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Bill Watson (15)
Did the men get more permanent players on the payroll after winning the last annual comp? I didn't hear.
Sevens 2022/23 (World Series etc)
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John Thornett (49)
I believe RA contracts go till the end of the year so it’s a new ‘season’ but contracts won’t start till next year & announced in due course.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
The coaching swap was one massive big fail.
The men have had a pretty substantial change of style. We used to be bigger and taller, along with that slower, less agile and less fit. We're now one of the smallest teams yet quickest.
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Bill Watson (15)
Why can't longbottom play halfback in 15's. He is small, but so is the frog half. He's faster this year than ever, he ran down that 6'4" french guy easily. Great long pass. Would be the best attacker in the side. Kicks ok.
Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
Seen him play 15s at Randwick when the world 7s was on break due to Covid. He played a bit of half, but looked more comfortable at 15, where he could chose his moments. But that was probably more that he’s a 7s player with a league background than someone who grew up understanding the tactics. I’m not saying it can’t work. He was impressive in those big moments this weekend
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Ron Walden (29)
Why not leave him in 7s. Build a winning Oly team around him. That will bring more rugby exposure and Oly medals lead to more funding from Sports Australia. Their funding is tied to medal potential and that alone
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
7s needs an IPL moment. Some form of short club tournament with auctions for all of the worlds top player. Fit it around the existing international structure, give the players a chance to earn some extra dollars.
Not sure which country would host it, don’t have a rugby version of India
Not sure which country would host it, don’t have a rugby version of India
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John Thornett (49)
Yep & then count me out
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David Wilson (68)
Corey Toole had a successful 15s career at Gungahlin Eagles in the JID competition before joining the Aus 7s. While I am concerned he might be a bit on the small side for Super Rugby I am hopeful that he will succeed given his background in the game.
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Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Don’t think the players would care if you’re in or out if it means they’re actually earning a decent income
current 7s calendar , especially for women’s doesnt allow for proper exposure and commercialisation of the talent. This is reflected in earnings and endorsements
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John Thornett (49)
I dont know anyone that would be interested in a trash t20 7's league
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Simplistic take on the topic
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John Thornett (49)
Thanks for wasting everyone's time with your response ...... again
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
take a look at your own response and contribution to the discussion. If you’ve got zero interest in something, you don’t have to be a dick about it or dismissive based on a simplistic sample size of ‘people you know’
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
In many emerging international markets that’s certainly the case, but I’d also argue that supporting both XVs and 7s strongly aren’t mutually exclusive concepts, especially depending on the time of year and other available alternatives.
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John Thornett (49)
Back to actual 7's now, Darby in the photo's posted looked pretty beated up hopefully just a badly split lip & no jaw damage