Quote Originally Posted by Hunter403 View Post
Ok, as a PYL 18s coach, I will offer my thoughts.
I am out now looking for players from stronger 16s sides for next year. It's not the easiest task for a number of reasons.
1. Clubs will not tell players who is being released at this stage. Not good for morale.
Have you guys got an EoI link open for kids who don't want to hang around or believe they will be let go to put in? Surely being told 2/3rds through the season that you won't be playing for the club next year is not good for morale

2. Dropping in and approaching players from other clubs is not often welcomed. Some clubs are approachable and others a far less friendly.
Well obviously that clubs don't want other clubs coming and trying to poach their players. Not that it stops coaches anyway.

6. Some clubs will show loyalty to a kid that has played his whole life at a club, rather than drop him for a better player.
Not sure why this is a bad thing for a club to do.