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it really shows how pathetic our current leadership is at RA that I am defending captains call

Or the theory that’s been floated around many times that money was due to come back to the super rugby clubs associated with the cost cutting measures during covid. if you think the relief is incoming and because of a hostile board takeover your left with Phil and Dan who reneged I wish we had...

I think it’s pretty important to have your front office structure sorted in this scenario. the head coach would of gone with was Kevin Foote/Nic stiles who did tremendous job with the rebels considering the circumstances…. But alas the team that finished on a lower rung of the ladder then the...

I agree once the coach came on board the players attitude change - but still bush league stuff by Waratahs firing a coach and the delay in getting the next gentlemen lined up

nope - rebels management got themselves into a bind. Previous leadership may or may not have provided that there was help coming down the turnpike. I think we’d be in a better position with McLennan at the helm as opposed to Herbert/Waugh but that’s a rabbit hole for another day

there was heaps of players who did not want to go to the Waratahs some were further convinced once head coach got signed on - are we all suddenly forgetting how RA mismanaged the handling of rebels?

Yep also forgot about Taj Annan whom actually has some great traits for utility role (young, big and athletic) I feel like Mason is less of a priority signing but if he wants to be here for reds I would sign him to a deal

to be fair slim. These contracts were signed when they were with the rebels and due to the way the rugby contracts are done in this country the player has some input into where they end up playing you haven’t forgotten RA was trying to steer these boys to NSW and they all put their foot down

I’m not a fan of Dan Herbert. Think his out of his depth in the role and look forward to the day he is replaced

Yeah forgot about those guys. think it’s important as a back if you want to play next level have a bit of agility with the positions you can play. reason Creighton has played a ton of rugby is his positional flexibility means he is a strong candidate on any bench splits when it’s 6-2 or 5-3...

We desperately need a utility back with Creighton gone and JOC (James O'Connor) perhaps on the outer. Lynagh and HMP are not playing positions other than 10. Mason gives you an option of someone who can play fullback. Who are our current utility’s?’JOC (James O'Connor) and Jock, louis Werchon, isaac Henry & Petaia is an...

how about all the other punch drunk spendathon RA is doing for the Tahs. it’s not just Charlie Gamble is making sure wallaby top up money is going to Sualli, Kellaway and Jorgensen - but when another franchise asks for assistance similar to what the tahs are getting it’s bloody silence & crickets.

the 80 million dollar loan to RA was essentially to bankroll the Waratahs rebuild. I think it’s time for all the other super rugby provinces to revolt against NSW remember when rugby fans were begging the rebels board not to sue RA cause it will cripple the game. Folks we are here and the...

Real shame there’s not this Matchday 23 going down to Sydney this weekend and playing in some type of QPR v Shute Shield all star game. I like the club championship concept but a all star game between the 2 premiere club rugby comps would be a fun contest

Blame RA. They removed a 3rd tier competition which was useful for keeping players fit and ready to go for wallabies duties.. once club rugby is done. It’s left up to the super rugby squads to find tour opponents or host incoming tours

I agree it’s a shitty landscape seeing league suddenly pinch our young up and comers…. JYD has an awesome rate turning reds caps into tries. I just think it’s a position the NRL would target and the wallabies shouldn’t prioritize (esp all the redundant outside backs at the wallaby top ups...

One of the issues Derpus I have with our outside backs is they are all built in the same mould. They are small and live wire talents that play above their weight. the boks and pumas don’t have a backline of featherweight prize fighters - there’s some actual size and physicality in their...

no we shouldn’t. and I say that with all due respect to Tim Ryan’s talent… but outside backs is a position where if someone leaves the next man up is of comparable talent. IMO the positions we should throw the kitchen sink at is - front rowers and locks. Set piece is super important at test...

not a bad move. Considering RA only handing out 1 year contracts. If you can secure a multi year bag in the NRL - why risk it in rugby and getting a injury that puts your next contract negotiations in jeopardy

there’s been an idea floated previously about a Anzac Day Bledisloe. I really like the idea but understand the logistical nightmare of halting super rugby to play a game of footy on April 25. but considering we don’t know what Super Rugby landscape looks 2026 beyond. Maybe it’s achievable