Waratahs 2026

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I didn't realise that Harvey could kick sticks, 6/6 from on the weekend. With Sua'ali'i, Carter Gordon is becoming even more attractive!

Said it for a while though that Sid has the natural attributes to play first receiver and Rugby needs to look within it's own ranks for guys like they did with Foley. Wright would have been one if it was done 5 years ago. Now he's the established gun 15.

 

[Strewthcobber]

We'll see 2m players by 2035. Cap is going to 12.1m in 2027 in the final year of the TV deal. With new sides and competition in the market it'll get to 15m+ in no time. When you consider these guys are generally the most popular as well the third party deals will have top NRL players on 3m+

When you look at the relative TV deals and attendence of Top 14 and NRL and compare what the league guys are paying, with France it shows the NRL has been pretty sensible with their player payments, and also they have a lot of scope to pay more

 

[Homer]

Cooper Watters signed to 7s program along with Beau Morrison.

 

[bomber06]

Cooper Watters signed to 7s program along with Beau Morrison.

Like it. He is a star in the making. getting him into that program will be excellent for his development.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Cooper Watters signed to 7s program along with Beau Morrison.

Great for the skill base of an outside back with his size. He’ll end up in the Aus 20s again and hopefully Super Rugby Aus next season.

 

[Braveheart81]

Harry Wilson has been signed for the Aussie 7s as well.

Good to see him get that opportunity. He looked great for Easts upon his return (which he should at that level).

 

[Homer]

Morrison and Ekanyake will be a tough combo. Deceptive speed and big engines. The young guy from Randwick (Cage?) is super quick as well.

 

[Major Tom]

Starting to see the 7s program being used really well.
Lancaster, Sid Harvey, Wallace Charlie and now Waters.

 

[bhim]

Starting to see the 7s program being used really well.
Lancaster, Sid Harvey, Wallace Charlie and now Waters.

Aden Ekanayake as well

 

[Red Runner]

Lachie Anderson and Dylan Pietsch

 

[Overtime]

Said it for a while though that Sid has the natural attributes to play first receiver and Rugby needs to look within it's own ranks for guys like they did with Foley. Wright would have been one if it was done 5 years ago. Now he's the established gun 15.

I said the Tahs should throw money at Write and turn him into a fly half about 4 years ago but hey what do I know. I agree both Jorgo and JS can kick goals making Carter Gordon an attractive buy.

 

[Red Runner]

Foketi confirmed gone.

As well as posts about
Tupou
Sinclair
Kalapu
Halaholo
Ripley
Amituani
Heaven
Leota
Gleeson

Is Halaholo really released by the Tahs??? Surely not

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

His contract finished.

Selected for this and was good for Sydney Uni all year. After his showings he’s certainly earned a new one I hope.

 

[Red Runner]

His contract finished.

Selected for this and was good for Sydney Uni all year. After his showings he’s certainly earned a new one I hope.

but did they do a farewell post? Shitty if so

 

[Red Runner]

Jack Grant officially farewelled now. Assume McDonald takes his spot.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Feels quite like for like. McDonald was good in his audition through Super Rugby Aus and a decent 3rd string guy.

 

[Wilson]

Tahs have signed Poolman

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/10/15/tahs-pounce-on-unfulfilled-force-flyer-in-shrewd-signing-as-mckellar-hopes-to-turn-young-gun-into-barrett-esque-star/

Looks like they see him very much as a centre, which makes sense given the talent the have coming through out wide.

 

[Dctarget]

Didn't realise he was 6'5. Whack him in the 2nd row jeez. If he has half decent pace he should be okay.

 

[Upthemaroon!]

Didn't realise he was 6'5.

Tough day at the office playing against JAS and Poolman as a centre duo.

 

[Wilson]

It'll be interesting to see where he fits in the depth chart, but I wouldn't be surprised if they see him as at least a better option in the 23 jersey than Ropata and maybe O'Donnell (assuming Walton/Sua'ali'i are the starting centres). It may also suggest McKellar is still unconvinced by Sua'ali'i in the centres and is thinking of playing him in the back 3, but with Jorgenson, Kellaway, Potter and Reilly all there I'm not sure that makes a lot of sense.