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Message: [QUOTE="Sproj, post: 3553194, member: 8423"] I agree. Everyone talks about teams with the top end talent is the way to go and of course, this is true to a large extent but it is also equally important to get the depth right. This is where moneyball signings are so important. You look at the Panthers - yes they have the top end talent and that puts them in good stead but look at the lesser advertised signings that they make - the Hoskings, Eisenhuths and Coggers of the world. These guys aren't world beaters but you put them in there and you know they will always do a job and give you more than you pay for.. This is where we have become so much better. We've surrounded the guns with Jensens, Sailors, Arthars...s and Bakers. These guys aren't world beaters but they are excellent value for money. This is where the Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs of this world get it so wrong. They sign the only top end talent available and do so on huge overs because they suck and want a sugar hit to sell to their supporters. The problem is that these guys they attract are often either not key planks in the sides where they come from (hence their team letting them go) or are morons. As a result, they ignore the key depth signings and generally fill their squads out with overpaid and unproven youth and so it backfires on them because one or two injuries to the main guys and they have guys either not good value for money or not good enough to fill their spots. And the result is, many good youngsters get destroyed as collateral damage. And we should know, this is exactly what we did with Milford, Coates, etc. To become competitive, you need to have a good management system that does not panic when it comes to recruitment and retention and builds the club from the junior pathways up. This is how you get a succession plan in place and so that you can give all of your kids a chance to improve away from the spotlight., whether they are going to be superstars or just good, solid first graders. [/QUOTE]

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