Waratahs 2014

[Quick Hands]

The ever diminishing faithful

 

[Braveheart81]

Although it seems that 5 days later, the problem no longer exists.

After a reassessment this week the ARU decided that the risk of further injury to the ARU and their relationship with Folau was far more likely than further injury to Folau's throat.

 

[Tomikin]

After a reassessment this week the ARU decided that the risk of further injury to the ARU and their relationship with Folau was far more likely than further injury to Folau's throat.

EDIT:
Changed because I don't want the forum to go into melt down ..

 

[ShtinaTina]

Changed what?

 

[Tomikin]

Changed what?

Exactly just my post.

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[TOCC]

So the word from The Australian is that the ARU specifically asked the Waratahs whether they wanted them to inform Izzy and the Waratahs said "no" that they would do it..

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Tin Foil Hat time:

Did the ARU send any wine to Izzy's hotel in Perth to help his recovery and ease his disappointment at not being able to play?

Is this where Bazza's '59 Grange hermitage ended up?

Was the Hotel concierge sitting on a grassy knoll outside the hotel entrance when the courier with the wine arrived?

 

[Richo]

ARU: We're resting Izzy.

Tahs: Errr, what the fuck? How are we going to score tries?

ARU: Pfft, it's just the Force.

Tahs: You know they've won 4 on the trot, right?

ARU: The Force? Gimme a break.

Tahs: No, seriously, look it up.

ARU: Look, David Pocock is a great player but he's not gonna win 4 in a row by himself.

Tahs: Poey hasn't played for the Force since 2012.

ARU: Right, yes, knew that. Still, we're sidelining Lote.

Tahs: You mean Izzy?

ARU: Right.

 

[Quick Hands]

Trekked around the Easter show today. Still no Waratahs merchandise or show bag on sale (sigh). Even the Socceroos manage to have something to sell.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Trekked around the Easter show today. Still no Waratahs merchandise or show bag on sale (sigh). Even the Socceroos manage to have something to sell.

Results?

 

[p.Tah]

Trekked around the Easter show today. Still no Waratahs merchandise or show bag on sale (sigh). Even the Socceroos manage to have something to sell.

I noticed that as well. You'd think it would be an opportunity to engage with all the NSW country folk who participate in the show.

 

[Badger]

If there was any significant demand for rugby merchandise, in general, it would be available at the show. ATM, other than for the die hards, most people wouldn't know or care.

Perhaps the Waratahs could look at scheduling one of their Olympic Stadium games to coincide with the Easter Show? Then they could have an open training session (get the kids involved as it will be around school hols) and/or offer have deeply discounted tickets or freebies to entice the show goers to come watch the game. It could also be a good way to connect with the country folk by inviting them to the game.

 

[Omar Comin']

I really think what the Waratahs need is a cross town rival. Sydney is too big a place for one team. Having a 2nd Sydney team in Super Rugby would create more stories, more games and more reasons for people to talk about rugby. It would galvanise the Waratah faithful as well as the rugby people and potential fans in greater Sydney that don't like them. The A League has thrived with 2 teams in Sydney. AFL not as much yet, but they're starting off a base of nothing. They also haven't yet created enough of a distinction between the Swans and GWS culturally. In rugby you could do it easily. GPS Tahs vs the every man's, multicultural (imports from the 4 corners) rival.

 

[Tomikin]

I really think what the Waratahs need is a cross town rival. Sydney is too big a place for one team. Having a 2nd Sydney team in Super Rugby would create more stories, more games and more reasons for people to talk about rugby. It would galvanise the Waratah faithful as well as the rugby people and potential fans in greater Sydney that don't like them. The A League has thrived with 2 teams in Sydney. AFL not as much yet, but they're starting off a base of nothing. They also haven't yet created enough of a distinction between the Swans and GWS culturally. In rugby you could do it easily. GPS Tahs vs the every man's, multicultural (imports from the 4 corners) rival.

You know its not such a dumb idea and too really get the hate going.. (tahs would hate this but it would take) Have it be Izzy Beale and Cheika jump ship and start it...

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[ShtinaTina]

Interesting idea, but would then the whole comp require similar rivalries? Is there enough cattle? More importantly would their be enough coin from the ARU?

 

[gel]

I think that is what the NRC is for.

 

[Quick Hands]

Results?

Sore feet and an almost empty wallet.

 

[Quick Hands]

If there was any significant demand for rugby merchandise, in general, it would be available at the show. ATM, other than for the die hards, most people wouldn't know or care.

Even if it's only the diehards forking over their $25 for a few trinkets, you've made a bit of money and raised your profile. You'd also be surprised at what people will buy in that showbag hall that they wouldn't even think of buying elsewhere.

I mean, not even the NSWRU could lose money selling showbags could they?

 

[TOCC]

If there was any significant demand for rugby merchandise, in general, it would be available at the show. ATM, other than for the die hards, most people wouldn't know or care.

I think that is a poor excuse, there is a multitude of options they could have pursued, selling merchandise is one but plenty of other options in terms of interactive stands, sample bags for the kids etc..

 

[I like to watch]

I saw a stand that sold purely Parra Eels merchandise.
Are we saying the whole code of Rugby holds less interest than the Parra Eels?
I don't think so.