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Rugby Australia: No guarantees on Cheika

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Crash Ball2 said Guest

Now

To qualify for the Giteau Law, they have to have played 60 tests for the Wallabies AND a certain number of years in Aust…(more)

StuM said Roar Rookie

5m

Given that Cheika “could be sacked” any day now – if that should occur, does that mean all the players he’s alienated ov…(more)

Crash Ball2 said Guest

42m

Who knows what might be achieved. The bloke doesn’t even know who’s on the run on team sheet until Georgina Robinson inf…(more)

Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

43m

So Larkham, who as a Super Rugby coach, did worse than Cheika, can’t do any worse?

0 from 15 would be worse.
Crash Ball2 said Guest

55m

4 from the last 15. Most unsurprised if we exit at pool stage.

No. Larkham can’t do any worse.
Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

1h

So the coach who was inferior at the lower level can’t do any worse?

Disregard the team result because it’s possible it…(more)

Crash Ball2 said Guest

1h

Larkham is indeed untested at this level. But Michael Cheika is. SL can’t do any worse.
Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

1h

Sure picking up a great NZ coach would be great – but it’s likely to be one that wants to move closer to home.

Which co…(more)

Rassie Erasmus to stand down as Springboks coach after World Cup

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Smiggle Jiggle said Roar Guru

2m

Bring in Johan Ackermann.

D-Day arrives for A-League expansion clubs

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Lionheart said Roar Rookie

3m

I’m always amazed at how Melburnians turn their nose up at the suburbs in the south west. I first went there in the 70s …(more)

Waz said Roar Rookie

20m

And whete are strikers going to get fans from?

Waz said Roar Rookie

21m

Melbourne “not Victory” City is the same as Brisbane “not Roar” City … any club who needs to position themselv…(more)

Mister Football said Roar Guru

36m

In theory, I understand the idea of getting in early while they’re giving the land away, and the local council will have…(more)

Harry said Guest

39m

SEQ is a pretty spread out place, it’s an hour drive from one city to another in good traffic, so you can’t really take …(more)

RF said Roar Rookie

42m

I’d rather surf
Harry said Guest

42m

Next round of expansion hopefully. Would love to see the Strikers back, maybe even Ipswich.

RF said Roar Rookie

42m

Yes MF, and being based in NSW, I was a season ticket holder. But the factor there was Clive Palmer and mismanagement t…(more)

Harry said Guest

44m

Did you even read my post? I called for an expansion by two Melbourne clubs. Both need some government funding which won…(more)

RF said Roar Rookie

44m

It does sound too early for this group. Perhaps in the longer term, when the context is less speculative.
Waz said Roar Rookie

45m

Take a hike RF.

Waz said Roar Rookie

47m

The FFA can’t afford a Round of 64 and the R32 messes up with 12 professional clubs.

I’m sure a rational solution …(more)

Harry said Guest

48m

It isn’t in the middle of nowhere, it’s next to one of the fastest-growing areas in Australia. All of Tarneit and Trugan…(more)

Mister Football said Roar Guru

55m

So you agree that expansion will be delayed by one year?
Mister Football said Roar Guru

57m

RF
You will recall that the FFA gave the residents of SEQ a second team to follow. They were quite successful too, fini…(more)

Mister Football said Roar Guru

1h

Talk it up all you want Harry, but it’s a sheep paddock out in the middle of nowhere.

It’s where the first Max Max movi…(more)

Brendo51 said Roar Pro

1h

I agreeI this seems the most likely outcome.

2 now (Team 11 and SW Sydney) with Canberra held in check for Wellignton r…(more)

Mister Football said Roar Guru

1h

Hard to believe they would expand by two clubs sans a Melbourne club.

Expect that NOT to happen.
Brendo51 said Roar Pro

1h

Non issue, Vic government has already said they will not confirm funding until licence is granted.

I suspect the most l…(more)

RF said Roar Rookie

1h

Take it from someone who was there at their very first game, Brisbane Roar are a hard club to love.

There would be plen…(more)

RF said Roar Rookie

1h

I am equally convinced that this would all but sink the A League as a commercially viable operation for this year and ne…(more)

Harry said Guest

1h

Let’s consider demographics here. 70% of population growth is happening in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Casey and Wyn…(more)

Mister Football said Roar Guru

1h

Canberra Times:

Canberra await A-League D-Day but decision could be delayed

It’s understood a delay on the Victorian g…(more)

Mister Football said Roar Guru

1h

Heather Reid has just publicly stated that she has no conflict of interest, and as such, will be part of the decision ma…(more)

Kangas said Roar Rookie

1h

I would like to see that variety of teams .
It’s a matter of financiing that structure. Which seems unlikely.

It…(more)

Harry said Guest

1h

Why are you peddling misinformation? Western’s proposed stadium is in Tarneit, which is on the other side of Werribee fr…(more)

Australia vs India: Five first-Test takeaways

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pakistanstar said Roar Rookie

6m

Australia has never need an all-rounder in the side and honestly, we shouldn’t be picking one unless a test level all-ro…(more)

doug heffernan said Guest

1h

Another talking point: How was their keeper Pant not fined for unsportsmanlike conduct??

