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I believe thats the case with the force
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I believe thats the case with the force
TigerGenius
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Rona likely not coming.
ARU to buy out Rebels is likely scenario.
In the hands of legal people.
Source from Agent.
ARU to buy out Rebels is likely scenario.
In the hands of legal people.
Source from Agent.
smoking_gun
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Of course they are, all new contracts for them are monolpoly money. Meaningless to the club.
GoldXR50Leroy
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Haven't gone through the previous 12 pages but if the Rebels are wound up then there's Marika!.
sideline_eye
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As well as fighting a never ending battle for truth, justice and the Ivan Cleary way. (and kick goals at >80%)
Harvey
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Who was the rugby goal kicking 5/8 or outside back we signed years ago who turned out to be a total bust playing lock or bench in reggies? Tim something
The Force will keep signing en masse, all contracts are upheld by the ARU if they get the chop.
The Rebels would probably be a little more cautious although I would suspect they would have an agreement that termination of the clubs licence would see a golden handshake. You wouldn't run a private enterprise as a club without guarantees. If they are then I have a bridge to sell them.
The Rebels would probably be a little more cautious although I would suspect they would have an agreement that termination of the clubs licence would see a golden handshake. You wouldn't run a private enterprise as a club without guarantees. If they are then I have a bridge to sell them.
The Age
JUNE 29 2017
Justin Chadwick
Rebels players jumping off sinking ship
The Western Force have continued their signing frenzy, but the future of the Melbourne Rebels appears increasingly bleak as the franchise's best players prepare to jump ship.
Winger Chance Peni became the latest star to re-sign with the Force on Wednesday, joining the likes of Wallabies newcomer Richard Hardwick and veteran prop Ben Daley as other players to have put pen to paper over the past week.
It's understood the Force have another six players who will re-sign soon, while stars such as Dane Haylett-Petty, Billy Meakes, Ben McCalman, Curtis Rona, and Pek Cowan already have existing contracts for next season.
In contrast, the Rebels are battling to keep the core of their squad together.
JUNE 29 2017
Justin Chadwick
Rebels players jumping off sinking ship
The Western Force have continued their signing frenzy, but the future of the Melbourne Rebels appears increasingly bleak as the franchise's best players prepare to jump ship.
Winger Chance Peni became the latest star to re-sign with the Force on Wednesday, joining the likes of Wallabies newcomer Richard Hardwick and veteran prop Ben Daley as other players to have put pen to paper over the past week.
It's understood the Force have another six players who will re-sign soon, while stars such as Dane Haylett-Petty, Billy Meakes, Ben McCalman, Curtis Rona, and Pek Cowan already have existing contracts for next season.
In contrast, the Rebels are battling to keep the core of their squad together.
tigerbenji
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I didnt think the A R U had any money, especially to buy an established team like the Force, but could be wrong.
GNR4LIFE
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Not directing this at you, I know your comment is tongue in cheek. But the way people follow/borderline stalk high profile people on social media is one of the worst things things about social media. There were some who were private messaging Woods and Tedesco during the contract saga begging them to stay. Way over the line imo.
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Haha, there was probably some telling them to get lost also….
Those guys copped it bad on Instagram.
vlad
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/rugby/wallabies-squad-member-curtis-rona-in-talks-with-nrl-clubs-with-future-of-western-force-unclear/news-story/57c6399bb938c383c72e07aa78bd8d92
Wallabies squad member Curtis Rona in talks with NRL clubs with future of Western Force unclear
JAMIE PANDARAM, The Sunday Telegraph
July 29, 2017 6:00pm
NEW Wallabies squad member Curtis Rona has confirmed he is in talks with NRL clubs about a return to league as the future of the Western Force remains on a knife edge.
The ARU heads to arbitration with WA Rugby on Monday in a bid to remove the Perth franchise from the Super Rugby competition, a move that would negate the two-year deal Rona signed with the club after defecting from the Canterbury Bulldogs.
It’s believed three NRL clubs are in talks with Rona about returning in 2018.
