Waratahs 2021

[Bandar]

Looks like they’ll be competing with the Force to bring Rodda home. My money is on him going west though.

Probably Twiggy's money too

 

[molman]

Looks like they’ll be competing with the Force to bring Rodda home. My money is on him going west though.

Considering he left for money, probably good odds Twiggy can throw more at him.

 

[Pass it to Dunning!]

Can we find a billionaire to buy the Waratahs?

 

[KOB1987]

Can we find a billionaire to buy the Waratahs?

Does Mike Cannon-Brookes follow rugby?

 

[Eyes and Ears]

I believe he is try to save the planet and the economy. Saving the Waratahs might be a step too far.

 

[Up the Guts]

Does Mike Cannon-Brookes follow rugby?

Justin Hemmes could probably rename the side the “Merrivale Waratahs” and turn a profit.

 

[Drew]

They’d all have to rock that fruity top knot.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Staniforth and Wykes as a lock combo are really a downgrade on the locks we have which is really, really bad

Wykes is not a bad option - serviceable

There is just not enough proven locks around that tahs can afford.

 

[molman]

Wykes is not a bad option - serviceable

There is just not enough proven locks around that tahs can afford.

He was 'ok' for the Sunwolves. I'd like to see some young prospects brought in that we can be developing. This Tah's side has that feeling of being something special in two or so more years once those developing players have a few more caps together. The other franchises snapped up all the Junior Wallabies lock talent from recent years. It'd be great to have someone like a Frost on the books.

 

[molman]

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...-to-stem-flow-of-players-20200912-p55v0q.html

Looks like Godwin isn't coming now

Yep. So does that mean they'll go hard at Hunt or are we now back out there looking for a new centre?

 

[Blackadder]

Wykes is not a bad option - serviceable

There is just not enough proven locks around that tahs can afford.

But we have lost plenty of players on big money so their must be money somewhere.

 

[Blackadder]

Yep. So does that mean they'll go hard at Hunt or are we now back out there looking for a new centre?

I'd say a new centre for depth. Hunt is old and injury prone. He is also on big coin apparently.

 

[Blackadder]

Wykes is not a bad option - serviceable

There is just not enough proven locks around that tahs can afford.

I would try to buy Hockings if he hasn't signed overseas

 

[Silverado]

But we have lost plenty of players on big money so their must be money somewhere.

Its not that simple. Until a TV deal is signed the Tahs are pretty broke. I believe that Hooper was released to play OS to ease the financial situation

 

[Silverado]

He was 'ok' for the Sunwolves. I'd like to see some young prospects brought in that we can be developing. This Tah's side has that feeling of being something special in two or so more years once those developing players have a few more caps together. The other franchises snapped up all the Junior Wallabies lock talent from recent years. It'd be great to have someone like a Frost on the books.

We've got the likes of Douglass at lock coming through, but he's a bit green. I agree about Frost being a target. I've heard that squad sizes might be reduced, so fingers crossed. Wykes will be an ok squad filler

 

[molman]

We've got the likes of Douglass at lock coming through, but he's a bit green. I agree about Frost being a target. I've heard that squad sizes might be reduced, so fingers crossed. Wykes will be an ok squad filler

This is that area where I feel the NZ / IRE cental contract style model has a benefit. The management of talent across their Clubs/Franchises.

Forgot about Douglass. Is he running around in the SS or have I just missed him?

 

[Silverado]

This is that area where I feel the NZ / IRE cental contract style model has a benefit. The management of talent across their Clubs/Franchises.

Forgot about Douglass. Is he running around in the SS or have I just missed him?

Last I saw he was plying at 6 for Manly

 

[RebelYell]

Interesting to see Mahe Vailanu named at 6. Surely his utility value makes him a Super Rugby squad candidate?

Anybody able to shed light on Tim Simona's prowess since swapping over?

 

[Up the Guts]

This is that area where I feel the NZ / IRE cental contract style model has a benefit. The management of talent across their Clubs/Franchises.

Forgot about Douglass. Is he running around in the SS or have I just missed him?

As Silverado has said, playing 6 for Manly, but billed as 200cm tall so easily can play lock and given he's that tall and playing 6 he should bring some nice skills to the row.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Interesting to see Mahe Vailanu named at 6. Surely his utility value makes him a Super Rugby squad candidate?

Anybody able to shed light on Tim Simona's prowess since swapping over?

Vailanu is going to LA with DC and Simona has been playing reserve grade.