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Drew

Bob Davidson (42)
New article in smh saying only way he gets released from last year of contract is if he went to rugby, not a rival league team
 

qwerty51

Stirling Mortlock (74)
Based on his issues off the field this year, I think he would be best to get out of the Sydney bubble if he’s coming to rugby.
What does his off field issue(s) (which was only one incident he seems over with) have to do with Sydney?
 

The Ghost of Raelene

Simon Poidevin (60)
Sorry what incident are we talking about? The bipolar diagnosis? I hope not. He’s sought help which is the biggest thi and been back playing.

Sorry if it’s another I’ve had go over my head.

He’s a good guy off the field. Amount of work he does with indigenous youth in Sydney is impressive.
 

qwerty51

Stirling Mortlock (74)
The bipolar was a cover for the rumours, which are unfortunately true but anyway, he seems over it all.
 

The Ghost of Raelene

Simon Poidevin (60)
Hell be right. Don’t recall him having other issues? Just do what the Storm did and say we don’t know definitely what it is….

Fine him for stupidity.

Not like half the Wallabies haven’t wouldn’t have.
 

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John Thornett (49)
Having been closely involved with people with Bipolar I will have zero tolerance with anyone throwing shade on anyone dealing with it.

there are some ppl on this forum that make my skin crawl, they will never change. I applaud you for standing strong.

ps today is world suicide prevention day
 

Adam84

Rod McCall (65)
Prior to the Angus sitting out of the first half of the NRL season and the subsequent bipolar diagnosis there were some party rumours getting about.

In whatever case, it’s up to RA to conduct due diligence on all signings, and ensure that if individual have unique circumstances when they sign them that RA have right support networks in place, especially in cases of mental health if they’re looking to sign a player to a team outside their current home.
 
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Wilson

Phil Kearns (64)
Interestingly the smh has the tahs with no knowledge of the talks, whether that means RA are lining up a different destination or that they just want to get him in the game and work out where later it's not clear:
Sources with knowledge of the situation, talking on the condition of anonymity to prevent the deal falling through, said Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has been a driving force behind the pursuit of Crichton. The Herald has been told the Waratahs are unaware of an approach from Rugby Australia.
 

PhilClinton

Mark Loane (55)
It is quite funny the Chairman keeps pulling these strings (allegedly) and they've made this whole show about aligning the national systems to the super rugby teams etc. but they're out recruiting for blokes that no one really knows about yet?

I understand that in rugby playing for the Wallabies is the ultimate prize, but it still seems quite backwards to me that recruitment wouldn't at least involve the team they're wanting him to play for. You'd never see a NRL team recruit someone because the QLD maroons coach asked them.

Now of course it might come out that the Rebels or Force are actively engaged here. But I feel like recruitment being driven from the top down is a poor reflection on the state of Super Rugby.
 
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