With the temporary nature of code changes, will we transform Nats into the new league format, etc, there is an inherent concern that errors may occur. Also, if I have an emergency, having someone else aware of what is required or if something goes wrong. We have contingencies but nothing is foolproof.
So my suggestion is to have Seniors as one league of 18 teams, with three tours of 5, 6, and 6 games.
Yes, nine teams will get home games; they can be random or given to the highest-ranked teams as a reward.
The change would start as soon as we can make it work, as soon as S64 perhaps.
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Re: New Senior Nats
Are you suggesting a different format between youth and senior nats? Not a fan of that.
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Only until the new nations catch up, 5-7 seasons of keeping an eye on the code is not ideal
We may get it to work, but there are some complexities that can be avoided by making the change.
We may get it to work, but there are some complexities that can be avoided by making the change.
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Re: New Senior Nats
I'd go for that.
Getting rid of the 3 division barrier will even things a bit more everyone.
Getting rid of the 3 division barrier will even things a bit more everyone.
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Re: New Senior Nats
Why 5, 6 and 6 games?
How does the home teams work - ie who gets them?
Who chooses the pitches?
When do the pitches get set (pre or post squad selection)?
Supportive in general but I think we need more info.
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How does the home teams work - ie who gets them?
Who chooses the pitches?
When do the pitches get set (pre or post squad selection)?
Supportive in general but I think we need more info.
Dave
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DangerDave wrote: ↑Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:59 amWhy 5, 6 and 6 games?
How does the home teams work - ie who gets them?
Who chooses the pitches?
When do the pitches get set (pre or post squad selection)?
Supportive in general but I think we need more info.
Dave
Sorry, I assume people would know it is based on a similar structure to the new youths
It is 5, 6, and 6, because with 18 teams, it needs 17 games in total.
Five in the middle tour one season and six games tour 1 and 3 the following season, followed by the WC.
Nine teams will have nine home games, and the others will have 8. In any given tour, no one will have more than three home games.
Pitches will be selected prior to squad selection.
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Re: New Senior Nats
There shouldn't be any problems or errors, though many continue to exist, seems very straightforward.
Reverse the home and away fixtures for OD and T20, and for each 2 season period.
There are fixtures where the last competitive match has been in 2023.
Reverse the home and away fixtures for OD and T20, and for each 2 season period.
There are fixtures where the last competitive match has been in 2023.