I always like to see your views on young players coming through, and more often than not are right.

But sometimes, like this, you let yourself down with utter tripe like this. It was the same the other week when you couldn't find it in your heart to credit saints on their academy win.

The lads doing very well when you consider it's his first full season at a level of any note. He gets tremendous height when collecting high kicks so he's obviously a good athlete. He's the quickest player I've seen at academy level and definetly one to watch.

I agree. Much in the same way that I'd agree Greg Inglis would be a better option than Tommy Makinson. But the chances of acquiring either are slim to say the least. In any case, the club (not to mention the game) cannot sustain wage inflation in the context of the salaries NRL players are currently paid.

It's no co-incidence that since clubs have been forced to tighten their belts we're currently producing good quality youngsters at a far higher rate than at any point over the last forty years.

The other Welsh player is centre Calvin Wellington, he looks more like Watkins. Tall, lean & athletic.