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Rod McCall (65)
Sorry to hear. I think Cyclo was saying ‘who hasnt already crossed Whetton off the list’.
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Tim Horan (67)
from many years of experience during the Reds dark years, any time I thought “it can’t get worse”, well it was just a lack of imagination on my part.
I don't think they had a strategy, there may have been a line in a PowerPoint slide about "improved engagement" but ......................... nothing really, just platitudes
In retrospect they had the perfect opportunity to drive Western Sydney by moving all the games to Parra Stadium while Sydney was built, instead no one knows where they are playing next
No, I was implying that a lot of sportspeople, celebrities and sundry famous people get into these situations in Sydney. Quite a few seemingly get off pretty lightly. And they shouldn't.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
I think the western Sydney issue is in the too hard basket for nswru and tahs so hence they do nothing about it. That is why for me something like the investment in the western Sydney Grr side made sense to me as have a team, organisation and investment focussed 100% on western Sydney and hence such a missed opportunity.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Wow. Another thread complaining about the management of an organisation. Can we maybe seperate the threads from team news/ discussions and historical unhappiness with an organisation? FFS this is the Waratahs 2022 page. New head coach, new GM of rugby, new assistant coach all with club rugby ties.
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Tim Horan (67)
For Christ's sake, you want a "good news" thread? The concerns over western Sydney and management of the Waratahs are valid and completely on scope here.
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George Gregan (70)
I got the feeling that the consolidation piece was attempted a few years ago when they signed an agreement to play everything with the SCG Trust.
Results on the field are always going to trump whatever happens off the field. And it's a shame that the best stadium in Sydney is in one of the least desirable locations for "rugby people".
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George Gregan (70)
A double-edged sword, and razor sharp with it. Understand that SRU are their own entity and the relationship with the Tahs and NSWRU is of questionable stability or purpose.
Certainly we have club rugby to thank for a lack of coach and player development, a competition with a very slim profile as far as competitiveness goes, and a lack of vision as to the future of rugby in NSW and Australia.
At least Coleman came through the systems, and hopefully the performances during his tenure are good enough to set us up for some good years.
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George Gregan (70)
Regarding the Whetton thing: he's still listed in the squad (https://nsw.rugby/teams/nsw-waratahs) so I'm not even sure they're updating their pages correctly. Certainly the player information is scant, and I question if they're using the off season effectively to "Reset" for 2022.
These rosters should be constantly updated, photos added, and profiles fleshed out. Keep the fans interested.
These rosters should be constantly updated, photos added, and profiles fleshed out. Keep the fans interested.
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Nick Farr-Jones (63)
I guess there’s different pros and cons, and we don’t know the break down if the finances/memberships/sponsorships etc
One option I though is they should spent the season playing out at Parra Stadium. For existing members based in the eastern suburbs they could have been provided a free membership option. Something like claiming your free ticket online each week if you wished to attend, as we know most eastern suburbs fans wouldn’t but it would have maintained engagement and established a bit of good will between.
One option I though is they should spent the season playing out at Parra Stadium. For existing members based in the eastern suburbs they could have been provided a free membership option. Something like claiming your free ticket online each week if you wished to attend, as we know most eastern suburbs fans wouldn’t but it would have maintained engagement and established a bit of good will between.
The crazy thing is, I live about 12km from the SFS
It is quicker & easier now for me to get in and out from Parra despite it being 25km away (parking, the walk etc)
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Whetton is on a 2 year deal so yes he would still be listed in the squad.
Tahs can't afford to pay out contracts to offload people.
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George Gregan (70)
SFS was a shit to attend until they built the light rail. Now I can Metro/Train/Tram practically to the doorstep.
And the silly bastards aren't even putting the Parramatta Light Rail up O'Connell street.
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George Gregan (70)
They saved a shitload from last year and would have been mad to put Whetton on more than a retainer.
Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane. Anyone the Brumbies punt should be looked at very closely before signing them to more than 1 year.
Hopefully they can sack him. It would certainly be good to be able to move on from him.
Tevita Funa confirmed.
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Tevita Funa signs for NSW Waratahs
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Phil Kearns (64)
One year. Not exactly a firm commitment, eh?Tevita Funa confirmed.
Tevita Funa signs for NSW Waratahs