Okay, so that's the question. We have one spot on our list, so, do we take a player or keep the spot free to allow us to promote one of the rookies.
I'd prefer to keep that spot free and give the rookies about six weeks with our reserves side to see how they do. If they take the chance, then promote that player to the list. We have taken two gambles on our list (Rocca and Olarenshaw) and one complete liability (Calthorpe), and taking a third gamble/liability in O'Conner would not give us many options. So, by leaving that spot open not only gives the club that bit more flexibility, it might be the encouragment that one of the rookies needs to take that extra step towards becoming not only member of the senior list, but becoming a senior player.
I'd prefer to keep that spot free and give the rookies about six weeks with our reserves side to see how they do. If they take the chance, then promote that player to the list. We have taken two gambles on our list (Rocca and Olarenshaw) and one complete liability (Calthorpe), and taking a third gamble/liability in O'Conner would not give us many options. So, by leaving that spot open not only gives the club that bit more flexibility, it might be the encouragment that one of the rookies needs to take that extra step towards becoming not only member of the senior list, but becoming a senior player.