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Chilla Wilson (44)
Never make what? He was already a Wallaby by this point
Surely there are still things a guy in his early 20's can improve on
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Surely there are still things a guy in his early 20's can improve on
wamberal99
Jim Clark (26)
He did have to improve his defence (or maybe learn some new tricks ) when he switched to our game, he learned a lot at the club level, IIRC.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
The overwhelming opinion on the forum was that he'd been a bright spot on that second Australia A Tour and performed strongly when called up to the senior squad: but he had a rawness to his game, some defensive frailties and a lack of versatility (see how lost he still looks at fullback). As a consequence, many believed that with Koroibete and Kellaway established as First Choice Wingers, and the likelihood that someone like Banks, Wright, Hodge, Beale or Campbell would end up getting the fullback spot, he would struggle to achieve consistent selection this year.
But lots of those back three options fell over in one way or another, and he just kept improving with more time in the saddle for the tahs.
Sir Arthur Higgins
Dick Tooth (41)
What a truly great cluster fuck if in addition to the World Cup, our aggressive pursuit of league players results in us, now in a weaker position financially, losing our star players to league because we’ve pissed them off so much
Tomthumb
Chilla Wilson (44)
Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) is a good young talent, but if he wants to go I don't think its as big a doomsday as is being portrayed. Wingers aren't exactly the most pressing issue with our squad right now
And I don't think we should be worried about pissing players off, as firstly this isn't meant to be a holiday retreat, and if they think life will be easier in the NRL they might get a rude awakening
And I don't think we should be worried about pissing players off, as firstly this isn't meant to be a holiday retreat, and if they think life will be easier in the NRL they might get a rude awakening
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
They might, correctly, think life pays more in the NRL though.
eastman
John Solomon (38)
Not as wings though.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Yeah? our finances are looking pretty dire.
Tomthumb
Chilla Wilson (44)
He's reportedly on over $500,000 this coming year
The NRL doesn't really pay wingers, that's why every winger wants to be a fullback
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
Pocket change
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
I don't think he will go. If he does then it's a pity but we have lost so many good talents over the last few years. I wouldn't have been surprised if he went to France but the NRL? Does he have a background in league?
Sword of Justice
Nev Cottrell (35)
Which is apparently less than he's currently on. That could be bullshit though.
I'd be sad to see him go but if RA are letting this contract negotiation take up more than .1% of their time I'll be more sad.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I reckon he's better than average. And if his salary gets a cap exemption he won't be short on suitors.
Sword of Justice
Nev Cottrell (35)
I think he's better than average too but he's not a unicorn and we can replace him. He's probably just as good as a league winger whereas Koiroibete for example was able to do more in Rugby.
Sir Arthur Higgins
Dick Tooth (41)
Is he really going to get more than $500 in league out the gates? He’s had 12 good months. Negotiating tactics I’d say.
As said elsewhere - France would pay them more
Yoda
Ron Walden (29)
Coleman’s last year. Not a great coach.
Yoda
Ron Walden (29)
Agree. French Rugby would pay far more than the NRL.. then just pick him for the Wallabies from there. More of our young players should do that. More games, more money and it worked for South Africa. Super Rugby goes from February until mid June? Not long enough and not enough games for the players…