Brumbies 2016
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Agree. We aren't seeing those hard solid tackles we are used to from him or the straight hard running to the line that would draw in multiple defenders opening up space for others.
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Peter Johnson (47)
The only thing that worries me about Ah Wong, and I think the main reason we don't see him pushing for a spot in the run on team is his defence has been fairly at times in the past, and that was at a lower level. I hope it has improved as he could be a real asset.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Go with Wells. If he can bring only 50% of what Pocock does at the breakdown while retaining his 7's attacking precess IMHO we are on a winner.
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Peter Johnson (47)
So the update on round 2727666 of court; it was a fizzer as it was only a directions hearing - Jones is yet lodge a statement of claims against UC (yes, just UC). So only about 96782 episodes to go.
Now for the Brumbies board v Jones part; last week out of left field we were shocked by the surprise decision by Jones to reject the Brumbies offer to leave (wow - didn't see that coming
). So now the Brumbies Board have now offer mediation:The interesting part for me is they want him to go without any payout. Interesting after meeting with the ARU to ensure they have sufficient funds available in advance of acting.
Read in to this what you will, but in reality mediation is a usual, necessary and required step in any court process.
From a personal standpoint, looking from the outside with no answer to who is in the right, wrong or otherwise, I cant but find it interesting that it appears that Jones, in the midst of all of this going on is still at the helm and carrying on business as usual for the Brumbies which includes completing Butlers new contract.
Meanwhile the Board appears have spent the last few weeks primarily working on ways to get rid of Jones and are still yet to come up with any reason or grounds to be able to sack him. Which seems to be backed up now by the fact they are now asking him to leave as they don't appear to have any other options.
I am wondering that even if the Board are ultimately successful in getting rid of Jones, would there be some reputation and credibility damage to the Brumbies out of this?
True, but at this point, Michael Jones hasn't put a foot wrong in the public arena (IMO). Yea it was a bit dumb to unload on the Club on ABC radio. However, I think many in the public arena would see this a worthy fight, and would want the truth to come out. So far, I the Board look as trying to cover their arse, something that doesn't sit well with the public.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Agree with you here. I know some members were pissy that he changed the category of some sections of seats from silver to gold, upping the prices. Those few were vocal at the start in wanting Jones gone. But personally I can't see how he has done anything but good for the club. Financially they are doing better than in the past, crowds are up and from the outside it looks like he is a man who genuinely cares about the club and wants to do whats best. He is trying to just get on with it while the board are trying to out him.
The board look to be doing anything and everything they can to put a lid on him. He is doing his job, and apparently doing it well. So why are they spending so much time, effort and money trying to get rid of him?
Another twist in the saga.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...y/news-story/6ffdf7d7a41550d6ed712d804809dc54
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...y/news-story/6ffdf7d7a41550d6ed712d804809dc54
Well this will be interesting.
He's pissed Moore off after his moving to Qld comments and Fardy is on the board as the players rep.
He's pissed Moore off after his moving to Qld comments and Fardy is on the board as the players rep.
This could be the moment where the fans stop backing Jones over the board.
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