David Pocock Hands in his Resignation

[shasta]

I've got some really mixed emotions on this.

he bailed, and no matter how you look at it, this just drives the club further down. Regardless of the justifications he has given, it's pretty hard to forgive.

Let's hope there is only one way to go from here.

Me also. The thing that I can't understand, if it is the case as reported, is that after he was instrumental in signing Sias Ebersohn he's bailed on the chance to lead the team upward with Sias steering them around. Being totally honest he's gone down a notch or two in my regard for him because of it.

The travel excuse is just lame. Family separation is an issue. Hope the missus deals with it OK.

I wish him well - but not too well.

Even though his excuses are pretty poor, they are obviously issues for a lot of players. The situation just demonstrates how imperative it will be to scout and develop WA players. Come on you lot at the big end of town get your hands in your pockets.

[jono]

3 years @ the brumbies. Was just announced on twitter

[oxleymoron]

3 years @ the brumbies

3 Years in Canberra - just like bad politicians who are lucky to get elected.

I wonder what second prize was....

[slomo]

3 Years in Canberra - just like bad politicians who are lucky to get elected.

I wonder what second prize was....

4 years!.....

[Alison]

Me also. The thing that I can't understand, if it is the case as reported, is that after he was instrumental in signing Sias Ebersohn he's bailed on the chance to lead the team upward with Sias steering them around. Being totally honest he's gone down a notch or two in my regard for him because of it.

The travel excuse is just lame. Family separation is an issue. Hope the missus deals with it OK.

I wish him well - but not too well.

Even though his excuses are pretty poor, they are obviously issues for a lot of players. The situation just demonstrates how imperative it will be to scout and develop WA players. Come on you lot at the big end of town get your hands in your pockets.

It's interesting that he is apparently moving to be nearer his family and yet it's taking Emma away from hers. She is certainly honouring her husband.

And a 3-yr contract is quite a commitment; he's certainly not hedging his bets on a Force turnaround and a possible future return to Perth!

If only RugbyWA could have made a better hash of things, we might still have had both JOC and Poey and.....???

Now, where did I put those happy pills.....

[jono]

the force did not screw up in firing J'OC

[WFDom]

Tim Horan - Wanker!

Just heard Horan on Fox Sports News saying how the non-signing of Will Genia was instrumental in Pocock signing for the Brumbies.

Heaped in irony!

It made me so mad I switched back to Disney Junior! Thank god Jake & the Neverland pirates was on.... kepy my powder dry!

[travelling_gerry]

3 Years in Canberra - just like bad politicians who are lucky to get elected.

I wonder what second prize was....

6 years when if he gets elected as a Greens Senator.

[Alison]

the force did not screw up in firing J'OC

No, but if they had been better at making the franchise into a winning one, there would have been less chance of either JOC or Poey wanting to go elsewhere. That was my point.

I totally agree that the way things transpired, they were right to show JOC the door. He and his management team were aggressive and arrogant. Ultimately though, they were searching for the exact same thing from the Force as Pocock was - a winning culture.

[Alison]

6 years when if he gets elected as a Greens Senator.

That's the only thing I won't miss - his politics.

[mudskipper]

3 years @ the brumbies. Was just announced on twitter

looks like i might be attending a few matches over the next 3 years ... in chilly Can-berrrrrrra....

[brokendown gunfighter]

bet you don't

[Ralto]

4 years!.....

4years at the Waratahs.

[Ralto]

the force did not screw up in firing J'OC

Totally agree, what a season he's had - I was happy that the board didn't cave when it came to J'OC

[jono]

looks like i might be attending a few matches over the next 3 years ... in chilly Can-berrrrrrra....

LOL!!!!!


that's brought a smile back to my face