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Also, surely Jock Campbell isn't it line for a Wallaby topup?
I've no idea what Petaia's problem is but as a big and fast guy with decent hands, he should be amongst the first picked. He seems to be one of those whose confidence is not where an International back should be. He doesn't seem to demand the ball when playing, contrast him with Tom Wright whose confidence is beyond his ability. Petaia seems happy to play a supporting/defensive role with the occasional top try.It's possibly not fair to boil Petaia's career down like this, but ultimately he's started just 12 matches in the last world cup cycle across three positions without being an automatic starter in any of them.
He offers unrivaled utility value, but that obviously isn't worth much
Wright is certainly very confident in the way he plays, but he has a hell of a lot of ability to go with it too.I've no idea what Petaia's problem is but as a big and fast guy with decent hands, he should be amongst the first picked. He seems to be one of those whose confidence is not where an International back should be. He doesn't seem to demand the ball when playing, contrast him with Tom Wright whose confidence is beyond his ability. Petaia seems happy to play a supporting/defensive role with the occasional top try.
Wright is certainly very confident in the way he plays, but he has a hell of a lot of ability to go with it too.
Do we know (as much as we can) if the Roosters have denied any offer? If so, I want to play poker on same table as RA....oh no, you were bluffing again - darn it.Classic tiptapping up a blokes asking price.
So a few people with an axe to grind feel like they can be the saviours of Australian rugby, but will likely end up doing more harm than good? They could’ve at least chosen a less self-indulgent acronym
Yeah, the 900k makes me sceptical. This is current Origin level player money for a Back. Is it a gross amount with a lot of 3rd party deals which I'm also sceptical of as he hasn't been there and doesn't bring anything to them at this stage.Surely the Roosters aren't going to dump 12% of their cap on two rugby players ($900k on MJ & $500k on MN). Joey Manu won the golden boot is only collecting $800k this year (he also doesn't miss games for Origin).
So a few people with an axe to grind feel like they can be the saviours of Australian rugby, but will likely end up doing more harm than good? They could’ve at least chosen a less self-indulgent acronym
IMO Stooke comes with credibility, the rest (based entirely on background given in this article), not so much. There is no plan or suggestions of changes simply bitching about what they don't like, largely historical. It's hard not to agree with the historical stuff but no alternate plan gives them no credibility.
You mean RA should be run properly? Wild suggestion.We need to get to a position where the CEO and employees of RA are driving the administration of the game and left to do that and the board is there to provide strategic direction and governance. The Chair should never be the shadow CEO like McLennan and before him Clyne were.
With Phil KearnsWhen are Brett Papworth and Bob Dwyer due to chime in?