I am just a RL fan,& involved at junior level (coaching).
From un10 onwards ,you find out which kid/s have the vision/playmaking ability,& even a kicking game.
They will be the teams playmakers/halves or as long as they stay with the club.
How can LD be totally blind to the fact that Pearce has not got any of these .
How can he back a man who after his forwards do the tough stuff & get within QLDs 20 meekly turn the ball over ,no repeat sets ,no pressure.
The mind boggles.
How can a man ignore other players (Carney Reynolds ,mullen) who possess these abilities ?
I admired LD when he played ,but seriously he has NFI about coaching.