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Authored by: Neil Dilts
on Thursday, February 21 2008 @ 07:52 am ACDT

To clarify a bit as to why only three teams

#1 There were issues fielding 6 teams with player turnout. Some teams would have enough to play matches while others did not. Teams were folding causing forfeits. By reducing the number of teams, we ensured that numbers were viable for matches.

#2 We have gone from playing 9-a-side to a 12-a-side format. There have also been some changes to the size field. It has also been increased. Thinking behind this is it allows a smoother transition for newer players to understand how the tactics employed in metro should be used in a full 18-a-side game.

#3 The new style of the league has a draft where as in the past each team would be responsible for player recruitment. Teams would be uneven in skill level. ALL players are responsible for player recruitment and teams are more balanced because of the draft

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Kingsnakes to play in AZAFL

Authored by: Brett Northey
on Thursday, February 21 2008 @ 04:17 pm ACDT

Thanks for the info Dilfy. So 6 teams to 3 teams isn't as bad as it sounds, because numbers per team are up from 9 to 12 (on field). But it still suggests shrinkage in total players rather than growth.

That's not to knock the people at the coal-face, we realise how hard it is, that's why it was exciting to see you get up to 6 teams a few years ago. Hopefully a metro league somewhere in the US will make the leap to a successful self-sustaining 10 team local league one day, be it 9-a-side, 12s or even full 18s.

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