Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
that's a possibility - but it would be highly irregular and therefore count as an irregularity
School sporting scholarships/recruitment
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that's a possibility - but it would be highly irregular and therefore count as an irregularity
It is what it is
John Solomon (38)
Could it be the "Dux" of Scot's college?
Jasdec
Ted Fahey (11)
If there was more than one goose posing as a duck then it wouldn't be irregular it would be the norm. There is more than one way to skin a duck.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I would have thought for something to be the norm it has to command half the numbers at a minimum but Hugh Jarse will be over here soon with all this commotion wanting to get us back on thread
Jasdec
Ted Fahey (11)
OK IS, it is what it is.
Boof
Ward Prentice (10)
I would have thought it would be to discuss the pros and cons. Forums are a place to discuss opinions and peoples opinions are just that opinions by definition making no one right or wrong and as we know everyone has one and is entitled to one. This site no matter the thread is becoming largely dominated by the same opinion bashers.
It is what it is
John Solomon (38)
Carry on but leave me out of it.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
Discuss actually means to talk about both sides, which is why I used that word.
formerflanker
Ken Catchpole (46)
Err, Boof....one of the scholarship holders would probably point out the inconsistency in your logic. You can't simultaneously argue for a place to discuss opinions and also criticise people having opinions.
Boof
Ward Prentice (10)
S
So here we go again.
So here we go again.
It is what it is
John Solomon (38)
....and always with the belt too long so it flaps down a little.Moleskins, RM Williams boots and driza bones?
Boof
Ward Prentice (10)
"To discuss schools breaking the rules to which they've agreed "
I am sure there is more to the discussion than who is breaking the rules.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
where do you buy a belt like that?????
It is what it is
John Solomon (38)
At the same shop that sells ties that are too tight, striped paint and left handed screwdrivers.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
So, you want to express an opinion about whether there should be rules or not? or have I misunderstood?
if so, i don't see what's stopping you.
I am prepared to say that (IMO) a comp, any comp, without these sort of rules is a matter for the participants, except to the extent that it harms the ability of rugby to appeal to a wider playing base by being concentrated in certain schools or schools from particular school systems.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
except those things have more chance of existing than a belt that is long enough to leave me with a flap
It is what it is
John Solomon (38)
IS, your wardrobe is full of belts with potential to perform the task.
You've just got to lose a few kgs.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
a different issue
think that after 4 years of some posters saying much the same negative comments over and over this thread should die away.
the rugby our kids play and aspire to is very different to the game we played at the same age and schools recruiting policies have changed too, to cater for a slightly different demographic to the one inside shoulder and quick hands and others hark back to. local parents are seek day and boarding places later due to cost plus the schools are also recruiting students from overseas . this means club land is now losing senior 16s+ players rather than (historically) from the 12-13s which leaves a bigger hole locally. please don"t shoot down those like Boof who want a less toxic debate.
the JGC has also proved that the selection pool is more diverse than before particularly with inter code selection where selectors are looking a talent with "a" ball not "the' ball plus on field fitness and agility . times are changing rapidly like it or not and sadly in this we are seeing the demise of gentlemenly behaviour and respect across society. Union is one of the last bastions of this and long may that continue.
the rugby our kids play and aspire to is very different to the game we played at the same age and schools recruiting policies have changed too, to cater for a slightly different demographic to the one inside shoulder and quick hands and others hark back to. local parents are seek day and boarding places later due to cost plus the schools are also recruiting students from overseas . this means club land is now losing senior 16s+ players rather than (historically) from the 12-13s which leaves a bigger hole locally. please don"t shoot down those like Boof who want a less toxic debate.
the JGC has also proved that the selection pool is more diverse than before particularly with inter code selection where selectors are looking a talent with "a" ball not "the' ball plus on field fitness and agility . times are changing rapidly like it or not and sadly in this we are seeing the demise of gentlemenly behaviour and respect across society. Union is one of the last bastions of this and long may that continue.