Aussie Player Exodus
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KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
The wages for Argentine Internationals dropped after they where entered into the Rugby Championship. Became less valuable as they would be missing for an International.
FiveStarStu
Bill McLean (32)
Scott Higginbotham the next player on a plane. Leaving the Rebels after next season to go to Japan.
http://melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/higginbotham-to-depart-at-end-of-2015
http://melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/higginbotham-to-depart-at-end-of-2015
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Wow big loss!
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
He is a bigh loss and Australian rugby needs to be prepared for this happening more not less. Which is why the NRC must succeed.
FiveStarStu
Bill McLean (32)
I'm going to claim that, as it's 2015 but still pre-season, we're at the point of the year where 'this season' and 'the next season' are the same season...and skulk away quietly...
lemoen
Ted Fahey (11)
I usually cheer for Toulon, but since they faced a Jake White side, I had to cheer for Montpellier. I then realized they also had a few Aussies in the team. Benny Mowen, Benny Lucas and maybe Timani. Also Renny Ranger in the side.
I guess I found my 2nd French team to cheer for. Ben Mowen had the #7 shirt. Best of luck to Mr Jake White.
I guess I found my 2nd French team to cheer for. Ben Mowen had the #7 shirt. Best of luck to Mr Jake White.
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
We'll you cannot blame Higgers - the familiar catch cry of I'm doing it for family reasons like Mowen and Badger will surface or honesty will probably prevail for Scott -- I was offered a shitload so took it.
He is waiting until end of RWC
Unconfirmed but he's looking at seven figures per year and that is without decimals.
It just a shame we cannot keep blokes like this,
The ARU brains trust need to pull their collective fingers out and do something positive for the game - that is allegedly why they are paid the big bucks
He is waiting until end of RWC
Unconfirmed but he's looking at seven figures per year and that is without decimals.
It just a shame we cannot keep blokes like this,
The ARU brains trust need to pull their collective fingers out and do something positive for the game - that is allegedly why they are paid the big bucks
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Haha no way he's getting 7 figures.
What do you mean the ARU must do something? It's out of their hands. It's the reality of the situation. Look at the Socceroos, are there even any A-League players in the team? I'm sure the FFA would like the best AUs players in the A-league but the best players are going to go where the money is..
He leaves, someone replaces him.
What do you mean the ARU must do something? It's out of their hands. It's the reality of the situation. Look at the Socceroos, are there even any A-League players in the team? I'm sure the FFA would like the best AUs players in the A-league but the best players are going to go where the money is..
He leaves, someone replaces him.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
6 or so in the Asian Cup Squad.
Milligan (Victory ©), McKay (Brisbane ©), Galekovic (Adelaide ©), Spiranovic (Wanderers), Burns (Wellington), and Antonis (Sydney).
Milligan (Victory ©), McKay (Brisbane ©), Galekovic (Adelaide ©), Spiranovic (Wanderers), Burns (Wellington), and Antonis (Sydney).
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
The ARU mandate is about nurturing the game in Australia, providing opportunities for young players and giving the supporters a great product,
The ARU needs to access money money and money, that shitty stuff greases the wheels obviously in the professional era.
Of course players are not expendable - someone always steps up . Whether the replacement is as good is another question.
The classic case ATM in Australian rugby is the front row reserves - they are a mile away from the starters
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
I think he's been reported as the best player in the league there. Can we stop with this 7s loophole thing, it's not happening.
So I'm not sure what you're solution is?
So I'm not sure what you're solution is?
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Qwerty
Mate I do not know the answer - there are blokes much more qualified than me and I would have thought that the ARU employs some on big dollars. If something isn't done then Australia will become a breeding ground for overseas teams.
Players will achieve their lifelong rugby goal of wearing the Green & Gold and then chase the dollars. If they get multiples of their Aussie contracts they will go.
Time will tell on Higgers' contract. But it is HUGE
Mate I do not know the answer - there are blokes much more qualified than me and I would have thought that the ARU employs some on big dollars. If something isn't done then Australia will become a breeding ground for overseas teams.
Players will achieve their lifelong rugby goal of wearing the Green & Gold and then chase the dollars. If they get multiples of their Aussie contracts they will go.
Time will tell on Higgers' contract. But it is HUGE
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
Not really, remember White played Vaea at 7 for the Brumbies instead of an openside. Jake White has never viewed fetchers very highly, preferring size in all of his backrow positions. When White coached the Boks he had similar tendencies, often overlooking fetchers for bigger players.
This is French rugby though, and they still often play left and right flankers.
A mutterer
Chilla Wilson (44)
6 out of 23 isnt really a strong argument, particularly given the poor quality of the games across the league in Australia - this is a historical issue and one that still has not been addressed since the 80's. the best football players all head overseas because that's where the better football is (as well as the euros or pounds) and that's how to get into the yellow jersey.