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There are always choices in life, but was probably refering more to their previously stated stance of "Under no circumstances will we allow players to play for Eastern State Clubs instead of their WA Club" or words to that effect.
First bit of pressure and the fold without a whimper.
The precident is now there and I would think we will see most of the Squad back east in the off season within two years unless they grow a set and make a concerted effort to continue to grow the depth and standard of WA Rugby.
With all the resources wealth in this state they need to be looking big picture and growing (through recruitment) the RWA comp up to at least QRU standard.
Develop a bigger pot of gold to hand out to the Clubs so they can attract players from wherever, preferably ones who are or are willing to become elligible for S14, and see todays 1st's become tomorrow's 2nd's.
When the franchise was announced there was a swag of interest from South Africa of players willing to come to WA and spend their time in the local comp while they gained residency. After that initial announcement there has been nothing more said but I am sure there would still be interest if the approach was made.
Obviously local development is a key however that process is only one aspect, not the full answer and if the locals are good enough they will thrive on the extra competition, which is lower than they would experience in S14 anyway.