I think what astro is trying to say is that we have a lot if our 19 yr old boys who are still eligible for colts playing up the grades where as some clubs play these 19yr olds in colts. WP have a policy that any player who turns 19 does a preseason with the league squad. I believe there is near on 10 playing up the grades (not 100% sure).
But colts footy is a cycle for sure, it all revolvles around your zoning and auality in 16s etc
In regards to the result against sth freo, i believe our colts went down by near on. 20 goals 4 weeks ago in peeseason? So that is a massive inprovement if you ask me