Phil Waugh retires

[Ignoto]

Surely Tahs would be pressing to get Beau Robinson back now. He's only on an upgraded academy contract at the Reds isn't he?

Why would Robinson even give them a time and a place?

They threw him away like yesterdays news, the Reds gave him an opportunity and he took it.

While its just an observation, I would daresay that Beau feels some form of loyalty to the Reds for this.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

A good time to retire I think, if that's his intention. His form is still good and he has the respect of the guys around him. Better to go out and people ask you why you did than why you didn't earlier (to paraphrase Shane Warne). I don't know that his body will carry him too much further at this level, as he's been injured a lot this year. I also think it might be time for a new leadership structure at the Tahs.

 

[waratahjesus]

Why would Robinson even give them a time and a place?

They threw him away like yesterdays news, the Reds gave him an opportunity and he took it.

While its just an observation, I would daresay that Beau feels some form of loyalty to the Reds for this.

not the thread for it, but beau was given a few chances at the tahs and some help, he wasnt thrown away.

 

[daz]

Good on you Phil. A true and loyal servant of the game. Many thanks.

Your dedication and commitment will be your real legacy for the next generation to learn from.

 

[DPK]

Good point, Daz. I feel for those who will inevitably be compared to The Ork.

 

[Blue]

Good to see he is not selfish.

It is commendable when players know that it is time to move on.

 

[waratahjesus]

the most shocking thing is to think he is only 31, for some reason i always think of him as much over.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

There are days when he looks 131

 

[Gagger]

I think he's such a strong leader and player that he becomes as vital to the team as say a Richie McCaw is or Martin Johnson was. This also means that without that player the team seems a completely different proposition.

It's tempting to say therefore that leader is "bad" for the team as when they aren't there the team not nearly so competitive, but the truth is these guys are just excellent leaders and any team is lucky to have them.

Well done Phil, and well done for calling it quits on your own terms. I also think it's time for the Tahs to get some new youthful fire in its belly, and this will help that be possible

 

[Scarfman]

not the thread for it, but beau was given a few chances at the tahs and some help, he wasnt thrown away.

I'd be prepared to allow the thread to drift a little if you wanted to contribute something useful here. The way Beau was treated certainly affects my impression of Waugh.

 

[waratahjesus]

I'd be prepared to allow the thread to drift a little if you wanted to contribute something useful here. The way Beau was treated certainly affects my impression of Waugh.

sure you can read between the lines, i know a few old soles on here also know. it wasnt about waugh as much as attitude. he seems to have turned it around and good on him he has had a fantastic year.

 

[drewprint]

I know nothing about the Beau-in-NSW situation really. I'd be interested to know your take on it Scarfy?

 

[Gnostic]

I will always remember him for two things:-

1. His clash with David Croft V Qld a few years back and both of them telling the ref that all was good while they headed to the blood bin for some repairs before smashing each other again. Just brilliant. (Side note Croft was so under valued in Oz Rugby, he just had the misfortune to be around when Smith and Waugh also were)
2. Waugh smashing and causing harm to the cloaked one. I have always wanted to see a rematch but both have never been uninjured since really.

 

[drewprint]

The cloaked one?

Oh and agreed re: Croft. Excellent player, tough as nails. Would have had a Wallabies gig in a different period.

 

[Gnostic]

Cloack of invisibility............ 7 ................... black..................

 

[RugbyReg]

I'm a massive fan of Phil Waugh. Love the old school nature of his play. Just all out attack. One of the few modern day Aussie forwards who invests a bit of time in counter rucking. Tough as hell.

31 now is he? So he captained the Waratahs all the way back in 2001 v the British Lions correct? Fabulous effort. I remember him being interviewed afterwards, grinning madly, saying he was happy with how they team gave it to the Lions (this was the infamous Dunc McRae game).

The game, and the Tahs, will be poorer for him. And he's just stepping down right? Is he going overseas?

 

[James Buchanan]

The game, and the Tahs, will be poorer for him. And he's just stepping down right? Is he going overseas?

I thought it was retiring from professional rugby.

 

[#1 Tah]

Bit of inside mail for you boys here, Waughs father in law is quite a wealthy man, so it was never about the money for him.

 

[Hawko]

I will always remember him for two things:-

1. His clash with David Croft V Qld a few years back and both of them telling the ref that all was good while they headed to the blood bin for some repairs before smashing each other again. Just brilliant. (Side note Croft was so under valued in Oz Rugby, he just had the misfortune to be around when Smith and Waugh also were)
2. Waugh smashing and causing harm to the cloaked one. I have always wanted to see a rematch but both have never been uninjured since really.

Surely you haven't forgotten the game when Waugh turned the cloaked one over on his back to prevent a try being scored? That was legendary!!!

 

[Gnostic]

Surely you haven't forgotten the game when Waugh turned the cloaked one over on his back to prevent a try being scored? That was legendary!!!

Not at all. 'Twas great. I particularly liked the wails of outrage from over the ditch as if Waugh did something to the Lord of Darkness, that he didn't attempt with every other openside he played.