Debate - World footy rankings 2008 - the Irish question

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Debate - World footy rankings 2008 - the Irish question

Authored by: Niels Schønnemann
on Thursday, December 18 2008 @ 08:25 pm ACDT

I think the ranking should reflect the kind of teams, which the countries that compete at IC level can deliver. Aka any contacted player in AFL, VFL or probably any other state league would probably never want or be given permission to play in the IC at its current level. So they are ruled out.
Even players that might be on contract in good leagues like Melbournes Eastern FL or money filled country leagues might not be considered, as they´d hardly be interested in playing for even an Aussie national team in a tournament like this.
Simply, if a player will not be available due to contract conflicts or lack of interest in the IC, they shouldnt be counted in.

Debate - World footy rankings 2008 - the Irish question

Authored by: Brett Northey
on Thursday, December 18 2008 @ 11:36 pm ACDT

I kind of agree with what Niels is saying. However Queensland's state league is quite reasonable, and a lot of the PNG were playing that this year, but still represented PNG - and with great pride. I don't think the criteria should exclude them. Increasingly it will be a real issue though for the IC, especially if it continues to be staged near finals - clubs will not want their semi pro players leaving during finals.

Regarding NZ born players like Trent Croad, under current IC rules, I think some may qualify for NZ, some would not - they would've spent the key junior years in Australia playing footy.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

Debate - World footy rankings 2008 - the Irish question

Authored by: Michael Christiansen
on Friday, December 19 2008 @ 08:26 am ACDT

HOw about we have a look at a theoretical 'World Cup' eligibility criteria - best line up for each nation.

allowing parental qualifications and expat and the like - -
let's get Aaron Edwards in the Samoan squad, and a Kiwi squad with Croad etc. The theoretical Irish side, and just what quality 'WC' rules Italian, Greek etc squads that could be assembled (inclusive of state league players if required).

Alas, it'd be too late to put my hand up for Denmark (parentage), but I could put my hand up as boot studder.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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