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Is this the first step towards the Official World Rankings?

Authored by: danteNL
on Thursday, March 25 2010 @ 01:50 pm ACDT

Really like this topic, particularly when it comes to the growing European league...

Just one thing to note, all this talk of Croatia, but let me remind everyone that THE NETHERLANDS beat Croatia in the 2009 EU Cup Semis to finish second overall...;-) Orange and Blue!

Was hoping the world rankings would reflect this, but sadly 9-a-side is a Clayton's format (the game you have when you don't have a game).

The Flying Dutchmen are planning to send a team to compete in the 2011 International Cup, details will be sent to WFN when available.

Is this the first step towards the Official World Rankings?

Authored by: Cam Homes
on Thursday, March 25 2010 @ 05:34 pm ACDT

9's has to be better than nothing, so is a must for emerging nations and I have noted The Netherlands success in the 09EU Cup. We can talk about you and Croatia now, as you have also entered the debate, Great! We still want more comment from the leagues around the world on this topic. Also great to see that the Flying Dutchies are planning on IC11.
Cam

Is this the first step towards the Official World Rankings?

Authored by: Aaron Richard
on Thursday, March 25 2010 @ 07:53 pm ACDT

With the 9-a-side domestic league kicking off in the Netherlands this year, maybe we'll see an 18-a-side test at some point in 2010, even if you can't make it to the EC?

...traditional rivalry Germany vs Netherlands?

Is this the first step towards the Official World Rankings?

Authored by: Brett Northey
on Thursday, March 25 2010 @ 10:59 pm ACDT

I wouldn't say 9s is a Clayton's game either. It obviously has a role, and it's not known yet whether it will remain important like that, or even become in some ways a recognised separate sport.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

Is this the first step towards the Official World Rankings?

Authored by: Jörg Pareigis
on Friday, March 26 2010 @ 06:34 pm ACDT

@Dante: There's probably that much talk about Croatia as they fielded a complete squad of locals. Most of the readers here would probably agree (and was mentioned in the discussions here earlier) that in the 9-a-side format a couple of good aussies make a big difference and that the handicap system does not completely make up for it. Sweden won the tournament because of this in 2007.

Great to see that you start a competition this year! Best of luck for that!

@Brett: Sorry for not getting back yet to your email. I'll reply in the next few days.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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