: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:10 pm  

If we ever get the option to bring back Lyon we should. There aren't many world class import players available, and you have to take the opportunities as they become available.

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:11 pm  

i understand that but with the state of our international side surely its better to start bringing through our young players

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:39 pm  

Yes, definatly.

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:41 pm  

I feel privileged having seen such a talent playing for us when he was here before, having the chance to watch him in a St Helens shirt again would be amazing.

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:43 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

What makes you think that the current crop of youngsters are going to be any better than the ones we have failed to produce for 30 years?

Edited for accuracy.

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:48 pm  

vila_16 wrote:

i understand that but with the state of our international side surely its better to start bringing through our young players

It is not a question of bring in Lyon or have a youth policy. You have to have a balance to stay competitive. Which means if you bring in imports make sure they are high quality. It also means not bringing in average imports, and play them instead of giving youth a chance.

As long as Lyon doesn't cost too much, it is a no-brainer.

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:51 pm  

point ill make again surely for the greater good, of the international game it would be better to give the young lads a go,

i no i dont post alot but i read alot and it seems people on here are quite prepared to big the youngsters up and wish them the best of luck etc but when given the option would prefare to bring the highly paid aussies over for two possibly three seasons, meaning that possibly 3 age groups of players will pass through the reserves and amount to nothing.

dont get me wrong i love seeing fantastic australian talents coming over to super league but i would rather see the best coming over here with the touring teams, providing a quality tournament at the end of the year, as opposed to seeing the lets be honest at best average players turn out in super league, and the fantastic prospects of our youth systems going to waste

Re: Jamie Lyon : Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:03 pm  

vila_16 wrote: http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/09/02/17/RUGBYL_Manly_Nightlead.html Would you take him back in 2 years time with the abundance of youngsters coming through, wheeler, armstrong, foster, lomax, haggerty etc http://forums.rlfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=392394

vila_16 wrote: http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/09/02/17/RUGBYL_Manly_Nightlead.html Would you take him back in 2 years time with the abundance of youngsters coming through, wheeler, armstrong, foster, lomax, haggerty etc http://forums.rlfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=392394

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:05 pm  

I would only sign him, as long as he wasn't taking a spot of someone who was young and good enough for us. At 29 going on 30 we wouldn't get many years out of him, so if he wasn't hindering anyone then sure, I'd have him back like that.

Re: Jamie Lyon : Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:07 pm  

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