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Train Without a Station
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You are right QH.
But that does nothing to avoid the problems SS Clubs being pillaged and local players not getting a run. In fact it detrimentally affects SS Clubs further because they lose players who are chasing an opportunity that doesn't necessarily exist because they may think they have a greater chance in Melbourne/Perth.
I know for a fact that has already happened in Melbourne. In 3T environment with likely slightly more opportunity it could potentially only get worse.
Anyway, like I said, the amateur era thinking needs to be left behind. Professionals go were the work is, it's that simple. Pillaging from Bris and Syd will be limited due to the fact that only fringe 3T players who aren't Super Rugby contracted would consider leaving. It's a close to national competition. Not state of origin or state or residency. The only limitations should be the financial limitations from a club point of view (What they can afford to pay) and a player point of view (what they can afford to play for, and what they can afford to temporarily relocate for).
But that does nothing to avoid the problems SS Clubs being pillaged and local players not getting a run. In fact it detrimentally affects SS Clubs further because they lose players who are chasing an opportunity that doesn't necessarily exist because they may think they have a greater chance in Melbourne/Perth.
I know for a fact that has already happened in Melbourne. In 3T environment with likely slightly more opportunity it could potentially only get worse.
Anyway, like I said, the amateur era thinking needs to be left behind. Professionals go were the work is, it's that simple. Pillaging from Bris and Syd will be limited due to the fact that only fringe 3T players who aren't Super Rugby contracted would consider leaving. It's a close to national competition. Not state of origin or state or residency. The only limitations should be the financial limitations from a club point of view (What they can afford to pay) and a player point of view (what they can afford to play for, and what they can afford to temporarily relocate for).