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An assumption is two thirds of a stuff up.
Enough of the Alison bashing..we have had enough negativity this past 12 months. Time to move on.
Agreed 100%.
Club infighting and politicking rows got the game in trouble in the first place. I posted on the Roar in a comment a long time ago that Rugby's biggest problem is from within. Fighting turf wars for no further overall gain.
Very few boards have a supporters group representative to put forward opinions of the people. Instead it is a cut and paste reply from an admin person who is not qualified to answer. Vary rarely would you get to converse with a representative online or through other mediums. Embrace it instead of bring up Sydney style us against them attitudes that belong and stay in the 80s.
Infighting is not going to bring autonomy. Rugby WA have the opportunity to start from scratch completely personnel and structure wise.
Looks like Joseph Goebbels is moderating this website now.
I spose we appoint darkness or someone in a or the purple circle to be the rep of Sea of Blue (of which I include you and any one who cheers on our Western Australian side) you know those obviously born to the sport or what ever. This elitist shit can fuck right off.
Sorry my daddy didnt play, sorry my family couldnt afford private school, sorry in other people's circumstances they may of immigrated later in life and arent a part of "club rugby" but fuck me some how some of us stumbled across the sport and fell in love, in Alisons case I heard her vocally say at the rally attending games with her family back in UK puts a lot of time and effort in. Plus I think she has joined a club in the last year. Ever time I think of getting behind club you all do so well of reminding me why I wouldnt be welcome.
Exile ive always liked you and your opinions but are you "open arms" or "this is ours" spec because being a 10 year member of a sport i never played would you have a beer with me or am I a tourist to those "born with it"
God I hope we love our game and not ourselves
Gday Leo.
First up, I would be happy to have a beer with you next time I am in Perth. All things being equal, My plan is to be there for the first Match of the new IPRC. I hope that I get to catch up with everyone. Including you and Alison.
I dont believe that Rugby Union in elitist and only belongs in Private Schools. I detest that stereotype. I was born in Perth and grew up in Geraldton Western Australia and for the first 20 years of my life I had no idea that Rugby existed. In 1990 I joined the Air Force and a few years later a boss of mine asked me to help him out by running the water for the Base Rugby League team. At the end of that season, the League players that also played Union asked me to run water for the Base Rugby Union side. Now I am a part of the committee of a club side in Sydney. I love it, and I truly believed it saved my life.
My point is that I got involved. I think it would be great if every member of TWF and the Sea of Blue got involved with Club and Community Rugby. IF I have at anytime by my words or actions discouraged you or anyone else from being a part of Club Rugby I humbly apologise.
If its true that Alison is a member of a Club in Perth than I do humbly apologise.
I dont hate Alison for being appointed to the RugbyWA Board. I am extremely jealous. If I was back living in Perth I can assure you that Hansie and John Edwards would have my Resume and I would offer my services on a very consistent basis until I had a role.
Rugby Union is the greatest game in the world. The more people involved the better it will be.
Thanks Exile for your comments. Please rest assured that I understand what an incredible honour it is to have been appointed to the Board and that I will treat it with the respect it deserves. Those who know me both personally and professionally will attest to the fact that I never give less than 100% in anything I do. My service to the Board will be no different.
Actions speak louder than words so I will leave it at that.
One thing I have learned in the 20 plus years being involved in community rugby is that in many cases ( not all) successful clubs and organisations bring in skillsets "outside" of the club. Sometimes restricting leadership and management to club or organisational members to only those who have shown longevity or allegiance restricts growth. No doubt there are also failures. Personally I believe those failures are usually due to lack of transparency and not having the proper checks and balances in place.
We have our clubs and life members to give us our checks and balances and many more than appear here on TWF have done just that. I have been asked "Hansie - Why?" to which a complete and transparent answer is provided as best as I can.
Alternative passionate views from members on TWF have just jumped in, ASSUMED the decisions made have not been thought through, made personal attacks _ played the man not the ball - hidden behind cloak and dagger names just to satisfy their demonic thirst for insulting and hurt.
I have said numerous times, we have made the decision to be transparent. We have made the decision to be inclusive. we will make mistakes and we will make some incredibly good decisions.
So please if you make statements that attack me or my colleagues personally, be prepared because I shall respond in kind.
if you would like to know why and question a decision then I shall give you the courtesy and respect that questions deserves.
If you claim to represent the majority view and use statements along the lines of " Clubs will tear the barricades" then please substantiate that claim.
Can we get back to having rugby in WA now (community and professional)?