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There were rumours at the start of this year that Quade would go west to be with Rabbit weren't there? This is probably just a re-hash of those rumours, Quade would be fairly silly to leave the Reds right now.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
if he gets day release from jail he will have to play for QLD as the travelling would be too far.
On a serious note along the same lines, can you move interstate while on probation or a suspended sentence?
On a serious note along the same lines, can you move interstate while on probation or a suspended sentence?
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i wonder if there are any grounds to the rumour that Turinui is eager to move to Europe ASAP
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Mullsey
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Don't know how much truth this holds. Just as much as the recent article i suppose.
Berrick Barnes no Melbourne Rebel but Quade Cooper to stay a Queensland Red
Bret Harris From: The Australian March 09, 2010 12:00AM
BERRICK Barnes has rejected an approach from the Melbourne Rebels and will remain with the NSW Waratahs in the expanded Super 15 series next year, while Quade Cooper is expected to turn down an offer from the Western Force to stay with the Queensland Reds.
Barnes, who joined the Waratahs this year after becoming disillusioned with the Reds, only wanted to extend his deal by one year, raising the possibility he will pursue his career overseas after the 2011 World Cup.
"At the end of the day it's the best decision for me going forward," Barnes said yesterday.
"I've enjoyed the team culture we've had here. I get on really well with a number of the boys. I've found it easy to settle my life here. I've got a place here. I'll be studying soon and that excites me. That's another challenge."
It is understood Barnes accepted substantially less money to stay with the Waratahs.
"I made it (decision) over the weekend," Barnes said. "Sunday I did the necessary phone calls. I'm happy with the decision.
"The Rebels are going to be an exciting prospect next year. They've got good guys running their set-up in Rod Macqueen and Brian Waldron. I have no doubt they are going to sign some big name players."
The Rebels are chasing Waratahs forwards Benn Robinson and Wycliff Palu as well as five-eighth Daniel Halangahu.
Barnes' decision to stay in Sydney means the Rebels will go even harder for Halangahu, especially as another five-eighth target, Matt To'omua, is set to re-comit to the Brumbies.
But Halangahu has indicated his preference is to stay in Sydney.
Robinson and Palu are expected to stay in Sydney, but Palu is seriously considering an offer from overseas. It is understood Palu is seeking a one-year contract with the ARU which would enable him to play in the World Cup and then join a European or Japanese club.
There were high expectations of the Waratahs when Barnes joined the team, but they have only won two of their first four games, struggling to beat the winless Sharks 25-21 in Sydney last Saturday night.
"I'm excited where we are going as a team," Barnes said. "There are a few critics out there at the moment, the way we are playing and stuff like that.
"We are two from four . . . this is a place with a culture of winning. When you are not, people are going to have stuff to say.
"We have a strong core group of players here. We are confident in the direction we are heading. We just have to get everybody else on board, don't we?"
Ironically, Barnes' move to the Waratahs will probably ensure Cooper remains with the Reds. Cooper was believed to be keen to join his friends James O'Connor and David Pocock at the Force, but his circumstances have changed.
Cooper shared the playmaking responsibilities with Barnes at the Reds, but he is now relishing the opportunity to direct the team on his own.
He is also grateful to the Reds for the support the team showed to him during his off-field court drama in the off-season.
O'Connor was excited about the possibility of Cooper joining the Force, but he was not holding out much hope.
"It would be awesome to have him here in Perth, but I think he is pretty settled at the Reds," he said.
"Talking to him, he's really enjoying playing outside Will Genia and look at how well they are playing. He and Will are an awesome combination. They are killing them."
Berrick Barnes no Melbourne Rebel but Quade Cooper to stay a Queensland Red
Bret Harris From: The Australian March 09, 2010 12:00AM
BERRICK Barnes has rejected an approach from the Melbourne Rebels and will remain with the NSW Waratahs in the expanded Super 15 series next year, while Quade Cooper is expected to turn down an offer from the Western Force to stay with the Queensland Reds.
Barnes, who joined the Waratahs this year after becoming disillusioned with the Reds, only wanted to extend his deal by one year, raising the possibility he will pursue his career overseas after the 2011 World Cup.
"At the end of the day it's the best decision for me going forward," Barnes said yesterday.
"I've enjoyed the team culture we've had here. I get on really well with a number of the boys. I've found it easy to settle my life here. I've got a place here. I'll be studying soon and that excites me. That's another challenge."
It is understood Barnes accepted substantially less money to stay with the Waratahs.
"I made it (decision) over the weekend," Barnes said. "Sunday I did the necessary phone calls. I'm happy with the decision.
"The Rebels are going to be an exciting prospect next year. They've got good guys running their set-up in Rod Macqueen and Brian Waldron. I have no doubt they are going to sign some big name players."
The Rebels are chasing Waratahs forwards Benn Robinson and Wycliff Palu as well as five-eighth Daniel Halangahu.
Barnes' decision to stay in Sydney means the Rebels will go even harder for Halangahu, especially as another five-eighth target, Matt To'omua, is set to re-comit to the Brumbies.
But Halangahu has indicated his preference is to stay in Sydney.
Robinson and Palu are expected to stay in Sydney, but Palu is seriously considering an offer from overseas. It is understood Palu is seeking a one-year contract with the ARU which would enable him to play in the World Cup and then join a European or Japanese club.
There were high expectations of the Waratahs when Barnes joined the team, but they have only won two of their first four games, struggling to beat the winless Sharks 25-21 in Sydney last Saturday night.
"I'm excited where we are going as a team," Barnes said. "There are a few critics out there at the moment, the way we are playing and stuff like that.
"We are two from four . . . this is a place with a culture of winning. When you are not, people are going to have stuff to say.
