Regardless of where some of us see Palmer in the pecking order, he is no guarantee of playing regular test rugby. The standard of international rugby is irrelevant if he is not playing. There may well be other motivating factors behind his move to France but it is hardly and outrageous suggestion (or BS) that the move will improve his scrummaging.The highest level of rugby in the world (scrummaging wise and everything-else wise) is obviously International rugby. Playing international rugby would therefore improve your game the most.
Palmer is on the fringe of international rugby and it's perfectly possible at some point in the next 2 years he could become a consistent Wallaby starter.
So, how can anybody spin the BS that he's moving to France to improve his game? Sure, that might be a side consideration but the reality is Grenoble will pay him a shitload of money and there's plenty of Aussies at the club, so it'll be a very comfortable transition.
I have no problem with Palmer taking a solid paycheck instead of staying and seeing if he cuts it at Wallaby level but lets call a spade a spade. Seriously.
Palmer's leaving had little to do with money.
It is a one year contract with the option for a one year extension.unless he goes on a 1 year contract, he will not be back for 2015.
Definitely McCabe but haven't heard of any others at this stage.
When I see a team sheet, I'll stick it up.
Across the squad the numbers are up on last year. And fullback Jesse Mogg stole the show with a stunning performance in speed testing.
"Jesse Mogg was unbelievable. He actually recorded the fastest top speed I have ever seen recorded during my time in rugby union, league and AFL," high-performance director Dean Benton told The Australian.
Regardless of where some of us see Palmer in the pecking order, he is no guarantee of playing regular test rugby. The standard of international rugby is irrelevant if he is not playing. There may well be other motivating factors behind his move to France but it is hardly and outrageous suggestion (or BS) that the move will improve his scrummaging.
There is a part of me which thinks we should encourage more of our young props to do 2 year stints there.