Mick The Munch
Phil Hardcastle (33)
Soooo - we all agree, shut down the Reds - move all their player to the Tahs and win the World Club championship in '27 (or whenever it starts)
Aussie Player Exodus
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Phil Waugh (73)
It is always the Tahs fault for at the same time signing or not signing any given player.
Mick The Munch
Phil Hardcastle (33)
yeah.....Look how the beloved Rebels got Tupou fit and firing before the Tahs have ruined the man
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
My understanding is that he didn't drink alcohol until he moved to Melbourne. Perhaps Sydney exacerbated the problem. Regardless, he's essential to our chances on this tour and I'm sure they have him on song.
Strewthcobber
Michael Lynagh (62)
Been playing a little Harold Matthews for the Roosters this year already before injury after being noticed playing a few rep league carnivals last year I believe (in addition to the rep rugby stuff).
He's moving to board at Scots College in Sydney, presumably as part of the deal with the Roosters?
Wilson
John Eales (66)
That's the part causing a bit of a stir - there has generally been a gentleman's agreement between the schools that players won't jump comps on scholarship like this, and though a few have been offered it recently this is the first time any of them have taken it up.
Not sure what the consequences will be going forward just yet, beyond the fact that this likely won't be the last time it happens.
Strewthcobber
Michael Lynagh (62)
It is pretty gross - but Scots will say it's not the school that's offering the scholarship I guess. The Roosters are funding him as a full fee paying student.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
I don't think it matters much, I doubt it's a bell that can be unrung. I imagine Nudgee with their dolphins partnership might start to explore doing the same, for example. I really don't like the idea of an arms race in this space, but I get the impression most of the major players couldn't give a fuck, as long as it serves their interests.
Mick The Munch
Phil Hardcastle (33)
That's the spirit
The Cleaner
Alfred Walker (16)
Certain he moved here this year already. Heard he was injured and out for the season playing HM. With Lemoto leaving this year He'll slot right into Scots Ist XV as their #8 next year. He will be a handful. Hope he recovers well.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
Moana keen on signing Tupou:
www.smh.com.au
Not sure how likely this is to happen and would probably require Nella to take a significant pay cut, but it could be a great move for him to rediscover his form and love for the game.
The Force, Pau and Racing 92 are also listed as chasing him.
Become the next Ardie: Umaga’s pitch to recruit Tupou to Moana Pasifika
Giant Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou is off contract and weighing up a future in Australia or France. But a former All Blacks captain has pitched the left-field option of a franchise with deep cultural connection.
Not sure how likely this is to happen and would probably require Nella to take a significant pay cut, but it could be a great move for him to rediscover his form and love for the game.
The Force, Pau and Racing 92 are also listed as chasing him.
Dctarget
David Wilson (68)
Apparently it’s Racing 92, which is probably the worst club for him in the world.
it’s where good players go to die. Made Kolisi, Farrell, Sexton all look terrible. If he had distractions in Melbourne? Make that 100x worse in Paris. See former R92 teammate Camille Chat who should be starting hooker for France but has pissed his talent away drinking and got dismissed after showing up to training drunk earlier this year.
if his agent is recommending R92 then the agent has no care for Tupou at all, only money (what’s new).
it’s where good players go to die. Made Kolisi, Farrell, Sexton all look terrible. If he had distractions in Melbourne? Make that 100x worse in Paris. See former R92 teammate Camille Chat who should be starting hooker for France but has pissed his talent away drinking and got dismissed after showing up to training drunk earlier this year.
if his agent is recommending R92 then the agent has no care for Tupou at all, only money (what’s new).
Wilson
John Eales (66)
O'Connor to Leicester is official:
www.leicestertigers.com
One year deal for the 25/26 season.
25/26 Signing: James O'Connor
Experienced international James O’Connor will join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 25/26 season.
www.leicestertigers.com
One year deal for the 25/26 season.
Strewthcobber
Michael Lynagh (62)
I'm pretty sure he's with Wasserman, who are global and manage lots of the big international stars (may also be scumbags?)
He's not one of the Picone's guys - I think they are usually the ones who com up under these discussions?
Wilson
John Eales (66)
Yeah with Wasserman (who are just Esportif and got bought up a few years ago) unless he's changed. They're much more on the quietly competent side of things as far as agents go, my understanding is Tupou's moves have always been his rather than agents in his ear.
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
Surely this means at least one person in the Wallabies coaching staff rate him (Parling)O'Connor to Leicester is official:
25/26 Signing: James O'Connor
Experienced international James O’Connor will join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 25/26 season.
One year deal for the 25/26 season.
whitefalcon
Vay Wilson (31)
Parling wouldnt be involved with list management yet you'd think