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A lot more big blokes are playing league too. It's surprising how many 1.95m players are getting around compared to 10-15 years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There's a lot of communication across States and competitions. This could be the best thing to happen to community rugby if it plays out to its conclusion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They're probably the exception though - like Eales. You're right, there is more to it than age, that's why I think developing this type of player and continuing to look at early-mid 20s players in grade footy to develop makes sense. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is probably the area Aussie rugby could improve the most - getting this type of bloke over the line, probably through some sort of tight 5 academy where players with that potential are mentored over a few years to get to the next level. Typically those tight 5 players were older before...

Carter certainly improved as well through the course of the test season. I'm not quite sure why Pyle, Neville and Wykes haven't had more of an opportunity at the next level. It's not like the incumbents have made the spot their own.

Perhaps some not-so-great news for SJRU. Interesting to see how this unfolds. Bill Pulver, Bruce Worboys and myself have all written to Tony Fisher, President SJRU and advised that they are not complying with the National Policy and that the letter contains inaccuracies and misleading...

I think Simmons improved significantly across 2014. It's very unlikely that there will be any great change to the group of locks the Wallabies take to the RWC from the players who went on the EOYT. Lock has been an issue since the mid 2000's - Vickerman was really our last really dominant...

Any news on the outcome of the National Insurance Levy and National Participant Registration fees in ACT & Southern NSW? Going in as proposed? Has there been any negotiation since the SIRU AGM?

I think the ARU need to be careful to clearly communicate the changes and implications. As you can see from above, questions are being asked that do raise significant issues around liability that they are accountable for ultimately, and it's they who'll be held to account in courts if the...

It smacks of desperation. Nothing has been thought out clearly and now it's one reactive response after another. You're right Chris, individualised insurance is potentially a minefield for both players and administrators Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Advice from QRU on some insurance matters that may be of use to some. This relates most directly to our clubs set up but it may be replicated in other clubs or competitions. I find some of the barriers to u19 and women's a bit disconcerting - there appears to be no recognition in the insurance...

Doesn't three months sound likealot for a collar bone? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There was great footage a few years ago of Joe Hockey covered in claret after the annual pollies v journos game. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great wrap up Chris. It'll be interesting to see how it unfolds through the season as sign on days and matches start. It always bothers me to think that when shit decisions are made and volunteers pick up the pieces, and work harder to pick up the pieces the people who have made the decision can...

I can't applaud the NSWRU enough for their efforts to support their members. It is now up the the QRUs members to decide whether they will roll over or hold the state body to account and ensure that organisation acts for its members. Time will tell what the outcome will be. Sent from my iPhone...

Weary Dunlop as skipper? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't think the QRU have pursued any alternative on behalf of its members. They are the architects of the scheme. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks like he would have been a good prop - in the Nick Shehadie mold. Might have been a nicer bloke if he had played a bit of rugby...

Did Stalin ever have a run around? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's what I can't find. If that's the case, Bill has lied to Queensland Rugby clubs. I can't tolerate that.