2017-18 World Sevens Series
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It's probably more common than you think, in both codes. Parents see the $$$ put in front of them.
Football is even worse as kids much younger than 15 are on the books of big clubs. I'm not saying it's right.
@bovidae Yeah. I'm not saying it doesn't happen either. Just that I think it is wrong, hence the law being in place.
Parents also have no say over a young adult once they are 18, so to me the contact is null and void after that age anyway as effectively the parents signed it.
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It's probably more common than you think, in both codes. Parents see the $$$ put in front of them.
Football is even worse as kids much younger than 15 are on the books of big clubs. I'm not saying it's right.
@bovidae yeah I remember reading that Man-U had signed a kid to thier JUnior program when he was about 9...but then I expect it takes into account he is 9...?
Signing your kid at that age is possibly a little off as well, while I am sure ultimately the goal is for them to have a career, are the parents getting anything from the signing?
Maybe it is more a contract of convenience to allow him to train, but maybe leaves him (and warriors) options to explore other options in the meantime?
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Crowd looks pretty disappointing. This is only the third event in Sydney, so it's a bit early for attendance to drop off so markedly. Maybe it will pick up tonight.
@damo said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:
Crowd looks pretty disappointing. This is only the third event in Sydney, so it's a bit early for attendance to drop off so markedly. Maybe it will pick up tonight.
I live in Sydney and had no idea it was on until reading this thread today.
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The Black Ferns 7s have beaten Canada 26 - 0. That semi was a great game to watch. These girls are relentless, both on attack and defence.
The BFs will play Australia in the Cup Final tomorrow at 4.37pm.
Watching Stacey Waaka playing so well, I was wondering what happened to her brother, who apparently can't make the AB7s squad anymore? Can't remember, did he play at the National 7s?
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The Black Ferns 7s have beaten Canada 26 - 0. That semi was a great game to watch. These girls are relentless, both on attack and defence.
The BFs will play Australia in the Cup Final tomorrow at 4.37pm.
Watching Stacey Waaka playing so well, I was wondering what happened to her brother, who apparently can't make the AB7s squad anymore? Can't remember, did he play at the National 7s?
Beaudein plays his club rugby in Hamilton but represents Taranaki. Perhaps he is now concentrating on XVs as I remember him playing in the M10 Cup.
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The Black Ferns 7s have beaten Canada 26 - 0. That semi was a great game to watch. These girls are relentless, both on attack and defence.
The BFs will play Australia in the Cup Final tomorrow at 4.37pm.
Watching Stacey Waaka playing so well, I was wondering what happened to her brother, who apparently can't make the AB7s squad anymore? Can't remember, did he play at the National 7s?
@stargazer said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:
The Black Ferns 7s have beaten Canada 26 - 0. That semi was a great game to watch. These girls are relentless, both on attack and defence.
They are great to watch. If someone had told me 10 years ago that 2 of my favourite rugby players would be women I probably would have laughed. Portia Woodman is awesome and Michaela Blyde pretty close behind.
Women's rugby has come a long way and the skills are getting better all the time (from the top teams anyway).
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Knewstubb has been a great find. He's getting better and better. Ravouvou also had a great game.
Sad to see Curry getting injured again. I hope it's not too bad. If he's out, I guess Clarke will come in.
Nanai-Seturo didn't get the ball much; his try was a nice present from Molia.
Good performance from the team; Koroi needs to work on his discipline.
Edited to add for who didn't see the game: the AB7s beat Samoa 31 - 0.
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Knewstubb has been a great find. He's getting better and better. Ravouvou also had a great game.
Sad to see Curry getting injured again. I hope it's not too bad. If he's out, I guess Clarke will come in.
Nanai-Seturo didn't get the ball much; his try was a nice present from Molia.
Good performance from the team; Koroi needs to work on his discipline.
Edited to add for who didn't see the game: the AB7s beat Samoa 31 - 0.
@stargazer said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:
Knewstubb has been a great find. He's getting better and better. Ravouvou also had a great game.
Sad to see Curry getting injured again. I hope it's not too bad. If he's out, I guess Clarke will come in.
Nanai-Seturo didn't get the ball much; his try was a nice present from Molia.
Good performance from the team; Koroi needs to work on his discipline.
Edited to add for who didn't see the game: the AB7s beat Samoa 31 - 0.
Was Koroi the one who got the YC? That was idiotic.
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@stargazer said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:
Knewstubb has been a great find. He's getting better and better. Ravouvou also had a great game.
Sad to see Curry getting injured again. I hope it's not too bad. If he's out, I guess Clarke will come in.
Nanai-Seturo didn't get the ball much; his try was a nice present from Molia.
Good performance from the team; Koroi needs to work on his discipline.
Edited to add for who didn't see the game: the AB7s beat Samoa 31 - 0.
Was Koroi the one who got the YC? That was idiotic.
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@stargazer said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:
Knewstubb has been a great find. He's getting better and better. Ravouvou also had a great game.
Sad to see Curry getting injured again. I hope it's not too bad. If he's out, I guess Clarke will come in.
Nanai-Seturo didn't get the ball much; his try was a nice present from Molia.
Good performance from the team; Koroi needs to work on his discipline.
Edited to add for who didn't see the game: the AB7s beat Samoa 31 - 0.
Was Koroi the one who got the YC? That was idiotic.
@damo said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:
@stargazer said in 2017-18 World Sevens Series:
Knewstubb has been a great find. He's getting better and better. Ravouvou also had a great game.
Sad to see Curry getting injured again. I hope it's not too bad. If he's out, I guess Clarke will come in.
Nanai-Seturo didn't get the ball much; his try was a nice present from Molia.
Good performance from the team; Koroi needs to work on his discipline.
Edited to add for who didn't see the game: the AB7s beat Samoa 31 - 0.
Was Koroi the one who got the YC? That was idiotic.
Faarking dumb
