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Rabish Binney
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Doesn't seem to harm some of the other top 10 picks from last year:-I'd actually like us to plan the introduction of our young guys.
It's rare for 1st or 2nd year players to suddenly be able to cope with week-in, week-out matches. Younger bodies need freshen ups. Strategic rests. Build up over time towards playing 23 games.
Because we worship the God of Continuity though, if a younger player does get selected they are expected to play every week. Typically the kids we do pick hit the wall at some stage.
It's the same logic that saw us grind Talia, Walker and Sloane into the ground previously. Just towards the other end of the age spectrum.
Take Curtin.
A couple of 4-5 game stints this year would have been fine. Yes, even including a sub appearance or two.
Build in Season 2 to play the start of the season, have a break in the middle, then play the back end.
Year 3 they're ready to play every week.
It requires over-arching player management rather than reacting to form or the premiership table.
You can't do it for every player and there are obviously plenty of variables during a season but you should be plotting the path for the blue chips on your list.
Reid 16 games
McKercher 12 games
Duursma 11 games
Watson 12 games
Windsor 18 games