In the lineout
Allen Oxlade (6)
As far as I can read into the rules, the Competition Manager "may" remove the team from the competition after three forfeits. We'll their up to six and counting now so it doesn't look like anything will happen there. I note there is also a mention of financial penalty as well.....really? What will that do. One of the dad's will write a cheque for the club and it goes away?
A strong message must be sent for this behaviour. Everyone has been aware of this since season commencing and now that other clubs have learnt how to work the system I am afraid there will be more over zealous coaches and managers out there in younger age groups who will now be plotting how to do the same in coming seasons for the sake of a few trophy hunters in their squads.
As as you rightly pointed out QH, there is going to be a majority of boys in those squads that will only play a handful of games in a season for the sake of their "stars". Is it no wonder player numbers are declining from 15's and up.
A strong message must be sent for this behaviour. Everyone has been aware of this since season commencing and now that other clubs have learnt how to work the system I am afraid there will be more over zealous coaches and managers out there in younger age groups who will now be plotting how to do the same in coming seasons for the sake of a few trophy hunters in their squads.
As as you rightly pointed out QH, there is going to be a majority of boys in those squads that will only play a handful of games in a season for the sake of their "stars". Is it no wonder player numbers are declining from 15's and up.