Genia to the Force?
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Richo
John Thornett (49)
Penguin
John Solomon (38)
From the Daily Telegraph
On the playing front, it is understood the Force are looking to secure a world-class halves duo by partnering Genia with Peter Grant. It would third time lucky if the Force recruit the South African goal-kicking ace, after approaching him to replace Matt Giteau in 2009, and then again in 2010. Queensland Reds CEO Jim Carmichael says he is "bemused" at how the Western Force can afford Genia's asking price and fears the halfback may become caught in the same financial trap as Matt Giteau. Carmichael also blasted the way Force officials leaked the signing news before Genia had a chance to address his teammates about a move west which is now up in the air. "I'm concerned that Will has been used as a commodity," Carmichael said.
It would seem that, considering recent seasons, that the Force management really need to take some negotiating lessons if the above paragraph is true. They make the same mistakes over & over.
On the playing front, it is understood the Force are looking to secure a world-class halves duo by partnering Genia with Peter Grant. It would third time lucky if the Force recruit the South African goal-kicking ace, after approaching him to replace Matt Giteau in 2009, and then again in 2010. Queensland Reds CEO Jim Carmichael says he is "bemused" at how the Western Force can afford Genia's asking price and fears the halfback may become caught in the same financial trap as Matt Giteau. Carmichael also blasted the way Force officials leaked the signing news before Genia had a chance to address his teammates about a move west which is now up in the air. "I'm concerned that Will has been used as a commodity," Carmichael said.
It would seem that, considering recent seasons, that the Force management really need to take some negotiating lessons if the above paragraph is true. They make the same mistakes over & over.
Bernie_Larkham
Herbert Moran (7)
Press conference at 11 to confirm Genia is stayig at the Reds.
A bizarre weekend... Perhaps Pococks bemused response was one of disappointment that the rumour had been leaked before he had actually signed?
A bizarre weekend... Perhaps Pococks bemused response was one of disappointment that the rumour had been leaked before he had actually signed?
Tangawizi
Peter Fenwicke (45)
For real - hopefully:
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...-queensland-reds/story-fn8t7efs-1226342352160
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...-queensland-reds/story-fn8t7efs-1226342352160
Tiger
Alfred Walker (16)
On a separate note, I heard that it was the Force, not the Reds, that leaked that RG was leaving that forced the issue to be dealt with in a huge hurry and before the players had been properly informed etc.
Looks like the Force leaks may have backfired a bit more spectacularly this time?
Looks like the Force leaks may have backfired a bit more spectacularly this time?
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Oh shit is about to break loose, where's my popcorn?
Penguin
John Solomon (38)
Backflip by Will, agrees to two more years at the Reds! You fucking ripper!
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...-queensland-reds/story-fn8t7efs-1226342352160
This is embarrassing for the Farce! They need to take a good hard look at how they conduct their dealings or they will implode.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...-queensland-reds/story-fn8t7efs-1226342352160
This is embarrassing for the Farce! They need to take a good hard look at how they conduct their dealings or they will implode.
Brisbok
Cyril Towers (30)
Fox Sports crew and QRU will both be looking a bit stupid if he stays at the Reds. How can you announce that something is effectively a 'done deal' when it is actually far from it?
I understand that there might have been leaks, but to make an announcement based on hearsay is a bit unprofessional?
Horan, McArdle and Cannon were basically reporting it as fact. Cannon was telling Force fans arriving at the stadium that "Pocock had signed and Genia was on his way" when neither of those things has happened.
I understand that there might have been leaks, but to make an announcement based on hearsay is a bit unprofessional?
Horan, McArdle and Cannon were basically reporting it as fact. Cannon was telling Force fans arriving at the stadium that "Pocock had signed and Genia was on his way" when neither of those things has happened.
Agreed. But you're still reading the thread.
louie
Desmond Connor (43)
Did i read or just skip to the bottom and type?
Well I'd like to think you skipped through making certain you read all my posts to get the real gist of what's going on.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
What an utterly bizarre situation this has turned out to be.
Brisbok
Cyril Towers (30)
For PGK 1,200,000 per year?
I think the QRU called his bluff. He must have stated he would only sign for a certain figure that the Force were offering, they said have fun in the west, he decides that playing for the Reds is what he wants and signs today. It's the complete opposite position the Reds took with Berrick and it shows the different mindset at Ballymore these days.
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