Reds 2016

[RedsHappy]

Haha humblest apologies Scoey. Let me rephrase

NO PAYING FOR RELEASES. GRASSROOTS WUZ ROBBED OF MUNEY!!! WHAT A WASTE!!!1!!!

I don't know how close you are or aren't TWAS to grass roots rugby, but just, as you seem to here, totally dismiss the issue of how the good men and women who run it for $0 (for themselves) every week perceive the equity and fairness of them being told the ARU is virtually broke, having their historical ARU grants slashed to the bone, having player registration fees go up materially, etc and then for them to see say $230,000 in a contract break fee paid just to bring an injured player back to Australia whose Test credentials are hardly gold-plated, seems unreasonable to me.

On the other hand, re the likely KD payment, the ARU seems perfectly content to let valuable players like PAE and Anae drift overseas for marginally higher $s than they get here and do little about it.

 

[Train Without a Station]

RH I'm involved in a grassroots club, but most importantly I'm aware of the RUPA and ARU agreement that sets the percentage of revenue that must be spent on player wages and that in many cases, the ARU is not legally able to save money.

 

[Ignoto]

say $230,000 in a contract break fee paid just to bring an injured player back to Australia whose Test credentials are hardly gold-plated, seems unreasonable to me.

On the flip side, perhaps the ARU are trying to do the Reds a favour by bringing back a test lock who has some runs on the board in super rugby? If there's any truth to the matter with the ARU allowing the seconds a second marquee spot, I'm inclined to think the ARU are willing to help the clubs (just like the did for bailing us out).

More importantly, maybe Douglas and his agent haven't been pricks to deal with from an ARU perspective. As an employer, you're more willing to help out an employee, both past and current on how they've dealt with you. When you think about it, would you really want to deal with Khoder again? The baggage he must bring to the table would be astronomical and I would daresay, Quade is actually now aware of the agenda Khoder pushed and it's ramifications (that's if there's truth him wanting to stay).

 

[The Red Baron]

I'm not sure he'll have the option to forget about Test rugby this year, given he is still in rehab after injury. Hardly going to have a chance to press for selection anyway, and Cheika doesn't look inclined to select from the sick bay.
I'm happy to see Douglas back in Oz rugby - a very good Super player when fit and motivated (Cheika rated him a lot for his grunt work). He's young, and I think there is upside with him for higher honours if he has the right guidance and oversight, so let's hope the Reds have that sorted! .
His decision to leave was made in difficult times for him and seems, in hindsight, not what he really wanted.

Hopefully Brad Thorn will have some influence on his ongoing development.

 

[Gillys_ghost]

Anyone know how much money the Brisbane Roar owe the Reds?

 

[kiap]

Anyone know how much money the Brisbane Roar owe the Reds?

Blimminell, so they haven't stumped up for the offices/training field use?

 

[Gnostic]

RH I'm involved in a grassroots club, but most importantly I'm aware of the RUPA and ARU agreement that sets the percentage of revenue that must be spent on player wages and that in many cases, the ARU is not legally able to save money.

That agreement is a bit like a politician's "expenses". It sets the percentage required to be spent and you right it cannot be saved, but they can spend it all on one or two "marquee" players and let significant others leave. It is a big issue I have with the RUPA agreement, it has always looked after the so called elite, and done little to nothing to support development pathways and the depth players that make those so called elite viable.

 

[Gillys_ghost]

Blimminell, so they haven't stumped up for the offices/training field use?

they havent paid for 9 months.

 

[kiap]

they havent paid for 9 months.

Scroungers. Haven't they moved out to Perry Park now, though?

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...-home-perry-park/story-fnii0fy2-1226912917893

 

[Gillys_ghost]

it was just on channel 7 news that the Queensland Rugby Union is suing the Brisbane Roar for 9 months worth of unpaid fees. im sure they must have moved out by now but that seems like a lot of bloody money.

 

[Gillys_ghost]

i dont know why but i assumed other people would have known about this?

 

[Scoey]

it was just on channel 7 news that the Queensland Rugby Union is suing the Brisbane Roar for 9 months worth of unpaid fees. im sure they must have moved out by now but that seems like a lot of bloody money.

Wow! I imagine that would be a fair chunk of coin! Pricks.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Roar are broke. The company that owns them will have their a-league licence revoked and new owners installed.

This is the major breech the FFA have been looking for so they could strip it off them.

Do the QRU get paid by the new owners?

 

[TOCC]

Scroungers. Haven't they moved out to Perry Park now, though?

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...-home-perry-park/story-fnii0fy2-1226912917893

Perry Park wasn't up to scratch yet apparently, Roar have been training at various locations across the city.

Worrying signs for Brisbane Roar fans, there was hope that the new owners would inject millions into the club when initially purchased.

For those with time on their hands, this should make for interesting reading. http://apps.courts.qld.gov.au/esear...Location=BRISB&Court=SUPRE&Filenumber=7235/15

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[Teh Other Dave]

Shit, they'll probably lose their bond as well.

 

[Intruder]

Some bad news coming out of Ballymore, John Connolly reportedly 'let go' by the QRU.

 

[kiap]

Some bad news coming out of Ballymore, John Connolly reportedly 'let go' by the QRU.

Maybe they don't need a minder if the mindee is gorrrrn ?

 

[RugbyReg]

Some bad news coming out of Ballymore, John Connolly reportedly 'let go' by the QRU.

Bad? In what way?

 

[dru]

Bad? In what way?

Reg, for me it simply reinforces priorities and decision making. It could be described as many things, "good" is not on the list.

1. First they sold us that he was the answer. Now not even important enough to give a press release. So (again) taking the fans as muppets.
2. Of all the things that need sorting this is a now priority?
3. He stepped up for the team. For us. If any one needed a final issue to push them over (most of us got there a long time ago) , then not treating the bloke with respect would be it.
4. Surely you wrap the announcements together, or give a vote of thanks at the gala.

 

[No4918]

1. I don't recall that message coming from the QRU. Many on here and the media assumed it would happen.
2. It is a priority now if every coach that has expressed interest doesn't want him there holding their hands. Good call.
3. Maybe, perhaps Knuckles has decided it is in the best interests of the club and new coach. Who knows?
4. No, this is one announcement that shouldn't be saved for the gala.