Waratahs 2021

[KOB1987]

Meh. Rodda would be good from a playing perspective but an organizational one? I'd be happy to give him a miss.

Nah, he was badly advised. If he comes crawling to us with his tail between his legs I’m cool with that. He’s a must have.

 

[Adam84]

Tom Staniforth off to Castres

https://castres-olympique.com/actua...orth-depart-de-jelonch-a-la-fin-de-la-saison/

Released from his contract 2 years early?

 

[KOB1987]

Released from his contract 2 years early?

I’m hoping that means there’s a big signing in the wings, as per the above.

 

[Adam84]

As a Reds fan I would be dirty to see Rodda pulling on light blue, as a Wallabies fan i would be happy.

 

[molman]

Released from his contract 2 years early?

Sooo... do we have any locks officially on the books now?

 

[Sully]

Sooo. do we have any locks officially on the books now?

Wykes!

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Tahs it seems have decided on a reverse recruitment policy

 

[Kenny Powers]

Tahs it seems have decided on a reverse recruitment policy

Being borderline insolvent doesn’t help in retention and recruitment.

 

[KOB1987]

As a Reds fan I would be dirty to see Rodda pulling on light blue, as a Wallabies fan i would be happy.

He’s just coming home, all good

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Released from his contract 2 years early?

Yeah he only re-signed in August.

 

[Rebels3]

I think the coaching team has realised there is no point in keeping players around that they don’t think can take the team forward. Prob tapped several on the shoulder and signaled they might be involved in the next 12 months but aren’t part of the plans beyond that so prob given them ability to talk to other teams.

Depending on the money situation there might be some contracts front loaded which could open opportunities to having a strong squad in 2-3yrs time

 

[Blackadder]

It's a bit strange to sign Staniforth then release him so soon after.

 

[Blackadder]

Jake Gordon?

The way things are going Gordan may have to be captain and lock

 

[Adam84]

It's a bit strange to sign Staniforth then release him so soon after.

They might not have released him, non-wallabies have recently been asked to sign a pay reduction similar to earlier this year when Hockings, Lucas and Rodda all broke their contracts. Staniforth may have used that as an opportunity to break contract and sign elsewhere like they did.

 

[molman]

Wykes!

Ah yes, missed that this was finally formally announced.

 

[qwerty51]

Haha so Staniforth is gone too.

It's literally just Wykes right now?

What is going on here.

 

[TSR]

Any chance they are freeing up cash to get two ‘top line’ options. Rodda & one other? Not sure who else, if any, are available. It just seems odd to lose so many on one position.

 

[Silverado]

Released from his contract 2 years early?

All players are on a 30% pay cut, so their contacts aren't being honoured so they are free to move on. He's never going to get a RA top up, so can't complain him chasing the coin

 

[Silverado]

Any chance they are freeing up cash to get two ‘top line’ options. Rodda & one other? Not sure who else, if any, are available. It just seems odd to lose so many on one position.

What cash? The coffers are bare until a TV deal is signed

 

[TSR]

What cash? The coffers are bare until a TV deal is signed

I know things are tough - but I guess I was hoping with Hooper, Beale & Simmons all leaving plus Robinson, Holloway, Hanigan and a few others there would be something available to use for a key signing or two.

Assuming I’m wrong, who are the young locks in the system that might at least become an option in a year or two?