Seekers SEECAMP

I would love to see state games come back. Would surely beat Int. Rules imo. The only problem I see is similar to one facing Int. Rules, there needs to be some way of getting the best players to play. This is crucial in state of origin as lot more players are required (eg. 30 odd for Int. Rules, 100 odd for State of Origin).

This issue may be addressed by looking @ the alternative years option - the critical issue is getting all 16 clubs behind the concept. How do we achieve this? This is the problem. For example, there was a fella by the name of Anderson or Hall (i think... can anyone remember?) who was from SA and played for the Hawks - a genuine star who ruptured his ACL. This injury practically finished his career. The costs associate with rehab were borne by the club but more importantly, so was the cost of having a player of his ilk sitting on the sidelines (and still being paid).

As with all serious injuries, there are no gaurantees with the outcome.

Overall its a pity as I love the rep clashes as did our forefathers.

Does anyone know what predicted number CJ would've gone at in the draft? Would he be top 10-15?

Some say 1st round top 10 - this was well reported in the media

Id like to see him in the midfield as well. We have plenty of young tall defenders and Dunn and Newton can both play forward so perhaps Bate would be best used in the midfield.

Early days - could be a bit of a Godddard type who incidentally is having a bit of an identity crisis as to where he fits in with the Saints @ present - will be a good watch over the next season or 2 - reckon he just might get a sniff this year @ some stage - hopefully through hard work as opposed to vacancies through injury

Did anyone see CJ during Sandy's finals campaign last year in part the GF - this kid can play and has has a pretty tough mental resolve - lok for bigger things from him in '06