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IFR33K

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There used to be a time where our juniors would get raided by rival clubs. That seems to have come to a halt. Is it a case of there’s no decent juniors or are they just not developing like kids from other districts.
 

hineyrulz

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There used to be a time where our juniors would get raided by rival clubs. That seems to have come to a halt. Is it a case of there’s no decent juniors or are they just not developing like kids from other districts.
Our junior development has been a disgrace since Brian Smith left.
 

Gronk

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Don't expect any help with your wirus.

What if he gets sick ?

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Delboy

First Grade
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There used to be a time where our juniors would get raided by rival clubs. That seems to have come to a halt. Is it a case of there’s no decent juniors or are they just not developing like kids from other districts.

This year Manly have signed a number of our juniors directly from their teachers that they placed at Westfields Sports, Keppie from Flegg has also signed for Manly. Doorey was poached by the Bulldogs. Manly in particular , Roosters and Tigers are trying to entice players into their systems currently aged 13 up. They are trying to get them at a younger age so they can call them locals.

Our juniors are good enough, don't think Manly would hire coaches to pick boys up at least twice a week and on match days if they weren't. Penrith are subject to similar raids, the Manly side that won Matthews had 9 of their starting 13 from the golden west.
 

Delboy

First Grade
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Our junior development has been a disgrace since Brian Smith left.
The rebuild started 4 years ago, those players are now coming through Flegg and the younger players are are good. Anthony Field has worked hard to get the process back in line, after the disaster that preceded Field we have effectively given Penrith a 5 year head start from when Beesting head reorganised their set up.

We can have some faith that there is quality starting to show from the junior ranks.
 
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This year Manly have signed a number of our juniors directly from their teachers that they placed at Westfields Sports, Keppie from Flegg has also signed for Manly. Doorey was poached by the Bulldogs. Manly in particular , Roosters and Tigers are trying to entice players into their systems currently aged 13 up. They are trying to get them at a younger age so they can call them locals.

Our juniors are good enough, don't think Manly would hire coaches to pick boys up at least twice a week and on match days if they weren't. Penrith are subject to similar raids, the Manly side that won Matthews had 9 of their starting 13 from the golden west.

Manly now have 7 ex Parra boys aged 17yo & 18yo
 
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