There is that and its a positive.No need to apologise. I agree. I'm just looking at this from AU's point of view. Hopefully it means a boost to their crowds with no effort of expense from themselves.I dont want to be a wet blanket but i hate this new rule.
It does nothing to encourage clubs to develop their squad and promote youth.
We get 2 marquees plus a youth marquee and 200k player loyalty payments. There is already so much room for clubs to flex their muscle financially and bring in these big players.
No wonder why australia cannot produce a decent striker.
All this fuss to sign tim cahill for his retirement. Give it 10 games and the buzz is worn off and everyone realises he is just another player on the pitch.
However i can imagine city with 3 world class players in the front third and remaining money spent on a strong spine. It starts to look alot like the circus of the csl.
I would prefer concessions for signing players under a certain age and possibly some kind of cap exemption for a player who has featured at youth level and senior level for one club to keep them in australia for a few extra years.
Imagine a league with mabil, rogic, amini, da sila, mauk etc all staying on a few extra years to truly dominate and entertain before they head to europe.
Thats just me though
