In saying that Roo, do you really want them if that’s all they are after? Let them go....It's same old story tho Mitch.. yes back in those days it was slot easier to keep your locals as the money wasn't offered out and the kids played for bugger all.. as Stanhope had a incredible run in the 3rds over a long period of time and a lot of those local kids such as, comer, Harrison x4, auld x2, trist, mason, haw x2, rowlands, stuck with the club for a long period of time with plenty of success.. but these days kids coming out of 3rds think they are a lot better than what they bloody are.. yes the clubs are to blame for offering $$$.. but that's were clubs are at with not a lot of local talent to get them the ultimate glory..
As a club, keep to your principles. This is why clubs like Stanhope, Lanky were strong. Stanhope did it brilliantly and always found that player they needed, yes it may have cost them $ but the locals were happy because winning big games is what you play for.