Waratahs 2021

[Blackadder]

Only 24 names. Add Caird and Whetton and that's 26.

What are squads limited to?

Don't forget Grant is missing too

 

[Pfitzy]

22 in the Academy Squad.

 

[Blackadder]

Don't forget Grant is missing too

And Wykes, Porecki and Edmed so that makes 30 I think other squads are past 30

 

[RugbyReg]

Edmed is listed in the academy squad on the web site

 

[Brumby Runner]

None are locks, backs, props & a blindside

Thought Icely was a 6. Sure I've seen him there and played good.

 

[upthereds#!]

Only 24 names. Add Caird and Whetton and that's 26.

What are squads limited to?

31 plus 5 WPS usually I THINK.

NZ Teams have (37,38,38,38,39)

 

[fatprop]

Thought Icely was a 6. Sure I've seen him there and played good.

Bad enngrish will drinkin coffee



None are locks - just backs, props & a blindside

 

[Tomikin]

Drew - I don’t think your comments are really reflecting the general theme of this discussion.

This discussion was specifically about the characters in the game who could be used to promote the game. IMO these guys all fit the bill. They have good humour and a bit of character.

What they do on the field is a completely seperate issue. No one is suggesting that they are going to get preferential treatment at the selection table because they might be marketable.

Nor are any of us suggestion that having a few characters is a substitute for exciting, attacking rugby. People aren’t going to watch rugby just because they think HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) does a good interview. But nor can you turn new/casual viewers into supporters and regular paying members without connection with them. Having some characters around the game does help and is part of the mix. There is a reason the teams marketing departments put out all those interviews and promos around the players themselves. Most fans want to feel connected with the players. But I don’t think any of us suggested this is more important than the quality of the actual play.

On the specific point of attractive rugby though I would suggest front rowers can bring guys through the turnstile through their play as well. Slipper & Sio have their moments. Pone Fa’amausili is pretty entertaining; even if he is a bit raw (actually - probably because he is quite raw). And, to bring it back to the Waratahs specifically, Angus Bell is good to watch and so too Tom Horton.

You only need to think of one man, the badger who did it off the feed probably more then on it (but was great on it too..). wonder if Channel 9 can get him in the box for some badgers insights on games..

 

[Tomikin]

I don't know who the other characters in the team are, but I agree HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) fits that bill well. Not the Tupou superstar on the field thing, but the character who can engage people. Big red-headed bloke from the country, comfortable in front of the camera, great sense of humour and plays in a band. If you can't market that get a new PR firm.

New unpaid intern you mean ..

 

[Rebels3]

https://www.sportspeople.com.au/jobs/64142-media-communications-manager-nsw-rugby-union-nsw-waratahs

Apply for those that think they can do a good job

 

[Sully]

https://www.sportspeople.com.au/jobs/64142-media-communications-manager-nsw-rugby-union-nsw-waratahs

Apply for those that think they can do a good job

It's a high bar.

 

[Rebels3]

If Tahs need any Argentines here’s the remaining Jaguares without a contract. Some quality in that mix, 2/3 of these with some up and coming Aussie talent would be a good mix.

LOOSE HEAD
Javier Díaz, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro,* Mayco Vivas*

HOOKER
Santiago Socino*

TIGHT HEAD
Joel Sclavi, Juan Pablo Zeiss*

BACK-ROW
Rodrigo Bruni,* Francisco Gorrissen,* Javier Ortega Desio, Bautista Pedemonte

SCRUM HALF
Gonzalo Berrtanou,* Felipe Ezcurra*

FLY HALF
Tomás Albornoz

CENTER
Juan Pablo Castro, Juan Cruz Mallía*

WING
Sebastián Cancelliere

* Played in the 2020 Tri Nations.

 

[Adam84]

In positive new, NSWRU have this week submitted the DA for their new training facility at David Phillips Field in Daceyville. This will be a $18 million training facility fully funded by the NSW Govt.

Construction of two storey training facility for NSW Rugby Union to include grandstand, gym, medical and rehab facilities and upper level administration and common multipurpose areas

 

[Brumby Runner]

Just a matter of interest Adam, why would a training facility need a grandstand, even if only two storeys?

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Just a matter of interest Adam, why would a training facility need a grandstand, even if only two storeys?

They run Gen Blue trials and games out of the Daceyville at present. Which I imagine they plan to continue doing after construction is complete. So they probably see a need for at least a small amount of seating.

 

[Eyes and Ears]

I am not sure they have exclusive rights to the field either so it might be part of the deal with UNSW.

 

[Braveheart81]

I am not sure they have exclusive rights to the field either so it might be part of the deal with UNSW.

Yes. This will also provide seating for UNSW sport.

There is already some seating next to the other field that is part of the existing structure there.

This will provide seating adjacent to another field at Dave Phillips.

 

[Pfitzy]

Subbies finals will feature at Daceyville for some time to come, no doubt. Having two fields is essential for Week 1 finals at the very least, then you can have multiple divisions running.

An enclosed venue ensures that ticketing can be managed correctly as well.

 

[Adam84]

2 level facility, ground floor is allocated for the HPU(Gym, Medical Room, plunge pool, media room, change rooms etc). 1st floor will be Administrative facilities for NSWRU/Waratahs including industrial kitchen.

Pretty impressive facilities and massive improvement on the demo tables they’re currently training out of, will easily be on par with the Brumbies who currently hold the crown for best facilities for the Australian Super Rugby teams.

 

[Rebels3]

Looks very good.

With Ballymore upgrade funding, the newish Rugby Australia facility, and the Victorian state rugby centre in the works all of our teams should have first class facilities going forward. Also shows we are still receiving plenty of federal or state financial backing