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I’m obviously not suggesting Herbert created the problem- in fact the insolvency risk at both the brumbies and rebels was a known issue when the board coup to implement Herbert took place.
What I’m asking is if there was a preconceived but undisclosed plan in place that led to the brumbies supporting Herbert in the board spill. Eg was there a back room deal done with the brumbies to ensure their survival at the expense of the rebels.
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
Interesting piece – thanks.
It sounds something like promo/ relegation I. The EPL – will be interesting to see if it works.
How would the top teams rate against the top Shute Shield / Hospital Cup sides do you?
'Hunger Games in headgear': Why cash is flowing out west (and it's not to do with Twiggy)
Gee,
I wonder what Herbert, our new Qld RA chairman is up to?
Is this all part of the pitch he put forward when he took over?
Victoria voted against him, is there retribution at play?
ACT are also heavily in debt – will they also be left out to dry? Or will there be favouritism because they voted in favour of the Queenslander chair?
Or was there in fact collusion before that vote took place in the first place? Regulators might be interested also…
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
ZANE! You are not permitted to say anything positive about ‘He who must not be named!’
The roar has decided he is the cause of every problem in Aus rugby…
Forgotten element of Eddie's coaching that can help the Wallabies rise again - and the young gun who benefitted from heartache
That was before they took over. Haven’t heard a thing since have we…
CONFIRMED: Rebels fall into voluntary administration as Rugby Australia seeks 'sustainable and successful future'
It would be a great shame if a city which has zero rugby culture was rewarded with the final- but RA is run by QRU. And Brisbane is not in the running.
CONFIRMED: Rebels fall into voluntary administration as Rugby Australia seeks 'sustainable and successful future'
Good chance Vic govt steps in in exchange for RWC27 GF.
CONFIRMED: Rebels fall into voluntary administration as Rugby Australia seeks 'sustainable and successful future'
Did Schmidt apply?
Or was he contacted?
I recall he suggested the latter…
So yeah, just more irrelevant bias from the Roar-trollers.
'Why would I want to?': Cheika's take on Schmidt, his plans for 2027 World Cup, and the job he has no interest in
It would be hard to make less effort than to not even make contact with the most well credentialed Australian coach available.
So yeah, obviously no process.
'Why would I want to?': Cheika's take on Schmidt, his plans for 2027 World Cup, and the job he has no interest in
Wow. Didn’t even get a call.
Just in case anyone wants to believe there was an actual process involved in Schmidt’s appointment.
'Why would I want to?': Cheika's take on Schmidt, his plans for 2027 World Cup, and the job he has no interest in
Thanks for proving my point – again.
Rennie and Jones are both good coaches and good rugby men who tried their best. Both did very poorly. The idea that Rennie was doing well is just silly. Doesn’t mean you can’t prefer him though.
But the point you make for me is that everything in rugby has become about absolutes.
You like Rennie, therefore Jones has to be treatedlike the devil. You disliked McLennan, therefore his achievements have to be wiped from memory. As if entertaining dignitaries isn’t part of winning business in every field.
Geoff is playing dirty – he just wants to invent a fake moral high ground.
The Wrap: Unity, integrity and the other casualties of shameful leaks aimed at the Rebels
They are all servants in their own way.
They have all worked their backside off to do what they think is best – all of them faulty of course, but they deserve better.
The Wrap: Unity, integrity and the other casualties of shameful leaks aimed at the Rebels
That is precisely my point. Always has been.
Geoff plays exactly the game he complains about – and now he is whining because ‘his guy’ is the focus.
He is every bit as bad as those he complains about.
The Wrap: Unity, integrity and the other casualties of shameful leaks aimed at the Rebels
My goodness! Your hypocrisy is breathtaking – even by your low standards Geoff!
I’ve no doubt that Docherty is a good rugby man – but you, Geoff, have made a career of insulting good rugby people. From Papworth to Cheika to Jones, Pulver, Clyne, the entire AU board and the entire Shute Shield frankly – you have called their very character and competence into question in no uncertain terms. And many of those work for nothing other than their love of the game.
If the leaks on the Rebels are senseless and hurtful, what a the leaks on the Waratahs you refer to? You certainly enjoyed gorging on the leaks against Jones and Hamish recently – is that fine because the Geoff decides what is ‘bad’ or ‘good’? Don’t cry poor just because it happens to ‘your guy’.
