Dave Beat
Paul McLean (56)
Not missing the point, just making one. With 22 players out of 30 from 3 clubs wonder what club minis and juniors they came from!
I guess we maybe making 2 different points then, my main point is each and every club should be looking to lift the game from mini's up. If they do that well and end up with a strong village club they should be keeping their players.
8 of the 10 players Manly had training with the squad came from the beaches so yes local, 5 of the 6 picked came from the beaches. Could have been 6 from 6 if we swapped Kavapalu with Foketi who is now with the Rebels.
Uni is different to the other 11 clubs, they are making best use of their resources, same as a rugby team you play to your strengths to win. Uni also have a good rugby program. But they can offer what no other club can - that needs to be managed but not bashed.
Managed - and there lays the question.