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Message: [QUOTE="4evaBroncs, post: 2645146, member: 8766"] Haha. Yeah I agree, I think eventually the NRL will be forced to lessen the players workload. I also think that shortened interchanges will work. How many interchanges were there usually in the past? This brings up another interesting issue, with the number of players unable to play 1st grade because of limited opportunities (also considering that the interchanges will be shortened), should we get rid of or change a comp to have a smaller one with the best players? I think that there should be less under 20's players selected for each NRL team every year and then train with them. When they reach say 20, they must play in a comp like the ISC (like the usual system) with certain club affiliates (say 1 affiliate for 1 team). So, the comp would only include these players and others in the team who can't crack 1st grade. By the players having to play in this comp at a certain age, it should help their development and give them as good as a opportunity to play 1st grade. This way you would be having great players continually coming through the grades from all ages and teams will still be able to have depth in their squad also. I know that it could be argued that it is hard to pick the best players without watching them develop but I reckon you can tell if a kid's got talent. Also, I know that these are only a select few kids but that's the point - only a certain # of players play in the comp. I get too that it's also about consistent players that get the job done, but I think developing these players is easier as they all have a similar, simpler task. I also know that other players that aren't as great can work hard and learn and become a great player. And that other skilful players can sometimes have a poor attitude (I'm not saying all players like this do) However, in this comp, because every player is around the same calibre, each player would be pushed to play as best as they possibly can. I also think that this would be fairer for the clubs because at the moment it seems that certain clubs e.g. the Broncos are affiliates with more ISC teams so then they will have a better opportunity at selecting the best players. I'm not really sure how this works, but it seems this way to me. This would be a slow system to incorporate but I just think it's so much better then having like 1000+ (legit) reserve + under-20's players who unfortunately most will never crack first grade. [/QUOTE]

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