RedsUnited wrote:I would post a reference for the league placing preference over cup performance, but I can't seem to find it, so carry on with your random speculations about why the Jets will get the spot.
I believe the rules say that the spots go to whoever wins the league and who wins the grand final. However if the same team wins both then it goes to the other grand finalist. So that is where placement in the finals series has been placed above league position.
It would be pretty strange though, Newcastle came 6th last year, get away with a scoreless draw (admittedly a decent effort against GCU with Smeltz) then just hold their nerve in a penalty shoot out. Go over to Wellington and get beaten. Officially coming 4th in the finals. Going into the qualification stage would be good though, if they are better then the other clubs vieing then they get the spot. Still seems unlikely as nothing more has been heard.