What do people think of the new Junior Policy being proposed by the SFL.
Relates to Mini League players coming out of Mini's to u14
JUNIOR footballers wanting to switch clubs will have to seek clearance from the Southern Football League, in a move some sides hope will stop their younger players from being poached.
The new rule proposes that players coming out of under-12s will have to spend a season in the under-14s at their original club before they can seek clearance to move.
SFL president Craig Warman said the rule was designed to reward a club’s investment in younger players, especially since accredited coaches had to be provided for junior sides.
“The kids from seven years of age are getting really good coaching,” he said.
“And when they get to under-12s and towards under-14s, we believe we need to reward the clubs and give them something back.”
Mr Warman said the change would “strengthen” clubs and give them an almost guaranteed under-14s base.
Clubs would be given a 14-day period to speak to players and their families to see why they wanted to move, and there would be an extenuating circumstances clause.