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Alex Ross (28)
Oh sad to see Cam go, but good on him, he wasn't getting a look in recently.
http://melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/rabodirect-rebels-sign-cam-crawford
Confirmed Crawford going to the Rebels for next season.
I'm the reverse Hawko.
I didn't understand The Kingston decision,but 2nd season syndrome or not,it would be negligent to re sign him on the form he has displayed all year, in 3 different levels.
He should be dominating SS,and he is not.
Sadly, this was not Cheik's finest hour. Maybe the replacements will be better, but I really don't think that will be the case this time. Kingston I could live with, but this is a bridge too far.
I've seen no reports from Shute Shield suggesting he's carving it up either.
He will go straight into 15 for the Rebels and I forecast that they'll forget they ever had a Woodward.
Everyone seems to have forgotten about Pete Betham.
Clearly Rob Horne needs to be retained. He's become a really solid winger and earned himself a Wallaby recall in that spot.
If we go into next year with Horne and Betham being our two first choice wingers and then Carraro, Naiyaravaro and Kellaway as our backup options I think we're in a pretty decent place.
It is unfortunate to lose Crawford but he hasn't done anything post shoulder reconstruction and has been unable to force himself into the team. We can't keep everyone and if it came down to retaining one out of Horne and Crawford, I'd take Horne every day of the week.
Errm Cam is a great finisher and does have a big boot and all but you may want to take a deep breath and reconsider this statement, Hawko.
What recruiting or retention decision has Cheika got wrong since he joined the place?