Talking back to the umpire, co…(more)

doug heffernan said Guest

1h

Finch is the new “walking wicket” that was once mitch marsh. Absolutely terrible terrible technique and will continue to…(more)

Rebels backline key to Wallabies World Cup hopes

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Fox said Roar Guru

15m

whoops Carter not Crater

Fox said Roar Guru

15m

Yeah Cooper’s a better 10 the Carter no question !!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is daylight between them quite frankly in tactica…(more)

Jim said Guest

1h

The only way those players Kerevi, Kuridrani, Toomua, Hodge, Petaia. etc etc will get a fair crack is if Cheika is sacke…(more)

Feff said Guest

1h

Sorry to burst your fake news bubble, but Carter was playing and was totally outplayed by QC. Better brush up your facts…(more)

The five worst EPL signings you've probably forgotten

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Randy said Roar Rookie

15m

Robinho was a disappointment for City, he started well but injuries and off field issues got the better of him. I think …(more)

Matt Simpson said Roar Pro

53m

Sorry but Ali Dia surely has to take the cake- pretended to be George Weah’s cousin, trialled for one day at Southampton…(more)

BBL|08 season preview: Brisbane Heat

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Paul Dawson said Roar Guru

17m

Yeah agreed there Bushy. I see the Heat as bottom 2. Lynn will leave for international duties and without him we’re goin…(more)

Bucks said Guest

1h

1.McCullum 2.Bryant 3.Lynn (c) 4.Ross 5.Burns 6.Cutting 7.Pattinson 8.Peirson (wk) 9.Steketee 10.Swepson 11.Mujeeb Bench…(more)

moustache twirler said Guest

1h

Hi Scott
I admire your dedication to sport, and your work ethic.

I’d just like to point out, that when evaluating a pl…(more)

Matt H said Roar Guru

1h

I hope Brisbane embrace flexible batting too. Move Cutting around the order. He should come in with 5 overs to go each…(more)

Cheika survives Rugby Australia review - for now

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Jaybes said Roar Rookie

19m

So you are calling me stupid…. I’ll pass and unsubscribe from here.

Jaybes said Roar Rookie

28m

So the COO or Head of Manufacturing is under increased scrutiny and it would not be reported in the business pages or ha…(more)

Jaybes said Roar Rookie

30m

Yawn……..

sheek said Roar Guru

50m

I’m just answering James’ statement that the board need to consider all aspects.

The board already know everything they…(more)

sheek said Roar Guru

55m

One of my walking mates, & ex-school mates at that, who is a retired high level manager, gave me the management view…(more)

Jaybes said Roar Rookie

1h

What’s everyones’ thoughts on getting rid of selecting players only from within the Super Comp and Giteu’s law?

We kee…(more)

sittingbison said Roar Pro

1h

Okayyyyy….let’s not worry about form, or age catching up with 27yo Hooper and 30yo Folau
sittingbison said Roar Pro

1h

If only they had considered Cheika results before extending his contract. Another fail by RA.
To be fair to you Joel, yo…(more)

sittingbison said Roar Pro

1h

No, they decided with plenty of reasoning, most particularly the results and bizarre decisions. This was the moment for …(more)

Sheikh said Roar Rookie

1h

You think a mining company wouldn’t have a role for an accountant? Someone with a background in banking and financial s…(more)

Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

1h

Because you say so?

Salaries go up year by year. A longer contract is to protect you against their value being higher i…(more)

Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

1h

He states it meets the first 2 requirements. The additional $20M is the 3rd.

By that he clearly implies it doesn’t meet…(more)

sittingbison said Roar Pro

1h

If you can’t afford them, let them go
A Rugby player should never be on a five year contract. Ludicrous.
sittingbison said Roar Pro

1h

No, he specifically states Clyne and Robinson deClyned the $50m that they had the AUTHORITY to deClyne. They are not SAN…(more)

Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

1h

I’m saying “I heard”.

Stating from the outside that it’s not a proven fact. But that apparently people are saying it.
Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

1h

It’s not good business practice if it leads to insolvency.

That can bring your business down too.
sittingbison said Roar Pro

1h

So you are rumour mungering
Sheikh said Roar Rookie

1h

Thank you, but the word “again” there makes me think that you may be mistaking me for Sheek, a more prolific poster here…(more)

Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

1h

That value of the HQ means nothing.

They don’t own it. They didn’t pay for it and they can’t sell it.

The TV deal is …(more)

sittingbison said Roar Pro

1h

If they are in the red for spending a $mill then they are bankrupt. This is not a penny farthing company, it has almost …(more)

sittingbison said Roar Pro

1h

It is not a “waste of money” to remove an employee who is damaging your business, it’s “good business practice”
To NOT r…(more)

Train Without A Station said Roar Guru

1h

Actually no. I didn’t call you anything.

