Australian Rugby / RA
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
I wish I had the kind of money to just throw at random footballers because I fancy it.
I certainly don't think he's worth $1.6m but if we aren't paying most of it who cares. He'll definitely bring some eyeballs - for a while at least.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
I really don’t get these attitudes, do you want to win or not? Everyone complains we don’t have the talent to compete and all our best talent is playing league. Now he signs and it’s all do we really need him?
Unfortunately our players have options unlike other countries, if we want the best, we have to pay the best.
Unfortunately our players have options unlike other countries, if we want the best, we have to pay the best.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
That's probably true however Sua'ali'i was in year 10 and 16 years old the last of the 2 years he played 1st xv
Wallaby Man
Nev Cottrell (35)
Agreed. We could potentially have Jorgensen, Sua'ali'i and Petaia as a back 3 at some stage all in their prime. Athletically could be the most impressive back 3 ever, let’s see how they turn out as rugby players but no doubting the potential there.
shanky
Darby Loudon (17)
At the U16 champs a few years ago, there were 3 absolute standouts/superstars
- Sua’alli
- Ned Slack Smith
- Teddy Wilson
Will be interesting if the other two reach the dizzy paygrade of Joseph. Probably wishing they’d gone to league for a while, to get the price up.
- Sua’alli
- Ned Slack Smith
- Teddy Wilson
Will be interesting if the other two reach the dizzy paygrade of Joseph. Probably wishing they’d gone to league for a while, to get the price up.
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
No thanks
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
I think let him take the same path as JS, i.e. prove himself against men, assess his strengths and weaknesses, and if appropriate make an offer.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
I must admit to not knowing much about this Sua'ali'i kid, just thought it was interesting while watching Breakdown the other night how strongly the panel on there were on the idea of him being signed. All thought it was great, and loved the idea of Wallabies getting someone who could well be a real star, and getting a name that everyone will know.
I must admit for myself seeing the NRL squirmimg seeminly probably gives me some pleasure too.
I must admit for myself seeing the NRL squirmimg seeminly probably gives me some pleasure too.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Some thoughts on the Suallii situation, I wonder how much is related to RA negotiating a new broadcast agreement for 2025 and the Private Equity discussion.
it’s interesting when you listen to McLennan talk about the signing, he lists 3 key factors behind the signing and price paid; crowds, commercial revenue and on-field performance.
Just look at the amount of media coverage it has generated this week, and likewise the Eddie Jones signing and subsequent media engagement.
*understand the on-field contribution is been discussed in other threads, just wanted an area to discuss the commercial factors.
it’s interesting when you listen to McLennan talk about the signing, he lists 3 key factors behind the signing and price paid; crowds, commercial revenue and on-field performance.
Just look at the amount of media coverage it has generated this week, and likewise the Eddie Jones signing and subsequent media engagement.
*understand the on-field contribution is been discussed in other threads, just wanted an area to discuss the commercial factors.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
The absolute teeth gnashing from the NRL world is worth 1.6 alone
Spamnoodle
Larry Dwyer (12)
It's as hilarious as it is cringeworthy. The loaves of hypocrisy are well baked.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
The same was said about Folau signing and even bigger cause he would attract AFL supporters due to he played in 3 footy codes
Nothing of that happened, at least not at the level RA thought. And Izzy performances on field were astonishing. 60 tries at Super Rugby and 37 at international level. One man can't change 20 years of bad decisions
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
‘An injection of funds’ of ~500k for 3yrs is, and would achieve, sweet fuck all
Monty
Frank Nicholson (4)
Amazing that campo just hashtagged his own name and nickname
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
I hate this argument, while we need to invest heavily in the club game don’t get me wrong if we are unable to retain players in union then we are stuffed anyway
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Reminds me when he tweeted about the Aus 7s side winning the HK tournament and had to remind everyone the last time they won it - he was playing.