Can a player who slips out of the NRL come back?

[Ojlovednicole]

I am curious whether a player who slips out if the NrL system can realistically fight himself back in?
And for that matter, an older player who was never in the system but starts ripping up the park scene?

I'm not talking out players who left to play in England or union, but a player who may have played under 20s, got cut then went to Ron Massey , bulked up, took supplements or simply matured and 'fought' his way back?

It would happen in the 90s, but now ?

Matt utai could be considered one such, although from memory it was well documented he fell away partly for head issues. I also recall a player who played prop for parra one game in 2011 or 12 plucked from obscurity as there was a forward crisis, but that was the extent of his comeback

Once you get the chop, are you done?
Could this be part of the reason young islanders are suiciding in the system ?

Discuss.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

A few players have cracked first grade in their early to mid 20s after being park footballers. Suiaia Matagi debuted for the Warriors at 25 after taking up footy in prison on a serious assault conviction.

 

[dragonzero]

Rory O'Brian and Jack Bosden for the Dragons come to mind.

Both were promising in the under 20s, were lost to the game and then came back through NSW cup then NRL, although only for a handful of games...

 

[Mogsheen Jadwat]

I wish that playa known as your dad slipped out but never made a comeback

 

[thorson1987]

Maybe your Namibian friend can help you.

 

[elyod138]

Jake Granville played U20's with the Broncos, he has cemented a first grade spot this year at age 26. He Spent 3 years with Wynnum between his Broncos deals.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Andrew Everingham?

 

[Eelementary]

Jeff Robson

 

[argy-bargy]

Matt King played for Nth Sydney Bears and Melbourne feeder clubs before being called up for his NRL debut at 23. He was a freaking gun player as well

 

[Ojlovednicole]

Rory O'Brian and Jack Bosden for the Dragons come to mind.

Both were promising in the under 20s, were lost to the game and then came back through NSW cup then NRL, although only for a handful of games...

Thanks for answering however they were still in the system via NSW cup, so alot of players would be in that boat.

 

[Ojlovednicole]

Maybe your Namibian friend can help you.

lol! oh em Gee

 

[Ojlovednicole]

Matt King played for Nth Sydney Bears and Melbourne feeder clubs before being called up for his NRL debut at 23. He was a freaking gun player as well

That just means he was a late bloomer.

Im talking about players in the u/20,NSW,NRL Who were there, got cut from lower levels. Played park/ron massey and somehow re - entered the system.

 

[sensesmaybenumbed]

Storm front rowers like Brian Norrie.

Edit: Jason Moodie. For the lols.

 

[MrAnonymous]

No, Once your gone your gone. They would of slipped out for a reason.

 

[flash]

I can remember the Sticky enforced Park footy stints.

Cuthbertson
Manly > Cronulla > Como Crocodiles > St George > Newcastle > Leeds

Seymour
Brisbane > Cronulla > Engadine > Warriors > Hull etc.

Hannay made it to ESL but not back to the NRL.

 

[Ojlovednicole]

Appears to be the case MrAnonymous,

However i think its a problem.

Some players mature later.
For example, i used to be a bad cricket player now i average 12 with the ball.

I'm not suggesting the clubs should keep flogging dead horses till they come to life,
However, we should be having our eye on the Ron massey cup and the strong regional teams.

If players have done the self development outside the system they should be looked at. Every year there are teams in an injury crisis. I feel the talent is probably there.

For example, word on the street is Masada Iosefa is doing the hard yards again after being disinterested last few years.

If he backs this up with ggreat performances for burwood, and a team needs a hooker, he should get a second chance.

 

[DiegoNT]

Danny Wicks
Russell packer
Manu ma'u

 

[Bulldog Force]

I am curious whether a player who slips out if the NrL system can realistically fight himself back in?
And for that matter, an older player who was never in the system but starts ripping up the park scene?

I'm not talking out players who left to play in England or union, but a player who may have played under 20s, got cut then went to Ron Massey , bulked up, took supplements or simply matured and 'fought' his way back?

It would happen in the 90s, but now ?

Matt utai could be considered one such, although from memory it was well documented he fell away partly for head issues. I also recall a player who played prop for parra one game in 2011 or 12 plucked from obscurity as there was a forward crisis, but that was the extent of his comeback

Once you get the chop, are you done?
Could this be part of the reason young islanders are suiciding in the system ?

Discuss.

You mean can something that's happened heaps of times already happen again? No.

 

[Ojlovednicole]

You mean can something that's happened heaps of times already happen again? No.

Name names?

10 bucks says you have misunderstood the question Mr '1000 restaurants at homebush stadium'.

 

[Ojlovednicole]

Danny Wicks
Russell packer
Manu ma'u

As per OP,
These dont count as they were stars forced to quit. No different from someone coming out of retirement in their prime.

Not players who drifted out due to lack of interest.