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Let me start this by saying - this is not an attempt at offering an excuse for any organization. This is a theory totally out of Left - or is it Right- field.
Here we go (again)
There are no Western Force players in the Wallabies squad because all Force players are playing under Global Rapid Rugby contracts that are undersigned by Hong Kong Rugby Union. As they are not under RA contracts they aren't eligible for selection. Tho - technically they are not eligible for Hong Kong selection as they don't satisfy the Residency conditions.
The above is a theory - It doesn't reflect what I believe is the real reason why Force players failed to make the Wallabies Squad.
Last edited by .X.; 15-09-20 at 00:59.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
May I state the unthinkable, and suggest that no current Western Force players were selected because they were assessed to be not quite good enough?
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
That's the price you pay for for being an oracle of reality, X.
Wear the odium as a badge of honour.
I do.
I think inbetween the PONI selection and the Wallabies Squad - the RA Lawyers realised that the GRR contracts weren't RA contracts.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
What I don't get is who is trolling who.![]()
There are no trolls here - only billy goats.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Before the Rugby authority that used to represent us, albeit as a abused partner for many years, finally put an end to us?
But to the original point in this thread, stop being an enabler. The ARU/RA are generally pricks, ever since the Force were originally commenced, the decisions on players for the Wallabies are potentially correct right but do you really need to constantly try to heal these wounds. You've clearly been out of WA for too long if you think that will ever happen.
I guess you never read the part I wrote.
But thats OK -Let me start this by saying - this is not an attempt at offering an excuse for any organization. This is a theory totally out of Left - or is it Right- field.
Its great to have you join the people that criticize me because I don't live in WA. Its OK BLR - I was born in WA. Doesn't matter how long I haven't lived in WA - I'm still from WA. I have a birth certificate to prove it. Happy to show my Birth Certificate on request.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
I assume there a fair few players not currently on RA/Wallaby top up contracts that made the squad.
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I wasn't referring to Top Ups from RA - but any contract for any Brumbies, Rebels, Reds, Waratahs player would have to be approved/signed off/authorised by RA as the Parent Union. A Western Force GRR contract would possibly/potentially have to be signed off by HongKong Rugby as the Parent Union of the GRR Competition.
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Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
According to an article in The Australian dated February 18 2018 "Any player who turns out for the Western Force this season or in future can be considered for Australian Test selection."
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...452c76932baca8 (paywalled)
"RA deputy chairman Brett Robinson... confirmed that, from RA’s perspective, the main stumbling block had been dealt with. We are comfortable with any of the footballers playing with the Force being considered for the Wallabies,” Robinson told The Australian yesterday.
Last edited by SteveWA; 15-09-20 at 10:58.