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Ken Catchpole (46)
I disagree. In his three or so seasons went from squady to 20 odd test capped wallaby.
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how?
His grandmother is apparently Glaswegian. Mrs McTuipulotu.
"Tuipulotu is 24 and qualifies for Scotland through his Glaswegian grandmother. He played for Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby before moving to Yamaha Jubilo in 2020 for his second stint with the Japanese side."
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David Wilson (68)
Dru, my understanding is that a journeyman is a player who has moved rather frequently from club to club. Jack Whetton had a year or two at the Brumbies some years ago, and then moved North to play with Leicester Tigers and some others before returning to the Highlanders before latching up with the Tahs. Not sure if he had Super contract with any others before the Brumbies, but I'd reckon he probably qualifies for the tag, journeyman. BTW, some articles related to him state that he is the son of previous AB captain, Gary Whetton. I believe that is not so. His father I think was Alan Whetton, Gary's twin brother (?), also an AB, but not captain.
EDIT : incidentally, he apparently is Wallaby eligible through an Australian grandmother. Not sure we'll ever see him in gold though.
EDIT : incidentally, he apparently is Wallaby eligible through an Australian grandmother. Not sure we'll ever see him in gold though.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
Never say never. Cheika started the lock chicken wheel in 2015 and it’s never really stopped. 3 more are out of the picture for the June tests at least, Blake Enever returning might stabilise the issue!
Rebels3
Jim Lenehan (48)
Depending on how his team goes, Philip should be back and available for mid-year internationals. His team is sitting 12th so unlikely to feature in finals.
If Rodda signs for an Aus team and his team doesn’t make the playoffs will also be available for French tests.
We could potentially have Rodda, Philip and LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) in the squad
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
That would be nice, my post was semi sarcastic though!
Other way around. Gary is his father and Alan is his uncle.
He's a journeyman on the basis that he has drifted from team to team seeking continued employment because generally he has not been a priority to be re-signed by his existing team.
The contrast of someone who has played for a lot of clubs would be someone who moved because they were in high demand and they brought good form and success with them and were then highly sought after elsewhere.
Sonny Bill Williams would be a pretty good example here across two sports. He has played in many places but generally to a high level and won a lot of titles for different teams.
John S
Chilla Wilson (44)
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...lar-move-abroad-20210302-p57719.html#comments
Looks like Koroibete might move on after this season (well, rumours at this stage). At least we've got depth at wing
Looks like Koroibete might move on after this season (well, rumours at this stage). At least we've got depth at wing
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Pretty sure that the dictionary definition is "a person who has finished his apprenticeship". The word has taken on a different meaning through misuse. We can all agree to disagree about just who is, or is not, a journeyman. I like the dictionary definition.
Derpus
George Gregan (70)
Isnt that because tradesmen back in the day would move on once their apprenticeship was complete? It just means someone who's moved to new pastures to ply their trade.
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John Thornett (49)
Pretty sure he got an exemption for his wife & kids to go to sydney after he came back from the 2 tests in nz, i remember him posting a story on insta of his kids at 1 of the tests, but your right it was a really long time.
On him getting paid IMO he prob the one that deserves it but players never get paid on deserves it ahead of what they could be, maybe sign him for 3 years with a yr sabbatical in Japan?
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
He's still young, 28 years old. Wouldn't be surprised if he tried a year or two overseas and came back to Aus. Japan would be tough with young kids.
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John Thornett (49)
I only said japan because that's where he has been linked to, personally if it was me sign me up to racing or stade right now lol. But I don't have kids & I can imagine picking somewhere to play overseas right now would be extremely hard in the current climate especially with a young family.