Re: Recruitment : Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:26 pm  

A bit like most of my exams, the question isn’t the issue, it’s getting the right answer that is so difficult. Saying sign better youth is all well and good but is there any certain way of spotting who will develop into class adult players or is it all a bit hit and miss?
My family have been involved in a (very) minority sport to a relatively high level. None of the competitors who were outstanding at youth level developed into successful adults (in the sport). Some had peaked early due to physical development, some had good skills early but didn’t develop. Some had had enough of the sport, others developed different interests and there are always those who have the full package but just can’t be ars*d.
Answers on a postcard to Mr K Fitzpatrick

Re: Recruitment : Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:09 pm  

ninearches wrote:

Maybe we won't win anything but perhaps the exuberance of youth would give us something exciting to watch from the stands.

Do young players play more exciting rugby?

Which of our Academy players in the past 20 years have really got you off your seat?

Kevin Penny in his first full season. Ben Currie between 2015 and 2017.

Other than that....

I mean I like guys like Cooper, Riley, Philbin and King but I don't particularly think these guys play with an exuberance that makes the game more exciting, or any different level of 'passion for the club'. They are just good professionals, but thats no different to guys like Grix, Westwood, Hill, Clark who came from other clubs.

Re: Recruitment : Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:46 pm  

But if us & other clubs don't produce suitable home grown players the game will die on its feet. It is already on life support & if there is no academy or reserves how else can young reserves gain the experience ?

Re: Recruitment : Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:56 am  

Recruitment of the next coach is going to be the important one.

I think we have reached the point where a parting of the ways is inevitable... But as usual, we are going to string it out until it reaches maximum pain for all concerned.

Hopefully, we do more due diligence than last time, where kiss cam karl spent a few weeks driving around NRL grounds in a 'kiss me quick' hat.

Re: Recruitment : Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:05 pm  

One way of giving young players a chance in the absence of reserve teams etc, and also guarding against burn-out for top players before World Cup would be an appearance cap.
How about limiting appearances in all comps to say 25/26 games? That would force clubs to rotate more and use youngsters

Re: Recruitment : Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:29 pm  

Can't believe we have allowed Ben Flower to join Leigh!!!!!!!

Re: Recruitment : Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:15 pm  

WalterWizard wrote:

Can't believe we have allowed Ben Flower to join Leigh!!!!!!!

Hasn't been the same player since the GF aloha from hawaii incident.

Remi Casty, though? Yes please.

Re: Recruitment : Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:27 pm  

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morrisseyisawire wrote:

Hasn't been the same player since the GF aloha from hawaii incident.

Remi Casty, though? Yes please.

Agreed, casty would be great for a season if we don't have any other irons in the fire.

Re: Recruitment : Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:58 am  

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... son-plans/ On the look out

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... son-plans/ On the look out

Re: Recruitment : Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:11 am  

CW8 wrote:

[youtube][/youtube]Agreed, casty would be great for a season if we don't have any other irons in the fire.

He must be about 58 years old now? No thanks.