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BNSW Metro League Predictions/Banter

How did everyone go in the first round. Any upsets?

18M1=Hills
16M1=Bankstown
14M1=Bankstown
12M1=Hills

18W1=Norths
16W1=Norths
14W1=Norths
12W1=Hornsby

Well that's disappointing. Still don’t understand the logic in most cases. I know a good kid playing div 1 who went to Norths, who put her in their div 3 side! What is the point of that.

Yeah, haven't seen much of the U12W, but they are getting the results so must be a good group of kids.

Hornsby U16W surprised. A few of the kids in that group must be working hard on their games, especially defence as they kept them under 50. I haven’t seen the full set of results but I don’t think anybody else got close to this with the other games I seen Norths were racking up 80, or even 90. The Norths group were visibly relieved at fulltime.

I also don't hate Norths, they seem to be a professional club doing a good job, but i did enjoy the first 3 qrts of that game... Great to see talented kids playing well without being intimidated, just for the love of it.

Mick - I agree it is more a case of talented players being drawn to the best club. Success breeds success.

For the good of the competition, we need to do our best to foster a culture of loyalty to the club that develops the talent, but also the other clubs need to step up their programs to give a talented player a reason to stay.

Loved seeing Hornsby U16W give Norths a scare at coastal classic. They have some talent in that team.

Yeah, fair call. It was a stretch...

I was not sure of poaching, so I resisted making the accusation.Whether they attract, or poach, probably depends on which side of the fence your on.

I am not so sure of the benefits to the individual player in many cases. What is the point of being a good player playing off the bench when your side is up by 20? Not sure this is the best development.

They are that good especially the girls. I know last year they had 2 girls teams playing U16 div 1. This year their A team will have state players on the bench.

I think they will win 3, with Hornsby to take out 12W.

Why? They are the biggest, best run, most professional club in the league. They attract the best coaches because they can earn a better income, they have the strongest local comp and development training programs, which then attracts the best players. Simply they have the best 'program'.

All this is great for Norths, but not so good for the league. Some other clubs are doing their best with what they have to step up.

Yeah, I'm from NSW as well, but agree that Vic is stronger. Simply more depth of talent with little difference between starting 5 and the bench. Not so for most NSW teams.

Also, agree with Mick 12W Hornsby. Actually Hornsby might surprise a few people this season.

U16W1 Norths are basically a state team, but Hornsby are definite wildcards. Lead Norths for most of there game at Coastal Classic. Lots of improvement left in them as well.