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The thought of Kerevi going down makes me want O'Connor in the squad. Given his recent form at 12, I'd have him over Gordon and Hodge any day.

As an aside, given the number of leg injuries we've had of late, the amount of training they've been doing on sand worries me a tad. It's known that uneven and loose surfaces, particularly sand, aren't great for ankles, knees, and lower backs...

You're not securing $100m from fans though

Is this the first instance in recent times where they've acknowledged private equity may not be the way forward? Given this is one of Waugh's first media pieces, it goes a ways to confirming, in my mind, that his financial background is a key reason for his appointment. Sydney-centric growth...

Yeahhh you're not arranging international travel for 20-odd players and a dozen (or more) support staff without the certainty that they will be available.

I'd imagine they had to work flights, accom, logistics around the off chance an Aus team or two would make Super finals, so it may not be until mid next week at the absolute earliest.

Not sure how up-to-date it is, but I had a look on their wiki page and it's still pretty extensive - although nothing like it once was and far fewer 'big' names. Notable additions to the aforementioned include Japan and the Kangaroos (league).

They do Ireland and B&I Lions too still I think. I think it was spoken about in a Reds thread, but Canterbury have gone through various directors with different visions for the brand - some wanting to continue in the pro sport market, and others who wanted out altogether. I believe currently...

Is that the full red one with 'chainmail' pattern that makes the wearer look like sadist Elmo?

The details pop in these pics - really, really liking it

Not sure where you got the pics from mate, but wrong on both accounts. Must've been a training shirt me thinks

I'm not the biggest fan of them agreeing in good-faith (and for one match) to help improve the accessibility of the game, only to renege 2 months later.

I'm not sure any of those options (excl. Vunivalu) would really be considered high risk, would they? Skelton maybe, but even then...

High risk, high reward - plays or selections - may win a game, but they won't win a World Cup

Doran mentioned Foley's inclusion being primarily because he trains exceptionally well - it wouldn't surprise me if that's why Eddie's picked him in the leadership group too. Having someone who brings an added something (be it professionalism, intensity, leadership, etc.) to the training...

This season his durability's been no worse than anyone else to be honest. Aside from his season-ending wrist ligament injury a few weeks in R11, the two other games he sat out were out of an abundance of caution (and a concussion?). Of his 9 games this season, it was only his first two which...

I was under the impression Dismal's contribution was providing the bowl to put the keys in

Ah, yes of course - good point. I know it’s a very extended squad at the moment, but I don’t think Paisami’s anywhere near it anyway. Not to say the likes of Tuttle are either, but at lease he can hold bags.

Didn't Paisami pick up a (knee?) injury against the Drua? (hence why he didn't feature v the Chiefs)