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Dan, don't forget Eddie Jones has a great deal of respect for G Smith and I'd be surprised if George was asked a few strings would be pulled. Lets wait and see, and whilst waiting enjoy his skills

Paradox, buddy I'm with you.first 70 minutes back after 1 1/2 weeks of training Smith carved them up, pulled off some huge hits, and some great pilfers. Next full game did much the same in an over all dominant team. Can't wait for brumbies v reds - I think a very fine young 7 is going to go to...

Who's the coach?

Looks great

I may have made it confusing, I think to much time is spent looking, I think more than one could emerge if you give it some light as there are good structures in place. Existing Contracts are casting a large shadow

IS thanks for the history class, it is an era that I enjoyed and we were blessed with a number of good coaches back then. The point I was trying to make was back then some coaches spotted some very young talent and threw them in with some grounded old heads, good coaches and we had a very...

BH, that is exactly what I said above. A good point and well worth evaluating further. We need the right balance of youth, and old heads.

I know that, you are missing my point. When Cronk, Slater, Smith, first joined the Storm they didn't have the name or the experience to command the $ they do now. A keen eye picked them when they were young, and a good coach matured their talent

Yes, but they all played in the same side in 1990, before the 91 World Cup. The point I was making was a keen I brought them together, not $, and not name.

I'd sign Taps of BB. I see more value in Barnes at full back

Good point and worth evaluating in more detail BH - do we go for someone like Taps who will seek big $ or do we look at the younger crop that is local? An example - 2 years ago Kyle Godwin wasnt seen, last year Aust U20, and a couple of games with the Force. This year at 21 he's been a starter...

Maybe, I referenced that only to show the shortage and it's not just at the tah's, on the WOBs thread there is much debate. We have 2 specialist 12's in Taps & Lilo. Then 13 is a lottery

Great isn't it! And if the ARU invested in that passion it would make a great 3T. NRL, have their club comp as the Primary Focus, and State of Origen, and Tests feed off that.

Fat Prop, have a look at the Tahs Website Roster, how many players call them selves an "Inside Centre", or an "Outside Centre"? Suggests a shortage?? Meaning players are playing outside their preferred position.

Great reading, and it's good to hear. Looking forward to the season ahead.

Thanks for the correction Richo, it was an estimate as I can remember Cheika having them working hard mid Oct - if White had 2 many extra months his Pre Season would have started befor the S15 2012 final. I also dont think I blamed it on the current coach, I blamed it on the historical coaches...

That is right, I'd be happy with either of them at 12 - the only reason Id start with Taps is Lilo can play 10 & 12 and it would be great having that option on the bench. I cant split them for the starting 12.