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@OBBY001 @Observer90210 Agree. The high school poaching is easily the most insidious IMHO. We have NRL and increasingly AFL to compete with. Having French and others coming at that point is wildly unethical. Bugger off until they’re 18 like FIFA. Easiest rule change ever.

@Observer90210 I would prefer the increased compensation.

While the De Lutiis saga appears to have ended as swiftly as it began, an Australia-led push for reform to World Rugby’s transfer system – which would have seen Ulster incur a fee of just $48,000 for a professional front rower on the cusp of Test rugby – is gathering steam. Waugh raised the issue again at World Rugby meetings in London last month. A working group was established to look at options ahead of the next meetings in the middle of the year. smh.com.au/sport/rugby-un…

@brumby_fan Great signing. He and Muirhead easily becoming two of our most important outside backs.

I didn’t see this coming but I LOVE it

@OBBY001 Pretty effective campaign from his management to squeeze that contract value up….. why would t you with the money on offer for JAS….

In-demand prop Massimo De Lutiis is set to spurn a big-money offer from Ireland to remain in Australia. “It’s understood that significant bonuses worked into a revised contract offer by RA have brought them closer to Ireland’s deal, and De Lutiis’ heart is in representing the Wallabies.”

@RugbyReg Jesus Christ this sucks. First the French then these guys. Get a transfer fee system built asap.

Massim O’deLutiis

@RomellOuterSpac @dmurray59 @ballsdotie Mate, AFL players get paid. GAA don’t. I mean at least we’re talking the same century here!!

@dmurray59 @ballsdotie Tell that to your AFL clubs continuously poaching Irish GAA players & paying no compensation.

IRFU Reportedly Close To Convincing Australia's Top Prospect To Make Ireland Switch This would be an incredible coup 🤯 balls.ie/rugby/ireland-…

@nefflix @OBBY001 @Overthehillprop He’s come good for Ireland, but you’re right, he was not in the regular 23 for Brums. He had loads of potential but was in an era where wingers were in good supply. As a Brums fan I’m happy for him. This feels like an agent play or something that needs rectification by WRugby.

@OBBY001 @Overthehillprop Take issue with the articles framing this f the Mack Hansen situation.. “Second major poaching of an Australian “… I stand to be corrected but Mack was hardly on the radar in Oz, moved on a modest deal and played for the country his mum is from… after the fact sensationalism.

🚨BREAKING🚨 We can’t let this happen surely 🤷‍♂️ Dubbed Australia's strongest footballer, Queensland Reds & rising Wallabies prospect Massimo De Lutiis could be switching allegiances, with Ireland Rugby making a bold bid to poach the tight head prop. Part 1 of 2

@tvpc8 @krotoa66 @OBBY001 They come to Australia to earn money. This is hardly the same. Or even the same sport.

@krotoa66 @OBBY001 there is 60 gaa players stolen by aussie rules so a little payback is no harm

@Bomber0601 @Nelsonhdale @Draftrugby @SuperRugby Watched him on Friday and was thinking exact the same thing. His passing game is pretty strong too. The Tahs 10 shirt, however, is quite the graveyard of late…..

@Nelsonhdale @Draftrugby @SuperRugby I think if anyone is worth looking at making the transition from outside back to fly half, its him. He has everything a 10 needs. Time and a cool head being critical which he seems to have in spades.

There is something very special about Sid Harvey. I talked him up extensively on the @Draftrugby season preview. 3 @SuperRugby matches into his career and my opinion has only risen. He has that gift where time appears to slow for him. Rarely making wrong decisions. 1/3

@brumby_fan @TheGHRaiders He’s not my Chief Minister, but I have plenty of locals I know saying the same thing. 2028 is still a long way aways….

@Hamax001 @TheGHRaiders I voted for him last time and I won’t this time. I don’t think I’m that alone

‘It's a ridiculous comment. It’s a throwaway line showing disrespect to the club.’ Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart responds to Chief Minister’s comment. #NRL #CanberraRaiders canberratimes.com.au/story/9209196/…

@brumby_fan @TheGHRaiders Trouble is, this won’t dent him in the polls nor in the run up to 2028. And even if someone ran against Barr on this basis, they’d need to fund any new stadium, which all the pointless trams have eaten for the next 30 years. Is there any hope for a PPP?

@TheGHRaiders Barr really had no idea just how bad he looks in all this

@TurboJJones @rugby_podcast This is bang on. Harry Wilson, who I love, is just getting banged about. All Aussie backlines lack size in the midfield. Canes will pump the Brums as well.

@rugby_podcast The Reds have maybe two players with decent post-contact meters. Zero leg drive from most of them. Harry Wilson just gets airborne and bounced around. Tim Ryan is a paper man. They got absolutely manhandled by the Canes.

Anyone not overly sold on kiss? Like the continuity pick for the wallabies. But the reds have an insane squad with tones of depth and I can’t quite see the improvement. Maybe I’m being a bit recency bias and they have had a tough start to the season with injuries.

@HuwTindall NSW have the forwards to be at the pointy end of SR. Yes the FR stocks could be beefed up but their 2 was close to best on ground last night. The 10s need help and moving Joey to 15 would be a good idea when fit. But showed lots of mongrel last night and deserved that win.

Also best game from Pistol since he's come back. He took a beating but he is a massive high IQ player and can still mix it with the younger blokes. #BRUvWAR

@RockyAtotheK @grok is this real or AI?

How do these people deal with oppressive HOA? I live in an HOA community, and I have never had them do crazy stuff here. I also think everyone in my HOA takes care of their home and it is a beautiful community. This would drive me nuts.

@brumby_fan They didn’t lose last week bc of their forwards. They were up for tonight and our slow starts / 1st 20 killed us. The took space from our 9&10 and shut down support runners when line breaks were made. Hats off to them.

Great start Tahs. They are up for this

@JamieWall2 It’s a gem isn’t it. Liam Williams was at his peak in this series.

The greatest try I’ve seen scored against the All Blacks in a test I’ve attended. Easily.

@ronInBendigo What if they’ve had legitimate businesses in those locations for, say the last 35 years?

This makes me angry. Tax the fuck out of NAB, Commonwealth, and all the others as well. Introduce a new "offshoring" tax, where every job sent overseas incurs a massive penalty.

@SamTalksRugby7 Ikitau makes the list for 12 & 13 if we’re being honest

Forgot about McCloskey I’d probably stick him above Ikitau

@T2Rugby Visiting vs Roff in the early days was absolute cinema. Man these two amazing competition

Nice to see the late Joeli Vidiri get remembered. He didn't have a long international career as he should have so often gets forgotten how good he was in his prime when he was one of the best wingers in the world for a period.

@blowingtom2 @MikeCarlton01 Nailed it

I really want to know who writes these post. Absolutely nails it every bloody time.

@Rugby_Scoop Are they bringing their A team?

Bring over the 6N Champions.