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Pocock is an extreme comparison. Opposite end of the spectrum. I'd say a greater % of teen stars would lean towards more the Quade/JOC (James O'Connor) route then the Pocock route. Eating disorders, religious fervor, environmental activism, much of which started early teens.

Thinking maybe a chance to spend some time with family before leaving? Or pulled a sneaky one.

Not upset. WELL actually am. I guess the 'compassionate release' was so enever could spend some time with his family before bailing. Guess it's tough, late 20's, taking a decent pay cut atm for the rest of his ccontract, and no guarentee if he'll get one/what it'll be worth next year in...

Is the big man Callum Mcdonald still in the Academy? He played in Runners games earlier this year, but not listed on website in Academy list. Tom Hooper has been promoted to full squad.

Maybe Harris can get to Queensland via the bridge Braveheart is selling me?

That's a very specific series of quotes to have heard from 'many insiders' But Yes Harris will be good. Perhaps he should come to the Reds where he and Wilson can be reunited as a 6/8 combo?

Imagine the training runs, bit of probables V possibles. Barring injuries, surely if the coaches felt that guys liek Tafa, Tizzano and Harris should be playing more, then you would hope they would have been. We aren't clear on what happens at training and who is performing, but at least we are...

Only 23 and has the build for it! The Reds only got him on Injury replacement for BPA, with their normal 3rd option Sean Farrell, local product bumped down the list behind him or injured not sure. Interesting that the Rebels did the same - brought in a Injury replacement (Misa) who ended up...

Unfortunately a host of experienced and class players left last year but were replaced by local players and youngsters who just weren't up to scratch. Too much experience, size and class went to quickly and all at once. No chance for development, only the deep end and they drowned. Some young...

I suppose the french announced when they got the signature, Uk announced when he actually left.

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2020/03/02/will-skelton-france

Is it confirmed? Thought it was just talks. Surely Tahs will try quite hard to keep him, its just the wallabies who aren't interested at this stage. The only person who has got good game out of Maddocks was Quade.

Already known but yes you're right, but that pushed Maddocks to wing when he wants to be FB - so option D stands if Maddocks stays at Wing (Godwin 12, Hunt 15) BUT knowing the Tahs luck, it will be bloody option e) ALL of Maddocks, Hunt and Beale leave, then Godwin is 12 and the Tahs are worse...

I wonder if that means a) Hunt is done or b) Maddocks is done and Hunt to FB or c) the dream - a team with options!

I think any coach thinks highly of a player that in their view would make their team stronger. Taylor for example could not have made it any more clear that Skelton is one of those players in his view.

Is this a troll or are you just late to the party?

It was until September unless they went back to playing earlier, hence an earlier review. Assuming a 60% cut will be maintained is just silly. The contract Rodda is on in France is worth less, full stop. He played a game and lost. Also his agent seemed to have extremely over valued his client on...

Rodda will be back looking for a contract 2 year contract to take him through to the WC. He may even sign one quite early so he is Test eligible at the back end of 2021. Clubs here will be able to sign by then obviously, the big dogs like Skelton, Arnold and Coleman all have contracts which...

Happy to hear who you think. Phillips - If going to Pau, wouldn't bother picking him Hockings - Gone Jones - Gone Rodda - Not eligible Neville - Had ankle surgery but was doing very well and heard a rumour he is around next year. Age counts against him (31) Simmons - Should be reconsidered...

Wonder if Rodda will get a new RA deal in time for Wallaby games (though how he would train idk). If not, Blyth has rapidly gone from a smokey for a final squad spot, to almost a guaranteed starter (if Hockings & Phillips go abroad and Rodda isn't contracted)