Dave Q
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He looks like Artie Beetson with Owen Craigie strapped around his waist.
Mind you he was carrying a bit of weight last year as well. Still didn't stop him from demolishing our under 20's side when they played the Dragons. I'm not too concerned about him carrying some weight atm as long as he realises that he can do that in under 20's but that he won't be able to cut it in first grade looking like that. Should be a good test to see how much he wants to move up. There is a real opportunity for him if he is willing to work for it. If he looks like that in 3 months time then you know that he doesn't have what it takes to snatch that opportunity and run with it.
Also depends what position he wants to slot into. Imo you can carry a little weight at 5/8. Cliff Lyons showed that if you are a good enough ballplayer, you don't have to be too mobile to dominate from 5/8. You can't play second row or lock without good mobility though.
Insightful post DKOR.
Say what you want about the Mundines but they understand the meaning of hard work!