From the outset let me state that I support the CQ Team application, and disagree with recent comments by Artie Beetson, however it seems there is a real gap in the pathway from juniors team to NRL within local League competitions.
There is a big step between the local competitions and that of moving to a nationally based team. Sure we have represenative teams and the Queensland Cup but perhaps though there is a need to have a higher level weekly regional competition that can feed into a Queensland Cup and then National CQ Team.
Sure we have current outstanding young players moving to the national arena, yet there are many more, given time and the right 'pathways', that could reach a higher level than just local comps' and the odd representative team.
I would suggest that serious consideration should be given to the development of a Wide Bay League competition, this would be a made up from teams that could include Bundaberg, Northern Districts, Maryborough, Gympie, Rockhampton, Kingaroy. This Regional League would be fed from the current local competitions. A weekly Regional League creates a higher standard of competition not only in opportunities for players but also for spectators of the sport.
The Wide Bay Regional League would then feed into the Queensland Cup competition as the Wide Bay Team. If such a regional competition was established then the creation of a highly competitive Central Queensland team would be more of a reality and be supported by highly skilled local players through enhanced skill development pathways as well as a greater number of supporters.
Though perhaps not popular, is that the Regional League games would be the main event on any weekend and the local competitions are the lead up as early pre game events.
This is my personal view and I welcome your feedback
Mal
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