21-06-2013, 06:22 PM
This all seems way to complex and unnecessary. I would suggest a return to a more basic approach to the issue of selection. Perhaps a Ryder cup style approach and appoint a team captain to pick the team. He would be judged on team performance and if they under perform then his re appointment would be under threat.
By all means have a team of selectors feeding recommendations and data - team captains decision would be final. The Captain has a tough job and in recognition he should get the support of all even if they disagree.
For the selectors current grading has got to be the starter for 10. All other factors good and bad can be fed in but the selectors jobs would be to summarise this data for the captain. Most of the teams will pick themselves to a degree especially when you filter out unavailable players. If you have 3 players competing for one place and there grades are close then there is no perfect solution.
I am in favour of improved communication and transparency but not an audit on the process. Players who miss out should not be told why so and so was picked over them but constructive and player specific feedback on what they have scored well in and where they could do more such as more games/ play up a section in tourney's, coaching etc.
By all means have a team of selectors feeding recommendations and data - team captains decision would be final. The Captain has a tough job and in recognition he should get the support of all even if they disagree.
For the selectors current grading has got to be the starter for 10. All other factors good and bad can be fed in but the selectors jobs would be to summarise this data for the captain. Most of the teams will pick themselves to a degree especially when you filter out unavailable players. If you have 3 players competing for one place and there grades are close then there is no perfect solution.
I am in favour of improved communication and transparency but not an audit on the process. Players who miss out should not be told why so and so was picked over them but constructive and player specific feedback on what they have scored well in and where they could do more such as more games/ play up a section in tourney's, coaching etc.