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I am pretty familiar with the academy structure and while some of the boys have been doing very well, I still believe the the overall player being produced from the academies is not up to the standard of the eastern states.
Last year it was fantastic to have 11 players involved in the Australian Schools Program over the 2 teams that display will be a one off though unless things change, which is unfortunate.
I agree that the 16's coming through look strong and powerful, at home and in the regional trials the test will be at the national championships.
As has been previously stated education is the key, there is no reason that RugbyWA can't run strength and conditioning workshops/camps in conjunction with the skills camps that already run. Lets educate them in the fantastic new state of the art facility that we have there.