Tommo
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Post by Tommo on Jan 28, 2005 12:39:53 GMT 10
I was thinking, given the slim nature of the A-League squads at only 20 places per side, what happens if a side has enough players out injured to not field a full side w/ full bench? It seems conceivable, given that it would only require 3 injured players to not be able to field a full bench (assuming 7 players are allowed to take the bench). Even if benchs are restricted to 5 players, having 6 players of your 20 injured is still well within the realms of possibility.
On the same note, what happens if both of an A-League squads Goalkeepers fall ill? In both cases it's not like the clubs have reserves or juniors to fall back on...
Therefore my question is will A-League clubs be able to make emergency loan signings from State League clubs should an injury crisis neccesitate such a move? And if not, what does the FFA have as a contingency plan for a situation that looks likely to pop up sooner or later, especially given the 'physical' style of play that the majority of Australians prefer.
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Post by marinermick on Jan 28, 2005 14:03:36 GMT 10
I was thinking, given the slim nature of the A-League squads at only 20 places per side, what happens if a side has enough players out injured to not field a full side w/ full bench? It seems conceivable, given that it would only require 3 injured players to not be able to field a full bench (assuming 7 players are allowed to take the bench). Even if benchs are restricted to 5 players, having 6 players of your 20 injured is still well within the realms of possibility. On the same note, what happens if both of an A-League squads Goalkeepers fall ill? In both cases it's not like the clubs have reserves or juniors to fall back on... Therefore my question is will A-League clubs be able to make emergency loan signings from State League clubs should an injury crisis neccesitate such a move? And if not, what does the FFA have as a contingency plan for a situation that looks likely to pop up sooner or later, especially given the 'physical' style of play that the majority of Australians prefer. I've been thinking about this for a while myself. There will no doubt have to be some rule in place to brings players in on loan. With most State League competitions playing the same time I would expect the players to be drawn from these comps. |
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wolves
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Post by wolves on Jan 28, 2005 20:00:24 GMT 10
ah, but i believe that FIFA has just rejected the possibility of dual registrations. If that is so that would effectively prevent this from taking place
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Post by marinermick on Jan 31, 2005 9:24:37 GMT 10
ah, but i believe that FIFA has just rejected the possibility of dual registrations. If that is so that would effectively prevent this from taking place what about players on loan? happens all the time |
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Post by nickkar on Jan 31, 2005 16:29:07 GMT 10
There are advantages and disadvantages to a squad of 20. The advantage will be there will not be a squadron of talent laying idle on the bench.I suppose in desperate circumstances clubs could have reserves or even players that are out of position.
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