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Sam Thomson... there's a name who never really kicked on
With the Brumbies in 2022/23. Not a starter, but played some games off the bench as I recall.Sam Thomson... there's a name who never really kicked on
Sinclair is an interesting choice. I know leadership groups are often broad, but I would have thought with guys like Holloway, Hanigan & Foketi that selection in the leadership group means Sinclair is likely part of the match day 23 at least. Good for him - was a decent contributor last year but I did think he would have been outside the best 23.Confirmation that Gordon is continuing as captain:
Porecki vice captain and Hugh Sinclair rounding out the leadership group
Not knowing any injuries in the trials that may happen they should have everyone you would consider a Round 1 starter available though.The list of people out with injury before the first trial is totally depressing. I know some of them are still coming back from injuries last year, but pre-season must have been absolutely brutal! Tom Ross, Archer Holz, Will Harrison, Ned Hanigan all are out till at least round one, so they'll be coming in without any game time behind them. They might be physically fit by then but game fitness is a different thing entirely. Not a great start, especially if we get a bundle of injuries out of the trials.
I wish Gibson was given that ultimatum all those years ago. Or maybe he was and quit the role beforehand?Round four or out the door: What’s at stake for Waratahs coach Coleman
Waratahs officials have put a deadline on a decision over Darren Coleman’s future as the NSW coach stated his desire to remain with the men in sky blue.www.smh.com.au
- Sources with knowledge of discussions, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have told this masthead that a decision will be made around round four on whether Coleman will remain in charge for the 2025 season. His contract is up at the end of this year.
- The Waratahs face the Reds (away), Crusaders (in Melbourne at Super Round), Highlanders (home) and Blues (home) in their first four matches.
- Coleman is philosophical about his future. He would love to stay but understands the results-driven nature of the industry.
“I know there are people above me who make decisions about my career, and they will do it with the best interest of the organisation at heart,” Coleman said. “I can’t preach putting the team first and not do it. If the people above and the playing group decide I’m not the guy to take them forward, they’ll do that and I’ll leave here happy I did my best. I love this place. Whatever the role is or how it all works, I’d love to stay and build on it."
I think reviewing Coleman's contract after four matches is utter madness. Half way through 2014, Chieka's win-loss record was 50-50. We lost against Canberra in Canberra (as usual). Then it all came together and the Waratahs didn't lose another game that year. Some time close to the end of the season is when you do that analysis, not four games in. This reeks of NSW management already having decided he is no good but waiting till they have the first possible excuse to shit-can him.
Only a trial..Well disappointing result in the trial but probably also speaks to the quality of the rebels roster this year
Just as long as we dont continue to collapse at the start of the seasonIn a strange way I'm almost pleased with that result. Don't know how many times we come off stellar trial results only to collapse as soon as the season starts!