Aussie Player Exodus

[Wilson]

Latu's actually been really disciplined of late and the starting La Rochelle hooker, he got three weeks for that tackle. I wouldn't have him in Gold but he's resurrected his career nicely.

One week added for his terrible record but two taken off for "mitigating circumstances" (recognition of the facts, conduct before and during the hearing, expression of remorse). I'm not entirely sure what the answer is but jeez the judiciary feels like a mess in need of reform.

 

[Derpus]

One week added for his terrible record but two taken off for "mitigating circumstances" (recognition of the facts, conduct before and during the hearing, expression of remorse). I'm not entirely sure what the answer is but jeez the judiciary feels like a mess in need of reform.

I think more lawyers will help smooth things out.

 

[John S]

I think more lawyers will help smooth things out.

Said no one ever - (I recognise what you said was sarcastic and tongue in cheek)

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I think more lawyers will help smooth things out.

I think a committee will suffice.

 

[Wilson]

Gleeson departure looks well and truly official now that Horne has commented:

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/01/09/wish-him-well-ra-confident-in-depth-despite-losing-world-cup-wallaby-to-france/

 

[Dctarget]

Tom Hooper next one off apparently, rumours circling that he's going to Ospreys.

Frankly that is a deeply unserious move and he should be bullied.

 

[Highlander35]

What money are they paying him with lmao

 

[oztimmay]

Probably a coupla Stereophonics tickets and a free feed at the pub every night.

 

[Braveheart81]

Tom Hooper next one off apparently, rumours circling that he's going to Ospreys.

Frankly that is a deeply unserious move and he should be bullied.

I can't believe the Waratahs would allow this to happen.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

How depressing

 

[Mick The Munch]

Shrink to greatness!!!

 

[Wilson]

More detail on Hooper here:

Ospreys consider move for Wallabies forward as they target high-profile signing

The Ospreys are looking for an addition from the southern hemisphere as they prepare to lose some Welsh stars next season

www.walesonline.co.uk

 

[TSR]

I think a committee will suffice.

Maybe we could announce a focus group?

 

[wamberal99]

Maybe we could announce a focus group?

A prayer group might be more effective.

 

[Ignoto]

More detail on Hooper here:

Ospreys consider move for Wallabies forward as they target high-profile signing

The Ospreys are looking for an addition from the southern hemisphere as they prepare to lose some Welsh stars next season

www.walesonline.co.uk

Wild.

Imagine being a Welsh fan who sees the national and domestic teams struggling both results and financially only to sign an Aussie on presumably higher wages than a local lad.

I can easily see this move working out for Tom similar to Fardys move. So let the Welsh improve him on their dime for us.

 

[Wilson]

Wild.

Imagine being a Welsh fan who sees the national and domestic teams struggling both results and financially only to sign an Aussie on presumably higher wages than a local lad.

I can easily see this move working out for Tom similar to Fardys move. So let the Welsh improve him on their dime for us.

I reckon they love it. They're so tired of being the whipping boys of Europe at a club level and have given up all hope in the WRU turning things around, that little breadcrumbs of international signings that make them feel like Leinster, Saracens or La Rochelle is all they can hope for (despite the fact that it won't make a lock of difference while the structures are still fucked).

 

[Reds Rick]

Wild.

Imagine being a Welsh fan who sees the national and domestic teams struggling both results and financially only to sign an Aussie on presumably higher wages than a local lad.

I can easily see this move working out for Tom similar to Fardys move. So let the Welsh improve him on their dime for us.

Assume/hope there’s no Welsh grandparents in the Hooper family tree?

 

[wamberal99]

Assume/hope there’s no Welsh grandparents in the Hooper family tree?

I grew up admiring the Welsh team, I would love to see the game thriving there again!

 

[Slim 293]

Imagine being a Welsh fan

No, thank you…

 

[whitefalcon]

More detail on Hooper here:

Ospreys consider move for Wallabies forward as they target high-profile signing

The Ospreys are looking for an addition from the southern hemisphere as they prepare to lose some Welsh stars next season

www.walesonline.co.uk

If it weren't for a Welsh team a few years in Europe would probably serve him well.

Going to wales though at this point does not seem a smart move.