Jerry Collins to the Rebels

[kronic]

A massive rumour coming out of NZ that we've picked up Jerry Collins.

Would be a one year contract most likely.

 

[wamberal]

They've already got Delve, Higginbum, and Jones. They need a 7, not another 6/8.


Having said that, it would be great to see Jerry Collins back on the field, for an Australian franchise.

 

[kronic]

That's where a certain Mr Pocock might come in...

 

[kronic]

Imagine this too?

 

[tigerland12]

If this is true I don't like out. Means young blokes like Jones are going to miss out.

 

[kronic]

If this is true I don't like out. Means young blokes like Jones are going to miss out.

Jones is an interesting discussion. You'd imagine Neville & Pyle will be the starting locks, so where does he fit in, with Higgers & Delve? Factor in the Pocock rumour too.

I don't know the motive behind this is, perhaps an insight into what has happened with Saffy? Collins could be just cover for the season, on the bench.

 

[tigerland12]

I really just don't see the point in trying to get a former All Black who is passed his used by date, instead of developing Australian players

 

[I like to watch]

I agree Tigger, maybe a few years ago he would have been a great acquisition.But with what they have already I only see him a surplus to requirements.
Stick with the youngsters, a better option in many ways.

 

[Brumbies Guy]

I really just don't see the point in trying to get a former All Black who is passed his used by date, instead of developing Australian players

Like when the Reds picked up Caleb Ralph? Samo turned out to be an OK buy for someone passed their use by date.

 

[Penguin]

The same Caleb Ralph who played one game at the end of the season to cover for a lot of injuries?And he was playing in the local club comp. Big big difference there.

 

[TOCC]

Like when the Reds picked up Caleb Ralph? Samo turned out to be an OK buy for someone passed their use by date.

lol are you seriously putting the two on the same level? A one game contract after a litany of injuries as opposed to Collins getting signed on a full contract for a minimum of 12 months

 

[qwerty51]

Next year will be the Rebels 3rd year, enough of the old hacks who were once good.

 

[RugbyReg]

Like when the Reds picked up Caleb Ralph? Samo turned out to be an OK buy for someone passed their use by date.

picked up? Played him once off the bench in the last game of the season once we'd already qualified for the finals, having signed him on a short term contract to cover for injuries?

And Radike? He's Australian. He was playing club rugby in Sydney. And went on to play for Australia the next year.

 

[kronic]

Have it on good authority this rumour is just that.

Good for various reasons discussed here.

 

[mjw]

Sounds like a replacement for Lippman.

 

[Slim 293]

A massive rumour coming out of NZ that we've picked up Jerry Collins.

Would be a one year contract most likely.

Have it on good authority this rumour is just that.

Good for various reasons discussed here.

 

[kronic]

What's there to explain?

The post was started due to speculation. I had the rumour confirmed as just that.

 

[Slim 293]

The absurdity of this thread.......

 

[Hugh Jarse]

The absurdity of this thread...

Then let it go. It is not compulsory to read and agree with everything on these boards.

Welcome to the Green and Gold Rugby forum.

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9. If another poster does not understand or agree with your point after 3 or 4 attempts, LET IT GO, WALK AWAY. It is very boring for other posters when the thread gets hijacked by two people having an argument. Let this be your guide:

BTW are there enough hairdressers in the Bleak City to cope with both Beiber Boy and Jerry Collins at the same time?

 

[disco]

Nah not a good buy for the Rebels they would be better chasing a good Aussie openside.