2 more juniors retained

[denis preston]

It seems to be a clear change in recruitment strategy imo from going after higher profile players externally, and being repeatedly unsuccessful, to investing in our younger development players and considering their pathway to FG. Hopefully it pays off

Yes, Mulhollands "money ball " strategy didn't work but to be fair we would have had a lot of money locked up in Hunt , Farrell,Rein, etc and this dead money hurst us.

Hard to argue with Millwards explanation of the strategy.It is actually quite exciting and looks like we will be strong in the lower grades again next year. Good to see.

 

[denis preston]

Sailor is actually playing first grade for Wests Illawarra and playing well.

How old is he ? Sounds impressive. Must have the old mans physique .

 

[Sigurd]

It seems to be a clear change in recruitment strategy imo from going after higher profile players externally, and being repeatedly unsuccessful, to investing in our younger development players and considering their pathway to FG. Hopefully it pays off

I can't understand why the club isn't raiding rivals for their best juniors. Pretty much all the top teams are strong in certain areas or right across the park and the Dragons must be massively under the cap of we offered Hayne more than 1.2mil per year.

 

[dragonssamy61]

Lovodua has played a game or two in the under 20's as a dummy half which really isn't fair on his as he is naturally a 5/8.

Has the potential to be a good player but at this stage its hard to tell.

Seufale is another guy who can play half has also played off the bench in the under 20's this year but has played on the wing in the Illawarra comp in firsts and reserve grade. In actual fact has been named at centre for Helensburgh in the GF this weekend.

Sailor is quick and has an array of talent and should be in the under 20's next year.

The under 20's squad is going to be choc full of really good youngsters.

Hi Coast
Do you seufale future as half or more a threequarter.
Thanks mate

 

[dragonssamy61]

Well, got to say Millward has come up in my expectations and this and the other interview revealed some good stuff. Mind you it is a response to all the criticism of our retention & recruitment over the past couple of years but at least they are telling us what's going on.

Had to laugh at the pathways structure of identifying positions for future NRL players as it only works if the dopey NRL coach gives them a go and that hasn't been evident . This must frustrate the hell out of Millward & Co.

Do you somethings think that Mary is offside with all the staff at the club ?

Mate your spot on.
I think they feel like he throws them under the bus to save face. Imo

 

[dragonssamy61]

It seems to be a clear change in recruitment strategy imo from going after higher profile players externally, and being repeatedly unsuccessful, to investing in our younger development players and considering their pathway to FG. Hopefully it pays off

The wheels are slowly turning.
There may be light at the end of the tunnel

 

[dragonssamy61]

How old is he ? Sounds impressive. Must have the old mans physique .

Mate not as big as dell. But not sure how big dell was at 17/18.
Im sure he is just 18.

 

[emu62]

Did not realize actually how many good juniors we have coming thru
Could be exciting times ahead if we Just get rid of that 1 big hurdle
that could f#ck everything & the sooner the better

 

[coast_dragons]

Hi Coast
Do you seufale future as half or more a threequarter.
Thanks mate

I'd say an outside back spot is where they should play him.

 

[dragonssamy61]

I'd say an outside back spot is where they should play him.

Thanks mate

 

[coast_dragons]

Thanks mate

No worries

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Lovodua has played a game or two in the under 20's as a dummy half which really isn't fair on his as he is naturally a 5/8.

Has the potential to be a good player but at this stage its hard to tell.

Seufale is another guy who can play half has also played off the bench in the under 20's this year but has played on the wing in the Illawarra comp in firsts and reserve grade. In actual fact has been named at centre for Helensburgh in the GF this weekend.

Sailor is quick and has an array of talent and should be in the under 20's next year.

The under 20's squad is going to be choc full of really good youngsters.

Agree
As stated this is a career high for these kids.....celebrate it in the news !!!!