I said a scenario, and if you considered all that, and come to a certain concl…(more)

sittingbison said Roar Pro

1h

You still don’t get it. This organisation is not the corner deli. They have 150 employees at corporate HQ, which itself …(more)

Gary Russell-Sharam said Roar Rookie

1h

Again Sheikh your opinion is spot on

The power of '1' - an ontology of numbers

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Lano said Roar Guru

21m

you are too kind…..

McKenzie manage to inspire those rat-bag youngsters in the Reds back in 07/ 08 (I think it was) -…(more)

How Ireland won the battle of the big men in Dublin

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Ralph said Roar Guru

28m

“It was interesting to read one of the reasons for the All Blacks loss was due to a long season and Ireland’s men were…(more)

Ralph said Roar Guru

38m

If I were Ireland I wouldn’t need a grand slam, but I would need a string of victories but with one loss to keep feet on…(more)

James said Guest

43m

It was interesting to read one of the reasons for the All Blacks loss was due to a long season and Ireland’s men were fr…(more)

RobC said Roar Guru

44m

Thanks NB!

I thought the reason ABs win is they play a 23 & 230 man game ie:
– They can play cohesively at certain …(more)

Markus said Roar Rookie

1h

I thought Staniforth looked really promising too, at least stronger than some other options at the Brumbies especially w…(more)

Fin said Guest

1h

Hi Nick,
I am in Whistler at the moment but staying connected to what is happening back home. Heard from a RA board mem…(more)

Fionn said Roar Guru

1h

Nakarawa is the most exciting forward I have ever watched. It was great seeing him play live.

Parsifal said Roar Rookie

1h

Pretty sure Bill McLaren was referring to Vleis Visagie but he may have used the phrase twice.

Animal said Roar Rookie

1h

Thank you Nicholas for an account of feats of these big men. I well remember Frik Du Preez at the SCG playing as a no,8 …(more)

Oskastolz said Guest

1h

Just on the coaching side of things, I’ve watched the Aussie U18’s tour of Ireland the past 10 days with interest. A…(more)

Fremantle Dockers 2019 season preview, best 22 and predicted finish

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Jonboy said Roar Rookie

33m

Is there any particular reason why Peter , you would think the Pies would attract more interest than Freo down there. Di…(more)

Bullets make a double statement in the NBL

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Jacko Simmons said Roar Rookie

33m

The game aint closes

It's time for a new Test opener

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Bucks said Guest

41m

Only need 3 changes for Perth. Handscomb out, Burns in, Finch down. 1.Harris 2.Burns 3.Khawaja 4.SMarsh 5.Finch 6.Head,…(more)

2018 AFL draft: Talking through all the big topics

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Paul Dawson said Roar Guru

41m

In terms of premierships you’ve won as many as we have over the last decade. My gut feel as to why all those players lef…(more)

Paul Dawson said Roar Guru

57m

You mean after the QClash? Local derbies have that impact.

I mean, those Showdowns have been such a wonderful display o…(more)

Jonboy said Roar Rookie

1h

The great man Pavlich stayed at a weaker cub and rejected his hometown bigger offers plus a huge one from the Pies. Play…(more)

Paul Dawson said Roar Guru

1h

I admit I’m wrong and my own biases far more than most people on this place.

Peter the Scribe said Roar Guru

1h

Lots of players get offered more money to leave and yet stay. For the Pies I can think of De Goey, Moore and Cox for a s…(more)

Brisbane Lions 2019 season preview, best 22 and predicted finish

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Jorge of Brisvegas said Roar Rookie

47m

Sorry Joel not *Josh (sorry mate) .

Jorge of Brisvegas said Roar Rookie

48m

@hooked13 I am pleased you are “swimming against the tide” here hooked, more like a salmon than a trout.

But I thi…(more)

Shane Flanagan being probed by NRL

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Neil said Guest

1h

Once again Cronulla showing its culture as a club. They don’t need to follow the rules like every other team. They m…(more)

Gold Coast 2019 season preview: Best 22 and predicted finish

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Don Freo said Roar Rookie

1h

How is that bleeding staff?

Val Holmes' NFL motivations

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Dogs Boddy said Roar Rookie

1h

Sorry mate I just re-read your comment.

Yep agree whole heartedly. I also don’t begrudge any of these blokes the chance…(more)

BA Sports said Roar Guru

1h

I don’t disagree Dogs, you are retired a long time. So everyone has to look after themselves… including Val.

India prove they are not Kohli-centric

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Nuwan Ranasinghe said Roar Rookie

1h

Thats true Tapeshwar. Varun Aaron and Umesh Yadav were very strong guys capable of hitting 140+ but they were wild and e…(more)

doug heffernan said Guest

1h

Another talking point: How was their keeper Pant not fined for unsportsmanlike conduct??Talking back to the umpire, cont…(more)

Can we just wait and see before we whine about Nines?

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Craigo said Guest

1h

I love the Nines! but unfortunately whining is part and parcel of RL.

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