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If Sam Clarke was that good then he would of had a spot in either QLD1 or QLD2 you cannot say he is an outstanding player unless he has the talent to go up against players like Junior Fakaosilea and Brad Wilkins, Junior Fakaosilea was 16 as well when he became an Australian schoolboy and Wilkins didn't even trial, yet still made Australia schools. You have to really think about how you mention players and their abilities.
"I have limited knowledge of this years Schooboy Rugby outside of St Peters, Marist and Eddies"
My comment was made unaware of the fact that Wilkin who goes to IONA, a school I mentioned not having a strong knowledge in was injured at the time of selection. Aside from that Junior wasn't in the AIC last year, outside of Nudgee I don't follow GPS. I don't have to think about how I mention anyone because it's only my opinion and this forum holds no say in any selection process or greater purpose. I could start talking up a player in the lowest team of the worst performing school with no consequence.
But Clarke has been struggling with shoulder problems over the past two years and I believe someone previously mentioned that this has affected his performance throughout this season. On that note I did not once mention the word "outstanding?" If youre going to quote me at least try and get it right. I did call Clarke talented, when saying he was one of the "most talented" players I had seen, I expected to see further progression this year. Regardless of how much, i still stand by my comment, he has talent.
I have no doubt that Wilkin is the
most talented player I have seen in the AIC competition, but I find it odd that youre drawing on quotes from before the start of the season,\.