Quote: Red John "Now, I'm going to upset the Mozzerphiles here, but it's OK because I don't care. I really can't see the sense in releasing (if that's what happens) a young, aggressive prop whose best days are ahead of him, and bringing in an injury prone ex-international whose best days are behind him.'"
I don't consider myself a Mozzerphile but I am prepared to reply by firstly suggesting that I would doubt very much that Jewitt will enjoy the same success and acclaim that Adrian Morley achieved in the NRL.
Morley has sustained a number of injuries but it says a great deal about his physical and mental strength,and love for rugby league,that he has overcome those injuries and achieved the success he has achieved.( It seems to me a whole host of players go out of their way to thank Adrian Morley - club and international players - and they seem to ensure that this praise and gratitude is put into print.)
I think the signing of Morley is not just for 'team' purposes for 2014 but for the even more important task of building the 'club' for the future years.
I would have to add that the sight of Adrian Morley in the dressing shed is probably more inspirational to teammates,and more intimidating to the opposition,than the presence of Jewitt given the difference in experience and success between the two at this time.Having such a respected figure around the club/at the club is a magnificent coup.
The argument that the 'best days are behind him' could also be addressed to the individual players at Leeds.Will any of that squad,whatever age or experience of injuries,as of now,go on to win 5 Grand Finals ? Of course not,but their supporters won't be suggesting they shouldn't be playing,or be signed,for 2014.
I wish both Jewitt and Morley a successful 2014 and hope they achieve more than they have done,or will do,this year.
