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Message: [QUOTE="Foordy, post: 3663850, member: 1769"] The NRL are reportedly considering reviving the NYC. This would be a national under-21s comp the has commissioned a committee consisting of Ben Ikin, Trent Robinson, Storm football boss Frank Ponissi and Penrith chief executive Matt Cameron; to investigate this proposal. if given the green light, the new NYC would be made up of the existing Jersey Flegg teams + teams from the 4 QLD clubs. [B]Broncos CEO, Dave Donaghy said:[/B] “My first thought would be we need to look at all of this holistically,” “Often we bring in a new competition or a new idea without a thorough thought for what the unintended consequences may be. “It’s great that the committee is approaching it in that manner, but I think it’s really important as a Queensland-based club that there needs to be parity with our competitors. “The previous NYC was too expensive to run and for me it was too long, so it was a lot to ask young men to be copying the exact program of the NRL. “There were also a range of welfare issues, so if we’re serious about bringing it back, let’s give it thought based on the challenges that we’ve experienced in the past.” [B]Rabbitohs CEO, Blake Solly said:[/B] “We don’t have a great deal of information on the proposal, and whether it is a replacement for the current NSWRL Jersey Flegg competition,” Solly said. “But if the proposal (for a return to NYC) is funded properly, reduces the rampant inflation in pathways costs, and makes the whole system far more efficient and responsible, we’re supportive.” [B]QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher, said:[/B] “Ben Ikin is part of a committee that includes people from some of the really strong NRL clubs,” Hatcher said. “It’s really about looking at areas where we can develop the game better. “A national under-21s competition creates an ideal pathway and it virtually gets the clubs operating hand-in-glove with their junior structures.” [/QUOTE]

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