The Nomad
Bob Davidson (42)
Guess the fact they signed Mac means they are not looking for a #10.
Mac’s preferred position is 15 , but can play most outside back positions, he is more a ball runner than a ball player.
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Mac’s preferred position is 15 , but can play most outside back positions, he is more a ball runner than a ball player.
Ignoto
John Thornett (49)
We need a 15 more than a 10 with Lucas going. At 10 you've got JOC (James O'Connor), Bryce, Stewart and Carter Gordon coming through at 10. At 15 we have Campbell, Bryce and I can't remember how much Hardy has played at 15 along with Vunivalu coming in next year.
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
So aside from the fact they've definitely left the Reds - do we have confirmation of where they are going? The chat about them going to another franchise seems to have died down, I thought if that was the case they'd have reengaged talks with RA.
KOB1987
Rod McCall (65)
All that's happened is that they have been terminated by RA, and it looks like they aren't going to entertain the idea of any of them turning up at another franchise. There hasn't been any confirmation of where they are going to commence their anonymous careers, no-one would be in any hurry to sign in the current environment.
I mentioned this on social media, but they should jump at a Force contract for the rest of the year. There is no player cuts there, the Force would be desperate for quality players considering they will be playing the Super Rugby teams. It even means they remain Wallaby eligible if things get desperate.
Then they can go to Japan when the season re-starts
Then they can go to Japan when the season re-starts
are we surprised that Mac gets the call up over Dion Samuela?
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
I feel like we're stuck in a time loop if that happens, I think I've seen this story before... Wallaby second rower defecting from the Reds and joining the Force, along with a handful of other Reds players.
Ignoto
John Thornett (49)
Now that you mention it, Rodda's hairline seems to be sitting higher and higher each year!
The Nomad
Bob Davidson (42)
^Not for me Reg
Both first year out of school, Dion got the nod ahead of Mac in the Aussie U18's last year ( and Reds as well ) , but Mac was starting at 15 in Prems for UQ in the preseason this year and killing it. Was very impressive in the few games played.
Pretty sure Dion was mostly still playing Colts
Both first year out of school, Dion got the nod ahead of Mac in the Aussie U18's last year ( and Reds as well ) , but Mac was starting at 15 in Prems for UQ in the preseason this year and killing it. Was very impressive in the few games played.
Pretty sure Dion was mostly still playing Colts
Getwithme
Cyril Towers (30)
The Geoff Parkes article is probably the best rugby piece I have read in a while. Offers a nice balance to the Giteau law debate and the possible reason why/why not the players decided to leave.
theroar.com.au/2020/05/25/the-wrap-giteaus-law-must-survive-but-with-a-twist/
theroar.com.au/2020/05/25/the-wrap-giteaus-law-must-survive-but-with-a-twist/
Getwithme
Cyril Towers (30)
He seems more and more like a guy searching for power. Have been really disappointed with his action with the ex captains and his inaction on this issue.
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
Good read. It does reinforce a question I've had - where do these blokes think they're getting paid from now? Is Japanese rugby that rich they can afford to start paying these blokes this week with no assurances on when the season will start?
Picone made a big deal about 'players livelihood, not wanting to be stood down etc etc, but unless I'm missing something they're currently unemployed and would have no money coming in.
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Japanese rugby is a completely different beast where their funding Isn’t entirely based on sponsorship and broadcast rights like Australian teams, in the short run their revenue stream may not be as heavily impacted by the impact of coronavirus. However, depending how this all plays out in the long run, those corporations own the teams may look to cut funding somewhere.
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
I’d take those dates with a grain of salt, the Tokyo Olympics postponement has thrown those plans into disarray. I think the season start date will be brought forward and the new competition delayed until 2022.
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
Regardless of the start date of the Japanese comp - it likely won't be in the next few months by the sounds. Would an employer hire someone to start working in a couple months but start paying their salary from the signing date anyway? If these clubs have the funds, maybe they will. Otherwise Reg as you say there may have to be another option onshore they can take up.
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
I hear the Penrith Emus are looking for more head count.