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Folau re-signs with Rugby Australia for four years: reports

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Die hard said Roar Rookie

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Does ‘four more years ‘ get a run here.

He’s not getting any younger. He’s not getting any faster. He’s not learning an…(more)

Azza said Guest

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$6 million to Hooper and how much to Folau ? I`d love to know what those two figures are worth put combined . If the Syd…(more)

Wal said Roar Guru

12m

Apparently, Australian Rugby is broke but has 2 of the top 10 paid players in global Rugby.

Shano said Guest

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Why wouldn’t Folau stay, his form is irrelevant to Cheika .If he was still in the NRL,Folau would have been dropped year…(more)

Shano said Guest

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As long as the kids love him.It`s all good then. Rolls eyes.
Bluffboy said Roar Rookie

38m

Sorry Mate, I normally like and agree with much of what you write and say but WTF.

“The kids love him. He’s a big par…(more)

hog said Roar Rookie

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Yes the Reds, who are pretty much funded by RA, maybe they didn’t have enough money left after Folau. Hard to compete ag…(more)

Luis said Guest

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You have to remember Waratahs are looked after first. Especially old ones like Folau.He is 30 next year . I can see 24 y…(more)

Locky said Guest

1h

The usual Bullhorns from you again. Nothing constructive as per normal.
Crash Ball2 said Guest

1h

Whilst it was a wholly flawed decision to contract Hooper for so long (for a whole host of reasons), at least 5 years as…(more)

ethan said Guest

1h

A surprising one given most players 30+ post WC will chase the international dollars, but its great for the game that ou…(more)

Paul said Guest

1h

No commitment? He has been playing in Australia since 2013. Not even your saviour Pocock can say he is more committed, e…(more)

Paul D said Roar Rookie

1h

Who’s they? You must mean the Reds I assume. He is in their backyard afterall
Tooly said Roar Rookie

1h

Folau is not as good as he’s cracked up to be ; his best work comes from forward passes and being off side on kicks. H…(more)

hog said Roar Rookie

1h

Just the small issue of exactly what % goes to who. The RA are funding rugby through a model that the domestic market he…(more)

Ouch said Roar Rookie

2h

But they let this kid go the Sharks.

(View comments to see link)…(more)

jameswm said Roar Guru

2h

So he finishes his career here. NO reason why at 32-33 he can’t still be playing good footy.

jameswm said Roar Guru

2h

That’s a poor call. Folau is humble, hard working, and popular. A selfish guy doesn’t have those qualities.

Paul D said Roar Rookie

2h

If you want to whine about how much players get over grassroots, take it up with the RUPA, not RA.
jameswm said Roar Guru

2h

This has been said thousands of times, but the money for players can’t go to grass roots. RA spends a percentage of its…(more)

jameswm said Roar Guru

2h

The kids love him. He’s a big part of our marketing.

And a bloody good player, within certain limitations.

It's time for the Wallabies to stop the music on defence

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MitchO said Guest

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Winnning big games starts with Defence but a flow on affect of the defensive silliness is that in attack the best strike…(more)

Worlds Biggest said Roar Pro

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” I believe it is the Wallaby coaching group, and in particular Nathan Grey (who designs the defensive system) and Micha…(more)

Who said Roar Rookie

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Hello Mr Bishop. Been reading, but not commenting – nothing of value to add, generally! But always enjoy reading your …(more)

Wal said Roar Guru

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It’s sad that Cheika has created an environment that even someone with Mitchell’s intelligence feels completely incapabl…(more)

jeznez said Roar Guru

41m

I met Mitchell recently and was talking to him about the fact that Tui being used on the edge was hurting us on turnover…(more)

Wally said Guest

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I am with you on this Nic. Had a chance to talk to Will and a couple of others at the airport.
It’s probably what was…(more)

ethan said Guest

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I simply don’t understand why they are doing it? Initially we though the musical chairs was to hide the likes of Beale a…(more)

jeznez said Roar Guru

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The mystifying aspect of it all Nick is that it wasn’t working for the Waratahs and is showing no signs it will work for…(more)

Wal said Roar Guru

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It’s a bit like it took 10 years to fully test Beale as a 10. Probably his natural position but after a decade of shuffl…(more)

ethan said Guest

55m

“Told you so!”
Duffy said Roar Rookie

56m

As usual Nick your analysis is spot on. Modern defensive structures are more complicated than in the past but the curr…(more)

ethan said Guest

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How often we hear Cheika moan about the WBs lack of fitness. It led to all SR sides sharing player data more openly, and…(more)

Keilidh said Roar Rookie

1h

And how much energy it must take for him to get to any turnover.
Daniel Wilson said Guest

1h

Nick, wow I look forward to your your expert analysis each week. Hugh highlight on the Roar. You point out stuff that th…(more)

Tony H said Roar Pro

1h

It’s all about attitude!

