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I think you've accidentally got into the wrong site. This is a West Australian site for Force fans buddy. Of course we see everything rugby through WA eyes. Have you been asleep for the past year and missed how the scum in the east treated us over here??? According to you WA isn't a part of the global market.
ohh...and stop saying anything negative to or about Allison ...she can say what she bloody well like....she's earned that right!!
Perhaps PJ, but I am inclined to agree with him. The outrage in this case was misdirected - the Bledisloe moving had nothing much to do with RA and nothing at all to do with WA. Some of the commentary is starting to become a little obsessive, and it detracts when there is a point to make. They'll just pigeonhole everything as noise from the crazies.
Can’t see anything wrong with pruc post just stating a fact
It’s that attitude that got us to where we are now
Looking to much within and not at the big picture as the ARU played the force
The NZRFU wouldn’t be doing RA any favours or lining there coffers either they are promoting the game as it saddens me to say SA and The RA have failed to do letting the northern hemisphere get the jump on us
We can’t let The ABs do all the heavy lifting while we bitch amongst ourselves we need to get to that level not drag them back to the fold
Keep posting Alison you have earned the right as has everyone else with an opinion
I wonder if Castle has met with anyone yet? Or is she just enjoying the free Sheritan buffet? I heard they serve up a good cavier.
I see that ASIC are going after Simon Poidevin
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/busi...02-p4yzas.html
'I may be a Senator but I am not stupid'
https://omny.fm/shows/the-alan-jones-breakfast-show/cameron-clyne
Link to Senate Report http://www.aph.gov.au/senate_ca
https://www.change.org/p/rugby-australia-petition-for-cameron-clyne-to-resign-as-chairman-of-the-rugby-australia-board
Just seen the spin coming from castle and it is rubbish on fox sports news. Not once are fans mentioned in this whole process! We are considered too insignificant for them to worry about obviously.
Western Force could get a lifeline in 2021
JUSTIN CHADWICK 20:32, February 2 2018
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A Western Force supporter waves a flag during a Bledisloe Cup match between the Wallabies and All Blacks.
New Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has left the door ajar for the Western Force to return to the fold in 2021, but the Indo Pacific Rugby Championship remains in limbo.
Castle flew into Perth on Thursday in a bid to help the governing body regain the trust of disgruntled Western Force fans.
She also met with billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest on Friday to continue negotiations regarding his proposed IPRC competition, which he hopes to launch early next year.
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Raelene Castle's first job has been to repair relations with Western Australia after the messy Force axing.
The Perth-based franchise might not have to wait long before being welcomed back into the fold.
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Castle said that could open the door for the Force's return.
"We all have to remain open minded. Because who knows what the new version might look like come 2021," Castle said.
The Force will be back in competition by early next year if Forrest can launch his six-team IPRC competition.
But he has been in fruitless negotiations with Rugby Australia for months now, with the governing body still yet to give their tick of approval that is needed before World Rugby can approve the new competition.
The major stumbling block surrounds whether players who feature in the IPRC will be made eligible for Wallabies selection or not.
The IPRC is scheduled to run alongside the early part of the Super Rugby season.
"We had some early, very short discussions about that today," Castle said of her meeting with Forrest.
"And it's always about compromise, about how that can work.
"He [Forrest] is realistic. He knows these things aren't always perfect and don't happen easily.
"I think of course he's a bit frustrated. But he also understands the reality."
Rugby Australia are still sweating on an ASIC investigation that is looking into their decision to axe the Force and alleged inappropriate dealings with the Melbourne Rebels.
Those findings could be handed down any day.
Castle's visit to Perth hasn't been easy, but she said it was important to hear first-hand the level of anger held by WA's rugby community.
"There's trust to be rebuilt, and the start of that has happened by coming here and having those conversations," she said.
AAP
Do RA seriously think returning a team 3 years later is ok?
Especially one that was on the up, had a good culture, had an up and coming coach, had players still from the inaugural side involved, producing Wallabies who wanted to be in Perth, a core fan base of minimum 7000 but potential 15000-20000 as shown in earlier years
3 years later will be starting from scratch again and we know for sure the pricks wont give WA any sort of assistance whatsoever.
"There's trust to be rebuilt, and the start of that has happened by coming here and having those conversations," she said. Well actions speak louder than words and so far the only action by RA has been nothing but absolute detrimental
If Raelene Castle has been quoted correctly - what a load of condescending twaddle.
Seriously - she can't be that stupid!!
I heard today from a mate who's sons have been involved in Rugby Union for >15 years.
Both have been approached to change-over to Rugby League.
Many of their friends have already made the change.
Private schools are being encouraged to add Rugby Union to the Sports programs.
RA really doesn't have clue about promoting the great game.
Unless Minderoo gets the Western Force playing in 2018 and the IPRC formed in 2019, the West will be lost to League.
There is no way known that we should be twiddling our thumbs until 2021.
Reality check needed!!
WAKE UP RUGBY AUSTRALIA!!
Last edited by andrewg; 02-02-18 at 18:23.
Rats Arse needs to get its shit together and rebuild the bridges if they are seriuos about retaining WA as a Union state and let Twiggy invest in the game. The NRL are making moves.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/rugby-l...-ng-b88730835z
'I may be a Senator but I am not stupid'
https://omny.fm/shows/the-alan-jones-breakfast-show/cameron-clyne
Link to Senate Report http://www.aph.gov.au/senate_ca
https://www.change.org/p/rugby-australia-petition-for-cameron-clyne-to-resign-as-chairman-of-the-rugby-australia-board
RA -you can shove it! Trying to bulldoze Twiggy into caving when the fact is he has the upper hand. Raelene’s a Last ditch effort for the RA thinking they can win-suck it up RA, no one in WA is interested in your self opinionated hyperbole. Get the IPRC started & won’t be long before Cheika will be desperate for some players for Wallabies. Super is falling apart & RA are grabbing onto delusional lifesavers.
Keen to hear from the crew that met with her. What's your take?
I sure Alison will post something on TWF, but I just saw this on facebook.
Hi all,
The meeting with Raelene Castle went really well today. Karen and I were able to express freely and frankly (very frankly actually!) the depth of the betrayal, anger and resentment we all feel and we were able to articulate exactly what the Sea of Blue want RA to do if they are to regain the trust that was so spectacularly destroyed last year.
We read out to Raelene many of the heartfelt comments you guys have posted on this page over the last couple of days, and left her in no doubt whatsoever that what we want is our team back and to see the back of Clyne and the rest of the board. I also told her that we are keenly awaiting the outcome of the ASIC inquiry.
All in all, Karen and I were both really encouraged by Raelene’s willingness to listen to everything, and we both felt that she definitely took it all on board and has the potential to be the breath of fresh air that the game so desperately needs. Obviously the proof of the pudding will be in the eating and so we won’t really know how fair dinkum she is until we see some action. That will take a bit of time but until then we feel happy to take her at her word.
And finally, while Karen and I aren’t privy to the details, we can give you a rock solid promise that things are most definitely happening behind the scenes and that exciting news will be coming out very soon. So hang tough Sea of Bluers, there IS light at the end of this tunnel!