I think the problem with this is that they aren't getting professional training every week. They can't train together as they aren't in the same location. I think guys packing down during the week in a super squad and then playing club on the weekend are far better prepared.
Cron Addressed this last year when questioned about some of the medical cover recruits. Some club guys cant move as they have fulltime jobs and he also said that promoting guys from academy before they are ready can cause serious injury which is no good for the player or the team.
For example Jack Barrett at the tahs last year.
Lynagh is quite quick mate. Just needs his hammies to hold up.
Jack played mostly 2nd grade for Randwick with a few off the bench games for Shute Shield
Dodgy hammies at a young age is not the thing you need when there’s a chance to put on the pace. Hope he has a good season injury free although I still don’t buy his hype.
I was referring to this line
While I think Jack will no doubt get there, battle hardened club players would have been a smarter option (which they then went to)
I’m not sure they’re in the dodgy hammies stage, he’s a had an injury there and then some hammy awareness (probably confidence issue). They’re pretty similar players, very quick off the mark and both boot the leather off it. Hopefully, both stay injury free.
He played well. Tackled well… was beaten by a great in and away by Moana’s gun winger not with standing. But hey, that was a great try. Kicked all his goals. Solid first outing.you watch tonights game,
I did. What are you alluding to?
That his not that quick mate, his about as fast as Noah..
I agree but calling him quick isn't something I would be doing, his like Noah.
Donno definitely has the wood on other 10’s for pace. Comes in handy with tired defences! You can’t buy pace.