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Message: [QUOTE="m1c, post: 2451812, member: 1944"] We do buy talent - just not a level that gets the plaudits. Buying them young is the way to go - before they debut or before their real worth has been established. The club should be given kudos for their recruitment with the retirement of Lockyer in mind. Do you think it's a coincidence Hunt, Norman and Kahu - three genuine options for the #6 jersey - are on the scene at the same time? Someone's made some great decisions over the last 3-4 years to secure that trio - all of whom have great junior pedigrees. My real recruitment concern is that there has been no replacement sought for Gagai. He was the man earmarked for Hodges right centre position. Using this as an example - It's far better to buy a prospective strike centre at 20 years of age rather than a 22-23 year old who's now a regular first grader and on the cusp of rep' honours. Recruitment shouldn't be looking at short term solutions. Long term development is the gold standard.. [/QUOTE]

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