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Waratahs 2013

Discussion in 'Rugby Discussion' started by fatprop, Mar 16, 2012.

  1. fatprop Andrew Slack (58)

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    The changes appear to be rolling along, so I thought it deserved a new thread

  2. qwerty51 Andrew Slack (58)

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    The bolded one is surely Carter, assuming one is McKibbin any guesses on the other 3?
  3. Braveheart81 Paul McLean (56)

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    I'd guess that BKH will struggle to get another contract.

    The other option for the bolded one would be Dean Mumm I guess.

    Dan Vickerman would be a fairly obvious one to be in that five and I'd say that probably isn't big news for either party given his likely retirement.
  4. qwerty51 Andrew Slack (58)

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    Can't see why Mumm wouldn't be offered a contract, with Vickerman gone we're down to 4 locks and Peterson is not ready and tbh I don't think he will be. Pocock is off contract, maybe a seven has to go to make way for him.
  5. Joe Mac Arch Winning (36)

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    There is a big question mark under who they will recruit to fill the void left by the 5 departing players. The talent is spread pretty thin across the five franchises at the moment.

    Can LG or another member shed some light on some talented up-and-comers?
  6. qwerty51 Andrew Slack (58)

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    Also talk of raising the squads to 40, it's already shown what a joke 30 is, the Tahs don't have anyone left in the 30.
  7. Gnostic Peter Johnson (47)

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    I would hope for late sanity and cutting Elsom & Vickerman as neither have or are likely to play much or any role in the Tahs on the field. Cutting both would free up some funds to invest in some youth. The hate for TC is rediculous. Any good side needs strong consistant performers to go along with the stars and do the basics well. Carter provides great depth for the squad and is totally reliable. Without him the squad is very thin depth wise IMO bearing in mind I am not and never have been an avid fan of his. That doesnt mean I dont understand his value to the squad. The same can be said for A. Faingaa, Fairbanks et al
  8. barbarian Paul McLean (56)

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    Carter, Hangers, Mumm, Vickerman, McKibben???
  9. fatprop Andrew Slack (58)

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    The Tahs seem to have a load of units "not in the squad" but training with them and I would be amazed that other teams aren't doing the same

    So in reality the "30" is an accounting farce from the ARU

    With McKibbin leaving I would hope Wessells gets a contract and they do some development., but that would depend on whether Foley is confident the Hart can be acceptable cover.
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  10. fatprop Andrew Slack (58)

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    More Bracken Henry in the mix than Hangers
  11. qwerty51 Andrew Slack (58)

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    Definitely not Hangers, he just got the captaincy..
  12. MrTimms Ken Catchpole (46)

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    Scott Bowen saying Grumbles is off his chops?

    At the very least it gives us something to talk about.
  13. redstragic Jim Clark (26)

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    He may be the captain but he didn't make the leadership group. I reckon they'll chop him and he can continue captaining from Japan or France via Skype.
  14. Braveheart81 Paul McLean (56)

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    I can only see them getting rid of Mumm if they have someone else in mind to sign. I wonder if any locks are off contract at the end of 2012? Hugh Pyle would be awesome, Peter Kimlin or Sam Wykes would be reasonable.

    Elsom signed more than a one year contract didn't he, so he will still be here for 2013.
  15. matty_k Peter Fenwicke (45)

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    Or just something to ignore.

    I wonder if there is some insider, pal, fellow diner, someone close to a source or observer who likes to feed tidbits of information to Grumbles to see what he will bite on.
  16. Braveheart81 Paul McLean (56)

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    If that insider feeding tidbits of information to Grumbles is the tail end of a bull then you might be on to something.
  17. DPK Peter Sullivan (51)

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    Could this be the Tahs cutting the cord with Uni?
  18. waratahjesus Greg Davis (50)

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    I was at Tah HQ this arvo and saw Mick Foley. Said hi, he patted me on the shoulder and said hi back.

    Does anyone actually know any contract lengths for the Tahs?

    Rocky signed for 2
    Sarel signed for 2

    Who else?
  19. fatprop Andrew Slack (58)

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    why would think there is a need?
  20. SuperGrover Alfred Walker (16)

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    With the recent introduction of a salary cap, reduced squad numbers and a cut in the number of ARU top-ups offered, I jut can't see increasing squads to 40 being within the ARU's current policies.

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