The Swans, are the best examples of what is required to make a new region successful – but the fact is they were able to work because of benefactors (Eddleston for Swans) and growing support in the home base – Melbourne – enabled the support for over 30 years. It would likely be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Meanwhile, in Rugby – the new members in Melbourne, Perth and ACT have done everything they possibly could to weaken support in the economic power base – Sydney and to a lesser extent Brisbane. And the result is that Sydney rugby people have chosen their traditional allegiance – their clubs and schools – over the national structure. Indeed, unless the Tahs have outrageous success this season – they wont be able to give away tickets. And in that unfortunate case, the financial pressure will multiply.
And Geoff, you have been an ardent supporter of that power grab – take accountability as this situation is a direct result.
Ironically, McLennan was the one who publicly supported the Rebels and had the financial acumen to deliver on their future prosperity.
I for one, would be terribly disappointed if the Rebels are to fold – or any other team for that matter. But it is articles like this that make me realise why Aussie professional Rugby is in such dire straits – we are simply not aligned.
The Wrap: Unity, integrity and the other casualties of shameful leaks aimed at the Rebels
Just saw this – and you’ve really cracked me up this morning.
My ‘agenda’ is the promotion and betterment of the Aussie rugby community.
So yeah, I’m pretty comfortable with accepting that accusation.
The hilarious irony being that is NOT your agenda…!
Exclusive: Wallabies to turn to Kiwi Schmidt as Eddie Jones' replacement
There are several excellent Aussie coaches who should have awarded this role.
And I make zero apologies for wanting the wallabies to be the representatives of the Australian rugby community – not a club side as they apparently have become.
'We'll sack him and be in the same position': Ex-Wallaby condemns Larkham snub as Schmidt deal CONFIRMED
My point is obvious.
This situation was reverse engineered to produce a result they wanted and it’s being presented as something entirely different. In reality it’s a stitch-up.
Most importantly excellent Aussie candidates clearly were never in the running.
And now we are stuck with another coach who knows and cares nothing for Australian rugby.
It’s a sad day.
Exclusive: Wallabies to turn to Kiwi Schmidt as Eddie Jones' replacement
Well done in contradicting yourself so quickly. Is it arms length (in 2 weeks) or did he already know who he was appointing before he started? You have to choose pal.
Exclusive: Wallabies to turn to Kiwi Schmidt as Eddie Jones' replacement
Not sensitive, angry.
My comments are aimed squarely at RA for a weak decision. And in defence of yet another insult thrown at our hard working Aussie rugby community.
Your comments, as is so much of the dross here, is aimed at – that’s right – the Aussie rugby community.
How naive you roar trolls must think we are to believe we can represent ourselves.
Exclusive: Wallabies to turn to Kiwi Schmidt as Eddie Jones' replacement
That assessment and the associated narrative makes me physically ill.
You have summarised precisely why this is such an embarrassing and gutless decision.
What an incredible insult to all of the thousands of people who turn up day after day and work their proverbials off for Aussie rugby.
The idea that the lions will be interesting only because a kiwi gives us a chance?!
But if it doesn’t work out its already not his fault – it’s because Aus just aren’t any good.
What an absolute disgraceful situation this is.
Shame.
Exclusive: Wallabies to turn to Kiwi Schmidt as Eddie Jones' replacement
Well, he will know the anthem as well as everyone else who bothers to turn up to a game.
'We'll sack him and be in the same position': Ex-Wallaby condemns Larkham snub as Schmidt deal CONFIRMED
The message to Australian coaches is loud and clear : don’t bother.
What a pissweak decision.
'We'll sack him and be in the same position': Ex-Wallaby condemns Larkham snub as Schmidt deal CONFIRMED
That response is bang-on my expectations from the Roar cesspit.
Disagree? No worries, Roar-trollers just attempt to ridicule and insult.
Honestly, how dare I think that Australia has the talent to actually represent our rugby community.
Exclusive: Wallabies to turn to Kiwi Schmidt as Eddie Jones' replacement
He is a mediocre candidate and will deliver nothing more than the Australian candidates would.
It’s a pathetically weak decision.
Exclusive: Wallabies to turn to Kiwi Schmidt as Eddie Jones' replacement
This well intentioned piece puts NZ rugby as the central focus of Australian rugby. Which is a common error.
Unfortunately, it is also one of the reasons the game here in Aus is in terminal decline.
Rugby is Aus is ncreeasingly becoming simply ‘the kiwi game’ – and as that continues, it will recede into oblivion until it is as relevant as the Aussie game (AFL) in NZ.
Poaching NZ coaches won't solve the Wallabies' woes - the real solution is a lot less sexy