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molman said:
If you look at all the other Australian teams all except Qld have gone for pretty experienced heads in terms of age and playing experience (eg. Haylet-Petty and AAA). Even NZ Super teams have gone the same direction with the likes of Whitelock and Cane etc.
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The other teams that have chosen older captains have a much more even spread age wise. Tahs don't
 
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David Codey (61)
molman said:
I tend to agree, I think Qld were a little light on experienced options, with the older guys having just joined the squad (Speight/JOC (James O'Connor)). It'd be interesting to know why not Rodda. I think Hegarty was another possibility (that Thorn mentioned), but I think with Wright having been around the group at different levels for longer potentially worked in his favour.
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Pretty sure he just interviewed better, and over time has shown that he could be a wonderful Captain (Wright that is) He just needs to keep his place on the field, which probably can be said about a bunch of the Reds Players
 
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Peter Johnson (47)
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Who takes over after Simmons?
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Good question but I guess we will find out in a couple years. Time for youngsters to take the reigns like the Reds are doing eg. Will Harris? HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) seems a well rounded chap. Foketi captained NRC but might not mean much. Perhaps a 'follow me' type player like Swinton/Dempsey
 
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George Gregan (70)
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Bob Davidson (42)
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) would be close in a year or two, he’s articulate, knows the game. As mentioned earlier, problem is props don’t play 80 minutes, therefore you have not your first choice making key decisions at the pointy end of a games.
 
molman

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Jim Lenehan (48)
fatprop said:
Why are we allowed to bring in a unit already locked to another country? We got rid of the force and there was some sort of agreement that this shit would stop

And then why do we need another winger? (Unless Maddocks is running off to the 7s)
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I hear what you're saying but even small countries like Ireland bring in imports where it makes sense. I think there is a place for it within reason. Is there anyone else of Super Rugby quality who you feel he's taking the spot of? because I'm sure they would have been considered.

Also, don't forget there is still a pathway at the Force in WA, so available spots haven't really lessened and other countries like NZ keep letting us train up some of our players in their systems (Mitre 10 etc..)
 
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Trevor Allan (34)
fatprop said:
Why are we allowed to bring in a unit already locked to another country? We got rid of the force and there was some sort of agreement that this shit would stop



And then why do we need another winger? (Unless Maddocks is running off to the 7s)
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I'm with you fatprop.
 
Brumby Runner

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Jason Little (69)
fatprop said:
Why are we allowed to bring in a unit already locked to another country? We got rid of the force and there was some sort of agreement that this shit would stop

And then why do we need another winger? (Unless Maddocks is running off to the 7s)
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It's a mystery FP, isn't it. Brumbies this year offloaded Vunipola Fifita after he was capped in the RWC for Samoa (I think). Why can the Rebels, in particular, and now the Tahs sign players on after they've been capped elsewhere?
 
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Brumby Runner said:
It's a mystery FP, isn't it. Brumbies this year offloaded Vunipola Fifita after he was capped in the RWC for Samoa (I think). Why can the Rebels, in particular, and now the Tahs sign players on after they've been capped elsewhere?
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Because the Reds & Brumbies are the only true clubs. Let them have their own rules.
 
molman

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Jim Lenehan (48)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe being capped in 7's for a country rules you out for XV for another country, so he hasn't technically been capped elsewhere.

That said, yes the new 5 year residency laws make it unlikely he'd ever play for the Wallabies. I think he's 25 from memory so would be 30 odd before eligible if he hung around.
 
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Michael Lynagh (62)
molman said:
I hear what you're saying but even small countries like Ireland bring in imports where it makes sense. I think there is a place for it within reason. Is there anyone else of Super Rugby quality who you feel he's taking the spot of? because I'm sure they would have been considered.



Also, don't forget there is still a pathway at the Force in WA, so available spots haven't really lessened and other countries like NZ keep letting us train up some of our players in their systems (Mitre 10 etc..)
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I tend to agree - don't want completely closed shop as we need decent players to attract the fans and Tahs need a better wing option than clark and newsome with some x factor.
 
Derpus

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Nathan Sharpe (72)
fatprop said:
Why are we allowed to bring in a unit already locked to another country? We got rid of the force and there was some sort of agreement that this shit would stop

And then why do we need another winger? (Unless Maddocks is running off to the 7s)
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Is he good tho? None of our wingers are exceptional.
 
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