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It’s entirely fair to ask, if the decision driver who has stepped into the vacuum created by Hamish McLennan’s exit is an unelected financial toe-cutter, an ex-NRL man to boot, who doesn’t know the difference between the Wallaroos and the Jillaroos, what hope is there for sound, balanced, strategic decision-making around the Melbourne Rebels and the best long-term outcome for rugby in Australia?
Seriously Geoff, It’s pretty clear that you should do yourself and the roar readers a favour and recuse yourself from any further discussion on the fate of the rebels…. you don’t seem able to write on the topic with any fact based balance…. Toe-cutter… really?
The Wrap: A slap, three trips and a telling slip of the tongue - plus the case for an eight team finals series
Because he signed a contract….. he’s only got one more season to go…. go then!
Tahs in turmoil: Hanigan and Harrison jump sinking ship, skipper forced to stay, CEO complains of 'tricky' task
Rather than calling the poster appalling Geoff, you could actually rebut his clearly articulated points with factual data? The impression I get from the VA report is that he is 100% correct in everything he said. Disappointing for an experienced journo to resort to ad hominum attacks. When the argument is lost, attack the poster. Looks to me like the gaslighting etc is all coming from the Rebel side of the fence. The DOCA comes across simply as a get out of jail card for negligent directors with no substance for a future Melbourne rugby franchise.
The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’
The fact that the Rebels failed to provide financial statements for a number of years to RA, did not pay taxes etc points to the reality that the directors were deliberately withholding this information from RA to cover up their financial position. Save your venom for them.
Rebels' Super future hanging on creditors' Friday vote as Rugby Australia set to go against plan
Would you like me to explain how professional sport works Jed?
Waratahs set to lose two up-and-comers ahead of Suaalii's arrival as NSW Rugby announce $4.8m loss
Rebel fans, (and I count myself as one btw) should be wholly pointing their anger at the MR directors who totally own this disaster. Rebels have been funded by RA no differently to all the other Super Rugby outfits. Instead of being transparent and owning the problem, they lied, cooked the books and were just praying that a PE event would produce enough cash that would allow RA to bail them out of their own hole. If the DOCA goes through to allow the rebels to continue, I’ll be very happy…. so long as the negligent directors don’t get bailed out or are funded to suck more cash out of RA via legal action. They made their bed…
Rebels' Super future hanging on creditors' Friday vote as Rugby Australia set to go against plan
look at the success of the Brumbies who tend to take player rejected from other states to understand how effective their professional pathways are….
That old chestnut about taking rejects….. gimme a break Olly….! Brumbies have an extensive network of recruitment from NSW and Qld schools…. they are all over the NSW state junior championships and have been cherry-picking young talent for years. The Hooper brothers are a classic example but I could name plenty more. I’ve got sons who were in junior rep programs and I’ve seen it in action. The Brumbies have a great setup, no question, however they have almost zero player pathway development until they hit the senior professional level.
COMMENT: This is the real reason why the Force were cut in 2017
I get that Dusty, and for the record, nearly 70% of the NSW population live in the greater Sydney area, so being Sydney-centric is just a reality based on the numbers. But I was specifically referring to players being produced by the Brumbies pathways you spoke of. Despite producing some all time greats that we are all aware of, I can only see a few who are regularly in matchday squads that came through said pathways. Lonergan x2, Corey Toole, Connal McInerny, Rory Scott, Tom Ross? Any others?
COMMENT: This is the real reason why the Force were cut in 2017
What pathways are you talking about? Brumbies pretty much just recruit from Qld, NSW and everywhere else. The % of SR players produced from the ACT is quite low… maybe half a dozen in the ACT squad and barely any playing in other SR teams.. In fact I’d argue that Vic and WA produce more professional players than ACT..
COMMENT: This is the real reason why the Force were cut in 2017
So let me get this straight….
RA is trying to destroy the Rebels by not giving them money that they don’t actually have….?
Please borrow some money, then give it to us as a grant so that RA has the debt, not us? Do I have that right?
Okay… sounds fair…..
Leaked document says RA out to 'destroy Super Rugby' and 'turn members against each other' as Rebels' pain comes to light
Very simply Qld gravy train riders self interest over the obvious greater good of the game…. Don’t care if the ship sinks as long as I drown last….. sad.
Humility cuts both ways: Brett Clark and the QRU deserve the same scrutiny as Hamish McLennan
There aint no interest like self interest…………. It’s clear and obvious that this is the only strategic way forward for Rugby in Australia. There are no franchises in Australia that are consistently profitable or successful. Pushback from any of the SR teams is coming purely from those who won’t get a seat on the bus or may have to move to the back of the bus…. So much for putting rugby first…
'Bold step': NSW Rugby confirms RA alignment in bid to rid game of 'conflicts and self interest'
NSW produce 50% of the talent but have 20% of the contracts….
ACT produce 2% of the talent but have 20% of the contracts.
That’s the real issue, but thanks for your long winded anti NSW contribution
Do any young New South Welshmen actually want to play for the Waratahs?
Sadly all the keyboard SJWs and faux Walleroo supporters on here and social media do not actually support them. They do not attend the games, buy the tickets year on year, buy and wear the merchandise, watch them play on tv etc. This is how the revenue is generated by which they could be funded. If they actually supported them with their actions they could be paid not just the same, but more than the men. Over to you keyboard warriors. Put your money where your mouth is.
Cattle class-flying Wallaroos blow up at RA's double standards, question big money Suaalii move
He can kick goals from 60m out and punt further. Strong defender. Just depends what you want from your FB.
