Quade telling it how it is

[Richo]

Yes everything you have said is right..
Part of having their contract ratified by the ARU is also declaring that they are available for the Wallabies, foreign player obviously dont meet this requirement but im lead to believe they still need to have their contract ratified by the ARU.

I would expect that a lot of this has to do with insurance and liabilities that would be incurred in the event of a call up, as well as the monetary stuff.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Warren Gatland seems to think that QC (Quade Cooper) still has value to add to Brand Wallaby.

Gatland called Cooper an enigmatic "game-changer" who gives the Wallabies a genuine attacking threat despite his vulnerabilities in defence.

"He's an enigma, isn't he, when he's on form he does things out of the blue, he's got his weaknesses but he puts bums on seats," Gatland said.

"I just think people love to hate him in a certain way but as a rugby player he's absolute quality and he's the kind of player that the game needs, they need someone who does things a little bit different."

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...ays-gatland-20121129-2agvm.html#ixzz2Dbj8d9HI

 

[qwerty51]

Haha yea definitely a game-changer, just don't know whose way he'll change the game.

 

[Braveheart81]

Here is an exclusive preview of the upcoming Quade Cooper vs John Steffensen fight.

 

[Swat]

Here is an exclusive preview of the upcoming Quade Cooper vs John Steffensen fight.

For contrast (glorified Tapout ad)

 

[Tangawizi]

Is it possible that the Quade signing saga is drawing to a close?

Courier Mail is reporting a deal has been done.

http://m.couriermail.com.au/sport/r...ions-safari-shot/story-fn8t7efs-1226530820494

 

[rugbyisfun]

This Saga has more twists and turns than the Bells Line of Road.

There is a much quicker and safer route across the Blue Mountains out of Sydney, but Team QC (Quade Cooper) seem hell bent on travelling the alternate route.

Yes... But does that road have a little shop like the one near Bilpin that serves warm apple pies with two scoops of I've cream?? Sometimes it's not about taking the quick road. Especially when there is warm apple pie and ice cream involved

 

[emuarse]

Is it possible that the Quade signing saga is drawing to a close?

Courier Mail is reporting a deal has been done.

http://m.couriermail.com.au/sport/r...ions-safari-shot/story-fn8t7efs-1226530820494

Hopefully a deal has been done, or is about to be done, to allow this forum thread to go to bed. It has certainly been the most controversial and vindictive one that I can remember in G & G R.

 

[Swat]

It has certainly been the most controversial and vindictive one that I can remember in G & G R.

It just goes to show how poor management can sway public opinion significantly, hark back to 2010 and you'll struggle to find anything negative written about Quade except his defense...

 

[Scoey]

Crazy isn't it Swat We all get our knickers in a knot on here from time to time. But if there's one thing that holds true no matter the issue is that a week is a looooooong time in Rugby. 2010 seems like a lifetime ago.

 

[qwerty51]

well he did steal a laptop end of 2009

 

[fatprop]

Is it possible that the Quade signing saga is drawing to a close?

Courier Mail is reporting a deal has been done.

http://m.couriermail.com.au/sport/r...ions-safari-shot/story-fn8t7efs-1226530820494

interesting, there was a piece on SBW's boxing that said was going off to train with SBW in Japan

''I have got 10 weeks, four weeks of which will be physio and getting the injury ready and then hopefully six weeks preparation for the fight,'' Williams said.
''We are looking to having camp in Japan and bringing over a trainer and a couple of sparring partners, along with Quade [Cooper] also, which will be pretty cool.''

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...t-drags-on-20121203-2ar7t.html?skin=text-only

 

[Groucho]

''I have got 10 weeks, four weeks of which will be physio and getting the injury ready and then hopefully six weeks preparation for the fight,'' Williams said.
''We are looking to having camp in Japan and bringing over a trainer and a couple of sparring partners, along with Quade [Cooper] also, which will be pretty cool.''

Jeez, you'd have be be some kind of extreme pessimist to prepare your injury in advance.

 

[Tiger]

Apparently he is announcing tomorrow that he has re-signed and it's on the same money that he was offered by the ARU last year.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/rug...-stay-in-australian-rugby-20121206-2axx6.html

That's a pretty extraordinary turnaround by the ARU if it's correct; Carmichael should be up for a commission for his work by the sound of things!

 

[maxdacat]

mmm?

Quade Cooper is set to announce on Friday that he is staying in Australian rugby union after accepting a revised two-year deal from the ARU.​

The deal is believed to be similar to the $800,000 offer the ARU took off the table following his public criticism of the game and the atmosphere in the Wallabies camp.​

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/no-quade-escape-cooper-to-stay-in-australian-rugby-20121206-2axx6.html#ixzz2EFrD7zsq​

 

[Pedrolicus]

Apparently he is announcing tomorrow that he has re-signed and it's on the same money that he was offered by the ARU last year.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/rug...-stay-in-australian-rugby-20121206-2axx6.html
That's a pretty extraordinary turnaround by the ARU if it's correct; Carmichael should be up for a commission for his work by the sound of things!

Just read it on the Herald.

Good on him, bitter pill to swallow. He'll certainly have motivation to play well this season too.

 

[Sully]

Just read it on the Herald.

Good on him, bitter pill to swallow. He'll certainly have motivation to play well this season too.

Yeh that $800 000 must be real hard to take!

 

[en_force_er]

The question is with Berrick turning into a pretty decent test 15, as well as a serviceable test back-up at 10 for late game rotations, will Quade fit in the Wallaby 23?

Even if you don't rate Berrick he's a better bencher than Cooper covering 10, 12, and 15 as well as both kicking and tackling better than Quade.

So I suppose the question really is, is Quade better than Beale? Doesn't need to be answered now of course, we have till the Lion's tour.

 

[Dave Beat]

Depends on the coach and the game plan.
Through the world cup and since there has been this idea to kick

 

[cyclopath]

I take any story on Quade with a prescribed quantity of NaCl, but sincerely hope this latest missive from the Sinny Moaning Herald is on the money.
Quade in Red, dicing with other contenders for a 10 jersey thrills me way more than Quade going the rope-a-dope against some hack contender who couldn't knock the souf off a souffle.
Maybe some sense has been made of this 130 page debacle.
Geez, I am hoping to close this fucking thread before Christmas.