jonh wrote:Did he not take a quota spot he’d be worth retaining but he does.
When we have a fully fit squad this year I personally don’t see where Boothroyd fits in and that will be more evident next year as the squad improves.
Personally don’t think he’s a SL standard player yet and doubt he will be, time/opportunity will tell I guess.
Niketemo isn’t really comparable at he’s been in the Titans top 30 squad this year and so playing for the Ipswich Jets in a league that is probably a similar standard if not ahead of Championship so he’s had at least a year in a full time environment training and playing against men.
But hasn’t Boothroyd has exactly the same? A year playing full time against men with a similar amount of games at a similar level and far more tries?
The only difference I guess is that the coaching team must feel that Niketemo is more ready or has a higher ceiling or potential.
Despite that I’m sure Boothroyd will have got a lot out of this year and will be interesting to see where he goes.
I do think he is capable of SL in the near future. He’s far ahead of any of our other young forwards and most in SL at his age imo.
Think he’s just the victim of quota spots here.