Such technical review is clearly unwarranted!
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Bluffboy said Roar Rookie

1h

I forgot, Izzy signed for 4 years. WTF.
He is not going to get faster or a better skill set.
Has any player for any coun…(more)

bigbaz said Roar Guru

1h

yes ok , aren’t we close to that last resort , have you a defensive plan you would like to see the Wallabies use ( in ge…(more)

Adrian Denyer said Roar Rookie

1h

Spot on again Nick

Is it just me, or do they muddle along with this until there is a crisis, then simply it a bit and g…(more)

Bluffboy said Roar Rookie

1h

Do you know what Nick, you guys are living through a Tarantino type nightmare that anyone else, in part of the world can…(more)

Noodles said Roar Rookie

2h

Nick, your critique makes perfect sense and explains much. But I would love to understand why our coaches chose this sys…(more)

jameswm said Roar Guru

2h

Folau to 13 – with Beale and Foley inside him?

ABs will score 50.

jameswm said Roar Guru

2h

So much wrong. Genia is a waste of space defending at fullback.

This might be part of the reason we’re gassed in the 2…(more)

Bluesfan said

2h

Without being nasty about English – Oz really are pushing the limit on their depth if he is in the Wallabies.

Oz’s firs…(more)

Nicholas Bishop said Expert

2h

Ahh, the heavy hand of sarcasm 🙂
Nicholas Bishop said Expert

2h

Simplicity is the key Hugh. There is nothing wrong with a simple system if it’s fully understood. The problem with Grey’…(more)

DanFan said Guest

2h

Wayne Smith?
TonyH said Roar Rookie

2h

And so Nick, what changes do you think brought about the Wobblies’ quite extraordinary second half turn-around in Argent…(more)

Nicholas Bishop said Expert

2h

The idea seems to be to avoid Foley having to make frontal tackles on bigger men, and avoid Koroibete having to shift in…(more)

Nicholas Bishop said Expert

2h

The system worked better in 2015 when they had better people to operate it (like AAC and Mitchell especially). Poor Koro…(more)

Nicholas Bishop said Expert

2h

The player stress aspect is prob a shrewd call Damo… Remember a lot of these players cannot replicate the same defensi…(more)

Nicholas Bishop said Expert

2h

Drift or slide is something you do as a last resort nowadays BB… it’s just too passive given the amount of phases mode…(more)

Are coversions really worth it in sevens?

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Wal said Roar Guru

6m

Historical hangover is the only answer.
Its call a Try because it earnt you the right to “try” and kick a goal

“Until …(more)

DaveJ said Roar Rookie

11m

Are conversions in any form of rugby useful at all, apart from as a breather for the players and a chance to go to the f…(more)

AFLW draft wrap

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Mister Football said Roar Guru

15m

From the dogs perspective, it would be nice if KB can finally play more than half a season.

It’s incredible that both K…(more)

Dalgety Carrington said Roar Guru

58m

Hopefully the girls get a decent run with injury this season D. It’ll be interesting to see how they shape up under Coo…(more)

Quade Cooper joins Melbourne Rebels on one-year deal

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Bourkos said Roar Rookie

17m

read again – quade will start shabby. The backline is formidable
Gloria said Roar Rookie

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The article is rubbish as many of the comments on the thread point out. So many inaccuracies and half-truths. For a star…(more)

Doug said Guest

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The Rebels have a superior backline than the Wallabies especially the 10 and 12. Cant wait to renew our 6 memerships. An…(more)

Luiz said Guest

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You can`t help yourself can you . ? You just love having a dig any anyone outside of NSW .Keep up your pathetic work.
Gloria said Roar Rookie

1h

No, turn up like the crowds do for Quade Cooper.
Proven at test, super, NRC and club level. The biggest draw-card in Aus…(more)

enoughisenough said Roar Rookie

1h

Nah, Thorn is just letting his personal bias cost his team, on and off the paddock. His treatment of a number of faithfu…(more)

Markus said Roar Rookie

1h

I never bought into the “Real Madrid” title for the Brumbies.

Giteau was a local product returning to his home club af…(more)

Rusty743 said Roar Rookie

2h

I just think its a great move for Australian rugby…Rebels get QC, Thorn gets rid of him and Australian rugby gets it m…(more)

Five under-reactions to Week 1 of the NBA

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Wayne Turner said Guest

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Early days. But,I’m loving the LeBron effect: Cleveland suck as expected. And so do the LA Lakers.

No surprise really,b…(more)

Woofles said Roar Rookie

55m

Well written Ryan. I agree, it has been so long a gap in the NBA, you can’t help but look at what has happened and ponde…(more)

How Melbourne Victory will polish their Keisuke Honda diamond

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Mister Football said Roar Guru

21m

I think you are overstating Troisi’s ability by referring to him as a no. 10.
Waz said Roar Rookie

32m

Technically both Honda and Troisi are competing for the same position (10) so he’s moving players around to accommodat…(more)

That A-League Fan said Roar Guru

1h

Idk what’s the point of all the moving around of all the players, and I’m not sure if right central midfield is Honda’s …(more)

How to reduce stadium construction costs – and then pay for it

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Mister Football said Roar Guru

23m

Certainly good for the stadium owner, good for government too because it never cost the taxpayer one cent.
Kangas said Roar Rookie

1h

Yes the nsw govt is inept

But parramatta stadium should be built properly this time . Rugby. League and soccer will u…(more)

AR said Guest

1h

This is an interesting story.

