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Yes, he was very vocal from the start against Eddie, and was angry he had some posts deleted - I suspect the two were related. He signed off right after the Wales embarrassment from memory. I think he might have had a son playing in the Aus u20s as well? So he was probably angry with the...

The Inside Line podcast said it was basically a ‘formality’ he was going to the Tahs. If he’s one of the players that wants to be closer to family then Perth ain’t it. The recent mail that HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) hasn’t been resigned likely underpins this.

I am guessing Valetini would become the jumper at the front, and used sparingly. Whatever the solution is I am sure they have thought of one

Joe has a case of the Bidens calling Gleeson 'Billy'.

I could be wrong but I think the comments made specific reference to high intensity rugby. It's analogous to being an Olympic 5km runner and being sent off to do a couple of park runs.

Regardless of stage of life, if you are getting paid that and take the option to sit on your arse then you are also making the decision not to be a professional athlete anymore. If you don't get a contract, sure play club rugby to try to increase your value that way. If you do get offered a...

I'm being taken out of context a bit, I'm not saying any of these issues aren't valid for some players, or that they are valid for all of them. It was an agreement with someone else's comment that there was a bit of irony and inconsistency with what was being reported. All of these things can...

I've admitted all along there is a not insurmountable difference (either through a slightly higher wage, and/or choosing what suburb to live in), and it was the other part of Pfitzy's post I was placing equal weight on, i.e. the bit about wanting to be closer to family despite moving to...

Yes, which is why I said it justifies a premium. Lots of professional sportspeople choose to live in Sydney for various reasons, just like other career people choose to live there, it's about also opportunity and lifestyle. All that said, I'm assuming the players we are referring to with this...

Didn't say the same, we said not that different. Rent is just one part of the equation, a significant one no less. Sure, it probably justifies a premium when it comes to negotiations. About $100 a week by the looks of it, or $10k p.a pre tax.

You don't have to live at Tamarama or Vaucluse to be close to Daceyville. Places like Zetland, Redfern etc are closer. It's a choice really, no different to Melbourne.

And this.

This is what I said as well. It's basically a rehash of the article from a few weeks ago and it's coincidentally timed with the onset of the contract negotiations. It helps with their side of the negotiations if it appears that some of the code's best players don't want to participate in the...

I was about to chime in with something similar. One aspect that might be getting ignored amongst us armchair player managers is that negotiations may be subject to negotiations with other players (and their clubs) who may have ended up at a franchise that they may not have otherwise chosen...

Langi was the 2024 forwards version of 2023 Tom Wright. Rocks and diamonds, but with more rocks. He has the potential to be a superstar, has a massive motor and no fear, but a currently high error rate.

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I’m also a bit sympathetic to his position. However, he moved to Melbourne. Yes, it was probably acceptance of a job offer to get back in Australia, and then he hoped to return to Brisbane. But, he would have at least considered the possibility he would be in Melbourne for more than a year...

So the only unforced changes are White for McDermott and Nasser for Pollard

It will be a good opportunity for Cale to show what he's got as a starter as well. I still think he's a bit light for test rugby but he does play above his weight. I think he's fine against Wales & Georgia but NZ, Saffers, and the grand slam tour might be different stories. At least he has...

I think you are reading what suits you into the player departures. They wouldn't have let players go without first discussing the intent of the potential replacements from the Rebels if that was why they were letting them go. Hanigan has gone to top up his super, I suspect Swinton & Harrison...