youth policy

[Coxy]

I've seen no signs of talent.

 

[Alec]

He's athletically gifted, I dunno about plenty of talent though.

 

[Big Pete]

Norman is sluggish, soft and loose when it comes to his skills.

He has ability but is incapable of showing anything beyond brief flashes. Ultimately, he's the type of player I can't stand. See, I can deal with a Peter Wallace type. I don't think we're going to win a premiership with him as a marquee player but at least he puts in (for the most part, that effort on DCE is becoming more and more unforgivable the more I see it...)

Corey is an illusion. Let Nolan fall for it again and focus our sights on somebody who can deliver results.

 

[Bull Shark]

Seem to read 'Norman is talented' a lot around here but how/why/where is he talented ? Doesn't have a good running game, doesn't throw a great pass and doesn't have an outstanding kicking game ... Like I've said all along, he's the Mitchell Johnson of rugby league

 

[Big Pete]

He's got handy foot work which is why he's able to beat the odd tackle here and there, he can get kick longer than most, his short game kicking can be good too (eg. kick to Beale against Manly R10 last year, perfect).

Problem is, doesn't matter how much talent you've got if you don't know how to apply it and refine it.

The Mitch Johnson comparison is incredibly apt. Possibly a little unfair on Mitch.