What it shows is that prior to this group coming through you weren't winning things and your squad wasn't that strong so they were able to break into the team. Now you have a strong team very few of the academy squad have made the move up and are having to look elsewhere for 1st team rugby.

Exactley, most of those mentioned were blooded under powell and although they didnt do much under powell he set leeds up for future years. I think potter is trying to do the same thing at saints, lets see if it works as well.

that is true mate,i was told this by the robster in the long bar a couple of years ago

in one respect your quite correct, but the rhinos now have a very young and very successful side that are consistantly winning trophies,
in regards to the next junior that makes it into the starting side for us,which position urgently needs strengthening in your opinion?

imo these players are already to step into the side when the present incumbents move on or retire:
ben jones bishop for brent webb
paul mcshane for danny buderus
kallum watkins for keith senior
jodie broughton if he is re-signed for scott donald
all these players were also produced through our famous junior set up!

Fair enough. In which case, I humbly apologise.