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I was wondering what does Walsh do? If he just penalised every one of Franks' indiscretions, the penalty count would be over 50 and he would be out of a job.

Actually Smith didn't take half a year off. He stormed off to France 6 months into a 2 year contract because Deans put him on the bench. There are many who are concerned he may do the same during the Lions tour if he is picked and doesn't get the starting spot. I wouldn't risk that sort of...

You will need a shotgun for the bulldog protecting him.

Last year the ARU, for 5 months, stonewalled both Cooper and Genia who both wanted to play a one off season in Japan after the present S15 season. They were both told that their choice was ARU contract OR Japan rugby. Not both. Link, the Qld franchise and it's players, held their breath while...

I laughed, but maybe too soon for this thread Slim.

The ARU withdrew Cooper's contract because he wanted to play a stint in Japan. It would look a bit toxic if they let Smith play given their uncompromising stand towards Cooper. Given that all three parties involved are showing zero interest in Smith playing, this all seems a bit of a media...

Except for when they apply to Quade Cooper.

QC (Quade Cooper)'s game and confidence was destroyed by the hostile crowd at the RWC. The point must be made that Deans saw this happening but kept backing QC (Quade Cooper) until he was (un)fortunately injured. It must rankle that this loyalty has not been reciprocated. It also irks me that QC (Quade Cooper)'s value is measured by many...

I'm thinking about the good player that is very unhappy about his particular chosen club. Could be the coach, the position he has to play, the expected training, lack of fun or just a bad culture at the club. The 6 pp penalty really prevents them from moving. Yet if a player is coached...

For those who have played more than 50% Colts 1 the previous year, I have always thought that 6 points for changing clubs was very harsh.

HJ, there is an online version of Rugby News. http://www.rugbynews.net.au/

Hard to offload when you're flat on your back with two Saffa monsters dribbling snot into your eyeballs.

Wonderful. This sort of private schoolboy humour will keep the likes of Christopher Pyne and Al Downer giggling for weeks.

At first I was critical of this lateral support and passing. On reflection, though, I was converted as I realised that it was providing many genuine line breaks by the forwards. The difficulty was in the execution, as the Tah forwards would eventually spill the ball trying to force a pass that...

I have watched TK since Alo's and have always rated him. For me his best quality is the way he hits the ball at speed and runs the gap. When he does this he reminds me of a young Mortlock. Running against the grain to hit the gap requires guts as every now and then you will be smashed by a...

Using Richo's formula, TK is 42% as effective as DM, so the price might be good but is it good value. I'm a fan of Kingston, but I feel he needs a year of grade and some quality peptides. Shouldn't be hard to find at the moment.

I would choose Mitchell over Kingston. Mitchell has scored 17 tries in 31 games for the Waratahs. He is a good finisher and is also able to make powerful breaks through the 10/12 channel. Kingston has only scored 5 tries in 22 games and while he is a brilliant finisher he struggles to power...

The real problem was that they got flogged on the paddock. If they had won their game this would be managable. The bad loss, however, makes this incident appear as a part of an unprofessional rabble and reflects badly on the whole set up. The money boys will be furious. They need a couple of...

This is laughable. My experience is that SS clubs pour copious amounts of beer down their Colts throat as a form of bonding, whatever that means. Some of these kids aren't even old enough to drink. Is it any wonder some of them go off the rails. The two clubs in my area had shocked parents...

Might just be paying their HECS.