Waratahs 2014
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
If this news doesnt bring the fans back to the Tahs nothing will!
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
As a matter of interest - would having so many contracts end at the same time be a deliberate ploy and, if so, for what reason?
My simple mind suggests that its an invitation to trouble because it possibly gives the players the upper hand in negotiations. What if they all do a QC (Quade Cooper)?
On the other hand if you know youre not likely to keep your coach it gives the new one a chance to build a team in his own image.
Could be very expensive.
My simple mind suggests that its an invitation to trouble because it possibly gives the players the upper hand in negotiations. What if they all do a QC (Quade Cooper)?
On the other hand if you know youre not likely to keep your coach it gives the new one a chance to build a team in his own image.
Could be very expensive.
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Tony Shaw (54)
The turnover next year might be huge or it might not. That will depend on how the season goes and whether the players buy into the "new" way of playing. If the season goes badly then there will be big turnover; if the season goes well players are likely to want to stay around to have a crack at a title. Winning the comp this year is a couple of bridges too far, but if the side comes together and performs well then next year could at the worst mean a top four finish.
That being said, we are likely to lose some of the big names overseas post-Lions, particularly those older players who will probably not be there at the next world cup. This is just part-and-parcel of the short career span of a professional footballer. Life will go on.
That being said, we are likely to lose some of the big names overseas post-Lions, particularly those older players who will probably not be there at the next world cup. This is just part-and-parcel of the short career span of a professional footballer. Life will go on.
I would add to that Dennis. He is experienced, still improving and an important leader.
Also TPN. Good hookers are in short supply and he's a very popular player for the fans, particularly kids.
Bernard Foley has looked good so far at 10, was one of our best last year and is young. He is definitely crucial to build the team around going forward.
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Bill McLean (32)
It is bizarre to have so many players coming off contract at the one time. I would have thought it best to have player contracts expire on a staggered basis so no more than 40% are coming off contract in any one year. Another Tahs HQ stuff up?
With the dismal crowd against the Rebels etc, the Tahs admin would have their work cut out for them in the back office let alone trying to (mis)manage so many contract negotiations. Here's hoping they learn something out of all this and don't sign all the players to contracts of the same length. Otherwise, they'll be in the same predicament in a couple of years.
On the bright side, it does give Chieka the chance to sign the players he wants.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
That was my first thought - but then it occurred to me: he wont be able to find that many blokes to take up contracts because (a) no one lets that many good people go and (b) when they get wind of his predicament the price will go up and the salary cap will come into play.
I cant think why you would do it this way - and even if it was a booby trap left by Hickey (or Foley) someone in the "Contracts Department" should have twigged to it
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Thats something like what they said when they signed all these contracts, I bet!2014.. FFS. We're 2 games into 2013
I see it as a positive, there will be a turnover, there are a load of seniors leaving
The side will be refreshed and built in Cheika's image.
Link said once that it took 3 years to get the squad you want, Cheika hasn't even started having a real say over the squad.
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David Codey (61)
In the normal course of events Foley would have started signing them in the second half in last years comp and then in the off season. Foley was preoccupied in sorting out his own contract and then he escaped to the Force.
Cheika did the sensible thing and signed no one until he has seen them play under his coaching.
I'm sure the younger guys we re sign, individually none of the older guys are irreplaceable.A changing of the guard would be a good thing IMO.
The reality is that not many players will want to go overseas or even move interstate. Many off-contract players will want to stay if they like the culture in 2013. The hardest people to keep will be those whose Wallaby days are waning and will be thinking that a Super Rugby only contract doesn't provide them with the remuneration they need.
The biggest advantage the Tahs have with so many players coming off contract is that the most desired young players won't need to leave for opportunity elsewhere.
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The biggest advantage the Tahs have with so many players coming off contract is that the most desired young players won't need to leave for opportunity elsewhere.
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Alan Cameron (40)
but I think he has already identified a number of talented youngsters, as indicated by his invited player lists. From what I heard he was very impressed with the NSW academy guys. The players he hasn't seen would be the youngsters outside the NSW system. I guess he will have tickets to a few Shute Shield games this year
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Bill McLean (32)
From what Chieka has said in the press, it seems that he has an eye on a few players in club rugby. I couldn't imagine they will be asking for big $$$, probably just happy for the chance.
The lure of RWC 2015 would also be a big incentive for many of the players that will hit their prime by then. As Braveheart81 has mentioned, it is unlikely many, other than fringe players, will head off to other Australian provinces. More likely to see some senior players head off to Europe or Japan.
Nonetheless, it just seems to be a self-inflicted pain that may have been avoided with some astute management.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
We will happily take Lopeti Timani, Peter Betham, Tom Kingston and Ben Volavola off your hands.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Astute and management are two words that should not be used in the same sentence when referring to the Tahs back office.
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