Clubs told to look towards Africa and Africans here.

[Griff]

11 minutes ago, JM2010 said:

Have Nigeria played many games this year?

No.  They've not played since 2022.

And any Nigerian based players may well need a cap or two if they were to play in the UK.

[JM2010]

53 minutes ago, Griff said:

No.  They've not played since 2022.

And any Nigerian based players may well need a cap or two if they were to play in the UK.

Just shows how slack the IRL are. Nigeria should be developed as much as possible. Even if that just means helping them to organise games and play in tournaments 

[The Masked Poster]

Ghana and Nigeria have a strong rivalry. There's your African State of Origin.

I read the link several times to make up for the objectors.

[RayCee]

The only way players will ever be good enough in Africa is if they are exposed to the game at a young age and can progress through a competitive structure. That takes time to set up and maintain. Whether clubs can afford to assist or have the patience to do so is questionable but I'd be happy to be proved wrong. 

Using Junior Nsemba as an example shows the potential but he did come through the English system.

[Eddie]

37 minutes ago, JM2010 said:

Just shows how slack the IRL are. Nigeria should be developed as much as possible. Even if that just means helping them to organise games and play in tournaments 

Is it slackness or lack of resource? They’re hardly FIFA. 

[JM2010]

39 minutes ago, Eddie said:

Is it slackness or lack of resource? They’re hardly FIFA. 

Surely they can help facilitate some games for them

[glossop saint]

3 hours ago, RayCee said:

The only way players will ever be good enough in Africa is if they are exposed to the game at a young age and can progress through a competitive structure. That takes time to set up and maintain. Whether clubs can afford to assist or have the patience to do so is questionable but I'd be happy to be proved wrong. 

Using Junior Nsemba as an example shows the potential but he did come through the English system.

Is there any other system other than English, French, Aus or Kiwi?

Does any other country actually produce an elite SL or NRL player other than the odd anomaly? 

If we manage to get an international team of note from outside those 4 nations they will still majority have come through the systems of those 4 countries. I enjoy the heritage teams and they add a bit of flavour and variety but until we, as a sport, get another country with a 'system' then we won't progress.

[JM2010]

5 hours ago, Griff said:

No.  They've not played since 2022.

And any Nigerian based players may well need a cap or two if they were to play in the UK.

What about an Atlantic cup for USA, Jamaica, Nigeria, France, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Could potentially add Canada, South Africa, Ghana and Cameroon. 
Doesn’t have to be every year. Could every 2 years 

Edited November 25, 2024 by JM2010

[LeytherRob]

33 minutes ago, JM2010 said:

What about an Atlantic cup for USA, Jamaica, Nigeria, France, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Could potentially add Canada, South Africa, Ghana and Cameroon. 
Doesn’t have to be every year. Could every 2 years 

Sounds good on paper but money is the issue, there just isn't remotely enough circulating to be flying tier 2/3 nations all over the western hemisphere.

[RayCee]

1 hour ago, glossop saint said:

Is there any other system other than English, French, Aus or Kiwi?

Does any other country actually produce an elite SL or NRL player other than the odd anomaly? 

If we manage to get an international team of note from outside those 4 nations they will still majority have come through the systems of those 4 countries. I enjoy the heritage teams and they add a bit of flavour and variety but until we, as a sport, get another country with a 'system' then we won't progress.

There are just two leagues that produce all the elite players. French and NZ comps are feeders for those two, especially the latter. 

You're right about getting more top flight leagues but the modern game is so fine tuned that I can't see any expansion in that regard. The rules would need changing to give any hope of that and even then unlikely to do much. 

[EggFace]

16 hours ago, Dullish Mood said:

Not for me chief.  Horrible rag.

Maybe horriable wag but I did like the Phil Thomas pull outs.

[ELBOWSEYE]

15 hours ago, glossop saint said:

Is there any other system other than English, French, Aus or Kiwi?

Does any other country actually produce an elite SL or NRL player other than the odd anomaly? 

If we manage to get an international team of note from outside those 4 nations they will still majority have come through the systems of those 4 countries. I enjoy the heritage teams and they add a bit of flavour and variety but until we, as a sport, get another country with a 'system' then we won't progress.

PNG

[north yorks trinity]

23 hours ago, OMEGA said:

Wouldn’t use that newspaper to pick dog shiz up let alone read it

I disagree. It could have been made for that purpose. And more recyclable than the average poo bag.

[dealwithit]

On 26/11/2024 at 08:37, glossop saint said:

Is there any other system other than English, French, Aus or Kiwi?

Does any other country actually produce an elite SL or NRL player other than the odd anomaly? 

If we manage to get an international team of note from outside those 4 nations they will still majority have come through the systems of those 4 countries. I enjoy the heritage teams and they add a bit of flavour and variety but until we, as a sport, get another country with a 'system' then we won't progress.

Arguably Fiji, although not all born and raised Fijians come through the domestic structure. The Silktails is helping though.