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  1. M

    Sydney clubs future prospects - no one needs to move.

    $50 million for a swamp??? If you think that swamp is worth $50m then I might be able to sell you the Harbour Bridge at a very reasonable price. Hasn't the council knocked back on a couple of occassions the sharks fancifull redevelopment plans? Hard to see a suburb like Cronulla generating...
  2. M

    expansion and the groundless "heartland loss" ideal

    Still waiting to hear who the last junior to come out of this massive nersery was?
  3. M

    expansion and the groundless "heartland loss" ideal

    No worries
  4. M

    expansion and the groundless "heartland loss" ideal

    I know for a fact your one and only U17 team had to play in the Manly comp a couple of years ago, there was an article last year (Nov Telegraph) confirming the Roosters only have 4 junior clubs and a total of 1000 players ...... pathetic ..... tell me the last junior to play for the Roosters &...
  5. M

    expansion and the groundless "heartland loss" ideal

    Allright I'll bite ..... you have more juniors than the rabbits & Knights combined???
  6. M

    expansion and the groundless "heartland loss" ideal

    Sorry Mark123 I posted at the same time as you - my most recent response was meant for the Rooster guy who finally goaded me into responding again!! I think we are taking the argument to, too heavy a level if we are involving the number of children poor people have!! I'll stick by my argument...
  7. M

    expansion and the groundless "heartland loss" ideal

    Given the Roosters and Rabbits live in each others pockets one of them would be the logical first choice for relocation. Since both have money these days the next criteria would have to be who has the stongest juniors and/or supporters. We could argue about the level of support (the roosters...
  8. M

    expansion and the groundless "heartland loss" ideal

    While in principle your argument is sound you have picked a poor example in Manly. Since the Bears departed juniour league has fallen away dramatically in the North sydney region. your argument that if Manly relocated there would be no effect in support is ridiculous - Manly fans would not...
  9. M

    Richard Hinds banter re Gold Coast

    Great post .... I agree entirely with your sentiments that the likes Hinds take every opportunity to have a go at league. The SMH is a disgrace with its totally disproportionate support of AFL / ARU .... AFL has arguably more problems with drink and drugs and yet how often do you hear about it...
  10. M

    'I'm want out'

    Gees I think Costigin is a bit rich ..... the raiders signed him when he was in disgrace, he seems to be constantly injured or suspended .... the first chance he gets he is out of there!
  11. M

    If you were (or currently are) a parent to young children...

    when they get into their teens it get tough but for the littlies (ie 5 & up) the kids have a ball, especially the mini league kids (U6-U8). Its just organised chasing ..... Some sort of weight related restriction to me is a no brainer ..... what kid enjoys getting tackled by someone twice...
  12. M

    Crockers hit - the photo - how is it not legal?

    I understood the rule was changed in the offseason that a shoulder to the head was illegal. If my understanding is right (?) then the tackle was illegal, if not it was ok.
  13. M

    Is Des fairdinkum?

    I see witt as exactly the same as Burns ..... a half playing 5/8. The only difference between them is that Witt can kick goals but can't tackle.
  14. M

    Is Des fairdinkum?

    I think the problem with Burns is that he is a specialist half with the potential to play at dummy half. The semi final last year when Saints smashed us is the classic example - early in the first half manly had chances with a backline set deep. Unfortunatley Burns can only catch & pass or...
  15. M

    PHaC and Crowe want to "Blow up the Pokies"

    You can always make the argument these people will just go elsewhere ..... but 1. at least Crowe et al will know the money is not going into their pockets. 2. how good is it to hear about the charity side / promotion of aboriginal kids thingo Souths have started and 3. you can see the argument...
  16. M

    TV Advertising For WA REDS

    True in theory .... lets see how it works in practise ...... even if the rules are enforced there is a risk the poms will start signing quality rather than quantity resulting in a continued dilution of talent. Assuming the new rule has the effect you'd anticipate, it will still take a couple of...
  17. M

    TV Advertising For WA REDS

    Remember the NRL doesn't have to be number one. The AFL is no where near no one in NSW/Qld but the Swans/ Lions have developed a niche. Play their games on Friday night against the NRL or worse show on TV teams other than these two in their respective states and their ratings are a joke...
  18. M

    TV Advertising For WA REDS

    I agree it would be great to have a WA team in the comp but it will have to wait say five years. The introduction of the Titans + the continuing movement of players to the UK / France has definitely stretched the player talent pool. In (say) five years -: 1. the talent pool will have...
  19. M

    Time to scrap City VS Country?

    Given the concerns with player burnout resulting from playing too many matches in a season, surely it is a no brainer that City Vs Country should go. The only reason I can see for its continued existence is that Sterlo is so keen on it. However, it is no longer a trial game for NSW and if you...
  20. M

    great news on the radio front

    I didn't realise 2sm were on during Saturday arvos I'll give it a try ..... its disgusting what Hadley has done to his show. That big fan of rugby leasue singo punted Wilko et al as soon as their proper footy show didn't rate and replaced it with garbage. From memory the ABC sports department...

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