It is akin to panning for rugby league gold.
For the past week scouts from all NRL clubs and player agents have converged on Canberra for the Australian Schools under-15s rugby league tournament.
Their target? The next Jack Wighton, the next Jarrod Croker or even the next Bradley Clyde, all of whom were discovered at this tournament.
But even though the players are 15 or under, it may be too late.
"By the time they get to that carnival their form is already established," said Sydney Roosters recruitment guru Peter O'Sullivan.
"Most of them would already have managers … so there's not too many left on the tree for plucking."
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Topic: Young guns shine in shop window