First, there is no club in Australia which has received a sweeter handout deal from a Go…(more)

The real MVP: Dawson Simpson

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Hamish said Roar Rookie

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Understand your argument, but to me the eye-test was Lobb can’t carry lead ruck duties, my numbers backed that up. Simps…(more)

JamesH said Roar Guru

2h

I agree that Simpson is going to be vital to GWS in 2019. However, your analysis of Simpson vs Lobb is a bit simplistic…(more)

Is this cricket now?

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DP Schaefer said Roar Rookie

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Brainstrust, that’s a very interesting observation that I’ve not considered before. Older brothers being the batsman an…(more)

Excerpt from ‘The Autobahn of Autobiographies’ by Damien ‘The Bowlologist’ Fleming

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Matt H said Roar Guru

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It’s Dan doing a satire of Damien Fleming. There is no book.

Qatar World Cup will be the best one ever: FIFA president

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That A-League Fan said Roar Guru

53m

no way. sounds like corruption to me.

Anybody want a quarterback?

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aem said Guest

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Giants & Jaguars seem like the only sure-fire bets to take a QB.

Broncos next, but they could wait an extra year if…(more)

A-League Round 1 wrap (part 1): Why every team has a chance

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That A-League Fan said Roar Guru

1h

Very well written EJ, especially as a debut piece. Didn’t agree with everything, especially not about Central Coast, and…(more)

EJ said Roar Rookie

2h

though its the same on every list, there is one or two imports that go underlooked, Ken Ilso and Mirko Boland at the red…(more)

Trent Barrett remains in limbo

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Justin Kearney said Roar Rookie

1h

Can’t see how too many clubs would be interested in him from hereon.
Arcturus said Roar Rookie

1h

Yep. Can’t help thinking Barrett shat in his own nest.
Adam Bagnall said Roar Guru

2h

We didn’t come last this year isn’t the greatest achievement a club can boast. They are on life support

2018 AFL mock draft: Round 1

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Paul Dawson said Roar Guru

1h

They know full well how it works. They just want an opportunity and an excuse to moan about academies
SportsFanGC said Roar Guru

1h

How is it that several years into the AFL Draft with points values attached to picks, father-son and academy bidding etc…(more)

SportsFanGC said Roar Guru

1h

Zero chance of happening I would think.

Can’t see the Suns trading any of those Top Picks because they need the talent …(more)

Why Sydney’s trade arrivals may not just be for depth

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Paul Dawson said Roar Guru

1h

Rohan was a counterfeit $50 and Hanneberry’s currency has been heavily devalued in recent years. I think they’ll be just…(more)

michael RVC said Roar Pro

1h

Yes Virg, two good players gone, typically empathetic style by the Swans to support their desires to move home. Let’s se…(more)

The A-League needs a better narrative than just VAR

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coolncold said Roar Rookie

1h

Four linesmen? The idea is good. However, for today’s technology, it is better to have an offside technology system. It …(more)

Steven May defends Melbourne move, backs Gold Coast to improve

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SportsFanGC said Roar Guru

1h

Keep peddling those lines if it makes you feel good Anon.

The team has been around for 7 completed seasons – hardly eno…(more)

Trade period and draft analysis: Port Adelaide

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Brendon the 1st said Roar Rookie

1h

Losing Wingard is a blow, but it’s a win win with Burton coming in, Clarkson will get the best out of Wingard so both cl…(more)

Time for Cricket Australia to end the Smith, Warner and Bancroft bans

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Ouch said Roar Rookie

1h

It’s quite incredible that so many Roar posters know Warner personally, as well as what the other players in the team th…(more)

Ozibatla said Guest

1h

Surprise surprise, money handouts could, prove to have played a part in player behaviour deterioration. As soon as an in…(more)

Bruce Ferry said Guest

2h

Cricket Australia is run by idiots in my opinion. Cancel the bans now or forever forgo any future funding from TV after …(more)

International rugby league needs to see more of Tonga

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Justin Kearney said Roar Rookie

1h

I said that to him a year ago. It makes no difference. The mods really need to fix this for his own good.
The Barry said Roar Guru

1h

Annoying complete strangers by constantly, mindlessly and ignorantly tearing down what they enjoy and you don’t care a…(more)

Justin Kearney said Roar Rookie

1h

That’s a lot of bile to include in one post even for you!

The feud between Darren Lehmann and Ed Cowan

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Spanner said Roar Rookie

1h

Completely agree, George! As a South Aussie, I was bitterly disappointed in the test side’s behaviour and also Lehmann’…(more)

Usain Bolt may dash from A-League's Mariners

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mrrexdog said Roar Pro

2h

I thought it was his dream to have a professional career, if he really wanted to, he’d do it for free.

If he wanted t…(more)

Wallabies' All Black coach killers revealed

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Cole said Roar Rookie

2h

He is not nor will ever be a better coach than Link or Deans was. His record is telling enough.

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