James O'Connor signs with West Harbour. WTF?
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rugbysmartarse
Alan Cameron (40)
I can totally see JOC (James O'Connor) hanging on burwood rd out the front of the Westfield, lines cut into his hair, lowered wrx,
redstragic
Alan Cameron (40)
p.Tah
John Thornett (49)
That would be fully sick.
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TOCC
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Ironically(or perhaps not) it disappeared around the same time Folau was signed and the NSWRU happily gave up their majority veto powers within the ARU constitution.
There are a number of people that firmly believe that Constitutional reform cost the ARU $800 000 - $400k for Quade and $400k for IF.
EDIT: $400k for IF (not $400).
EDIT: $400k for IF (not $400).
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Would the QRU have leveraged their voting rights to ensure that their biggest profile player remained with the team?
Would the Waratahs have done something similar to sign a marketing juggernaut?
Yes on both accounts...
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Fairly straightforward politics really, all parties achieved what they wanted to
Bruce Ross
Ken Catchpole (46)
Normally I'm more than happy to believe anything negative about the mental giants at Driver Avenue, but we're straying into wakky baccy territory here.
My mail was that the ARU had them cold on rorting via ground rental but for some inexplicable reason never went on with it.
I think Folau came along much later.
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You're right, ground rental may have very well been dropped for some other reasons...
As for the other topic though, both Quade and Izzy signed/re-signed in the 7 days before the member unions(state bodies) voted on the constitutional change which had both the QRU and NSWRU relinquish power.. Wakky baccy,,, perhaps
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Josh Phillips
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Although this is an interesting rumour, it is doubtful that it is: 1. True and 2. Related to a switch to the tahs. The last thing the Tahs currently need is another expensive, injury prone back who's predominate positions are easily covered by realiable play makers and try scorers in Bernard Foley, Rob Horne and Israel Folau and surely soon to be reunited Kurtley Beale.
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Bill McLean (32)
Burwood RSL was rebranded in late 2011 or early 2012 (I can't remember exactly). Both premises are now known as Club Burwood, even though the website is still www.burwoodrsl.com.au
It was confirmed and announced last week.
Source: http://www.rugbynews.net.au/shute-shield-oconnor-a-perfect-fit-for-pirates/
jimmydubs
Dave Cowper (27)
or bril cream
All this time up at the Pirates will be conditional on his availability after Melbourne Rebels commitments. With his time spent at Scotch College and Brimbank RFC I think he's got stuff all time to play Rugby with the Pirates.
One article mentioned his desire to get back with he 'grassroots' of Footy; whilst admirable the cynic in me can't help but think of the dollars/brill cream/free roast nights at the RSL that he will get.
One article mentioned his desire to get back with he 'grassroots' of Footy; whilst admirable the cynic in me can't help but think of the dollars/brill cream/free roast nights at the RSL that he will get.
Iluvmyfooty
Phil Hardcastle (33)
Can someone help - I'm a little confused? When Folau signed with UNi there was a lot of grinding of teeth about how he should have signed with parramatta or Penrith to promote the game out west. Now JOC (James O'Connor), arguably one of the highest profile players in OZ Rugby, has done just that (signing with a team west of Sydney central) and there seems to be people having problems with it and saying that it will do nothing to promote rugby in the western suburbs of Sydney.
JOC (James O'Connor) will have just as much time available as Folau would have had. The only difficulty will be if JOC (James O'Connor) stays in Melbourne which will restrict but not stop his promotional worth
JOC (James O'Connor) will have just as much time available as Folau would have had. The only difficulty will be if JOC (James O'Connor) stays in Melbourne which will restrict but not stop his promotional worth
In the know I think.
Peter Burge (5)
I was lucky enough to be at the photo shoot and meet the man. I like many were prepared for attitude and elevated self opinion but have to say he was one of the most down to earth and likeable young blokes I have met. He spent time with everyone who wanted to speak with him and stood for over an hour getting photos with Juniors, Players and a surprising number of girlfriends who miraculously appeared.
Feedback from Club Burwood Officials was exceptional and they feel he is well worth the small amount just by his interaction with the juniors and promotion of the game in the area.
I know I'm biased but even if he never plays he is a shot in the arm for Wests and Shute Shield rugby.
You can see the buoyant vibe at the Pirates on last Saturday's ABC coverage on and off the field, O'Connor's signing has added to it big time.
Feedback from Club Burwood Officials was exceptional and they feel he is well worth the small amount just by his interaction with the juniors and promotion of the game in the area.
I know I'm biased but even if he never plays he is a shot in the arm for Wests and Shute Shield rugby.
You can see the buoyant vibe at the Pirates on last Saturday's ABC coverage on and off the field, O'Connor's signing has added to it big time.
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