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    An Ozzie talking sense. 'The Next Big Thing' (TM) is such a ridiculous feature of the Australian footy landscape. Whether it is a poached leaguey or some young guy. Rather than put the time and effort into good systems, they're always after the next Ockker Jesus.

    https://www.rugbypass.com/news/australias-obsession-with-talent-someone-puts-in-a-good-performance-and-all-of-a-sudden-theyre-the-next-wallaby

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    Yeah of course we are. But it's not just an Aussie thing, every sport loves a young prodigy. Why wouldn't we? It's just a game after all, and the potential for a young kid to be great is something we can all get behind.

    I can understand why coaches and current players are exasperated by it, but we all KNOW it's not really based in reality. It's hope, it's expectation, it's the unknown. And for a nation starved of meaningful rugby success it's something that we can grab onto. Why deprive us of that?

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    i'm not sure McKellar should be using locks as an example - almost all the experienced Aussie locks are either injured or have left the country. They have to pick some young blood there.

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    Wallabies test centurion Rob Simmons has confirmed he will leave the New South Wales Waratahs at the end of the Super Rugby AU competition to take a deal overseas.
    
    Simmons has been linked with a move to English Premiership club London Irish where is expected to form an all-Australian second row with Wallaby Adam Coleman.
    
    Simmons, who took over the Waratahs captaincy after Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper gave it up pre-season, said it was a "tough decision" to leave but time for a new opportunity.
    
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    @barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:

    Yeah of course we are. But it's not just an Aussie thing, every sport loves a young prodigy. Why wouldn't we? It's just a game after all, and the potential for a young kid to be great is something we can all get behind.

    I can understand why coaches and current players are exasperated by it, but we all KNOW it's not really based in reality. It's hope, it's expectation, it's the unknown. And for a nation starved of meaningful rugby success it's something that we can grab onto. Why deprive us of that?

    You only need a saviour if you need to be saved...

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    https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-australia-appoint-phil-kearns-executive-director-of-their-rugby-world-cup-2027-bid/

    Kearns has been named executive director. RA the old boys club.

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    @Yeetyaah I wonder if they can find jobs for all the 10 captains?

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    I'm reading Marika Koroibete back to the Storm?

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    @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

    I'm reading Marika Koroibete back to the Storm?

    Where you seeing that? Wouldn't be a good development - he's a hell of a winger.

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    @antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:

    @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

    I'm reading Marika Koroibete back to the Storm?

    Where you seeing that? Wouldn't be a good development - he's a hell of a winger.

    just internet rumours. Swap for Addo-Carr who is heading for Sydney

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    Yeah I'd hate to lose him. Also remember we've got Vunivalu coming over next season too.

    He's the reigning John Eales medalist so it would be a big big loss.

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    @barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:

    Yeah I'd hate to lose him. Also remember we've got Vunivalu coming over next season too.

    He's the reigning John Eales medalist so it would be a big big loss.

    forgot he was coming as well. No wonder the Storm are looking around

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    @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

    @antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:

    @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

    I'm reading Marika Koroibete back to the Storm?

    Where you seeing that? Wouldn't be a good development - he's a hell of a winger.

    just internet rumours. Swap for Addo-Carr who is heading for Sydney

    Addo-Carr is not shabby

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    There is a mob here called Cluch.tv and they stream live sport. Quality isn't great but even gumby clubs like ours can get someone at the ground for $250 with a bit of average camera work and live streaming* for those outside their respective bubbles

    They also put together a weekly show hosted by Louise Ransome. @mariner4life 's spidey sense just went off

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    @NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

    spidey sense just went off

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    #2234

    She’s extremely spider sense go offable.

    I know some out there like all those league ones That have their own show, but I think they have the cheerleader effect going on. Ransome is top notch though.

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    @Nepia anyone who says they wouldn't fuck Lara Pitt is either lying, or gay. Or a gay liar

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    @NTA Quality c-cups?

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    @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

    @Nepia anyone who says they wouldn't fuck Lara Pitt is either lying, or gay. Or a gay liar

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    @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

    @Nepia anyone who says they wouldn't fuck Lara Pitt is either lying, or gay. Or a gay liar

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