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  1. TheNude

    Waratahs 2021

    I wonder how much the stadium development has hurt the bottom line. I think they're getting some compensation but 2 years of no changes to how crowds/memberships has to have to have had some impact.
  2. TheNude

    Waratahs 2021

    My theory is the they're trying to eek out a 2021 season and focus on 2022 with the likely trans-Tasman comp and greater certainty on broadcast income. It will be interesting to see where they intend to play games next year as well as you wonder if they'll ditch the regional games
  3. TheNude

    Shute Shield 2020

    I was at Uni Vs Penrith - the Emu's played with a lot of heart but weren't really in it; they were probably lucky to keep 15 on the park during the second half as there scrum was under a lot of pressure on their own try line for 2 pretty long periods. Credit to Penrith though they played a lot...
  4. TheNude

    Shute Shield 2020

    Uni looked pretty flat this week their was scrum heavily penalised and they made a few errors kicking out on the full and failing to find touch a few times in the second half. Manly didn't seem to have much in attack to really make Uni pay though
  5. TheNude

    Waratahs 2020

    Horton stood out for Uni last year (partially due to that haircut); he was a pretty abrasive player so good to see him get a chance at the next level.
  6. TheNude

    2020 Super Rugby Round 2 - Waratahs v Force

    I quite like our back with 3. Nawaqanitawase may be carrying the early season hype on his shoulders and has been quiet but with Ramm and Maddocks have two rounded players with great boots and one outright finisher.
  7. TheNude

    Shute Shield 2020

    I've walked past the ground a few times over the last week and the turf has really benefited from the rest and I have to agree it's a great venue to watch a game (especially with a vocal opposition). I'd commend the club for the way they've managed member communications and engagement over the...
  8. TheNude

    Waratahs 2021

    Agree he's hardly set the world on fire this season but I'm not Penney has known where to play him, with KB (Kurtley Beale) going at year end I'd have assumed he'd be first choice for 15.
  9. TheNude

    Waratahs 2021

    Not that we should be casting stones but I'd be asking for pay in advance from that comp, the whole thing sounds a bit Mickey-Mouse to me - An owner of two clubs named after two cocktails he's trying to coin doesn't scream sustainable business plan to me
  10. TheNude

    Broadcast options for Australian Rugby

    Georgina Robinson said during the World Cup the interview she's longing to do is with Foley in a fews years time when he's hopefully rebounded and playing well to find out what was going in 2019. Hopefully it happens as I'd really love to read it.
  11. TheNude

    Super Rugby Rnd 1 2020: Crusaders v Waratahs

    Will be interesting to see what they do this week as some changes need to be made without destroying the teams' confidence. You need to find a way to have Maddocks in, Newsome may survive this week as I can't see Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) passing the concussion protocols after that fall last week. I'd...
  12. TheNude

    Super Rugby Trial: QLD v NSW, John Ritter Oval, Dalby, QLD ; 24 Jan 7:30pm KO (local time), 8:30pm AEDT

    SMH has a pretty good article on the Tah's 10 and 15: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/harrison-mason-in-frame-to-fill-no-10-role-for-waratahs-20200122-p53tmj.html looks like Penney wants Beale at 15.
  13. TheNude

    Waratahs 2020

    I was interested to see Tom Horton in the broader squad this year; he was pretty impressive for Uni last year so it will be interesting to watch his development
  14. TheNude

    Waratahs 2020

    Yeah. I’m here with a 5 year old which is affecting my concentration somewhat. Nawaqanitawase Is looking good for the Tahs and Lachie Swinton looks to have bulked up a bit as well. Considering the conditions I think handling has been pretty good. It’s very much a trial though lots of throwing...
  15. TheNude

    Waratahs 2020

    Exactly. It's not like getting picked at 10 for game 1 is being anointed Pope; I expect the jersey numbers will shift a lot this year as we dial in on the best 15 to suite Penney's game plan. Now that the Gibson experiment is over success for me this year is largely going to be finding a...
  16. TheNude

    Waratahs 2020

    I mainly signed up because of the new coach and young squad. Better to go down trying new things and maybe have some excitement along the way that another season like last year where the season was over by March despite the names we had on the books.
  17. TheNude

    Expanded Rugby Championship

    I don't mind either a 6N style series or 2 games H&A. The thing I'd change is mixing up the playing order so that the first game wasn't always the All Blacks. I understand why it was done back in the day but on recent performance non-rusted on fans seem to switch off rugby after our inevitable...
  18. TheNude

    Shute Shield 2019

    I'll be out there Saturday but my view is this is is the type of game that should be played at Leichhardt Oval; it's not too big, is square and with the hill you maintain some of the family-friendlyness you get at the suburban grounds. North Sydney does have a good romance about it but the...
  19. TheNude

    Broadcast options for Australian Rugby

    Photo of the article attached.... courtesy of George Gregans cafe in Mascot
  20. TheNude

    Wallabies vs All Blacks 10th August @Optus Stadium Perth

    I think Latu was picked for contingency; outside of Pocock he’s probably our best forward over the ball we have and balances out the likely back row combination they’ve been working on. There are many, many reasons not to pick him but if Pocock isn’t going to make the field I think I get the...
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