Quote: jinkin jimmy "It would appear that the lesson Leeds taught us at the GF has yet to sink in as another 24 yr old is written off in our never ending rush to promote more and more kids. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but IMO this squad is plenty young enough as it is. Also, I have every confidence that Charnley can and will bounce back, given support instead of pressure.
As good as Manfredi has been this year, who is to say he won't suffer second season syndrome next year? If he does, do we cast him aside too?'"
Not writing Charnley off, however his form this season has been under par. Looked a stone overweight and a million miles away from the player he was only a couple of seasons ago....and he's only 24.
By all means play him, but he needs to know his place in the team is far from assured. That goes for all players, not just him of course.
Charnley didn't warrant his place in the GF, only he can get that form back. He's another 8-10 years of top class rugby in him yet.