U18 Academy Games and Australia U18s

[Desmond]

This idea of giving kids who aren’t selected on form a go because they love the sport is really preposterous to me.

If that’s true it’s backfired on them as I hear Lematrie and Poyton have both gone to league after being dropped at the last hurdle.

No surprises their Poyton has so much speed to burn!! NRL will turn him into another Papi!! May not be big but tough as nails.

 

[fortheloveofthegame]

If that’s true it’s backfired on them as I hear Lematrie and Poyton have both gone to league after being dropped at the last hurdle.

Meat Tray didn’t make the team for different reasons and apparently is playing colts at Norths turning his back on his junior club because they wouldn’t guarantee selection.

 

[Rugby Survivor]

Selection is earnt not guaranteed. If he is good enough he will make the grade. No one is guaranteed selection.

 

[Wicked Left Foot]

An Australian U18s Rugby 7s team is crossing the ditch for the Global Youth 7s held 13th-17th December In Auckland. I’ve heard a team has been selected but can’t find it posted anywhere. Does anyone know who was selected

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Selection is earnt not guaranteed. If he is good enough he will make the grade. No one is guaranteed selection.

Yeah, if that is the reason so what. Tend to think they always where going if it's happened so quick.

I don't know what position Le maitre plays in league at a higher level? Dummy Half? He's not the biggest forward and would be smaller than Cam Murray/Connor Watson who probably compares closest in build and playing background.

Wonder if it'll be another Charlie Rorke situation of half a dozen State Cup games then told we don't think you'll make it then a few random pro rugby appearances around the place.