The same amount of money will be spent on the academy regardless as to whether powell is signed or not



How can the academy be improved?
[iBy having a wider selection of young players to pick from to play for the academy[/i

How can this be achieved?
[iBy more young people in the area playing rugby league, and wanting to play for the Crusaders instead of wanting to play for the union clubs.[/i

How can this be achieved?
[iA successful team, media coverage, high profile signings(such as Thomas and Powell)[/i

I'm with the troll on this one to be fair, the club operates a salary cap and wouldn't be paying Powell over the odds, money is set aside for youth development and I think the RFL also subsidise this with development officers for Wales etc, a few Union converts will show that RL is a good option and added to that they are not bad players either on the field.

Even if it was a choice between a top class player or Powell I would pick the top class player.

I see the merits of bringing him into the international set up but from Crusaders point of view I just can't see it I'm afraid.

Basically. Crusaders are a new club, union is big in Wales. Signing union players will increase interest in RL and the Crusaders.

Or upset the union fans. Powell's a good player but he is never going to be a Welsh Legend in either code.

Which top class players are available though? Which are likely to want to come to the Crusaders?

Crusaders don't need Powell thet need a solid infastructure to build on i.e not union players.

There already is one.

What is it then,please explain.

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Quote ="cjhatesunion"What is it then,please explain.'" www.superleague.co.uk/article.php?id=17917

What does that prove,by signing one player from the Scorpions,don't think so mate.