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[Oakleigh]

So is it top 2 progress bottom 2 out?

 

[patjennings]

Does South Hobart have the money to though? Ideally because of geographic placement, I think Canberra would be in a good spot if it's going to be primarily VIC + NSW. But the only club in Canberra that I can realistically see even be able to be a waiter at that party is Croatia.

If the Federation can back them now that they no longer are looking at an APL team you would hope so.

 

[patjennings]

So is it top 2 progress bottom 2 out?

The mechanics can be worked on - as long as they are in place before the comp starts.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

I'm happy with that - but it needs to go wider than 2 states first.

10000% Agreed... Ive said it before, its gotta start somewhere... I would be happy for this to be Season 0 and as of next season they announce that whoever wins their NPL (plus 2nd and or 3rd depending on the size of the state) will start season 2028 as part of the National Premier League of Australia

 

[SMFC1959]

It would be good for the fixtures to be released ASAP. It allows fans to book flights and accommodation early for away trips.

 

[No Totti No Party]

Saw on that suited and booted show the other week Rashid Mahazi, a retired professional footballer who played in the a league, and who’s job it is now to cover the game, only just learned that the nsl once had a conference system ..completely new information to him lol. The fact you weren’t around for it isn’t an excuse, how can you not even be aware that that happened. And these are the football people

I mean ignoring the fact that he was born in 92, He doesn't hide that he's more of a general supporter of the game rather than a hardcore fan like Jerogba

 

[HappyGuus]

So the question remains. A NSD needs to have more than 2 states. So who can realistically step up. Someone mentioned Adelaide City in relation to them chasing Balotelli. If they have that sort of money then they would seem to be a chance. South Hobart. I suspect we forget a Perth team at this stage. Queensland federation seems to be a problem as well.

But a 10 team 4 state 18 game home and away plus finals seems very doable.

From memory, it needed to be four states and 12 teams to get a league off the ground. I can't see meeting that being a problem now.

A closed 10 or 12 or 14 club NST will fail , maybe not immediately but after 2-3 years it will.. Has to be pro rel from the very start (or from the second season at worst) for this to have ANY chance of succeeding.

The first 2 years were meant to be about "gathering metrics" lets see what lies they feed us in December.

Yeah I said similar last year about getting stale without pro/rel, same as A-League. Whether it's connected above or below, the powers that be need to make a call in the next few months and get it implemented.

 

[NicCarBel]

I mean ignoring the fact that he was born in 92, He doesn't hide that he's more of a general supporter of the game rather than a hardcore fan like Jerogba

People born of that age can still research history like that though - that’s only a year younger than me

 

[Glenardo]

People born of that age can still research history like that though - that’s only a year younger than me

Correct, he’s not a child, he’s in his mid 30s. People that age have families etc. If you’re interested enough you’ll know. I’m sure he knows there was a World Cup Italia 90’ etc

 

[NicCarBel]

If you’re interested you’ll know. I’m sure he knows there was a World Cup Italia 90’ etc

Yea that’s probably the key point - if you’re interested

 

[Glenardo]

Yea that’s probably the key point - if you’re interested

Correct. In that age bracket you’re growing up with the nsl and seeing the transition to a league take place as a teenager. If you want to know you’ll know