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"Doesn't work out? What don't we have talent identification specialists?  The best eyes know who will and who wont work out. 
Why did the Storm sign Cooper Clarke until 2030 before hardly playing a first grade game? Are they concerned that players…"

"I think Hopgood was/is heading into that territory Mitchy, of all the players we lost this year, I think singly that he has been the biggest differentiater."

"That shed certainly has plenty of tools, mostly blunt!"

"So Petrus was the only junior they were there to see? How many juniors from other clubs have PNG signed? They have so far signed Johnston, 33. Luai, 31. Watson, 32. Lees, 30. All over 30 when PNG enter the competition. They are also looking at…"

"Right and what if we extended Talagi to 2030 and he doesn't work out. You'd be the first to bitch and moan of why did we sign him long term before playing FG.
So your argument is that Talagi signing until 2027, Koina until 2028 and Tuivaiti until…"

"Don't be surprised if young Petrus ends up at PNG in 28 when he made his debut in cup at Kellyvile is family and Joey Grima were stting in front of us and were very chatty and pally . His Heritage is highlands PNG . Just saying "

"Still too qualified "

"Thanks. Makes perfect sense now. "

"What if you dropped out in Year 10? How qualified would you be?"

"Question for EA, as he knows all things juniors, I understand he is waiting for a chance and with more middles returning soon the chance becomes slimer, but do you see Koina at all getting a Cup debut later in the year? I mean Cayless with have…"

"Su'A and Kautoga/Williams are the edges for next year. Petrus pushes for 2028 starting. 
Very interesting year for Williams and Hopgood. Both off-contract, with Koina, Talagi and Petrus coming through and all three being 21 in 2028, does the club…"

"Yes I have, but they rejected my application as they've said my high school certificate meant I was too highly qualified for the role. They also said that if I look up a position as a woolworths trolly collector they may reconsider "

"Claiming there’s ‘no use bringing through juniors’ is just reactionary and ignores how NRL roster building actually works.
Junior pathways aren’t about guaranteeing every player becomes a long-term first-grader at 19 they’re about producing…"

"Yeah not looking good on that horizon at this stage. Hopefully with the roster turn over we've had that in theory should have freed up some cash we can snag one that'll make a difference for how we are seen in the market soon "

"Have you considered reaching out to the Parramatta Board and offering your assistance?.You clearly are passionate about Recuitment & Retention. I think you would shine! "

"Also, signing players. That will fix more wounds."