Reply to "Bringing in "Ringers""

jacjacatk5,000+ posts

I'm not a fan of bringing in ringers to win a trophy at ages below 15u. Play with what you built, against appropriate competition, and win if you're better.

At 15u and above, there's not much point in playing for trophies at all as a player, or caring whether your team does so, or really, for the most part, whether your team is particularly good. Play where you can get the most playing time and still get exposure, if you're looking to go to the next level, against the best competition you can hang with.

I get why the organizations bring in ringers at this level, because it's about bragging rights to recruit the next generation and keep the business going. As a player, you have to be careful that your organization's desire to win doesn't overshadow your goals to play, get better, and get exposure.

7/27/144:10 PM

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