Waratahs 2026

[The Ghost of Raelene]

If someone is willing to throw a few years at you to play Rugby take it. Long time retired from it.

Gordon and Wilson to carry the load. I see MacDonald still training with the Tahs as well. Few good kids in the system as well with Blank and Sharples maybe get some time in Super Rugby Aus. Then I really hope the Tahs have Angus Grover on the must sign list. Last years Aus 18s 9 in year 11 and just lead St Ignatius to the GPS prem. He's a very good prospect. Couple years off the Super Rugby but they should be doing that sort of planning.

 

[Braveheart81]

Need some revenue to help launch that fashion label.

If he gets offered substantially more money then sure. My point was that I don't think he'd relocate across the country to move from third choice to second choice.

This is all predicated on him being offered a new contract by the Waratahs (which isn't certain). I had originally thought he was already on contract but re-reading the posts I now see that it was Ben Grant already being contracted that was referenced. I think Jack Grant was just for 2025.

So yeah, if there's no Waratahs contract then I can see him moving to keep playing professional rugby. If there's a similar contract to be third string for the Waratahs or second string for the Force I doubt he'd move.

 

[teamsport]

Ideally when Jake Gordon leaves in 2027 and hopefully Teddy and him stay around till that time. You will have a halfback who has sat as third string for a few years. Unfortunately Jack Grant does not fit that profile.

Beyond that there also needs to be a plan for someone to come in as third string in 2028 as well.

 

[Major Tom]

If he gets offered substantially more money then sure. My point was that I don't think he'd relocate across the country to move from third choice to second choice.

This is all predicated on him being offered a new contract by the Waratahs (which isn't certain). I had originally thought he was already on contract but re-reading the posts I now see that it was Ben Grant already being contracted that was referenced. I think Jack Grant was just for 2025.

So yeah, if there's no Waratahs contract then I can see him moving to keep playing professional rugby. If there's a similar contract to be third string for the Waratahs or second string for the Force I doubt he'd move.

Well it might also be length of contract. We’re speculating, but force might offer him a couple of years instead of the year by year extension.

 

[Major Tom]

Ideally when Jake Gordon leaves in 2027 and hopefully Teddy and him stay around till that time. You will have a halfback who has sat as third string for a few years. Unfortunately Jack Grant does not fit that profile.

Beyond that there also needs to be a plan for someone to come in as third string in 2028 as well.

It’s what makes the Werchon and Thomas resigning so fascinating. Still reckon Australian rugby missed a trick by having both those blokes competing for the 2nd spot on the reds roster. If Tate snagged a sabbatical in the future it will makes sense. I suppose both still would still be trying to displace Gordon and teddy.

 

[Blazing Saddles]

Wes Thomas wins Catchpole ,well deserved, mind you from the rats so won't get a gig with the Tahs, maybe the brumbies

 

[Pfitzy]

Wes Thomas wins Catchpole ,well deserved, mind you from the rats so won't get a gig with the Tahs, maybe the brumbies

My Subbies club was at Dee Why Lions in 2019 looking for a win. During warm-up this van pulled up and a few large lads get out. One guy playing at outside centre was unstoppable BUT he crossed the line about 4 times then offloaded to the guy chasing in support.

We thought it was odd to give up tries like that.

Next week someone posted a photo of the guy in Rats gear in our player chat. It was Wes Thomas. Turns out the Rats had the bye that week so he must have come for a run with mates. Not sure his coach would have approved, or the competition administrators at either end.

https://renegades.net.au/match-stats/?resultid=483&gameyear=2019