Aussie Pro Rugby
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An Ozzie talking sense. 'The Next Big Thing' (TM) is such a ridiculous feature of the Australian footy landscape. Whether it is a poached leaguey or some young guy. Rather than put the time and effort into good systems, they're always after the next Ockker Jesus.
Australia's obsession with talent: 'Someone puts in a good performance and all of a sudden they're the next Wallaby'
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has hit out at the instant-star syndrome enveloping Australian rugby, saying the best Wallabies players will earn their stripes the hard way.
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Yeah of course we are. But it's not just an Aussie thing, every sport loves a young prodigy. Why wouldn't we? It's just a game after all, and the potential for a young kid to be great is something we can all get behind.
I can understand why coaches and current players are exasperated by it, but we all KNOW it's not really based in reality. It's hope, it's expectation, it's the unknown. And for a nation starved of meaningful rugby success it's something that we can grab onto. Why deprive us of that?
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Wallabies test centurion Rob Simmons has confirmed he will leave the New South Wales Waratahs at the end of the Super Rugby AU competition to take a deal overseas. Simmons has been linked with a move to English Premiership club London Irish where is expected to form an all-Australian second row with Wallaby Adam Coleman. Simmons, who took over the Waratahs captaincy after Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper gave it up pre-season, said it was a "tough decision" to leave but time for a new opportunity. -
@barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:
Yeah of course we are. But it's not just an Aussie thing, every sport loves a young prodigy. Why wouldn't we? It's just a game after all, and the potential for a young kid to be great is something we can all get behind.
I can understand why coaches and current players are exasperated by it, but we all KNOW it's not really based in reality. It's hope, it's expectation, it's the unknown. And for a nation starved of meaningful rugby success it's something that we can grab onto. Why deprive us of that?
You only need a saviour if you need to be saved...
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Rugby Australia appoint Phil Kearns Executive Director of their Rugby World Cup 2027 bid
Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan has revealed that two-time World Cup winner Phil Kearns AM as Executive Director, Rugby World Cup 2027 Bid.
Kearns has been named executive director. RA the old boys club.
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I'm reading Marika Koroibete back to the Storm?
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@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
I'm reading Marika Koroibete back to the Storm?
Where you seeing that? Wouldn't be a good development - he's a hell of a winger.
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@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:
@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
I'm reading Marika Koroibete back to the Storm?
Where you seeing that? Wouldn't be a good development - he's a hell of a winger.
just internet rumours. Swap for Addo-Carr who is heading for Sydney
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@barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:
Yeah I'd hate to lose him. Also remember we've got Vunivalu coming over next season too.
He's the reigning John Eales medalist so it would be a big big loss.
forgot he was coming as well. No wonder the Storm are looking around
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@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:
@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
I'm reading Marika Koroibete back to the Storm?
Where you seeing that? Wouldn't be a good development - he's a hell of a winger.
just internet rumours. Swap for Addo-Carr who is heading for Sydney
Addo-Carr is not shabby
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There is a mob here called Cluch.tv and they stream live sport. Quality isn't great but even gumby clubs like ours can get someone at the ground for $250 with a bit of average camera work and live streaming* for those outside their respective bubbles
They also put together a weekly show hosted by Louise Ransome. @mariner4life 's spidey sense just went off
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@Nepia anyone who says they wouldn't fuck Lara Pitt is either lying, or gay. Or a gay liar
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@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
@Nepia anyone who says they wouldn't fuck Lara Pitt is either lying, or gay. Or a gay liar
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@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
@Nepia anyone who says they wouldn't fuck Lara Pitt is either lying, or gay. Or a gay liar
