Reserves - Serious question

[Damien]

This of course would also help the Rams. The ongoing lack of draftees from our junior state team is disgusting, why no outcry? Especially as Queenslnd is turning into a talent factory.

Queensland have done well, but have benefited greatly from immigration from southern states, many AFL loving families are moved up there, helping to develop a very strong AFL culture in the South East. More often than not, kids drafted from QLD have been born in AFL states.

I agree though, the Rams should be back in the TAC Cup or playing some high quality games throughout the year.

[SimonH]

On the topic of Qld: the Blions 2nds (the unfortunately-named Suncoast Lions) do not play in a sub-standard comp. I think they failed to make the finals of the AFLQ last year (or just fell in and lost their first final), and have been thumped in their first 2 games this year.

Admittedly, the Blions have been decimated by injury in the last year or so, so would've been playing teams of over 50% top-ups on occasion; but even with a full list, there is no chance they would record 100+ point wins week-in, week-out in that comp.

Development of Aussie rules in Qld is already at where NSW hopes to be in 10 or 15 years' time.