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  • barbarianB barbarian

    @MajorRage said in Aussie Rugby:

    @barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:
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    Had he left after the World Cup, I think he would be viewed differently. People would respect the balls to make the big calls, and resign when the biggest call didn't work out. Instead he hung on, insisting we needed him and it was all a witch hunt from jaded losers who were out to get him. It was sad.

    Has his redundancy package been published? That'll be why he didn't resign.

    Given he was an elected Chair, I'm not sure he gets one? I'm no expert in corporate governance though...

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    @barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:

    @MajorRage said in Aussie Rugby:

    @barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:
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    Had he left after the World Cup, I think he would be viewed differently. People would respect the balls to make the big calls, and resign when the biggest call didn't work out. Instead he hung on, insisting we needed him and it was all a witch hunt from jaded losers who were out to get him. It was sad.

    Has his redundancy package been published? That'll be why he didn't resign.

    Given he was an elected Chair, I'm not sure he gets one? I'm no expert in corporate governance though...

    Board members aren't employees so wouldn't be covered by normal redundancy and as @Machpants notes he resigned because he wouldn't be Chair.

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    • NepiaN Nepia

      @barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:

      @MajorRage said in Aussie Rugby:

      @barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:
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      Had he left after the World Cup, I think he would be viewed differently. People would respect the balls to make the big calls, and resign when the biggest call didn't work out. Instead he hung on, insisting we needed him and it was all a witch hunt from jaded losers who were out to get him. It was sad.

      Has his redundancy package been published? That'll be why he didn't resign.

      Given he was an elected Chair, I'm not sure he gets one? I'm no expert in corporate governance though...

      Board members aren't employees so wouldn't be covered by normal redundancy and as @Machpants notes he resigned because he wouldn't be Chair.

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      Kiwiwomble
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      @Nepia given the handshake deal....i would think if he was subject to normal employment law...he would be in line for gross negligence if he hadn;t left

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        https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1J5fhqCowSnUqaq2/?mibextid=K8Wfd2

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          Ever wondered what Marika Vunibaka is up to? Wonder no more!

          https://fb.watch/oGhVxMQ6sh/

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              I know AR blew the RWC budget, by millions including a mill spent on psychiatrists, add to this, and Eddie has cost a lot of people a lot of money!

              https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/dec/01/fallout-from-eddie-jones-exit-contributes-to-rfu-costs-rising-by-47m

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                Aus are proper fucked if they can't retain top young talent with a home Lions series and home World Cup around the corner.

                https://twitter.com/telegraph_sport/status/1732305959324901537

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                  Yeah, but Mark N is a bit of an outlier. I don't think any other player has a realistic chance at getting a league contract.

                  Good on him, will be interesting to see how he goes. These days I don't think you can be too attached to local players, the vast majority will go overseas at some point. But it's rarely permanent and I wouldn't be surprised if he came back in 2027 for the World Cup.

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                    if i was a winger i would probably choose the NRL as well. More touches, more runs.

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                    • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                      if i was a winger i would probably choose the NRL as well. More touches, more runs.

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                      @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

                      if i was a winger i would probably choose the NRL as well. More touches, more runs.

                      If you wanted to play footy, that would make sense. The issue for RA is the investment they've pout into Marky Mark for him to finally come good at Test level and now he's reportedly pissing off. Like @barbarian , I think he'd be motivated to come back for the Lions/ home RWC. The issue is Australia doesn't have a big problem developing backs.

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                      • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                        if i was a winger i would probably choose the NRL as well. More touches, more runs.

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                        @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

                        if i was a winger i would probably choose the NRL as well. More touches, more runs.

                        and only 13 opponents to get past to the line

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                          Bovidae
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                          He's switching in 2025 but no point selecting him for the Wallabies next year.

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                          • M Machpants

                            @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

                            if i was a winger i would probably choose the NRL as well. More touches, more runs.

                            and only 13 opponents to get past to the line

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                            @Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:

                            @mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:

                            if i was a winger i would probably choose the NRL as well. More touches, more runs.

                            and only 13 opponents to get past to the line

                            And acres of space because opposition wingers don't know how to defend wings.

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                            • BovidaeB Bovidae

                              He's switching in 2025 but no point selecting him for the Wallabies next year.

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                              @Bovidae said in Aussie Rugby:

                              He's switching in 2025 but no point selecting him for the Wallabies next year.

                              If it helps us win games, select him if he's the best option.

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                                Nepia
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                                Is it just me, but Marky Mark hasn't really lived up to his early hype?

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                                • NepiaN Nepia

                                  Is it just me, but Marky Mark hasn't really lived up to his early hype?

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                                  Kiwiwomble
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                                  @Nepia hard to honestly judge when the whole wallabies teams has been struggling maybe?

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                                  • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                                    @Nepia hard to honestly judge when the whole wallabies teams has been struggling maybe?

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                                    Nepia
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                                    @Kiwiwomble Yeah possibly.

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                                      barbarian
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                                      It's just you. He's been awesome. Only played 11 tests and is one of the first names on the teamsheet now.

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                                      • barbarianB barbarian

                                        It's just you. He's been awesome. Only played 11 tests and is one of the first names on the teamsheet now.

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                                        @barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:

                                        It's just you. He's been awesome. Only played 11 tests and is one of the first names on the teamsheet now.

                                        Agreed - his defence and contact work was the biggest concern when he started at the Tahs as a 20yo.

                                        He's one of our top 5 back three players now.

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                                        • barbarianB barbarian

                                          It's just you. He's been awesome. Only played 11 tests and is one of the first names on the teamsheet now.

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                                          @barbarian said in Aussie Rugby:

                                          It's just you. He's been awesome. Only played 11 tests and is one of the first names on the teamsheet now.

                                          I’ll bow to your superior knowledge, he’s never worried me from a chiefs and Nz point of view though. and obviously my care factor is pretty low - he’s an Aussie, and a league player now. 😀

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