Good point.
After 30 years or so, maybe Perth can start their own elite pathways too.
Or, you know, do it a bit sooner.
Can't see how that is some sort of "gotcha"
There is no gotcha at all. It is about showing how dumb or naive to think it works without an East Coast presence.
Say the reports about then being next in is correct.
They go to this years schoolboy carnival to sign kids like every club does. What is going to give them the best chance to actually get kids?
'We want to sign you, do you mind leaving family and friends and finishing school in Perth'
Or
'we want to sign you, You won't have to come over yet. Stay here play with our team here ( insert team)
That is why a partnership not feeder team is needed