Where to for Super Rugby?

[kiap]

I just want to clear up my since deleted remark directed at you. It wasn't meant in a terse or aggressive manner. More a recognition of your jab with a less than eloquently formed version of 'get lost smart arse'.

Heheh all good. I saw it and didn't worry.

We both know the 'British' style of chat which might be different to here at times - I dunno.

But it's all a bit of fun.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

I dont see why Perth couldnt have a team in Super Rugby and GRR. They are on different levels anyway.

Cant see it going ahead till 2022 anyway.

I think GRR is dead personally

 

[Rugbynutter39]

i know he was randomly mentioned on a different thread the other day but id love to see Opeti Helu back in Aus rugby too

Also wouldn't be against a healthy raid on NRL players with a Union history

Yep I would love to see league targeted for the 'right' sort of players which I agree is more those with past union background.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Imagine TK would be near the top of the list. Not yet signed for the Brumbies and both Kata and Ikitau getting game time in the 13 spot.

I would rather live in Perth then Canberra - for a Fijian bloody cold place....

 

[Merrow]

I would rather live in Perth then Canberra - for a Fijian bloody cold place..

I’d say he’s pretty use to it by now.

 

[sendit]

Yep I would love to see league targeted for the 'right' sort of players which I agree is more those with past union background.

There's very few NRL players you'd even consider that have zero Union experience, My 6 would be:

James Tedesco @Fullback - Just has great raw skill and apparently has a decent boot
Tom Trbojevic @Outside Centre
Clint Gutherson @Fullback/IC - He just looks like he is playing the wrong code in League
Cam Munster @IC
Stephen Crichton @OC/Wing
Ryan Papenhuyzen @ OC/Fullback

Besides that i'd stick to the obvious and safer targets with a Union background - Angus Crichton, Cam Murray etc

 

[Derpus]

I just want to clear up my since deleted remark directed at you. It wasn't meant in a terse or aggressive manner. More a recognition of your jab with a less than eloquently formed version of 'get lost smart arse'.

 

[rugboy]

There's very few NRL players you'd even consider that have zero Union experience, My 6 would be:

James Tedesco @Fullback - Just has great raw skill and apparently has a decent boot
Tom Trbojevic @Outside Centre
Clint Gutherson @Fullback/IC - He just looks like he is playing the wrong code in League
Cam Munster @IC
Stephen Crichton @OC/Wing
Ryan Papenhuyzen @ OC/Fullback

Besides that i'd stick to the obvious and safer targets with a Union background - Angus Crichton, Cam Murray etc

Gutherson and Papenhuyzen both have rugby experience. Gutherson was NSW 1s fullback in 2011. Papenhuyzen went to Oakhill College played ISA rugby.

 

[sendit]

Gutherson and Papenhuyzen both have rugby experience. Gutherson was NSW 1s fullback in 2011. Papenhuyzen went to Oakhill College played ISA rugby.

oh how goods that! Thanks for the info, i did do a quick google search but i guess the Leaguies like to try bury their dirty union past

 

[papabear]

oh how goods that! Thanks for the info, i did do a quick google search but i guess the Leaguies like to try bury their dirty union past

tbh gutherson with the whole parra squad is overrated.

Hes the kind of player who looks pretty good at club level, but does not have the size, speed, skill to go next level.

Also I would take cam murray > crichton... though union does favour bigger players over fitter ones... and maybe crichton is a little bit bigger.

There is nothing at all dirty about a league player taking the free union good school scholarship and then going on to making a good life for himself whether it is in league or union. The only things from a league perspective that could be better is:-
- kids still being able to play with their local league club on the weekend. Same would go with cricket and other sports as well tbh
- some of the better schools could do well for there athletes by running a league program.

 

[sendit]

There is nothing at all dirty about a league player taking the free union good school scholarship and then going on to making a good life for himself whether it is in league or union. The only things from a league perspective that could be better is:-
- kids still being able to play with their local league club on the weekend. Same would go with cricket and other sports as well tbh
- some of the better schools could do well for there athletes by running a league program.

