Brumbies 2014
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RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
My mistake, memory is cruel
p.Tah
John Thornett (49)
Most have said that The Brumbies will be fine in 2014 and beyond because Larkham and Fisher do most of the day to day coaching. White's role was bringing in systems and discipline. If that is the case, a very left field option would be Wayne Bennett. He's on the move from Newcastle apparently.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
I'll tell you when I've finished laughing....
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Or back/bench coach.
Forcefield
Ken Catchpole (46)
Julia copped it from all sides for 3 years and held it together. The Wallabies could use some of her mental toughness.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
We already have one. We nicked Damian Marsh back from the Reds.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
If it wasn't already bad enough at the Brumbies, there is a report circulating that Ben Mowen is having a pay dispute with the ARU over his Wallabies top up.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...over-pay-dispute/story-fni2g0wi-1226730256837
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...over-pay-dispute/story-fni2g0wi-1226730256837
humanbeast
Ted Fahey (11)
Beat me to it BJ, it would be a massive shame if he left.
And a massive kick up the arse for the ARU. That articles states he's happy with the deal from the Brumbies, but the ARU are playing stooge on the top-up payments. This is what happens when you bend the rules for League imports. If the ARU want to save money they should let JOC (James O'Connor) head off to the Bulldogs and free up a LOT of cash for these types of situations.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
Would be a huge disappointment.
The issue is over the top 25 list that the ARU will give top ups to. Admittedly there's a few injured players from that list on there and apparently the top ups only kick in if you've been a Wallaby for 2 years.
I hope it's dealt with sooner rather than later because there's already enough BS going on down here at the moment.
The issue is over the top 25 list that the ARU will give top ups to. Admittedly there's a few injured players from that list on there and apparently the top ups only kick in if you've been a Wallaby for 2 years.
I hope it's dealt with sooner rather than later because there's already enough BS going on down here at the moment.
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
We should move to the England system of contacting, with a yearly squad being named.
I don't know the nitty-gritty details, but I like how it rewards current form.
I don't know the nitty-gritty details, but I like how it rewards current form.
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
I just think stating you have a prerequisite you plainly ignored is stupid. If Mowen was never promised the money by the ARU then I think he's making a storm in a teacup, but given he was in the EOYT runnings last year, part of the 2013 Wallabies from the get go and has played in every 2013 test, I think it's reasonable to assume he was promised a top up earlier only to have it taken when Folau came it.
I agree with this.
ARU top ups should be for a single season only and should be based on the previous season's Wallaby performance (i.e. after the EOYT a decision is made on who gets a top up for next year).
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
I think that's a stretch.
Mowen was nowhere internationally in 2012, he certainly wouldn't have been on a top up radar.
For a man who was so willing to pay his dues, I think maybe his patience has run out.
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daz
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Ah, welcome to my annual contract argument!
I agree though that it should be for for the National Squad and not for every S15 player in Oz.
Ah, welcome to my annual contract argument!
I agree though that it should be for for the National Squad and not for every S15 player in Oz.
Absolutely.
The situation that you have multiple year Super Rugby contracts and single year Wallaby contracts would affirm the point that the Super Rugby sides are effectively clubs and the Wallabies is a representative team.
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daz
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It might even get rid of this "entitlement" crap that Oz rugby seems to be stuck in. Earn your Wallabies spot annually.
I do note in the Mowen article that match payments are set at $14K per game. On top of what I presume would be a decent S15 salary.
Now I am sure that the market sets the rates, but surely if someone plays 10 Tests @ $14K per game, plus (guessing) $300-$400K per year from S15 salary, plus sponsorship if you are lucky enough to grab a slice of that pie, you are doing ok. What other topups are needed?
The big problem is one that the ARU have created for themselves by effectively offering a "sign-up" fee to code switchers like Izzy, etc.
I do note in the Mowen article that match payments are set at $14K per game. On top of what I presume would be a decent S15 salary.
Now I am sure that the market sets the rates, but surely if someone plays 10 Tests @ $14K per game, plus (guessing) $300-$400K per year from S15 salary, plus sponsorship if you are lucky enough to grab a slice of that pie, you are doing ok. What other topups are needed?
The big problem is one that the ARU have created for themselves by effectively offering a "sign-up" fee to code switchers like Izzy, etc.
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