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What chance does a ref have these days when the most respected player in the game has the nickname " McCheat'. Professional rugby has resulted in some very cynical flaunting of the rules that a single ref has to deal with in real time by himself. In pressure games like the RWC I would hate...

Apart from JON, has anyone come out and endorsed Deans as a quality international coach?

The issue with Taps bombing the try is that setting up the man outside is the 'bread and butter ' of the traditional outside centre. I have observed that in the grassroots of rugby that many coaches have the tendency to play hard running centres rather than those kids with good hands who have...

Cheers Dam0. The video also shows the first two Saffas going off their feet and both trying to collapse the ruck, the 2nd succeeding by pulling slipper over the ball. My main point however, queries the consistency of decisions. The constant "hands off green" that went unpunished, and then an...

While on refs, was there anyone else who htougth that the Slipper yellow was a tad harsh? Watched the match again and just about every ruck where we had the ball, the ref was yelling at the SAs to get their hands off and the two consecutive and blatant Strauss ruck penalties were pretty cynical.

The Bulldogs signed SBW for 5 years for $400K a year. This was a ridiculously inadequate amount for a player of his talent and $200-300K less than other players of similar note. Nasser took over as his manager and unsuccessfully tried to re-negotiate as the Dogs felt they had the upper hand...

Apart from Harriss' try, did we get across the advantage line with the ball in hand?

Great game SA. Smashed us all night. You can't win anything going backwards.

When Cooper first appeared on the scene I was very unimpressed. There was the brilliance, but I thought he made his outside men very jittery because of his poor options and frequent hospital passes. Over time, however, I became a fan as it became clear he was working hard on his game and this...

Can't disagree with this, but the context here is a whole host of poorly educated islander boys who put their body on the line in professional football for very little reward. We all make fools of ourselves in public when we are young. Most of us learn and get better at articulating our...

An argument based on an unseen letter from the ARU. Well done WJ. And do we close the thread down now. I'm citing Godwin's Law/Rule here.

Cooper is the star here. He is the most gifted footballer we have seen in a long while. If he wants this and that, we get him this and that until it is time to say sorry that is all we can give. Say it firmly, but with a smile and graciousness that leaves the door open for future negotiations...

I admire your balls for putting forward the argument that a non drinking, non smoking, clean living, Aboriginal and Muslim, hero and outspoken advocate of Indigenous people is not marginalised in contemporary Australia. What Nasser gives these guys is choices and opportunities and therefore a...

Good point, but this is what he did with SBW and Mundine. Both the Dogs and St George had no idea of other deals. Besides, I think that Nasser will get a deal/s that will make the 750K offered by ARU look like petrol money. I think that QC (Quade Cooper) is being genuine when he says that money is not that...

Always about the money with Nasser. And ego. Always about the money with JON. And ego. Sometimes you have to bend over and take it, but this will not happen here. QC (Quade Cooper) gone for me, sadly, and JON will remain 'utterly confused', sadly.

I am assuming that he has several other deals on the table already given JON's 'take it or leave it' attitude. I am pretty sure that SBW hasn't signed on the dotted line for the Roosters, so Nasser would be shopping the double deal of QC (Quade Cooper) and SBW. Maybe Quade won't have to call in the...

Your hyperbole indicates your prejudices. Mundine is universally admired by Indigenous Australians. Millions of Muslims support his views on 9/11. And the Bulldogs (and all other NRL clubs) wanted SBW to play for them next season. How do you feel about David Pocock given that same sex...

You may be selling Nasser a bit short. This quote offers a bit of insight to the present problem. "For him, it's all about “balls” – having the balls to back yourself and go it alone. “The boys, Sonny and Anthony, they've got elephant balls,” he says. “They don't feel the heat. If you don't...

I think it is all about the money. His manager will get a million in Japan plus the same again in Europe or league. JON is offering 750K. I think the underlying message is that playing for your country is worth a financial sacrifice, but not if you're not enjoying your rugby. Also he...

Khoder Nasser is a very smart guy who has made millions for his clients. This is an excellent article about Nasser and what motivates him. By my rough calculation he will organise earnings of $4 million for SBW in the next 12 months plus sponsorships. 'Nasser explains that whenever he makes a...