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George Smith (75)
^^^^^^ I just got the same result. Who knew there was not merely an app but a whole website for that (other than you, obviously)?
Can Cheika ball work for the Wallabies?
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the sabanator
Ron Walden (29)
Being ranked below Wales is no issue. We've beaten them ten times on the trot, our guys definitely have what it takes to beat them
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Steve Williams (59)
True.
The rankings, for a number of reasons, aren't a particularly accurate indicator of where teams are at. It doesn't warrant despair on the way down or crowing on the way up.
Having said that, it does still show that the Wallabies performances have dropped of late and they have a lot of work to do this year.
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Phil Kearns (64)
They just beat Ireland. Current form is what counts. Not what happened last year, and the year before that etc etc.
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David Codey (61)
Winning the last 10 straight is still relevant,even if there were only 3 or 4 current players in the first of those wins.
Mortal Wombat
Allen Oxlade (6)
So it's Alofa all over again. What's the point of giving these blokes short contracts and investing game time in them if they're only going to bugger off to Europe at the earliest opportunity?
In the 3 traditionally strong provinces, we've got enough quality outside backs competing for spots that we shouldn't be indulging anyone who isn't committed to sticking around.
I'd start Peter Betham for the rest of the year. I don't know when he's off contract, but even if he left after this season, at least he's payed his dues.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Nothing, let him go.........
How are we indulging anyone?
It's part and parcel of professional sport. Expect the person to contribute for the duration of their contract and if they decide they don't want to stay for whatever you're willing to pay them then good luck to them.
It works both ways. If the Waratahs desperately wanted to retain people they could offer longer contracts for larger dollars. If they're unsure of a person's future value they'll offer a low value contract which will likely be for only a year or two (because the player would be crazy to accept anything longer).
Mortal Wombat
Allen Oxlade (6)
By investing more game time in them when we know they're not sticking around to build the team and develop their own play; particularly when it's a league guy who is still learning the game.
Obviously, in a lot of positions, we probably can't afford to be picky, but we've always got outside backs coming out of our ears, so that should be all she wrote for Mr Naiyaravoro, IMO. I feel differently about Betham, because he's come up through the system.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
You can't commit your bottom line finances to contracting players for years. This is just like any job that any one of us has: you get paid, you provide service. Nothing is forever, and if the employer only wants to pay you for a year, then you put in your best for a year, see if they want to continue, or move on.
Naiyaravoro isn't in the team currently so it is a moot point. If at some point he's considered in our best team again they should pick him. You lose players every year. There is no point constantly thinking about next year when trying to win games this year.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
£500k for a project player. Classic Gunners, that's a big chunk of their BT sport money. At least Visser was already a somewhat proven performer at that level, when they signed him.
They tried to get that Kiwi League Fullback too.
They tried to get that Kiwi League Fullback too.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
That was Kevin Locke I always liked Locke as a Warriors and Kiwis supporter. But he is a midget and can't really kick.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
All to play for Scotland because they have no wingers.
That kiwi bloke is up there - Maitland?
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