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David Codey (61)
^^^^^ if he was ever recruited by a Rugby franchise, they'd better ensure there are no eggs in the fridge in the breakout room 
Rugby League players who could have/could make the switch
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Glass half full view would say JOC (James O'Connor) talented young footballer who lost his way on personal side
Glass half empty view would focus on JOC (James O'Connor)'s personal issues which prevented him reaching his potential but ignoring was ever talented young footballer and wasted talent as a result of personal issues
I am probably better leaning to love league more as too many glass half empty rugby supporters
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Phil Kearns (64)
Whatever you think, mate. As for me, I make my own mind up about things, what other posters think is interesting, but the game is the thing. And the game is rugby.
League is as boring as batshit.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
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For all this talk about losing Ponga to league.. Players like Izaia Perese get overlooked, he was a rugby league junior, previously been on a scholarship with the North Queensland Cowboys and representing QLD in the U16 State of Origin before been recruited by a rugby union private school.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Not same calibre of player - sorry
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John Thornett (49)
Can we try and keep this bloke. Why do the Newington dual coders go to League?
http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/tyr...s/news-story/c2924b8773e67717540b5aeb593e30ef
http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/tyr...s/news-story/c2924b8773e67717540b5aeb593e30ef
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Mate according to the article he was offered big money from France but opted for League. We were likely never really in it.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
I actually think it's a better call long term. Those guys that go to France or Japan first seem to disappear, whereas those that develop here and succeed get an impressive end of career pay day anyway.
There's no doubt in my mind that if Edwin Maka stayed in Melbourne he'd be starting for the Rebels and probably be pushing to be the Wallabies 8 currently (given the injuries) and be the Rebels' first locally developed success.
They just don't develop careers well over there, a young bloke would only end up play 5 games a year.
Or do talented young league players get offered scholarships at Newington?
Disclaimer: I have no idea whether or not Taukamo was on a scholarship at Newington.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
I've often wondered what came of Edwin Maka. Surprised he hasn't come home looking to try his luck here.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
Think he had a 5 year deal to start off with, which would leave him off contract at the end of the current season?
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Then the Rebs should be on the phone to his management starting talks to bring him home. Just finished watching his highlight from the 14/15 Top14 season and for such a big fella he's very mobile. I think he'd do quite well playing in the more open style that Super Rugby fosters.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
He's on the Toulouse bench every week, I think he covers just about every position in the forwards (bar hooker).
The fact he's yet to play for Tonga means he either hopes to play for France or Australia, but my bet is France (or he'd be over here).
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
As above, he signed a 5 year deal which seems to be nearing its end. Maybe he does want to play for France. But that shouldn't stop anyone here talking to him.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
True and true. The fact is, a lot of these long deals aren't seen through if either party decides they don't want them to be.
No club wants a player who doesn't want to play for them and vice-versa.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
True, he might be happy in Toulouse/South of France/France/Europe and never plans on coming back to Australia.
But an Aussie eligible 196cm 140kg back row playing Union is someone that the ARU and all the Super Sides should at least be making enquiries about.
Even if nothing comes of it, it's due diligence. Same way I'd be a little disappointed if the Rebels weren't at least having very casual chats with the managers ranging from Sam Johnson to Peter Kimlin to Paul Alo-Emile and to Pat Sio etc. So that if they do want to/are willing to come back, we are ready to start making sensible and realistic offers.
But an Aussie eligible 196cm 140kg back row playing Union is someone that the ARU and all the Super Sides should at least be making enquiries about.
Even if nothing comes of it, it's due diligence. Same way I'd be a little disappointed if the Rebels weren't at least having very casual chats with the managers ranging from Sam Johnson to Peter Kimlin to Paul Alo-Emile and to Pat Sio etc. So that if they do want to/are willing to come back, we are ready to start making sensible and realistic offers.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Highlander35 - how does Pat Sio go nowadays? Is he a starter?
I think when he starts Maka actually mostly plays lock. Now that L.Timani is going to move into the back row (it's the right thing for the Rebels to do by him and the Wallabies) he'd be a mighty fine replacement for the role.
I think when he starts Maka actually mostly plays lock. Now that L.Timani is going to move into the back row (it's the right thing for the Rebels to do by him and the Wallabies) he'd be a mighty fine replacement for the role.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
7 games last season. 6 in the league, 1 in the Challenge Cup.
3 so far this season.
I think only one last season was a start.
Between Parisse, Alberts, the other South African and a handful of Frenchies, he's gonne have a hard time IMO.
3 so far this season.
I think only one last season was a start.
Between Parisse, Alberts, the other South African and a handful of Frenchies, he's gonne have a hard time IMO.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Were they important games? I find in French rugby, that's the real kicker.
I take from the particularly low number they weren't though.
Come home Pat! All will be forgiven.