Brumbies 2016
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Sydney Middleton (9)
The two players on the board are Moore and Fardy.
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Steve Williams (59)
Just Fardy
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John Thornett (49)
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Peter Johnson (47)
Yeah, but what I do find interesting is that from all reports Bernie is in the Jones camp and has yet to sign his contract extension (I think this is the biggest clue in this whole saga to be honest and give Reds and Force fans some possibilities to dwell on).
Jones so far has been pretty savvy in what he is doing and, as reported, has key allies being the sponsors, Bernie and the other coaches and the playing group. So I don't think this will lose the playing group, rather divide the club more.
Interesting times, and the Moore thing doesn't surprise me as reports were that Bernie was unimpressed with Moore as well. I think this one could be that "others" wanted to reward for his loyal service and grant special conditions that he wanted to go with him staying and Jones stuck to his guns trying to get the best deal for the club. I would even hazard a guess that there was some player power-play in this, thus the referral now.
Very interesting twist and whichever way it goes it is not good news for the Brumbies.
I would be interested to see if there is a split in the player group or not. IMHO, I got this feeling that there are some silly shenanigans at play here and it might come back to some naive associations. politicking and whiteanting.
I cant get why Pocock who is a good measure with these things signed on after dealing with Jones if there was an issue.
All MHO, and a lot of speculation, but pieces seem to be fitting the puzzle quickly if you think backroom politics, power deals and revenge, including some players trying to use some powers plays, it adds up.
I just hope people don't jump to the wrong conclusion, and miss the point that its 2 players involved, not the rest of the squad or coaching team.
Jones so far has been pretty savvy in what he is doing and, as reported, has key allies being the sponsors, Bernie and the other coaches and the playing group. So I don't think this will lose the playing group, rather divide the club more.
Interesting times, and the Moore thing doesn't surprise me as reports were that Bernie was unimpressed with Moore as well. I think this one could be that "others" wanted to reward for his loyal service and grant special conditions that he wanted to go with him staying and Jones stuck to his guns trying to get the best deal for the club. I would even hazard a guess that there was some player power-play in this, thus the referral now.
Very interesting twist and whichever way it goes it is not good news for the Brumbies.
I would be interested to see if there is a split in the player group or not. IMHO, I got this feeling that there are some silly shenanigans at play here and it might come back to some naive associations. politicking and whiteanting.
I cant get why Pocock who is a good measure with these things signed on after dealing with Jones if there was an issue.
All MHO, and a lot of speculation, but pieces seem to be fitting the puzzle quickly if you think backroom politics, power deals and revenge, including some players trying to use some powers plays, it adds up.
I just hope people don't jump to the wrong conclusion, and miss the point that its 2 players involved, not the rest of the squad or coaching team.
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Peter Johnson (47)
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Peter Johnson (47)
Which put them against Bernie and the rest of the coaching team by all reports sadly.
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Darby Loudon (17)
I think it suits the Aussie psyche to assume Jones is sticking it to the man.
However, the way he has gone about his business. Injunctions, press releases, formal complaints etc should surely convince some people that there's 2 sides to this story.
Can anyone, ever, remember a case in which the CEO of a rugby club launches actions (other than disciplinary) against his own players?
Bizarre.
However, the way he has gone about his business. Injunctions, press releases, formal complaints etc should surely convince some people that there's 2 sides to this story.
Can anyone, ever, remember a case in which the CEO of a rugby club launches actions (other than disciplinary) against his own players?
Bizarre.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Press reported on multiple occasions that Bernie was aligned with Jones. Him keep postponing his contract is really making me wonder and think that is the case. What other reason does he have to stall it for? I know it was reported, he was also not impressed with Moore and the way things went down. Pretty sure he was quoted at the time but left Jones to do the talking so it was a step away from the playing group.
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Sydney Middleton (9)
Yeah no doubt Jones should never have let it get to here, but the point in situations like this is to fix the core problems, not the symptoms. What will be a shame is if it all gets swept under the rug and blamed on Jones because he let it get to this. Jones is gone no matter what so what the Brumbies really need is to root out the cause of this.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
ACT Brumbies CEO and All Black legend Michael Jones delivers home truths to Moore & Fardy.
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ACT Brumbies CEO and All Blacks legend Michael Jones has concluded his investigations into senior players Stephen Moore & Scott Fardy and delivered some startling home truths.
"My investigations have revealed that both players are slower and fatter than I was in my heyday. And not nearly as good at tackling. Or lineout jumping. Or general support play" said Jones, reading from a prepared statement.
Michael Jones, seen here today, photographed from an odd camera angle, one which makes him appear slightly paler and softer than you may remember him from his playing days.
"I have taken both players aside and informed them of my findings" continued the All Black legend. "As punishment, they are both to appear Friday night at the Onehunga Mall and perform 200 burpees each while wearing an Auckland Blues rugby jersey and singing a made-up song about Sean Fitzpatrick."
"Oh, and as further punishment, I also ate both of their parking spaces."
--SMH--
ACT Brumbies CEO and All Blacks legend Michael Jones has concluded his investigations into senior players Stephen Moore & Scott Fardy and delivered some startling home truths.
"My investigations have revealed that both players are slower and fatter than I was in my heyday. And not nearly as good at tackling. Or lineout jumping. Or general support play" said Jones, reading from a prepared statement.
Michael Jones, seen here today, photographed from an odd camera angle, one which makes him appear slightly paler and softer than you may remember him from his playing days.
"I have taken both players aside and informed them of my findings" continued the All Black legend. "As punishment, they are both to appear Friday night at the Onehunga Mall and perform 200 burpees each while wearing an Auckland Blues rugby jersey and singing a made-up song about Sean Fitzpatrick."
"Oh, and as further punishment, I also ate both of their parking spaces."
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Peter Johnson (47)
It was in some of Dutton's reporting in the crimes act near the start of this.
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