Rough wrote:Drew,
when you say Zak not happy what about? The fact Mannum wouldn't match the money Karoonda are offering a 16yo kid or the fact that he need train and play consistantly to keep his spot. What was his main issue with being unhappy at Mannum? Plenty of disappointed people from Mannum who actually understand Zac going to Karoonda for such a financial incentive. Not sure if it is Zac's reason but we have had a couple great kids go to clubs because there are no guarrantees of a spot, but they dont go to stronger clubs to prove themselves, they have drifted to weaker sides to make it easier. Still cant see any reason to change the requirement that blokes have to earn their A grade spot.
Haven't played footy against the lad, but having played cricket against him I imagine the $$$ would've spoken volumes. And also going to play in an easier league as the kid rates himself, but like his brother can be a fair bit of a sook...
Massive loss for the future for Mannum though.... Was a really good player for them last year...
Unbelievable to say he was unhappy.... one of the better junior players in the league last year, played in an A Grade GF... doesn't make sense....