UllFC:
Pearson & Clark got many things wrong towards the end but the decision to increase funding in youth 3-4 years ago is bearing fruit.
Also both Lewis and Harvey are ex footballers so maybe we need to be keeping an eye on 'athletes' that aren't making the football grade as the riches in football will always mean it's more attractive to teenagers than RL.
You are right about looking at other sports for athletes to come and play our game. That's what the NRL does.
I had and x footballer in one my teams many years ago and he was unbelievable. He was just a natural and had amazing evasive footwork.