Only backs, and those that can kick. Getting forwards in Union, even at a young age will taken time to mould them (get them fit) and improve their tackling ability (no contact until 10 years old).

Welcome to the Australian RL attitude from 1978.

Have we really taken this long to realise?

But Scott Quinell was a better player than Joynt. Not sure what point youre making?

yeah but look at it this way u cud get a gud few years of rugby league training which means by the time your 26, 27 ur almost certain u can get a mega salary off a league player.

We don't need to take players from Union, we just need to keep our own.

Chris Ashton
Ian Thornley
Owen Farrell
Isreal Folau
Karmichael Hunt
Lesley Vainikolo
Sonny Bill Williams
Shontayne Hape
Stephen Myler

Should all still be playing RL. That is A LOT of talent to lose. No doubt super league and the NRL would be better with these guys playing. I realise a couple of them originally played Union, but once we have the talent, lets keep them.

In the past....

Clinton Schifcofske
Lee Smith
Brian Carney
Andy Farrell
Iestyn Harris
Henry Paul
Jason Robinson
Mat Rogers
Wendell Sailor
Lote Tuqiri
Timana Tahu
Chev Walker
Barrie-Jon Mather
Mark Gasnier
Craig Gower

... have all been allowed to go to RU, I know some of them came back but RL cannot afford to keep losing this talent.

It is killing the player pool.

RL would be a lot better off keeping these players without doubt...

It is the same story with some coaches now as well... Edwards, Farrell...

WE NEED TO KEEP OUR TALENT BEFORE WE SIGN THEIRS.