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Phil Kearns (64)
So, when the team plays well the players get the accolades - when they play like shit, it is all the head coach's fault? Sorry, I do not buy that.
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So, when the team plays well the players get the accolades - when they play like shit, it is all the head coach's fault? Sorry, I do not buy that.
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Mark Ella (57)
Go and have a look at everything else I have posted. The players indeed get the blame. And you conveniently neglect this part, "and no matter that nobody fronted to play last night, even less so than against the Saders the game before, it reflects on him.". But Hickey deserves plenty as well or is he as blameless as Lievremont?
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Bob Davidson (42)
Injured!
darkhorse
Darby Loudon (17)
source: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/palu-mumm-resign-with-waratahs-20110330-1cftp.html
Why did they sign on only for 12 months with the lions 2 years away?
Also who thinks the new policy of signing players only on 2 yr contracts is stupid? I would think it smart to secure you're key players on longterm contracts so that the club has some kind of security and stability. I would of signed Beale to a 5yr contract long ago.
rugbysmartarse
Alan Cameron (40)
You assume there is only one side making the decisions. Player agents know the short term contract can getbthem another commission in 2 years. The players would be pushing shorter terms (the good ones anyway. Doesn't explain mumm)
waratahjesus
Greg Davis (50)
Palu is an interesting one, it's been reported for three or four years now that he is off to japan for big money, he always seems to stay though.
I would suspect mum has only signed for a year due to the fact he may see his wallaby spot in doubt, therefore he would take off if not selected, he offers some flexibility in playing row and breakaway but we have a lot of competition there and I'm guessing he is keeping his options open
I would suspect mum has only signed for a year due to the fact he may see his wallaby spot in doubt, therefore he would take off if not selected, he offers some flexibility in playing row and breakaway but we have a lot of competition there and I'm guessing he is keeping his options open
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Its possible the latest trend of short(12-24month) term contracts is in preparation for the mooted 'salary cap' introduction.
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John Eales (66)
He said that the Japan earthquake spooked him. Good to see the disaster had some positive side to it, however unimportant by comparison..
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the other thing is, that one would have to imagine the economic impact of the tsunami/earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster is going to reverberate throughout the country and impact on the revenue flow of rugby teams. Many teams are probably unwilling to fork out such cash with with uncertain times ahead.
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Larry Dwyer (12)
Admittedly this is more a 2012 thing, but it looks like we could be going to lose KB (Kurtley Beale) to the Rebels. It's a huge loss at fullback, and to our all round attack. Indeed, with Barnes tendency to concussion a ongoing concern, this could leave us without a Super Rugby quality 5/8. Hangers is a reliable player, but that's a serious hole in our line up.
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Mark Ella (57)
Beale leaving would not be a good thing for Aus Rugby. IMO Beale should stay a fullback and I think Gerrard is a solid fullback and deserves game-time, having both in the same team seems a waste. I'm thinking O'Connor would be a better fit down in Melbourne. They would then have a nice back-line of 9.Phipps 10.Cips, 12.JOC (James O'Connor) 13. Mortlock, 14. Vuna, 15. Gerrard. Sounds pretty good to me!
I don't think the Tahs have adequate back-up for fullback, Turner doesn't seem up to it yet. Same goes for 9 when Burgess leaves, I think Phipps would fit in well at the Tahs they should pursue him with high importance. It also would not hurt the Rebs a lot with Kingi a decent back-up.
I don't think the Tahs have adequate back-up for fullback, Turner doesn't seem up to it yet. Same goes for 9 when Burgess leaves, I think Phipps would fit in well at the Tahs they should pursue him with high importance. It also would not hurt the Rebs a lot with Kingi a decent back-up.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Reports are coming through thick and fast (here is one) that Gilbert is going. Usually when that happens it can be considered a done thing, especially with the silence coming from the waratahs...
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Geoff Shaw (53)
Good, Hickey's vision of him as a full-time 12 was a silly one.
Lee Grant
John Eales (66)
Sorry for the bolding but there is a new Waratahs 2012 thread started. One was started for the Force recently.
Please post on matters relating to 2012 on the 2012 threads.
New threads for 2012 have not yet been created for the Reds, Rebels or Brumbies as I type this; so please create a new thread for 2012 matters pertaining to these teams, if one doesn't exist at the time.
Thank you
Edit - By all means: use the 2011 thread where applicable.
Please post on matters relating to 2012 on the 2012 threads.
New threads for 2012 have not yet been created for the Reds, Rebels or Brumbies as I type this; so please create a new thread for 2012 matters pertaining to these teams, if one doesn't exist at the time.
Thank you
Edit - By all means: use the 2011 thread where applicable.
Henry
Bill Watson (15)
ASAP for the Tahs sake... They keep playing Taf & Waugh when they are obviously injured, why does Horne not get the same (misguided) treatment? Maybe its worse than first thought? I sure hope not... We need him.
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