For anyone in the know, how do the WT stack up against the other clubs in terms of providing services for players that allow them to focus on footy?
For example, we ask guys like Bateman to uproot their family and travel to the other side of the world, do we offer things to make that journey easier, things like organising temporary accommodation, organising schooling for players kids, providing events for partners and families to make some connections in the club (potentially strengthening player ties to the club). And it's not just from the UK, moving from NZ or Queensland or even Newcastle, all require a period of adjustment.
I'm not saying that WTs need to do everything, I understand that each player still needs to take some responsibility for their own lives and success. But do WTs at least offer assistance in these areas to allow players to simply play and train for footy?
You see it in other fields, plenty of large corporate industries offer relocation assistance and additional compensation. Attracting players is not simply about money or success, if you give them confidence that they are in an environment that will help them produce their best footy that might just be enough. The COE is a great start, but the administration support needs to be there too.
