Waratahs 2023

[qwerty51]

Well Coleman just signed Latu so I think he's a fan of him too.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Needed a contract, was included in the Wallabies squad for the last test in Europe last year and there is a WC end of next year. Could be like finding a $50 on the ground for DC but he will be 30 after the WC and I imagine wanting to get another pay cheque overseas. What would we look like if both Latu and Porecki left post WC? Which is a very real possibility

Rae Rae

 

[qwerty51]

30+ for a hooker isn't that old. Could be their prime really.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Post RWC at that age can also be there prime time to cash in. I'm not running them down due to their age and I'd love for them to stay but players will naturally be looking for as much as they can get when it is probably their last big/long term deal.

Failing to plan and having their head in the sand lead the Tahs into what the last 6-7 years has been.

Rae Rae

 

[redblack]

Needed a contract, was included in the Wallabies squad for the last test in Europe last year and there is a WC end of next year. Could be like finding a $50 on the ground for DC but he will be 30 after the WC and I imagine wanting to get another pay cheque overseas. What would we look like if both Latu and Porecki left post WC? Which is a very real possibility

Rae Rae

And Pollard is off contract at the end of 2023 so fits in nicely, we could probably get his schoolmate Luke Reimer back as well.

 

[fatprop]

Well Coleman just signed Latu so I think he's a fan of him too.

You would think there has some extensive conversations with the guy before a contract was signed

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

And Pollard is off contract at the end of 2023 so fits in nicely, we could probably get his schoolmate Luke Reimer back as well.

I struggle to think of another player at the moment that comes up with a key play or steal like Reimer. He's like clockwork when he gets on for the Brums.

Rae Rae

 

[Jimmyjam]

I struggle to think of another player at the moment that comes up with a key play or steal like Reimer. He's like clockwork when he gets on for the Brums.

Rae Rae

Would still end up sitting behind Gamble at the Tahs post Hooper

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Would still end up sitting behind Gamble at the Tahs post Hooper

True. That's assuming we keep Gamble (I hope we do) but after his year I imagine some NZ teams are looking very closely. I'd hate to see him in Black one day.

Rae Rae

 

[Silverado]

Because we all know Lonergan will be No 1 there

And Porecki will be number 1 here

 

[redblack]

And Porecki will be number 1 here

And Porecki will be number 1 here

Long term vs short term Lonergan is only 24

 

[Silverado]

Long term vs short term Lonergan is only 24

I'd say Latu is only 1 year. Pollard is contracted until 2023 so it's not like we cant pursue him then

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I'd say Latu is only 1 year. Pollard is contracted until 23 so it's not like we can pursue him then

Year following the RWC I'd love to see Pollard in Sky Blue 22 years old ready to own it for as long as he can.

Rae Rae

 

[Eyes and Ears]

True. That's assuming we keep Gamble (I hope we do) but after his year I imagine some NZ teams are looking very closely. I'd hate to see him in Black one day.

Rae Rae

If Gamble wants to play Test Rugby and have a goal to go to the World Cup, then Wallabies is his best bet (assuming his eligibility come through in enough time)

 

[Derpus]

All his best footy came at the Tahs. Maybe he can get his shit together at home? If he can, he'll be a great signing.

Roll of the dice, sure. But a cheap one I'm willing to bet.

 

[Marce]

All his best footy came at the Tahs. Maybe he can get his shit together at home? If he can, he'll be a great signing.

Roll of the dice, sure. But a cheap one I'm willing to bet.

According his mom, he's a diehard Tahs supporter and he wants to play for Straya. But he hasn't signed yet for another season so I'm not sure

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

According his mom, he's a diehard Tahs supporter and he wants to play for Straya. But he hasn't signed yet for another season so I'm not sure

Bless Go Mumma Bear

Rae Rae

 

[Froggy]

Gamble becomes eligible in April next year

 

[Wilson]

Gamble becomes eligible in April next year

Pretty sure he's already been capped for Argentina back in 86 :

 

[Rugby Head]

Read that Harrison Goddard has signed with the Tahs on a 1 year deal. Great signing, he will be a very handy backup to Gordon with Grant on the pine.