"We have a strong core group of players here. We are confident in the direction we are heading. We just have to get everybody else on board, don't we?"
Ironically, Barnes' move to the Waratahs will probably ensure Cooper remains with the Reds. Cooper was believed to be keen to join his friends James O'Connor and David Pocock at the Force, but his circumstances have changed.
Cooper shared the playmaking responsibilities with Barnes at the Reds, but he is now relishing the opportunity to direct the team on his own.
He is also grateful to the Reds for the support the team showed to him during his off-field court drama in the off-season.
O'Connor was excited about the possibility of Cooper joining the Force, but he was not holding out much hope.
"It would be awesome to have him here in Perth, but I think he is pretty settled at the Reds," he said.
"Talking to him, he's really enjoying playing outside Will Genia and look at how well they are playing. He and Will are an awesome combination. They are killing them."
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Mullsey
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probably didnt need to put that whole article in. aha
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tranquility
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look at this animal
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Hawko said:
Now that isn't fair. 7s is very much a "get them down however you can" game.
This being said I'm not sure about him being an "animal". Nice photography though.
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Liam Gill, the 17yr old who just signed with the Reds for 2011
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Dave Cowper (27)
To be fair, Gill did play like a bit of an animal in Hong Kong. Really threw his body around and was heavily involved, particularly in defence.
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you guys all take yourselves way too seriously.. he was an 'animal' because of the way he was throwing himself into contact in all of those photos.
of course his head was in the wrong place, im sure he as the Australian schoolboy captain knows as well as anyone the correct way to make a copybook tackle - but the photo represents the desperation in the tackle, and the nature of 7s as a game environment.
oh yeah, and I love the political correctness of "we can't expect too much too soon, he is only young". this forum is not a PR company for the Reds militia, it is a bit of fun.
Liam is actually a GT boy and was in a good mate of mines grade, im sure he would find all of this very amusing.
of course his head was in the wrong place, im sure he as the Australian schoolboy captain knows as well as anyone the correct way to make a copybook tackle - but the photo represents the desperation in the tackle, and the nature of 7s as a game environment.
oh yeah, and I love the political correctness of "we can't expect too much too soon, he is only young". this forum is not a PR company for the Reds militia, it is a bit of fun.
Liam is actually a GT boy and was in a good mate of mines grade, im sure he would find all of this very amusing.
Lee Grant
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Yeah welcome back naz.
I know you're just chirping and I shouldn't be precious but a few other people have chipped me about overstating the case of schoolboy players.
I said that Gill had star quality and the heart of a lion. I added: though he is only 86kgs now he could play for the Reds someday because other light guys like Keegan Daniel have played in Super rugby as opensides. I also mentioned that unless he can pack on some pork his lightness may hold him back from going further than that.
But because I am sometimes the one who mentions a young fellow first, what I say is often mixed up with what journos say months later when they see them after they leave school.
It was the same with Beale. I said he was the best schoolboy player I ever saw, which is still true, and that he would be a Wallaby one day. But people often remember the overblown journo hype about him and have a go at me, though they never quote me, as it would be an inconvenient truth. I understand them: people get disappointed in young players that are over-hyped and forget they are little more than kids, not the saviours they were looking for.
I said similar things about a schoolboy called Quade Cooper. Even though he had a poor tournament in 2006 you could see the quality.
For the record: the 2009 schoolboy players I mentioned for Super honours from the national tournament were: Lock/6/8 Luke Jones; Lock Greg Peterson; 3. PAE; 11 Kimami Sitauti; 14. Chris Feauai; 15 Jake Woodhouse and 7 Liam Gill. IIRR I said 9. Nick Stirzacker had a show too. I'd even have a punt on lock Curtis Browning who, like Feauai, has another year at school, and will probably play 8 as a senior.
I also said that 7. Gill and 7. Hooper (who I saw in the 2008 tournament, but missed 2009 because of a shoulder reconstruction) would be pushing Pocock for the Oz 7 jersey after the 2011 RWC if they became big enough men.
You can quote me on all of that naz.
I know you're just chirping and I shouldn't be precious but a few other people have chipped me about overstating the case of schoolboy players.
I said that Gill had star quality and the heart of a lion. I added: though he is only 86kgs now he could play for the Reds someday because other light guys like Keegan Daniel have played in Super rugby as opensides. I also mentioned that unless he can pack on some pork his lightness may hold him back from going further than that.
But because I am sometimes the one who mentions a young fellow first, what I say is often mixed up with what journos say months later when they see them after they leave school.
It was the same with Beale. I said he was the best schoolboy player I ever saw, which is still true, and that he would be a Wallaby one day. But people often remember the overblown journo hype about him and have a go at me, though they never quote me, as it would be an inconvenient truth. I understand them: people get disappointed in young players that are over-hyped and forget they are little more than kids, not the saviours they were looking for.
I said similar things about a schoolboy called Quade Cooper. Even though he had a poor tournament in 2006 you could see the quality.
For the record: the 2009 schoolboy players I mentioned for Super honours from the national tournament were: Lock/6/8 Luke Jones; Lock Greg Peterson; 3. PAE; 11 Kimami Sitauti; 14. Chris Feauai; 15 Jake Woodhouse and 7 Liam Gill. IIRR I said 9. Nick Stirzacker had a show too. I'd even have a punt on lock Curtis Browning who, like Feauai, has another year at school, and will probably play 8 as a senior.
I also said that 7. Gill and 7. Hooper (who I saw in the 2008 tournament, but missed 2009 because of a shoulder reconstruction) would be pushing Pocock for the Oz 7 jersey after the 2011 RWC if they became big enough men.
You can quote me on all of that naz.
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