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The confusing part is that they poached Foley from the Waratahs. Or did the Tahs bait them into taking him? I'm not sure, but on this Easter weekend I'm thankful for His miracles.

It is my understanding that Timani is definitely going to Montpellier.

Re-watching the game, the suggestion that Folau doesn't pass is ridiculous. For instance, at the 20 minute mark in the first he makes a line break and offloads to Foley just as the tackler makes contact, allowing the play to continue. There's lots of things to want to see him improve, but he's...

The point of proper support and counseling is to NOT provide escape routes, but ensure accountability and structure to PREVENT shit happening.

I must have imagined that pass of his that put Mitchell over last week. :confused: As regards Izzy and passing to his support, I think he's still developing on that front and so is the team. He needs runners there with him more than he's getting at the moment.

Yep, that's what makes it such a tough call for him. Such a shame that Lilo got hurt last year, otherwise he'd have got a fair bit of test rugby under his belt, I reckon.

It seems to me that we're seeing a bit of a seachange in Super Rugby this season with a bunch of young or fringe guys staking a claim to be the best in their position, while some of the more experienced guys are struggling or injured. That it's in a Lions year makes it extra-intriguing, I think...

I wrote about some of this on the Tahs 2014 thread, but basically I completely agree with you about valuations of players. Especially with a shrinking pool of money. The ARU needs to make every penny count. Related to this, does anyone else find it odd that the ARU has decided to commit to a...

The reaction on G&GR would suggest that there is a bit of a generational divide on that question. I doubt many 20- or 30-somethings are calling the shots for potential sponsors.

Absolutely agree. http://m.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/no-real-antidote-for-the-flawed-side-of-beales-brilliance-20130328-2gxni.html News today that the Rebels employ a renowned sports psychologist. I wonder if they thought to employ a counsellor who specializes in anger management...

Force teams to kick after six tackles. It'll be the best thing since sliced bread.

You don't have to be an alcoholic to have an alcohol problem. I've got a few mates who are definitely not alcoholics but when they hit a certain amount of booze, they get aggressive, unreasonable and uncontrollable. There is, of course, a large degree of personal responsibility that is needed...

I sure as hell wouldn't take that bet.

It's happening in the NFL, slowly but surely. Partly its about determining the relative value of different outcomes in different game scenarios and then looking at what value certain positions have in a team, given the overall strategic approach of the franchise. I would imagine it's even more...

Maybe, but I'm with you. Tom Waterhouse is giving $4.10 on the Force. I understand from the papers that he's an expert rugby league analyst, dunno what his rugby knowledge is like. ;)

Ha. I was being very approximate. You need to factor in a lot of things. How old are the players? How well do they fit the system? How well do they fit the need of the squad, etc.? To my mind, Kinston/Mitchell isn't an either/or proposition. They would be valued very differently and should be...

I'm guessing that Barnes' salary should be close to enough to pay Izzy if he wants to stay (assuming that he receives some kind of ARU top-up). I would think that Drew would be taking a pay cut, too, unless he plays the house down and performs well internationally. There may be more money...

I doubt Kingston will cost much and might be groomed to play closer. A couple of seasons down the line we might see 10. Foley 12. Horne 13. Kingston as inside backs. IMO, Kingston is a high priority.

"Riddle'" suggests that there is an answer hidden in there. I dispute that premise.

Not so sure about Mitchell. It will depend on the season, I reckon. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) re-signing might encourage him to stay.