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Noble, but wishful thinking.I think that geography and clubs in close proximity need to be taken into account. For the sustainability of clubs long term I don’t think it’s wise to have clubs stealing from each other for local talent particularly in areas that are not on the coasts.
Is it sustainable to have all 3 of Coorpooroo, Morningside and Mt Gravatt in the QAFL?
If Mt Gravatt does go to Div 1 is having them, Springwood and Beenleigh a good idea?
Further too that if you included Sandgate and/or Redcliffe to Moreton Bay on the North side does that allow all of them to go well?
Balancing out the areas of talent for all levels I think also needs to be considered. Of course well run clubs will find their levels but for the betterment of our game there needs to be consideration about helping clubs prosper without another’s demise.
Whilst you raise suitable items for discussion and consideration if you break it all down the harsh reality is it’s always been dog eat dog. All clubs’ priority should be its own players, members/supporters & facilities first.
Absolutely each club has a responsibility to both the game and locality but they cannot be the priority of the club volunteers. There are just too many factors that work against the evenness you outline.