100% agree that this is accurate , there is a word for it - ELITISM(look it up)... How deplorable is it when this is enabledIf we can create Zones for primary schools, why not have zones for local footy clubs.
The issue is that these strong clubs become a 'status' for the parents and the kids. The parents are prepared to travel past several 'less desirable' clubs to ensure that they can tell people within there social circle they play at Abers/strathmore/keilor etc and get to mix and network amongst those other families. The parents would rather their kids play in the 3rd team of a strong club like Abers than the 1st at Avondale, despite this being their local club.