Thanks for your updates magpie! Really surprised with the magpies missing both semis, I always remember the juniors being so strong out there. Can you see any reason, and do you think we will turn it around soon? So many good juniors come from out campbelltown!
Both Wests sides had a number of good prospects and were extremely competitive in many games, but seemingly lacked consistency.
Wests don't import players (very often) and
are a true generic district rep side/s. Therefore they will be strong one year (team wise) and not so strong in other years.
Balmain (wont mind me saying this) hold selective elite trials and are very good at spotting talent from other districts. The majority of Balmain SG Ball side would not be Balmain juniors but players from other districts overlooked by
non-talented talent scouts (haha) or players recognised in their district but told by the same
non-talented talent scouts that they will need to play out of their usual position/s if selected for their district.
Also Matthew Head seemingly is potentially a very good coach.
Of the team outside of the top 4 in SG Ball (Parra, Pennies, Easts and Souths - who all get two chops at the finals), I believe Balmain and Canberra are storming home.
