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[November Tests 2016 EOYT] Ireland vs. Canada (12/11/2016)
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<blockquote data-quote="Groundhog" data-source="post: 823148" data-attributes="member: 50079"><p>Yah most players are generally registered to their club, which is a big source of pride and advertising to the club, and they might play there the odd time if they lose form or are in need of game time badly, or when they reach the golden years. My club ain't had a pro in years and years now which is a bit sad. The AIL was once envisaged to be a near pro league, but that was a complete failure and the burden of player development falls to schools and then directly to academies, where it must be said the AIL does come in handy as the young guys play pretty physical rugby week in week out.</p><p>P.S Great team Snoop. Kilcoyne should be given a bit of time, he's been outrageously good recently. I'd almost give McGrath the Canada gig as we know what Marmion can and can't do as a player, and I don't think he has a future with Ireland. Very nippy player, great break and a good pack general, but his pass and kicking will likely never be international standard given the competition he's likely to have. Really think lads like Blade have really narrowed the distance with him at Connacht as well which is a shame and a half given how brightly he can play.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Groundhog, post: 823148, member: 50079"] Yah most players are generally registered to their club, which is a big source of pride and advertising to the club, and they might play there the odd time if they lose form or are in need of game time badly, or when they reach the golden years. My club ain't had a pro in years and years now which is a bit sad. The AIL was once envisaged to be a near pro league, but that was a complete failure and the burden of player development falls to schools and then directly to academies, where it must be said the AIL does come in handy as the young guys play pretty physical rugby week in week out. P.S Great team Snoop. Kilcoyne should be given a bit of time, he's been outrageously good recently. I'd almost give McGrath the Canada gig as we know what Marmion can and can't do as a player, and I don't think he has a future with Ireland. Very nippy player, great break and a good pack general, but his pass and kicking will likely never be international standard given the competition he's likely to have. Really think lads like Blade have really narrowed the distance with him at Connacht as well which is a shame and a half given how brightly he can play. [/QUOTE]
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