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I totally agree 2023 pre season had a lot of players missing and it showed The only thing we could do with the limited time was to bond and do honest sessions. It would of worked however we didn’t get a proper brutal pre season to couple it with.You know that CC might also be picking the players who are training hard. Setting a line that to get into the team that is the expectation. As well you don't want to ruin young guys in first grade by putting them in too early.
Offseason can't come quick enough. Let the guys get some respite from a tough season and mentally get ready for what is to come.
I also think the biggest bonus is that there is no rep footy. So all the guys will be together this offseason, with the older heads like Kikau and Addo Carr able to show the way. A good way to build those relationships and ensure everybody is stepping up. Cause I think the offseason will be brutal this year just to bring the boys up to the standard of the rest of the comp.
I’m sure CC and Gus have now pulled the trigger which most of us knew it should have been done before round 1 this year. But ahh well we had to do it sooner or later