Why must we have applications? Why can't staff find players they think would be a good fit? When they find a player they think could be promoted, watch them without actually them seeing you if you can. I think, in some ways, not applying and actually being picked is better. For example, someone doesn't have team speak or is multilingual, but still is nice in game. In my opinion this is a better format. Plus staff wouldn't have to go through hundreds of applications.
I hope you consider doing this.
I hope you consider doing this.