Waratahs 2023

[Braveheart81]

I heard that hundred of times here but who are they? Have they names? Who are the Waratahs Russell Crowe?

Revealed: The multi-millionaire topping up David Pocock's salary

He's backed Cadel Evans and Jarryd Hayne and now rich lister David Paradice is helping David Pocock.

www.smh.com.au

David Paradice supported Pocock and the Salteri family supported Folau.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I heard that hundred of times here but who are they? Have they names? Who are the Waratahs Russell Crowe?

 

[Marce]

Revealed: The multi-millionaire topping up David Pocock's salary

He's backed Cadel Evans and Jarryd Hayne and now rich lister David Paradice is helping David Pocock.

www.smh.com.au

David Paradice supported Pocock and the Salteri family supported Folau.

Salteri is a Tahs supporter?

 

[7137]

Salteri is a Tahs supporter?

Yes

 

[Marce]

Yes

And Paradice is a Ponies supporter?

 

[Braveheart81]

And Paradice is a Ponies supporter?

Not sure if he has any connection with Canberra.

I think he's a David Pocock fan first and foremost.

 

[KOB1987]

And Paradice is a Ponies supporter?

Not sure if he has any connection with Canberra.

I think he's a David Pocock fan first and foremost.

He did go to Kings as well, as did his son.

 

[Marce]

Not sure if he has any connection with Canberra.

I think he's a David Pocock fan first and foremost.

And who puts up the money for Sua'ali'i? Salteri?

 

[Braveheart81]

And who puts up the money for Sua'ali'i? Salteri?

No idea mate.

 

[VassMan]

Shame he signed on for 2024. Coming in 2025 is a bit late for the Lions. I know Folau did it but he could've used another year.

And if he signed for 2024 he would be eligible for RWC. Could put him on the bench vs Georgia and start him against Portugal. I know people will say it's a ridiculous idea to take a development player as part of the squad. I would have dangled that carrot if I was RA though.

 

[Wilson]

And if he signed for 2024 he would be eligible for RWC. Could put him on the bench vs Georgia and start him against Portugal. I know people will say it's a ridiculous idea to take a development player as part of the squad. I would have dangled that carrot if I was Rugby Australia though.

Seems unlikely the roosters would've released him during the NRL finals...

 

[qwerty51]

You have actually Paul Cully on twitter suggesting the money signing him could’ve gone towards women’s salaries. What a downfall of a writer this man has had.

 

[Marce]

No idea mate.

Maybe is @cyclopath

 

[scrans21]

And if he signed for 2024 he would be eligible for RWC. Could put him on the bench vs Georgia and start him against Portugal. I know people will say it's a ridiculous idea to take a development player as part of the squad. I would have dangled that carrot if I was Rugby Australia though.

It's not the same situation but Petaia was essentially taken as a development player in 2019 and debuted during the World Cup. Definitely not saying that I think the Wallabies should do it for Sua'ali'i, but there is some precedent for it.

 

[Doritos Day]

You have actually Paul Cully on twitter suggesting the money signing him could’ve gone towards women’s salaries. What a downfall of a writer this man has had.

Guy is an absolute moron.

 

[KOB1987]

Shame he signed on for 2024. Coming in 2025 is a bit late for the Lions. I know Folau did it but he could've used another year.

Ideally 2024 would have been great, but I think the outclauses were specific for 2025 onwards. Regardless, if outliers can come straight out of school and make the Tahs/Reds, and be in the Wallabies a year later I have no doubt a player like him with 3 years in the NRL plus very likely Origin and Kangaroos experience by then, and add a full season of Soup, I don't think it will be an issue.

 

[Marce]

It's not the same situation but Petaia was essentially taken as a development player in 2019 and debuted during the World Cup. Definitely not saying that I think the Wallabies should do it for Sua'ali'i, but there is some precedent for it.

Curiously I think Petaia is the most similar player to Sua'ali'i in WBs squad. Isn't he?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Curiously I think Petaia is the most similar player to Sua'ali'i in WBs squad. Isn't he?

Optically, when still and squinting.

 

[VassMan]

Seems unlikely the roosters would've released him during the NRL finals...

Haha yes, good point!

 

[Marce]

Optically, when still and squinting.

Both are skillful players. Don't u like Petaia?