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I would expect that any Rebel who is actually on the schedule to sign with the Force has a holdup in their contracts being processed until the Tahs list is finalised in case one of the anointed ones signs overseas before Rugby Australia can add enough zeroes to their offer.
While any match ready tighthead would be a good thing getting Strachan and Jooste would be a better outcome than I'm expecting.
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I suspect you're pretty much on the money there Gigs. It seems we'll be lucky to be sent any scraps that are leftover after the east coast clubs have taken their pickings (especially of those on wallaby top-ups to help them minimise costs counted towards their salary caps) and largely finalised their rosters.
I fear we're looking at yet another season of being towards the bottom of the ladder...
While you're probably correct I'm confident that doesn't really matter much this season.
I know my shoulder-chip has been activated early and I will vociferously attend every game looking for an upset win.
There's a certain delight in being the underdog, having nothing expected of you and defying the odds by not finishing last. Especially when you've been deliberately put in that position by the administrators of the game.
If we win nothing other than a home game against the Tahs it will still be a good season.
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Accordingy to The Rugby Wrap podcast last night Jooste is in Japan
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
So after a month and a half, a bit of a reconciliation.
Have only listed as "Rumoured" for really strong and persistent rumours.
RA 2025 Contract
No known Contract (Happy for input)
Pone FA'AMAUSILI Unknown
Cabous ELOFF Unknown
Isaac AEDO KAILEA Rumoured Waratahs
Sam TALAKAI Unknown
Ethan DOBBINS Unknown
Angelo SMITH Rumoured Waratahs/Reds
Brad WILKIN Unknown
Daniel MAIAVA Unknown
Maciu NABOLAKASI Unknown
Vaiolini EKUASI Unknown, but NZ player
Zac HOUGH Unknown
Jack MAUNDER Unknown, but England player
James TUTTLE Unknown
Ryan LOUWRENS Unknown, Playing in WA
Mason GORDON Unknown, Playing in Qld
David VAIHU Unknown
Divad PALU Unknown
Lebron NAEA Unknown
Lukas RIPLEY Unknown
Matt PROCTOR Unknown, but NZ player
Nick JOOSTE Unknown, Rumoured Japan
Joe PINCUS Unknown
Jake STRACHAN Unknown
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"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Glen Vaihu playing rugby league for the Souths Logan Magpies made his debut for them 27/07/2024
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
His comments after the match were a bit vague as to a time frame:
"Reflecting on his journey, Vaihu said,"I always wanted to go to league and play since I was young. I just felt the time was right, I had experienced playing union professionally for the Melbourne rebels and was on the verge of potentially going overseas. But I knew I would have regretted it if I went and stayed overseas without giving rugby league a crack."
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
I hear that Darby Lancaster is going to the Tahs for 2025.
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
Posted this morning that Tupou has signed for the Tahs
I don't see Leota on your list is it just the Unknown/Rumours players there?
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"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
Leota confirmed with the Thas https://www.rugbypass.com/news/ex-re...join-waratahs/
Gareth Chilcott after his last game for Bath in 1993
“I thought I would have a quiet pint… and about 17 noisy ones.”