Waratahs 2025

[The Ghost of Raelene]

He doesn’t seem the type but it’s also not conducive to have a bloke kicking rocks around the joint or the talk of going elsewhere.

I reckon he’ll be in different colours by next year.

 

[Wilson]

In my view they should let him go. Has certainly done his time with Australian rugby, wouldn't be in anyone's top two halfbacks (but would make the squad for some) and he's got an opportunity overseas that is presumably pretty good.

Rugby Australia would get out of paying him for 6 months.

Yeah, I'm a bit surprised they've kept him, would've thought it was only the tahs that really benefit and even then there's not much point holding onto someone that wants out.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Does Schmidt like him more than any of us??

 

[Braveheart81]

He doesn’t seem the type but it’s also not conducive to have a bloke kicking rocks around the joint or the talk of going elsewhere.

I reckon he’ll be in different colours by next year.

I think he's very much a professional and I don't think he'll be a disruptive force due to not being allowed to leave. He's been pretty dedicated to the Tahs and Australian rugby for a long time.

Does Schmidt like him more than any of us??

If I was Phil Waugh I would definitely have asked him if he thought Gordon was in his best 23 and if not, tell him that we can save a couple of hundred grand by saying yes to this.

 

[upthereds#!]

Bit light on the backrow with Swinton and Hanigan both leaving - will be very interesting to see who is the first choice 6 (Slack-Smith or Lee-Warner?)

Maybe Rob Leota at this rate!

 

[eastman]

In my view they should let him go. Has certainly done his time with Australian rugby, wouldn't be in anyone's top two halfbacks

Who are the top 2 halfbacks? McDermott and..

 

[snoopycatchicken]

Who are the top 2 halfbacks? McDermott and..

White is still a cut above all other Aussie halfbacks.

 

[Pfitzy]

White is still a cut above all other Aussie halfbacks.

You're a good mum.

 

[Slim 293]

Hanigan and Harrison confirmed gone...

NSW Waratahs farewell Ned Hanigan and Will Harrison

www.rugby.com.au

 

[Adam84]

 

[Rebel man]

Maybe Rob Leota at this rate!

Can’t see it, almost left for overseas before. Stayed to be with his family in Melbourne and captain the club.

 

[Highlander35]

The Tahs certainly seem to be banking on no Rebels

 

[Dctarget]

Man, sucks Harrison has gone. I was keen to see him develop. Still waiting for Bowen to show his worth.

 

[LevitatingSocks]

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The Tahs have outfoxed us all and will run out 13 men while using Sua'ali'i to play wing, loose forward, and flyhalf simultaneously.

His contract is practically a bargain when you view it as paying for 3 players.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Harrison leaving is a blow. So is Hanigan, frankly.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Harrison leaving is a blow. So is Hanigan, frankly.

When you add Swinton it's a big chunk gone. Slack-Smith missing a season due to a concussion at his age is also concerning.

I hope they can sign Amatosero long term but will wait and see who they get in the back row. There's kids coming through but they are 2-3 years off being effective at Super Rugby at best.

Sucks when a guy like Kemeny has signed overseas as well. Can't imagine he's going for as much as Hanigan.

 

[Dctarget]

When you add Swinton it's a big chunk gone. Slack-Smith missing a season due to a concussion at his age is also concerning.

I hope they can sign Amatosero long term but will wait and see who they get in the back row. There's kids coming through but they are 2-3 years off being effective at Super Rugby at best.

Sucks when a guy like Kemeny has signed overseas as well. Can't imagine he's going for as much as Hanigan.

Wonder if you guys will pick up Wilkin, Ekuasi or Leota.

 

[Highlander35]

Wonder if you guys will pick up Wilkin, Ekuasi or Leota.

I can't imagine that any RA offer would be the best one available to Ekuasi. He'll have at least MP (Moana Pasifika), Blues/Highlanders and a few Japanese teams reaching out as he supposedly had end of last year.

Leota solves a lot of problems, but I think Smith (if he wants to put on the Canary rather than the white) might be the Tahs best bet.

 

[Dctarget]

I can't imagine that any RA offer would be the best one available to Ekuasi. He'll have at least MP (Moana Pasifika) (Moana Pasifika), Blues/Highlanders and a few Japanese teams reaching out as he supposedly had end of last year.

Leota solves a lot of problems, but I think Smith (if he wants to put on the Canary rather than the white) might be the Tahs best bet.

I've been impressed by Smith. Would be a good shout.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Wonder if you guys will pick up Wilkin, Ekuasi or Leota.

I feel hypocritical because I've said I hate vulturing the Rebels before any calls have been made but I'm sure there's a list of who'd they want. I think Wilkin and Leota would be great pickups for everyone even though not required by some. Canham probably the most wanted IMO. Then I reckon Lancaster would have plenty of offers coming his way.