Five things we learned: Eddie's World Cup crunch call looming for No.7 jersey, Brumby who fits bill for 10 role
From memory he played a few games there for the rebels last year. I look at him as a similar skillset profile to B Barrett (obviously not in the same class btw). Tall, strong, very quick, great kicking game, gutsy defender. Has the best long flat pass in Oz rugby…. he fires bullets either side. I think he’d make an excellent FB until he slots in at 10 next year. Who else ticks all those boxes???????? No-one I can think of, that’s for sure.
Five things we learned: Eddie's World Cup crunch call looming for No.7 jersey, Brumby who fits bill for 10 role
Jack D’s kicking is excellent, passing good, defence and speed unacceptable. Eddie will not pick poor defenders unless he has no other option, which in this case he will have. Carter Gordon will 100% be picked in front of him. I also agree that Wright and Mark N are superb in attack, their D has been poor. I expect Eddie will pick a back three of Marika and Jordan P on the wings with Kellaway at FB. I wouldn’t be surprised if he even threw in Carter G or Hodge as the backup FB.
Five things we learned: Eddie's World Cup crunch call looming for No.7 jersey, Brumby who fits bill for 10 role
Predictable commentary from the ne’er do well axe-grinding community before a day in the job….. well played!
'We are on a mission and Phil will make sure we get there': Waugh confirmed as RA CEO
Wow, 100% tip the Brumbies… You are all aware that Debreczeni is the starting 10? I predict this won’t end well for the Brumbies….
Super Rugby Pacific tipping week 1: 'Does anyone really have a clue what will unfold?'
Considering Borthwick was Eddies forwards coach for a decent spell it sounds like Borthwick is really just getting his excuses in early…. Under promise and over deliver.. If they don’t produce he can just blame Eddie. He’ll probably go into politics after this job.
Scorched earth Wallabies! EVERY one of Rennie's coaches now GONE in Eddie revolution
Agree AAA would be an excellent choice either as captain or co-captain. The only question would be if TT does get fit and starts consistently playing to his ability he would likely start in front of Alan. This presents a problem as does Slipper with Bell possibly moving past him as well. The captain really needs to be unchallenged in his First 15 selection with 80 minutes ideally.
However I think it’s unlikely we’ll see Lonergan, Lolesio and White play a big part in the Wallabies going forward. Lonergan is probably 5th choice hooker at best behind Porecki, Faingaa, Feleti K and I expect Pollard will be in front of him at the Brumbies soon as well. Then we have Latu back in NSW plus BPN likely to return after RWC. I also expect White to drop back behind Tate and Jake G. Lolesio may be thereabouts but Rennie doesn’t seem sold on him with possibly one or two of the younger brigade of Donaldson, Edmed, Carter, Will Harrison plus Pasitoa, Kuenzle etc will move past him. I could be completely wrong of course..
Double act: the co-captain Australia must pair with Hooper for World Cup glory
IMO best wallaby player ever… any position any era..
How much does Richie McCaw owe George Smith (and vice versa)?
If you look at the team through a SR non parochial lens, (Almost impossible on a site like this I admit) the selections all actually make a lot more sense. Tough luck to the Reds, but if fully fit they could well have had TT and JOC in the 23, along with Suliasi V potentially soon)
Rennie seeking powerful set piece strength to counter the English scrum L/O and maul.
Hence the Brumby focus on Swain, Neville, Valetini and AAA, plus the bench. Porecki by far the best Aust hooker with superior accuracy in the lineout and a powerful scrummager. Back row power with Leota and Valetini gives aggressive defence and carriers, both in front of Wilson in that regard.
Gordon in front of Tate for a few clear reasons… Bigger, stronger and superior kicking game, more versatility, can cover wing and potentially FB in a pinch. Was also in career best form against some of the best NZ teams.
I’m personally a big fan of Tate and Harry Wilson, but for this game, I feel DR has gotten it right.
The backs almost pick themselves except for Banks v Petaia. Can make a strong argument for either option.
WALLABIES TEAM: JOC, Tate left OUT of 23 in Rennie's Reds purge, Neville and Porecki to debut as Brumbies dominate
I agree there is a lot of merit in this (theoretically) that could be solved with central contracting to strengthen all of the teams and having our best player in the starting 23’s
Brumbies, too heavy on Hookers and Locks, light on inside backs.. McInerny and Neville on the list.
Tahs, too heavy on back row and Flyhalf, need an XXL lock and a XXL LH prop. Swinton, Sinclair and one of Harrison and Donaldson or Edmed on the transfer list
Rebels too heavy on Props, light at F/H and centre. Pone and either Gibbon or Orr on the list
Force, need big ball runners in the centres and props. Understocked everywhere.
Reds, too many o/s backs and centres, also need a decent LH and potentially hookers. Petaia is really the square peg there, along with
As a Tahs fan I’d be looking to do this…
A straight swap with a flyhalf for a LH prop with the Rebels, say Harrison for Pone.
A tall backrower for a Lock with the Brumbies, say either Swinton/Harris or Rahboni for Neville or Frost
Reds swap Petaia for Sio with the Brumbies.
Twiggy buys Kerevi for the Force plus a couple of NZ imports to fill the prop slots like the big TH from the crusaders that grew up in WA – Tamaiti Williams.
McInerney from Brumbies goes to Reds or Rebels.
Liam Wright goes to Force as a 7
Nine transfers that would spice up Super Rugby in 2023
It’s tough when you’ve got 2 internationals plus Walton looking for the same spots. Even with Perese exiting, they have Suúali and Kellaway coming in with one of them likely to replace Perese in the 12/13/14 mix. Don’t blame him, but he could probably have got a serious shot with the Force if he really wanted to back himself to wear gold… went for the easy option… fair enough.
'I have the same feeling': Tah claims he's quit crisis club because he didn't get enough 'love'