Waratahs 2015

[fatprop]

I'm not sure what the argument is.

Yeah it would have been great if the Tahs had signed him, but they didn't. They were beaten to the punch by an NRL side which was able to offer more both financially and in terms of playing opportunity(Toyota Cup).

I didn't think there was an argument to start with, it was a "look where they are now post"

No regret from me to see a good unit do well in rugby or the nrl

 

[I like to watch]

I don't know, they poach plenty from the lessor schools with scholarships, so it ends up like a elite development pathway. The other real pathway is just as elite within the selective sports high schools

No it doesn't.
Playing in a comp with only 6 other Schools,when only one of them gives you a solid workout is not elite development.
You are confusing a competition between elite Schools,with an elite competition,big difference IMO.

 

[qwerty51]

So Palu is leaving after the RWC, we should really go after bringing McCalman home and then Luke Jones.

 

[RugbyReg]

Tala Grey not good enough?

 

[Pfitzy]

Jed Holloway for 8

 

[fatprop]

So Palu is leaving after the RWC, we should really go after bringing McCalman home and then Luke Jones.

The commentators in one of the Force games mentioned offers had been made to bring McCalman home

 

[qwerty51]

Tala Grey not good enough?

Potgieter has to leave after this year I think, if Dennis continue lock, there's a free spot at 6 for Holloway/Gray.

 

[Godfrey]

McCalman has been playing this year in a way Cheika would really like, I think. I've always seen McCalman as the Aus no 8 if Palu and Daylight aren't available, but this year I've been particularly impressed by him.

 

[Jagman]

The Waratahs are applying for permission from the ARU to re-sign Pottgieter.


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[Moono75]

The commentators in one of the Force games mentioned offers had been made to bring McCalman home

Hope Benny stays strong and sticks with the Force. We have enough trouble attracting players without having our few great ones poached. And before we go on about the Force getting Sharpe from the Reds etc......we were starting a new franchise from scratch with a low local player base to choose from so its a bit different.

 

[Sully]

The Waratahs are applying for permission from the ARU to re-sign Pottgieter.


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On what grounds? We are NSW and should get what we want?

 

[Merrow]

On what grounds? We are NSW and should get what we want?

Cynic! I like it

 

[p.Tah]

On what grounds? We are NSW and should get what we want?

The grounds are that if he doesn't stay we'll pinch a player from another Super Squad

 

[Jagman]

On the precedent of both delve and Matthewson I assume. Personally I don't know what I think of it if it means we lose Holloway or Gray or both.


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[Sully]

On the precedent of both delve and Matthewson I assume. Personally I don't know what I think of it if it means we lose Holloway or Gray or both.


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They got dispensation because they are developing rugby areas not the home of australian rugby with the largest catchment in the country.

 

[Braveheart81]

They got dispensation because they are developing rugby areas not the home of australian rugby with the largest catchment in the country.

Why would you deny a club re-signing a player who is immensely popular with fans and loves playing here?

The ARU have never done it before.

 

[Pfitzy]

On what grounds? We are NSW and should get what we want?

You're finally coming around Sully

 

[MarkJ]

Why would you deny a club re-signing a player who is immensely popular with fans and loves playing here?

The ARU have never done it before.

Why bother having the 2 year rule at all then?

 

[Braveheart81]

Why bother having the 2 year rule at all then?

I guess so there is some room to limit it if the ARU so desires.

It would seemingly be a silly PR move by the ARU to block the signing of a player who is a massive crowd favourite.

As I said, they've never denied a team before.

 

[mst]

Why bother having the 2 year rule at all then?

Why bother developing local grass roots talent? I mean, you have O/S and the NRL on tap so why waste money or time on local players?

Next some idiot will be whinging about the lack of development and support of NSW grass roots player and development opportunities - which is rubbish!

There will be at least a few games they can play before all the O/S based players return to chalk up sufficient time at any team to play for their team they want to justify make sure they are eligible to walk in to their pre-paid incumbent to be selected and demonstrate their form.

So, does did RUPA have a year game limit?