Genia to the Force?

[The_Brown_Hornet]

The Fox Sports crew that was lead by Tim Horan at the time...

Back to the original point though, where have the Force been "running their mouths" about the signing of Genia? They haven't. The QRU have made an official statement though.

Exactly. Until yesterday I had heard nothing from anyone about this, least of all Force management.

 

[barbarian]

A couple of quotes from twitter, I think it was Nick McArdle. It was in Cat's Social Pages last night. He seemed to think it was all coming out of Perth.

 

[ChargerWA]

This is fast turning into another clusterfuck like the JOC (James O'Connor) saga.

Do other sports have this shit go on? I don't follow anything else, but it feels like Rugby takes this BS to the next level. I think it may be partly because there are only 5 teams, and because the talent pool is quite small, there can be a large gap between the best player in their position and whoever is 2nd.

Either way, I just want it to be sorted so we can get on with the 2012 season.

 

[Richo]

Haha. Everyone else is 'theorising' but here is a post that 'knows for absolute certain': it's just, solely, only, always, money. Just no doubt about that.

As someone who loves to talk about the business side of rugby as a pivotal element, I'm surprised that you're so keen to put the emphasis anywhere other than the money.

 

[Tangawizi]

This is fast turning into another clusterfuck like the JOC (James O'Connor) saga.

Do other sports have this shit go on? I don't follow anything else, but it feels like Rugby takes this BS to the next level. I think it may be partly because there are only 5 teams, and because the talent pool is quite small, there can be a large gap between the best player in their position and whoever is 2nd.

Either way, I just want it to be sorted so we can get on with the 2012 season.

This stuff goes on to certain extent in the NRL but not to the same magnitude. And with more teams, all with solid junior programs there aren't really any teams accused of consistently poaching other teams stars (except maybe the Roosers).

But as for the Reds cross-town counterparts, this sort of shit just doesn't happen at the Broncos. Rarely a fringe star will go due to salary cap issues, but never the main men.

 

[TOCC]

Exactly. Until yesterday I had heard nothing from anyone about this, least of all Force management.

well it was leaked initially by someone before Horan even mentioned it

 

[waratahjesus]

Does it reallymatter that much if he goes or not, force lost JOC (James O'Connor) last year, Tahs lost Beale, according to brumbies fans Tahs losing Ben Mowen was a disaster, if the loss stops at Genia it really doesn't matter at all. It's what happens next that shows if the club is doing things right or not.

 

[RedsHappy]

Whoa. According to the latest fm Bret Harris in The Australian, Genia now having second thoughts, reconsidering leaving, 'heart not in it' etc. The merry-go-round of Aus rugby 'stars' continues its dance.

 

[Brumby Jack]

And the plot thickens. There should be a version of 'The Code' just for this topic.

 

[Gagger]

Whoa. According to the latest fm Bret Harris in The Australian, Genia now having second thoughts, reconsidering leaving, 'heart not in it' etc. The merry-go-round of Aus rugby 'stars' continues its dance.

Pretty "interesting" considering the Reds have already posted a press release saying he's gone?

This smells like an attempt to keep the Force honest in light of their "nothing's signed yet" announcement.

Genia and his management in a bit of a pickle?

 

[redstragic]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/s...stern-force-move/story-e6frf4qu-1226342270664

Tis a tough thing for a young man to negotiate and decide. But he is young and bigger paydays will come. The Reds can't match the bills on offer from the force. Leaves me with a question, with the Forces forwards, Genia already sucking a lot out of their cap, how can they recruit enough quality backs to start winning?

The Brumbies this year may have a team of lesser knowns but most of the guys have been around the Brumbies system for the last couple years. Like wise when the Reds started winning. Do the Force have the undeveloped talent waiting in the wings already on contracts? Or would Will be Gits II over at the force. Great player without the support around him to succeed.

 

[Gagger]

ok, my mail is Will's changed his mind for the 3rd time this season, and is staying

Deadlines not stuck too and lots of people getting involved that create head aches... Will is too nice

 

[Brumby Jack]

Press conference at 11am on Fox Sports News from the QRU.

 

[Bernie_Larkham]

The CBA has not been signed off on so at the moment there will be no salary cap increase IMO. If thats the case it weakens the Force position if that had factored this in. They cant afford to pay 25% plus of the cap to two players.

The press conference will be fascinating...

 

[RedsHappy]

Jim Carmichael now going to the Force to repair traumatized team?

 

[Ignoto]

Deadlines not stuck too and lots of people getting involved that create head aches... Will is too nice

Perhaps el Digby has been in his ear over the weekend as Will sleeps?

 

[Tangawizi]

Anyone pulling a Genia highlights package to the tune of "Should I stay, or should I go" by the Clash?

 

[Penguin]

Jim Carmichael now going to the Force to repair traumatized team?

Can you get anymore cryptic?

 

[Scotty]

Pretty "interesting" considering the Reds have already posted a press release saying he's gone?

This smells like an attempt to keep the Force honest in light of their "nothing's signed yet" announcement.

Genia and his management in a bit of a pickle?

Exactly, everyone is questioning the Reds statement that he has already signed, but forgetting to question the truth in the Force's statement that 'they are not in a position to announce any signing'.

 

[RedsHappy]

Can you get anymore cryptic?

Rather, a little light humour was in order, or so I thought...