Rugby 7s general chat

[RugbyReg]

the invitation should be made. The Bank cover the country (and globe) playing tournaments. I reckon they'd get there if invited.

 

[RugbyReg]

Looks like we've signed some speed.

http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/barba...43083802399529&adbpl=fb&adbpr=110919635615955

INTRUST Super Cup excitement machine Marmin Barba has revealed he is quitting the Ipswich Jets.
The 24-year-old took to social media to announce he is pursuing an Olympic dream with the Australian Rugby Sevens team.

 

[qwerty51]

That's what we need. Perfect.

 

[wamberal]

How does Barba compare with Shannon Walker?

 

[TOCC]

He was the leading try scorer in the Intrust Cup for two years, which is the mungo equivalent of the Queensland Premier Grade.. He can score a try, similar to Shannon Walker, hopefully less injury prone.




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[qwerty51]

Hopefully he shows more application off the ball than Walker did.

 

[p.Tah]

Some great tries. Can he tackle?

 

[Slim 293]

Right now he's only on a six week contract............

 

[Marcelo]

Looks like we've signed some speed.

http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/barba...43083802399529&adbpl=fb&adbpr=110919635615955

And that is what I was talking about League players and Olympic Sevens

 

[RugbyReg]

didn't Pat McCutcheon sign a 7s contract too? Anyone know his status? Is he injured?

 

[Braveheart81]

didn't Pat McCutcheon sign a 7s contract too? Anyone know his status? Is he injured?

He's missed the last two tournaments with a hamstring (I think) injury.

 

[Jets]

The Barba deal seemed odd to me as it's for 6 weeks and we don't play a tournament in that time. He's going to want to be very good at training and not pick up any injuries.

 

[Jets]

I should also add that he has been great for the Jets in the Q Cup. They play the best style of any league team with the Walker brothers in a duel coaching role.

 

[Highlander35]

Are they the ones that were actually kicking short (OMG, Possession = good! )?

 

[TOCC]

The Barba deal seemed odd to me as it's for 6 weeks and we don't play a tournament in that time. He's going to want to be very good at training and not pick up any injuries.

Yeah it's a strange deal, it seems to be a deal to take him into camp for 6 weeks, see how he goes, whether he fits the structure and then he'll probably be given a longer deal, or send him back to Ipswich..

I think he'll be given a longer contract at the end of the initial period.


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[wamberal]

His suitability in terms of aerobic fitness would be a big factor too. I imagine a few weeks kf intensive work in the Sevens training environment would be enough to work out whether he is worth the punt.


He could be signed and then fail under match conditions. But, hey, we are in the money now.


Sort of.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

New Coach for the Australian 7s Mens Team has been announced: Andy Friend has been signed on a 2 1/2 year contract.

http://www.rugby.com.au/News/NewsAr...nted-Qantas-Australian-Mens-Sevens-coach.aspx

 

[TOCC]

He looks like George Bush

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[qwerty51]

He has no 7s experience..

 

[Slim 293]

He has no 7s experience..

Except for that time when he was the Australian Sevens Assistant Coach........