You are probably right. But if I am the coach I am trying something . As many people have mentioned the teams almost seems to be going backwards
Waratahs 2021
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You are probably right. But if I am the coach I am trying something . As many people have mentioned the teams almost seems to be going backwards
The way to get the Waratahs winning is definitely to recruit players who can't make other Super Rugby teams.
The player budget is the biggest issue.
Clearly they didn't think things would go this badly when they made those decisions heading into the year.
This is the squad they have for 2021. I see little point spending more money for questionable upgrades in the current season. Likewise I think an average player joining the squad now is not going to improve things.
This season is a write-off. Hopefully we somehow manage to win a game so we don't go through the whole season winless.
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
This whole discussion of seeking alternative players at the Shute Shield level just emphasises how the balance of the squad has been wrecked over the past several years - not just this season. When the experienced, Wallaby-level players were stripped away for the 2020 and 2021 seasons, there was nothing behind them. Without the successful recruitment from the national U20s squad two years ago, we would be even more destitute. Successful Super teams have a balance of experienced, mid-career players in their squad who can step up to the bench or starting XV when required, and then a few 19-20 year olds who have no expectation of playing a game for a couple of seasons, but are there to develop. We have none of those - the mid-career journeymen have been bought this year, with little experience in the squad, and the 19-20 year-old are trying to learn their trade in the starting XV against Wallaby-level players. That's not right, and it's not the fault of the current coaching team - this is a mess that's taken years, and it will take years to get it right.
Noting also that, in a properly-balanced squad, those developing 19-20 year-olds and journeymen would also be playing for their Shute Shield club most weeks.
Noting also that, in a properly-balanced squad, those developing 19-20 year-olds and journeymen would also be playing for their Shute Shield club most weeks.
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David Codey (61)
If he is the answer, then the question is hopelessly wrong
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Jason Little (69)
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Hence why claims of the Australian Club Championship being a egotistical issue between QLD and NSW which needs to be addressed are ridiculous. Only ones who genuinely care about it are those clubs in Sydney and Brisbane. Why rename it when the majority don’t actually give a fuck
Blackadder
Desmond Connor (43)
New South Wales Waratahs bring in mind coach to prepare for Queensland Reds clash (espn.com.au)
Instead the side remained indoors to review their 33-14 loss to Melbourne, while Wallabies mind coach Dave Diggle also paid them a visit.
"(Dave's) just having a chat about preparation performance, which was really good, and the boys will do some weights and recovery and that will be it for today," assistant coach Jason Gilmore said.
Instead the side remained indoors to review their 33-14 loss to Melbourne, while Wallabies mind coach Dave Diggle also paid them a visit.
"(Dave's) just having a chat about preparation performance, which was really good, and the boys will do some weights and recovery and that will be it for today," assistant coach Jason Gilmore said.
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David Wilson (68)
Because the name is wrong?
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
Kenny Powers
Ron Walden (29)
This is like watching 2 bald men fight over a comb.
Nobody outside the teams involved cares but solve this one and we solve all of Rugby’s problems in Australia.
Seriously it’s like number 823 on the Australian Rugby to do list.
Nobody outside the teams involved cares but solve this one and we solve all of Rugby’s problems in Australia.
Seriously it’s like number 823 on the Australian Rugby to do list.
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Charlie Fox (21)
As much as I agree with the general sentiment that its not Penny's fault and he should get a crack with developed Super Rugby talent, if Tahs could get Eddie Jones in the building in whatever role he wanted it's an absolute no brainer. Won't happen bc of the $$ he commands but given the heat on his Eng job would be great story.
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Phil Kearns (64)
Rob42
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
There was a really interesting interview with Eddie by James Haskell on his podcast, where Eddie was quite frank about the mistakes he made when coaching the Reds back in 2009 (maybe?) - it was really interesting to see how a coach learns and changes through their career.
But for the Tahs 2021 or 2022? No thanks. Penney has a good reputation for developing young players, which is exactly what they need right now.
But for the Tahs 2021 or 2022? No thanks. Penney has a good reputation for developing young players, which is exactly what they need right now.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
I actually don't think it is, I played John Dent in the mid 00's, and whilst i'm sure its change since then I'm still confident that the two best club teams in Australia come from the Shute Shield and/or QPR.
Happy for the club championship to somehow include a 3 way playoff with a John Dent cup if they front the costs(Easts paid for Gordon to fly up to QLD).
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
The real concern is how many future seasons are going to be write-offs as well. It's going to take time to rebuild given we have, maybe, a handful of Super Rugby quality players when we are supposed to have 25-30.