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The way I see it is. That if the club seasons do fall into line with Super Rugby and a National Club Competition is established, the likelihood of these players returning is minimal to begin with. I doubt any Melbourne or Perth based club would have the ability to compete as standalone entities. So...

So, the ARU are proposing that the Club competitions fall more into line with the Super Rugby season and the only way to do so would be to reduce competitiors to 10 teams. The clubs are upset about being relegated to '4th Tier' status and Rugby in a competitive market where other codes are providing...

It's a difficult position to have to work through. Though, they have initiated the JGC with the intention of developing an elite pathway for talented 14/15/16 and 17 year old club Rugby players. If they used some of the resources they would have used in supporting the any possible 3rd tier...

That said, I still think Kiap's suggestion of entering a SA team into the Super B concept to fill in the bye weeks is actually a reasonably good idea. Sure, they'll likely get toweled up. But it would be a good development exercise for them.

If you look at the Twitter account connected to the page, you'll notice it's a Uni project.

While I'm a fan of a National Competition, I can see the reasoning in your line of thought. Instead of spending X amount on a 3rd Tier they could use that funding on 1) Junior development 2) Making the JGC more accessible by eliminating the levy or 3) Expanding the JGC to a U20s bracket of 12...

That wouldn't be a bad idea actually.

Piss take surely?

At present the population of the Macarthur region is around 250,000 but in 20 years with the planned a current population growth it will be nearing the 750,000 mark. I did say, it was Sydney's growth corridor. Placing a team in a area that will grow significantly into the future wouldn't be a...

It depends on the model they decide on. Wouldn't surprise me if the format we've read about changes before anything solid in announced. I agree with 8 teams to start if they go along the representative lines. I think that's a solid number in terms of both concentrating talent and providing the...

Campbelltown is based in the Macarthur region of Sydney. A region neglected by Rugby but one with large NZ and Islander populations relative to most of the country. It also happens to be Sydney's primary growth corridor. Where I live in Camden, there are currently no less than three very large...

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I think the introduction of the JGC could provide an interesting opportunity beyond the current proosed U17s bracket particularly at the U20s level. The JGC is essentially aimed at providing 1400+ (48 squads of 30) kids exposure to more professional training and playing environments leading into...

In terms of competitiveness the Newcastle/Hunter would be the most suitable at the very least within NSW if not nationally. It also occupies a catchment of over 500,000+ directly with the central coast just down the road.

Couldn't agree more. They either need to get more schools from outside the traditional systems to take the game seriously or they better ensure club initiatives like the JGC identify and develop players with not only skill but real grit. I've said thought this for a while. Schoolboy Rugby...

That's interesting. Says to me that if a kid trials who's too good to overlook but can't afford it. The ARU will 'consider' their situation for as long as it takes to sign him up.

Of course. I didn't mean to just throw it together without the appropriate degree of planning and preparation. What I meant was after the undertaking of all those elements to get it up and running. I differ in that I don't necessarily think its desirable but essential to ensure our continued...

I'm actually a little shocked he hasn't fared better under the new scrum laws. One of my criticisms of his technique over the past few years was that his positioning leading into the the hit varied from inconsistent to poor. I really thought with that element removed (well, significantly...

It's good to see in the sense of cleaning up the breakdown. Nothing makes sure you keep your hands off it or get out of a ruck faster than the prospect of a pair of sprigs rearing down on you. I understand why they banned it. Not a good look for the kiddies. But I cannot see why they don't...

At first the objective should be to just get the thing up and running. The next objective should be to ensure that each team are as competitive as possible. What will secure its success would be to take care of both of those issues first and then begin to worry about reaching out to other areas...