Sam Burgess is a FREAK. Even compared to his brothers, who aren't on the small side.

You're clearly talking out of your as you constantly show no comprehension of player development both in terms of skills and physical growth.

For the last few seasons our fitness has paled in comparison to the clubs competing at the top...this coupled with the fact that we have managed to pick up a fair few injuries that are generally fairly serious I have also had major doubts about the people in charge of fitness and the medical staff. Geoff Evans may have been part of st helens successful tenure but he doesnt seem to be working for us. last season and so far at the start of this I wouldnt say we looked fit enough to last 80 mins and really it is not good enough. Until the team can last or play the full 80 we won't get back to winning ways. I am not saying that we are out of contention already because we have had a very difficult start to the season but I would definitely say that this weekend needs to be a much fuller performance from the team!

So no half backs again, oh joy.
Still at least we will get a nice day out.

Fine. Show me 20 other 17 year olds who have same physical development as Sam Burgess did at that age.

Its not all about physical development.
Youve got to have some attribute that makes you stand out from the rest, neither CS or AO'B do IMO.

We'll see anyway. Neither will make it IMO.

lucky for Bradford your opinion isn't the one that counts as you've clearly no idea.

Unlucky for Bradford theyll have wasted thousands trying to develop lads into SL players that more than likely will fall short along the way.

Think you're being a bit harsh on O'Brien, looks a very good prospect to me.

Don't get drawn in. He has no clue what he's talking about.

Back on topic..

Re@Bulls1989 Nowt being hidden. I saw Herbert 2day in rehab, working on the muscle. Prob is u have to be v careful with muscle tears/strains.'"

First time they've hinted at it being a tear as opposed to just a strain. Althout that is just connors opinion rather anything official. would make more sense of length of time he's been missing.

There's also this, insinuating it hopefully isn't too bad in response to someone asking how long he's gonna be out@bradbull Probably a week away. There's more info in tomorrow's paper. Think he probably will tinker with the team a bit.'"

That's fine. You do, I dont.
No problemo.

HBs tend to show at a younger age, they tend to be most skilful & quick of the smaller players. The only class HB who seemed to escape at a young age was Sean Long from what I remember.