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Good to see the debate is still alive and kicking in 2012! Regards, Newbie

Thanks for the updates though. Much appreciated!

Anch, with the greatest respect one should never say never! Developments in medicine never cease to amaze me! Regards, Newbie

I cant believe it! Poor kid. Not to worry he has a very supportive family and great friends. He will bounce back. Cream always rises to the top!

I Luv, who are the SG Ball players that are likely to be coming back? Regards, Newbie

Is this bona fide? This is devastating news! IMO this was going to be his year to shine. Can somebody please confirm? Regards, Newbie

I'm Back! Here I was at home thinking that everyone was all "rugby'd out" until 2012 only to find that the discussion is still alive! Even Magpie is back in from the cold after an imposed exile for bringing this fine chat room into disrepute ... lmao! Anyway back to business; Lily I...

Joe Mac, Would your opinion with respect to time be amenable to change if such lads elected to complete their HSC via 'Pathways'? For those that are unaware, through 'Pathways elite athletes are able to complete the final year of the HSC (i.e. 'Year 12') over two years instead of one...

Mac, In the 'Australian Schools Championship 2011 etc' thread I stated the following at post #450 after attending the the 'Aus A v NZ Schools' game; "...There was one particular NRL recruitment manager that was there tonight. He has an excellent reputation for identifying talent and is...

Joe Mac for ARU CEO!!!! Joe Mac, I salute you! Nothing like free gift and a visit for from a star player! Regards, Newbie

Warranted; not foolish! Inside Shoulder, It would be very easy to turn this into a slanging match, however I will make the following comments and then I will say no more. You assume that the public school system to which I will add the Catholic schools are unable to provide a support...

Narcissism! An elitist's utopian ideal I take it? Heaven forbid should the CHS or CCC associations ever rise above their proper station in the schools rugby hierarchy!

I Agree! Informer, What you say makes a lot of sense; especially your last two paragraphs. With respect to your last paragraph, and by way example, is the fact that most lads coming through the league system (in particular those transitioning from U/18 SG Ball through to U/20 Toyota...

Less 'City Centric'? Observer, You have completely missed my point. No one was having a crack at any of the players so please do not insinuate that I was! Please read my earlier comment to this effect! Nevertheless Australian Schoolboys is where professionalism starts in rugby I'm...

Lack of Depth! Iluvmyfooty, Ok, I hear what your saying however for a nation of our size, even with several injuries to key players, we should still be able to field a second team of near comparable strength! The fact that there was such a disparity between the two should be of an upmost...

I wish I was there now! I cant believe Australia won! I was at the 'Aus A v NZ' game and thought it was going to be another thumping; and I wasn't going to subject myself to another bloody instance of NZ supporters sticking it to us! As Lee stated just above, I was firmly of the belief...

Professional or Social Pathways? Gentlemen, For me this topic is about analysing the 'Professional Pathways' that presently exist in each respective rugby code for junior elite athletes; and to discuss and/or debate the pro and cons! Nevertheless some of the discussion is touching upon...

Ooops! Quoting Lee Grant's editing of my post Last edited by Lee Grant; Today at 09:04 AM. Reason: Newbie - you are driving me crazy with your big quotes of the previous post. It just takes up room. Regards Lee Grant Take heed all! The General is on the 'War Path' and has space wasters in...

I concur! Lee, your summation of the game is perfect! And Simon Hickey, what a truly gifted player. His performance was almost flawless ... A bold prediction; I believe we will see him at the 2015 RWC (or in an AB jersey before then)! Your right about the Number Eight too; he is...

Lee, It looks like you came charging in with your 'Cavalry' on this one ... lmao ... and you didnt even spare the prisoners!!! Regards, Newbie