Quote: J7P1 "Unfortunately, with a diminishing pool of players up to the required standard, and now not being able to poach from union as their wages are significantly higher, the only way I can see sustainable full time RL in the UK is reducing the number of clubs by implementing mergers as they did in Sydney with the NRL. I think this is what SKY are after and what they want will happen. Otherwise it will be back to part time in the top division.
So when we merge with Salford (they need a ground) we will be based in Leigh, what will we call ourselves? East Lancs Cherry Reds! Maybe Marwan might be interested!'"
The required standard is supported by Wakeys standard of recruitment. Just enough. The problem comes about when recruitment costs and developing players ends. That’s the cost of game. Proclaiming youth when killed in the name of survival, is what counts to survive.
If you want progression in the game then simply point your youngsters to the main club in your town. Or continue to let them go.
