Quote: vastman "The 2000 Academy team led by John Harbin must be one of the most fruitful ever. Wonder when we will next see such riches, fingers crossed soon.
Ellis (one of the best players in the world)
Brough (imo the best H/B and possibly player in SL)
Westwood (International)
Feather
Mason
Snitch..... all SL players
Handforth
Spicer
Batty
Wray
Haughy....all had good careers
may be a few I've forgotten. Unlike the 2009 team they didn't actually win the Academy but it will be interesting to see if the 2009 team spawns as many careers.'"
What would it cost to buy that lot back? Difficult job scouting young players gaging whether they will develop physically and mentally or whether the big ones wont be as good when the lads the same age catch up! Ellis being a skinny, small half back turning into a big powerful back rower..
Brough is interesting too, having been released a couple of times and now possibly the best in SL.
Some scouts just have that knack of picking em like the chap that got Alan Shearer who got many more..
Some coaches also see potential beyond the kids years or ability but at the end of the day its down to opinions and if you get it right - Your a tactical genius and if you get it wrong - Your a fool
We have some good uns now lets
for many more
