I think SRU will get serious this year and double the fine. They wouldn't want any repeat offenders!
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wamberal99
Bill McLean (32)
They light their big fat cigars with $100 notes.
wamberal99
Bill McLean (32)
Good!!!
HarryElite
Ted Fahey (11)
I was a detractor to Eastwood at beginning of season due to how some of their players had been treated the prior year but they have played some phenomenal rugby this year and are great to watch, and then now I just read they have sacked their coach or not renewed him?
wamberal99
Bill McLean (32)
He's moving on. Don't know anything more than that.
Was signed for next year originally. Do moved on
Armchair Selector
Syd Malcolm (24)
Thats a big call to sack the coach 3 rounds to go and in finals contention. Clearly somethings gone horribly wrong...... Anyone seen a press release?
Blazing Saddles
Ted Fahey (11)
Yes,saw the release doesn't say much or any reasoning.
The coach comes in after building a successful colts program , Batger leaves cheque book in hand taking key players to Easts with him ,I believe Dave Telfer has done a great job over the past 2 years,hopefully he has found his next career step and not been replaced by the board.
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wamberal99
Bill McLean (32)
My guess is that there bigger bucks on offer somewhere else.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Wouldn't be surprised to see Uni announce a new HC. Can still make the finals but surely it hasn't been good enough.
Crashy
Chilla Wilson (44)
how about YOU speak to the board...
wamberal99
Bill McLean (32)
Cadeyrn Neville turning out for the Marlins, and Edmed for the Woodies. Woodies 2nds have had some big results.
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Point was it was a board decision not coach
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
I see Walton lining up at 10 for Gordon. He has a decent boot but you can assume it's a run first attitude this week. Pollack back for the Stags from the MLR as well at 15. That's a huge inclusion given his performance for them over the last few years
Pfitzy
Phil Waugh (73)
Eastwood played another great game of Rugby on the weekend. Considering the turmoil with the Coach effectively being sacked. I think a statement was made by the players and coach. I think a lot of quality clubs would like to be in the same position as Eastwood right now in regards to the table anyway.
wamberal99
Bill McLean (32)
We play the Rats and the Corporation - both away. We have done well. But my sad prediction is that we will lose both games.
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the coach
Bob Davidson (42)
The player points cap was introduced to spread the playing talent more evenly across the SS.
I don't see that it's worked all that well.
This year, for example (and this is not a criticism of Easts), Easts are minor premiers largely without the assistance of their 9 (?) Waratahs.
Good for them.
But they are now in a situation where they cannot play all their Tahs at the same time.
Not good for the fans, club, players, or NSW Rugby.
Is it time for NSW Rugby / SRU to be given the power to force clubs to release players they cannot use and / or direct players under contract to the clubs they must play for?
Should an additional player points cap be applied to all the players registered at a club, in addition to the weekly team cap?
Any thoughts?
I don't see that it's worked all that well.
This year, for example (and this is not a criticism of Easts), Easts are minor premiers largely without the assistance of their 9 (?) Waratahs.
Good for them.
But they are now in a situation where they cannot play all their Tahs at the same time.
Not good for the fans, club, players, or NSW Rugby.
Is it time for NSW Rugby / SRU to be given the power to force clubs to release players they cannot use and / or direct players under contract to the clubs they must play for?
Should an additional player points cap be applied to all the players registered at a club, in addition to the weekly team cap?
Any thoughts?