Drain the Dragon
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I think there in lye's the answer mate. Since 99 we have had a very strong core group of juniors e.g. Coops, Gaz, Hornby, Young, Creigh, B Moz etc. Who have all stayed and played out their careers (or the majority of) at the Dragons. Leaving limited opportunities for younger juniors to cement a spot in the side. Which inevitably makes them seek opportunities @ other clubs.
Agree, having those guys as long termers has been a strength - especially in 2010 - but it has meant guys like JMoz, Linnett, Tariq Sims, Alex McKinnon, who started their careers in our juniors, had to move on. I'm sure there are plenty more, but hey couldn't we do with these guys now.
The cap just doesn't allow it unfortunately. So having the breeding ground is one thing, but timing when players get turned over to create opportunities for others is not easily controlled.
It's a conundrum.