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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 492614" data-attributes="member: 13611"><p>Like the idea but don't think it's at all practical. What happens if Connacht pick up five really promising youngsters from Ulster, Munster or Leinster and in turn, finish ahead of one of those provinces. The other provinces won't want to risk young players leaving for Connacht if it could potentially result in failure to qualify for the Heineken Cup.</p><p></p><p>Judging from Connacht's signings for next season, they seem to have given up on bringing in young players from the other provinces in favour of developing their own and signing experienced pros to bring them along. Dan Parks isn't top class but he'll teach Niall O'Connor a thing or two about kicking the leather off the ball. Nathan White will teach Ronan Loughney and Stewart Maguire a few tricks when it comes to scrummaging etc. Connacht see no value in developing a player for a couple of years only to have them whisked away by another province. If the other provinces want their young players to go to Connacht to gain experience, Connacht need something in return. </p><p></p><p>I look at the transfer dealing of Barcelona and see a potentially mutually beneficial arrangement that can be adapted for Connacht and the other provinces. When Bojan Krkic signed for Roma from Barcelona in summer 2011, Barcelona insisted on a buy back option being inserted in his contract at a higher fee. Similarly Jeffren Suarez joined Sporting Lisbon last summer and Oriol Romeu had a buy back clause inserted in his contract at Chelsea.</p><p></p><p>How is that relevent for Connacht? Say, for example, that Leinster offer them Andrew Conway and the player and Connacht accept the proposal. Connacht offer him a three year deal. Conway gets plenty of first team rugby and develops as a player. After one or two seasons, Leinster see the progression Conway has made and want him back. They invoke the "buy back clause" in his Connacht contract on the provision that Connacht can pick up two or three promising youngsters at Leinster. The player benefits from increased exposure. Leinster benefit from seeing a potential first team player develop without having to experience the growing pains themselves. Connacht benefit by getting multiple talented youngsters in return for developing the player. The cycle continues. Conway goes back to Leinster and Connacht pick up Conor Gilsenan and Luke McGrath to develop until Leinster decide to call them back.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 492614, member: 13611"] Like the idea but don't think it's at all practical. What happens if Connacht pick up five really promising youngsters from Ulster, Munster or Leinster and in turn, finish ahead of one of those provinces. The other provinces won't want to risk young players leaving for Connacht if it could potentially result in failure to qualify for the Heineken Cup. Judging from Connacht's signings for next season, they seem to have given up on bringing in young players from the other provinces in favour of developing their own and signing experienced pros to bring them along. Dan Parks isn't top class but he'll teach Niall O'Connor a thing or two about kicking the leather off the ball. Nathan White will teach Ronan Loughney and Stewart Maguire a few tricks when it comes to scrummaging etc. Connacht see no value in developing a player for a couple of years only to have them whisked away by another province. If the other provinces want their young players to go to Connacht to gain experience, Connacht need something in return. I look at the transfer dealing of Barcelona and see a potentially mutually beneficial arrangement that can be adapted for Connacht and the other provinces. When Bojan Krkic signed for Roma from Barcelona in summer 2011, Barcelona insisted on a buy back option being inserted in his contract at a higher fee. Similarly Jeffren Suarez joined Sporting Lisbon last summer and Oriol Romeu had a buy back clause inserted in his contract at Chelsea. How is that relevent for Connacht? Say, for example, that Leinster offer them Andrew Conway and the player and Connacht accept the proposal. Connacht offer him a three year deal. Conway gets plenty of first team rugby and develops as a player. After one or two seasons, Leinster see the progression Conway has made and want him back. They invoke the "buy back clause" in his Connacht contract on the provision that Connacht can pick up two or three promising youngsters at Leinster. The player benefits from increased exposure. Leinster benefit from seeing a potential first team player develop without having to experience the growing pains themselves. Connacht benefit by getting multiple talented youngsters in return for developing the player. The cycle continues. Conway goes back to Leinster and Connacht pick up Conor Gilsenan and Luke McGrath to develop until Leinster decide to call them back. [/QUOTE]
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