Recent content by Orange Peeler

Yes you are correct. Was Harry even considered over a Colts 2 player.

After further investigation into the No.9 selection, 1. Jock Merriman - Ruled out through injury after originally being named in the Aust U/20's squad. 2. Next likely possible candidate would be Jake Gordon the only U/20 age player (that I am aware of) starting at Halfback in 1st Grade Shute...

I believe the current 1st Grade Sydney Uni half back is eligible Aust U/20's. Instead of choosing him Aust selectors chose another 9 who was playing Colts 2. How does that work?

I agree Crashy, there should definitely be an Aussie v Kiwi Rugby Super Rugby fixture on ANZAC day. When ANZAC day sporting events are mentioned in Australia I sometimes wonder what the Sydney sporting landscape would like today if the Australian Rugby Union governing body at the time did not...

Tight Head Lion, Good stats, when your 1st XV is not successful.

Groucho, All I have done is express my views on the Grass Cutting tackle technique. At no time did I mention the name TPN, however while where on the subject, I believe that TPN has cut his Rugby Career short by at least five years due to injuries suffered by his poor tackling technique...

The grass cutter tackle is a calculated tactic by a player to cause serious injury to another player. It should be outlawed immediately due to the severity of the injuries it can cause. edit: this is getting very close to the line, we can't go around suggesting that players consciously go out...

That's the problem, as the game wore on the Tahs went back into old habits - No idea. I cant wait for this new game style to come into practice.

Does this mean Joeys as a school is now following an Academic path, due to the lack of 1st XV GPS Rugby tittles over the last few years.

Your spot on ILTW, the current problem now is the kids already believe that if your not playing Rep Rugby at U/16's or attend a GPS school you have next to no chance of making it in Rugby. That's the feed back I got when I coached an U/16's Village Club Team

The Waratah's were poor last night and the Izzy spectacular failed to impress when it mattered. Its always tough to lose to anyone let alone to QLD, however I was expecting much more from the Team than what I saw last night. Very disappointing.

Quick Hands, I totally agree with the view that if your good enough then you should be selected. I have no issues with this. I am also a firm believer that it is harder to make a League player into a Rugby player.

It is what it is, There was no money when I played, I sacrificed a possible better future by sticking with my sport, and my injuries still plague me today, but I loved every minute of it - Glory Days So I don't begrudge any sportsperson professional or not.

TOCC, My issue is that I fail to see any risk management strategy from the Waratahs with regards to the promotion of Israel Folau. Will the Tahs Management take the usual stance of burying their head in the sand when it all goes pear shaped. There must be a better way to manage this process...

TOCC, Yes they do train more these days but I question the end results. I wish I was paid a six figure salary to run around the park, go to the gym, play video games in my spare time and look pretty on game day. League players are not the answer full stop.