Thought the emoji was enough to convey it was a tongue in cheek joke.........clearly not

 

[Derpus]

There's very few NRL players you'd even consider that have zero Union experience, My 6 would be:

James Tedesco @Fullback - Just has great raw skill and apparently has a decent boot
Tom Trbojevic @Outside Centre
Clint Gutherson @Fullback/IC - He just looks like he is playing the wrong code in League
Cam Munster @IC
Stephen Crichton @OC/Wing
Ryan Papenhuyzen @ OC/Fullback

Besides that i'd stick to the obvious and safer targets with a Union background - Angus Crichton, Cam Murray etc

IMO Tommy Turbo and Tedesco would both walk into Wallabies 15 pretty quickly. Neither would ever leave league, particularly to go to Perth.

There are enough actual Australian rugby players overseas to put together a competitive Wallaby 15. Just get them back.

 

[sendit]

IMO Tommy Turbo and Tedesco would both walk into Wallabies 15 pretty quickly. Neither would ever leave league.

I think Tedesco could be a chance if he got a genuine offer, he's pretty much done everything in League and is still in his prime, doesn't have a family of his own to tie him down etc, trade in Uncle Nick for Uncle Twiggy and we are good to go!

Turbo i acknowledge pretty unlikely but it would probably be better for his body to play union/manly could be in for a few rough years

 

[Tomikin]

I think Tedesco could be a chance if he got a genuine offer, he's pretty much done everything in League and is still in his prime, doesn't have a family of his own to tie him down etc, trade in Uncle Nick for Uncle Twiggy and we are good to go!

Turbo i acknowledge pretty unlikely but it would probably be better for his body to play union/manly could be in for a few rough years

Doesnt Tedesco want to play for NZ or was that the other fullback.. whats his name plays for the Warriors.

 

[Number 7]

There's very few NRL players you'd even consider that have zero Union experience, My 6 would be:

James Tedesco @Fullback - Just has great raw skill and apparently has a decent boot
Tom Trbojevic @Outside Centre
Clint Gutherson @Fullback/IC - He just looks like he is playing the wrong code in League
Cam Munster @IC
Stephen Crichton @OC/Wing
Ryan Papenhuyzen @ OC/Fullback

Besides that i'd stick to the obvious and safer targets with a Union background - Angus Crichton, Cam Murray etc

Damien Cook and Tyson Frizell might be handy too. I dont watch a lot of League but what I have seen of Cook impressed me: serious acceleration and can pass well both ways. Would be nice at 9.....
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/06...his formative,paths in Illawarra junior footy.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Damien Cook and Tyson Frizell might be handy too. I dont watch a lot of League but what I have seen of Cook impressed me: serious acceleration and can pass well both ways. Would be nice at 9...
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/06/tyson-frizell-damien-cook-go-from-under-7s-and-rugby-hopefuls-to-nsw-state-of-origin-blues-brothers/#:~:text=Tyson Frizell spent his formative,paths in Illawarra junior footy.

Both too old.

 

[papabear]

Damien Cook and Tyson Frizell might be handy too. I dont watch a lot of League but what I have seen of Cook impressed me: serious acceleration and can pass well both ways. Would be nice at 9...
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/06/tyson-frizell-damien-cook-go-from-under-7s-and-rugby-hopefuls-to-nsw-state-of-origin-blues-brothers/#:~:text=Tyson Frizell spent his formative,paths in Illawarra junior footy.

Yeah I am surprised more 9s havent been targetted by union.

Cooky is great best nine NSW has had pretty much since I have been watching the game..

 

[papabear]

Thought the emoji was enough to convey it was a tongue in cheek joke...clearly not

i know but there is truth in the humour to many I would imagine

 

[Derpus]

Damien Cook and Tyson Frizell might be handy too. I dont watch a lot of League but what I have seen of Cook impressed me: serious acceleration and can pass well both ways. Would be nice at 9...
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/06/tyson-frizell-damien-cook-go-from-under-7s-and-rugby-hopefuls-to-nsw-state-of-origin-blues-brothers/#:~:text=Tyson Frizell spent his formative,paths in Illawarra junior footy.

Isnt Frizell a kiwi? Shanon's brother.

 

[wamberal]

Forget about leaguies. We have enough talent here and abroad to meet our needs.