enforced into local footy aus wide.





