My blue print for change i put on cff.
1 7th side (canberra) means more young talent to be looked at,also canberra supllying states players and 2nd leads 2nd xl comp and womens comp,so its time.
2 Australia under 19 play more,at the present they haven't played since the world cup,4 dayers and 1 dayers.
3 australia A plays more,at present it mainly plays in australia,should tour more,with an expanded programe.
4 play less one day cricket,comp reduced to 5 games each,so fit in expanded 20/20 comp and keep shield as is.
5 encourage states to move old players on,except for maybe 20/20.
6 copy englands academy it gets the results,and by keeping their academy/english lions on tour gives them experience and depth in those conditions.
7 new selections panel.
8 keep futures cup as is with 3 players over 23 and the rest under 23,expand the comp,play 4 dayers rather than 3 dayers.
9 expand the state contract system to 25 players so states can entice afl,rugby players who are good enough.
10 a fund or scholarship process to keep afl ready players who ar good enough.
11 an ethnic cup along the lines of cricket masala in NSW,could produce young players,also some players could represent overseas teams.
Anymore please add.
Discuss.