Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Exactly, they are also a powerful nation in their own right and don’t need to go poaching players
Aussie Player Exodus
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Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
He wasn't poached. He wasn't given a realistic chance here and so he went with other offers.
Tomthumb
Peter Fenwicke (45)
He was hardly poached. He went over there because none of our talent evaluators though he was worth it to develop
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Look this is why we need more professional sides. The way the northern hemisphere nations are going of recruiting players undermines international rugby
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
We need greater depth in the professional sides, not simply more professional sides.
The issue for him was he needed a development environment and time investment from a pro team. Given the nature of Australian rugby; financial limitations and lack squad depth, the opportunity for development players is limited and its expected all contracted players be at a standard of playing Super Rugby, which he wasn’t at the time.
France have depth in club squads that allows this.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
had a good rest of the game too. Outplayed the Toulouse backrow, was very handy. In fact got the game winning turnover too.
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Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
Opportunities are amazing but they must be tied in with a solid financial incentive as well. This is why I don’t think just having more opportunities will make any difference. If anything having more teams will just mean a lower baseline financial reward for those playing and therefore potentially even more churn of quality players that currently happens. You aren’t going to be capturing any more of the boys that head to the NRL if you are offering $50k a year to sign, can make more being an apprentice in 2023.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
This is what the French news has written about him:
Maddocks was also pretty tidy. Clearly outplayed his more vaunted opposition in Capuozzou and Jaminet.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Also bit odd, winger, normally we pick them up on the cheap and looks to be the Wallabies best winger for the next 5 years. You'd imagine our offer would be healthier than the Roosters.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase)'s agent playing league at their own game?
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
He'd be crazy not to, particularly with RA so willing to open the cheque book for league players.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
That would be devastating. He does have the aerial ability they love and the freaky finishes.
Confucius Say
Colin Windon (37)
He might learn how to tackle. Joseph for Mark?
Members Section
John Thornett (49)
& the "alleged" racist wife beater that used to be on 360, although Tallis doesnt do himself any favours every time he opens his gob
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Doubt it. League wingers are shocking in defence.
Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
Kent has been totally erased from fox league. Once the allegations came out, it was like he was never there
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Makes ya think….
Don’t mind Tallis. That’s just how he talks. Seems an honest bloke. Probably laugh at himself trying to pronounce it over the others saying oh what’s the big deal.
Don’t mind Tallis. That’s just how he talks. Seems an honest bloke. Probably laugh at himself trying to pronounce it over the others saying oh what’s the big deal.
Members Section
John Thornett (49)
I just googled him & this came up
'Now it has emerged that Kent is working as a part-time limousine driver for a funerals business in Sydney's inner west. Funeral director Michael Manning confirmed Kent's position with the company.'
you cant make this stuff up!