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Post by kilop on May 10, 2024 5:34:52 GMT
The trouble is that there appears to be not much talent in Salford…the days of Morley, Betts and others being developed by Don Preston in Salford Schools Rugby have long gone It needs to be run fully in Salford Schools and inter city schools rugby needs to be fully developed The club do a lot with schools, although should always aim to do more. I believe the links with the amateur teams in and around the local area are where the main priority needs to be. This is the link to the academy that we need to strengthen as currently we pick up a lot of other academy cast offs. Barla and the academy need to the the cornerstone of each SL team and will help increase the player pool by opening the pathway for more kids from schools then into the amateur game and onwards. Otherwise we will continue to waste money on overseas players who be of zeo benefit to our game and grass roots. Imagine if all the money wasted on nofalomu had been invested in our local amateur teams instead , and we pulled their best players into our academy? It was pleasing to read that this seems to be part of the business plan put forward by the club. But i feel that the sign of a strong, proactive club is to continuously improve both of these links and as fans and owners we should bang the drum and make this happen. |
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Post by salford1963 on May 10, 2024 6:18:23 GMT
The game changer should be that the City of Salford are now developing their rugby strategy for the City in conjunction with The Foundation. After years of fighting to stay at the Community Stadium it feels like the Council have woken up to the unique opportunity that Rugby (and league in particular) can offer the youth of the City and the stadium facilities will be at the heart of that strategy. I remember reading a couple of years back that 6 Roosters players were signed on academy terms at Wire so hopefully that is the last time we see our talent ripped from our grasp.
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Post by SalfordSlim on May 10, 2024 12:36:02 GMT
The trouble is that there appears to be not much talent in Salford…the days of Morley, Betts and others being developed by Don Preston in Salford Schools Rugby have long gone It needs to be run fully in Salford Schools and inter city schools rugby needs to be fully developed Re: There's no talent in Salford. See Pete's response below regarding the Salford lads Wire picked up a year or 2 back... there's talent there, it's all about having the resources to find it and then nurture it. And part of that is for the schools to encourage RL participation and if they have lads that show promise then to be able to speak to the club about maybe getting them a trial. 35 years ago I attended an open football trial for Salford Boys at U11's. I believe each school got to send lads they thought were up to it and then the managers/coaches picked their squad from that. If the club could arrange some sort of open trial matches for schoolkids and lads from local amateur teams maybe twice a year I'm not sure it would be a massive overhead resource & time wise. |
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Post by JJR on May 10, 2024 17:40:38 GMT
Foundation does lots of things but it’s now a culture that needs to be developed in schools
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Post by cmillward20 on May 16, 2024 11:04:39 GMT
With amir going I’d take the layland brothers at London oli is a half/fb and looks very good with the ball and his brother bill who’s been injured this year looks like a top hooker
I’d also go for Lewis beinek he’s really matured in the last 2 years
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Post by JJR on May 16, 2024 18:57:31 GMT
Cust signed probably as a 9…..next season need a 6…
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Post by cmillward20 on May 16, 2024 19:11:06 GMT
Cust signed probably as a 9…..next season need a 6… Cust is on a one year deal and in my opinion I think his service from 9 is to slow |
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Post by JJR on May 16, 2024 19:16:11 GMT
I think his contract has been extended to include next year…if it has I’m sure Rowley see a lot in him and will make him a good 6/9
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Post by dentonred on May 16, 2024 21:14:10 GMT
Take Ratchford or Drinkwater for next season alongside Sneyd, move Cust to 9 then. That and a couple of big 50 minute+ props and we'd be a real force in the league.
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Post by cmillward20 on May 16, 2024 21:25:40 GMT
Take Ratchford or Drinkwater for next season alongside Sneyd, move Cust to 9 then. That and a couple of big 50 minute+ props and we'd be a real force in the league. I wouldn’t take either what’s ratchford 38? And drink water seems pretty injury prone now definitely need the props though and a attacking 6 |
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Post by worsleyreddevil on May 17, 2024 11:28:44 GMT
Jack Olmondroyd is out for 6 weeks with a neck and rib injury. Club ain’t happy with the Leigh tackle.
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Post by worsleyreddevil on May 17, 2024 11:32:03 GMT
Nofa will take a compromise agreement and leave the club, shame it’s not worked out for him but clearly there are issues. Blease is looking at the quota spot.
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Post by osrd on May 17, 2024 16:26:05 GMT
Jack Olmondroyd is out for 6 weeks with a neck and rib injury. Club ain’t happy with the Leigh tackle. I cannot understand how the disciplinary didn't flag the tackle up for consideration of foul play,looked a crusher tackle to myself. |
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Post by salford1963 on May 17, 2024 19:11:37 GMT
Nofa will take a compromise agreement and leave the club, shame it’s not worked out for him but clearly there are issues. Blease is looking at the quota spot. Rumour has it that he took Aus$300k (£150k) in a compromise deal to leave Wests so he has cashed in quite a few £££ in the last few months. |
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Post by kilop on May 17, 2024 20:03:06 GMT
Dread to think how much money we've wasted on him to.
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