Waratahs 2011

[DPK]

Did you say hi to my main man Taf?

Didn't see him, actually. A bit dissapointed, although I didn't venture into the members areas.

 

[Lee Grant]

Lee Grant was saying something about Tom Alexander, Ben's brother; he did a lot of work today taking hit ups and doing plenty of tackling, and he might not be as tall as the other locks going around but he has a lot of ticker. Wouldn't be a bad buy for one of the Super teams either.

I thought he wasn't tall enough but he's listed at 195cms which is not giraffe size, but who knows what wing span he has? I don't think that Super teams need 2 giraffe locks these days. It's nice to have two of them but it's even more important for one of the locks to be a power player. Since Tom has the Alexander DNA he fits the bill IMO.

Team him with a giraffe.

 

[DPK]

Know his age Lee? Pair him with Douglas or Peterson, they're both pretty tall.

 

[Lee Grant]

He's 23 last I heard but he could have turned 24 since then. He's 113 kgs having trimmed down from 120kgs last January.

I don't think that the Tahs are looking for locks though with Caldwell, Jowitt and Douglas having contracts and Peterson in the pro academy.

You never know though: if Caldwell's illness hasn't resolved itself (and he hasn't been playing for Sydney Uni), Peterson could step up and someone like Alexander move into the stable - provided that's something he wants to do.

I will be interested to see how T. Alexander plays in the crunch finals matches coming up and I'd warrant that a few guys with clipboards will be too.

 

[Gagger]

Has he got the dynamism to convert to an 8?

 

[DPK]

Has he got the dynamism to convert to an 8?

Not from what I've seen, but I'll wait for Lee's judgement on that one.

 

[Jets]

Tah's must be hard up for members for next year. I just received an email asking if I would like to sign up. Never had any involvement with the NSWRU and been a proud Queenslander all my life. Don't know why they would hit me up????

 

[MrTimms]

Tah's must be hard up for members for next year. I just received an email asking if I would like to sign up. Never had any involvement with the NSWRU and been a proud Queenslander all my life. Don't know why they would hit me up????

I think it is a program they are running to raise the standard of life to underprivileged folk who wouldn't normally have the opportunity to better themselves. :fishing

 

[en_force_er]

I think it is a program they are running to raise the standard of life to underprivileged folk who wouldn't normally have the opportunity to better themselves. :fishing

Haha but seriously Waratah membership numbers are pretty awful. They've been trying to fix it for a while.

 

[RugbyReg]

BLOODY POACHERS!!! FIRST BERRICK (well after Jas, Canno, Greysie, Hewie, Lote, Dell, etc etc) NOW JETS? Do they have no sole?

 

[topo]

Do they have no sole?

Things are bad but I think they have managed to keep their shoes.
And what about Weeks?

 

[Ruggo]

Weeks who? I thought he played for Melbourne.

 

[Richo]

Big member drive: prices are about the same in total last year, but with two more games.

 

[waratahjesus]

100 bucks for 8 games in cat 4 is an absolute bargin, 75 for a student, under ten bucks a game, pretty darn good price if you ask me.

 

[Jets]

BLOODY POACHERS!!! FIRST BERRICK (well after Jas, Canno, Greysie, Hewie, Lote, Dell, etc etc) NOW JETS? Do they have no sole?

I may have to contact the QRU and see what they will offer me for next season. Otherwise I might have to mention my interest in becoming a member at Parramatta Eels even though the Reds were really good to me when I had a few run ins with the law.

 

[#1 Tah]

The NSW Waratahs have appointed former South Australian Motorsport Board (SAMB) boss Jason Allen as their new chief executive.

Allen spent the past two years as the SAMB chief executive, organising the annual Clipsal 500 V8 Supercars event in that time, and has also held several executive positions with Australian companies.

Allen, who begins his new role in early November, replaces Jim L'Estrange, who stepped down from the role in June.

"With Super Rugby moving into a new era in 2011 it's clear that there are some fantastic opportunities ahead for the Waratahs and I'll be looking to use my experience in major events, professional sport, sponsorship and marketing to help the organisation take advantage of those," said Allen in a statement.

"Ultimately, my role will be to ensure the squad and team management have everything they need to continue their success of recent times and that the fans have the best possible experience in supporting their team."

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/waratahs-appoint-new-ceo-20100916-15dfw.html

 

[Melb rebel]

New CEO

Considering applicants that is an absolute joke

 

[RugbyReg]

Considering applicants that is an absolute joke

what do you mean? You've made a couple of very obscure, somewhat conspiracy-based posts. I'd like to know more, if you have anything.

 

[#1 Tah]

what do you mean? You've made a couple of very obscure, somewhat conspiracy-based posts. I'd like to know more, if you have anything.

Peter.

 

[Lee Grant]

Haha but seriously Waratah membership numbers are pretty awful. They've been trying to fix it for a while.

They could try playing some attractive rugby, as weird as that may sound.

Things are bad but I think they have managed to keep their shoes.

Never mind topo - I got it. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: