Waratahs 2023

[The Ghost of Raelene]

The Bonus Points will decide the lower finals spots. Tahs have come away with something in every game so far.

 

[Drew]

From what I heard Ramm has English parents. Probably helps get around foreigner quotas and immigration expenses for the club. He could be the Waratahs actual Mack Hansen. maybe someone could blame the Brumbies for letting him go if he gets an English cap?

 

[fatprop]

For those wondering why players consider playing overseas

The uncapped Waratah mulling a $225k a year offer from Scotland

Mosese Tuipulotu is set to earn his first Super Rugby cap this weekend but he’s already fielding ridiculous offers from the Scottish Rugby Union.

www.smh.com.au

The Waratahs said they were in discussions with Tuipulotu and were keen to keep him in sky blue. But given a base Super Rugby contract is worth $85,000 a year and the former St Kevins’ student is sitting behind Test-capped centres Lalakai Foketi and Izaia Perese, staying put could require a leap of faith.

 

[Wallaby Man]

It’s the double whammy of not been able to offer enough cash to compete and the shortness of the Super Rugby comp also means players in the wider squad aren’t provided enough opportunity to play games.

Two options are basically earn more and play more at a higher professional standard or earn less and play the majority of your games against amateurs during the season.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Mosese has all the potential in the world and more than that is already an excellent player. Cut the Brumbies backline to pieces in a trial last year. I reckon Scotland would never regret offering the big money if he accepts. OTOH, $85,000 is nowhere near his value imo.

 

[Braveheart81]

OTOH, $85,000 is nowhere near his value imo.

That's the issue.

It's what an Australian team can offer to a third or fourth string centre.

So you instead decide whether you want to pay Foketi and Perese $200k a season or you want to lose one of them and pay Tuipulotu $200k a season because he's got plenty of potential.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

At least he has said he wants to play for the Wallabies. A contract upgrade might help or an agent may approach other Aus teams. Rebels could use him. Brumbies could use him at 12 as well. I'm of the belief that Perese will have a short shelf life as a Professional. I hope his Knee injury hasn't taken an edge of his speed/power because it's his main attribute.

We do have to slow down and realise he is still regarded as a back-up and were jumping because of Mack Hansen and his brother. Unfortunately we will never keep everyone. God, imagine if you were supporting Samoa & Tonga

 

[Dismal Pillock]

 

[qwerty51]

There's not really much to say, they just look so horribly coached at the moment which is shocking.

Gleeson is the only bright spot. Seu is good too. Holloway massively missed and Hanigan toiled hard.

 

[dru]

There's not really much to say, they just look so horribly coached at the moment which is shocking.

Gleeson is the only bright spot. Seu is good too. Holloway massively missed and Hanigan toiled hard.

Add Jorgenson and Nawaqanitawse. And hold thoughts on Valainu for now.

 

[7137]

Clunky but lots of good individual efforts. Donaldson undone by a poor passing game by Gordon. Line out organisation the biggest issue in my mind. Hooper also not at his best. A really bad time for Gamble to be injured.

 

[Sully]

Clunky but lots of good individual efforts. Donaldson undone by a poor passing game by Gordon. Line out organisation the biggest issue in my mind. Hooper also not at his best. A really bad time for Gamble to be injured.

So your saying I picked the wrong week to concentrate on his passing to try and figure out why people say it's better than McDermott?

 

[Derpus]

There's not really much to say, they just look so horribly coached at the moment which is shocking.

Gleeson is the only bright spot. Seu is good too. Holloway massively missed and Hanigan toiled hard.

Would help if the halves didn't fuck everything up. Gordon was absolutely dire.

I thought the rest of the pack held their own a bit until Nawaqanitawase threw that pass. Then they all closed up shop.

 

[Derpus]

Clunky but lots of good individual efforts. Donaldson undone by being fucking terrible. Line out organisation the biggest issue in my mind. Hooper also not at his best. A really bad time for Gamble to be injured.

Fixed it for you. Never seen an attack with less direction.

 

[dru]

Fixed it for you. Never seen an attack with less direction.

I didn't think Edmed showed much at 12 either for what it's worth.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Preseason flags fly forever.

 

[Wilson]

Couple of injuries out of the game:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1636649612814712832

 

[KOB1987]

Did they call in the Molong 2nd grade coach to conceive that penalty tap at the end?

 

[molman]

Couple of injuries out of the game:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1636649612814712832

This is where having RWV in the wings wouldn't have been bad. Hopefully not too long for Gamble.

 

[wamberal]

Gamble looks unbreakable.