Western Force 2020
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Phil Kearns (64)
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Fuck me, this line made me actually laugh out loud
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Herbert Moran (7)
Hmm..what's so bloody annoying about Johnson's comments I hear you ask? Where do I start? Taken in conjunction with Rennie's decision to fly right over Perth on his recent visit and ignore the Force (despite there being a direct connection to Perth), it simply reinforces the message that Rugby Australia are continuing Pulver and Clyne's attitude towards the West, that at best we are there to pillage at will, and to ignore otherwise.
Castle is saying the right words but RA's actions don't back them up.
Castle is saying the right words but RA's actions don't back them up.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
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It’s like getting angry at Rennie for not checking in with an NRC team, why aren’t you just as upset that he didn’t check in with the Melbourne rising or NSW Country setups
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Actually I believe they did-they’ve met with 4 franchises. Apparently a one way street as far as finding players is ok. Especially when you don’t have to contribute anything to that pesky development bit. Shoe will be on the other foot soon.
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He hasn’t met with any of the NRC setup jeez
I’m still not sure what the whole problem is? What would you expect Rennie to do? Show up and go, look lads, none of you have any chance of making the wallabies this year and if you have aspirations to I’d suggest you move to super rugby to get some quality competition rather than playing no name sides every week in GRR, would that be preferred?
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Allen Oxlade (6)
...Quality competition..... LOL. You mean like the quality games this weekend? Jeez
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I don't really see any legitimate cause for grievances here..........
Rennie has met up with all four of the Super Rugby teams as they're the direct feeder into the Wallabies.
It's possible he'll meet the Force at some stage, but it didn't seem relevant going into the first round of Super Rugby.
Johnson suggesting Super Rugby teams can target Force/GRR players should be taken as a positive for those players aspiring to reach higher levels of the game.
Rennie has met up with all four of the Super Rugby teams as they're the direct feeder into the Wallabies.
It's possible he'll meet the Force at some stage, but it didn't seem relevant going into the first round of Super Rugby.
Johnson suggesting Super Rugby teams can target Force/GRR players should be taken as a positive for those players aspiring to reach higher levels of the game.
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Your team would get beaten by a full strength Sydney uni side, don’t get too ahead of yourself
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Jason Little (69)
Full on hyperbole there Show. Force easily won the NRC last year and any of those beaten sides would trounce Sydney Uni. Force, admittedly, have lost quite a few of their better players this year, but they seem to have good development programs and an excellent coach in Sampson.
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I actually really doubt it
But it’s a moot point, was just getting at don’t throw shade when your team and it’s comp are subpar
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Herbert Moran (7)
OK, How can I say this in a way you'd understand?
Believe it or not, there are five professional rugby union teams in Australia, one just doesn't happen to be involved in Super Rugby.
Sure, the standard of play isn't as high, but it attracts and produces a decent number of good quality players that are of interest to the other professional teams. The state union, despite all the adversity since 2017, is also doing a pretty decent job on that front too. Actually I reckon they
are doing a bloody good job.
It happens to be supported by a bloke who has shown he is more than willing to invest big dollops of money in causes he believes in - more than enough money to solve Rugby Australia's money problems from here to eternity, and to ensure that grassroots across the country would never have to go begging again - he could be Australian Rugby's Andrew Carnegie. Having said that, this money could also be used to buy a lot of talent still remaining in the Australian Super teams - he's going to need a few more players to support his comp but lucky for you guys, that's not his style.
I'd think that being on good terms with such a bloke would be a good idea if I was RA, and if that meant sending one or two blokes over to run the ruler over things, say some nice things and act in an inclusive and conciliatory manner then I'd be falling over over myself to make it happen.
Believe it or not, there are five professional rugby union teams in Australia, one just doesn't happen to be involved in Super Rugby.
Sure, the standard of play isn't as high, but it attracts and produces a decent number of good quality players that are of interest to the other professional teams. The state union, despite all the adversity since 2017, is also doing a pretty decent job on that front too. Actually I reckon they
are doing a bloody good job.
It happens to be supported by a bloke who has shown he is more than willing to invest big dollops of money in causes he believes in - more than enough money to solve Rugby Australia's money problems from here to eternity, and to ensure that grassroots across the country would never have to go begging again - he could be Australian Rugby's Andrew Carnegie. Having said that, this money could also be used to buy a lot of talent still remaining in the Australian Super teams - he's going to need a few more players to support his comp but lucky for you guys, that's not his style.
I'd think that being on good terms with such a bloke would be a good idea if I was RA, and if that meant sending one or two blokes over to run the ruler over things, say some nice things and act in an inclusive and conciliatory manner then I'd be falling over over myself to make it happen.