But 25-year-old Rona, who was selected by coach Michael Cheika for the Wallabies’ training camp in Newcastle this week, putting him in line for international selection this year, is now in a difficult situation.
“Obviously with the complications that have gone on, you always have to have a plan B,” Rona told the Sunday Telegraph.
“It is in my best interests to stay here and play, and be a quality rugby union player, but when things are going on you’ve got to make decisions.
Curtis Rona is keeping his options open as uncertainty over the future of the Western Force continues.
“That’s what my manager is there for, to sort out my future and what’s going to be best for me and give my family security.”
Pressed on whether he’s more likely to return to league or join a rival Super franchise if the Force fold, Rona said: “That’s a hard one, I don’t really know what’s going to happen, I’m just playing it week by week, you hear different speculation every week and it always chops and changes.
“To be honest, I’m here now and just focusing on this camp and getting myself in the best shape to put my hand up for the Wallabies.
“Of course there is a lot of stress and pressure on me now to make a decision because if you’re in a good environment like I am now, it’s a lot harder to walk away from that situation.
“We’re just taking it each day at the Force and what could happen there, it’s just very unfortunate it hasn’t been sorted out earlier.”
Rona and wife Jacinta took the deal with the Force so she could be closer to her family in Perth. But if a move is required, she will support Rona.
“We spoke about it countless nights, she understands fully the situation that we’re in and she’s really comprehended the whole reasoning for us coming back and she was grateful for that,” he said.
“She said ‘I’m grateful to be here for eight months or the next couple of years’. She’s thankful that she’s had that time at home with the family.
“Everyone is affected by it one way or another, but at the end of the day it’s the job you do and you only have a short career so if you have to live somewhere else for a few years so be it.
“You need to take the opportunities that come your way, I think I’ve been doing that.”
Rona echoed the frustrations of his Force teammates, who’ve been kept in the dark for months as the ARU has fumbled its way through the process of cutting one team.
“It’s been very up and down, very frustrating with what’s going on and the decisions the ARU have to make - I just wish the decision was made earlier,” Rona said.
“It’s still dragging out now.
“I’m pretty confident that the team will be in the Super Rugby competition next year.
Curtis Rona in NRL action for the Canterbury Bulldogs last year.
“It’s a bit unfortunate that one team has to go, but that’s the way things go in this business.”
The Force exceeded expectation to finish second in the Australian conference, and Rona has exceeded expectation by earning a call-up to a Wallabies camp just five months after playing his first Super Rugby game.
“I was very surprised, being my first year I didn’t think too much of it, I thought just learning the game would be the best thing for me,” Rona said.
“Once I found out I was gobsmacked, I had so much support from friends and family.
“One hundred per cent, I think I’m ready to play at that level.
“If I get that opportunity I will have to rise to it. That’s what you’re here for, to be the best player in the country and the best that you can.
“That’s what I want to do, when I get the opportunity I want to show people that I can play rugby.”
Wallabies squad member Curtis Rona in talks with NRL clubs with future of Western Force unclear
JAMIE PANDARAM, The Sunday Telegraph
July 29, 2017 6:00pm
NEW Wallabies squad member Curtis Rona has confirmed he is in talks with NRL clubs about a return to league as the future of the Western Force remains on a knife edge.
The ARU heads to arbitration with WA Rugby on Monday in a bid to remove the Perth franchise from the Super Rugby competition, a move that would negate the two-year deal Rona signed with the club after defecting from the Canterbury Bulldogs.
It’s believed three NRL clubs are in talks with Rona about returning in 2018.
But 25-year-old Rona, who was selected by coach Michael Cheika for the Wallabies’ training camp in Newcastle this week, putting him in line for international selection this year, is now in a difficult situation.
“Obviously with the complications that have gone on, you always have to have a plan B,” Rona told the Sunday Telegraph.
“It is in my best interests to stay here and play, and be a quality rugby union player, but when things are going on you’ve got to make decisions.
Curtis Rona is keeping his options open as uncertainty over the future of the Western Force continues.
“That’s what my manager is there for, to sort out my future and what’s going to be best for me and give my family security.”
Pressed on whether he’s more likely to return to league or join a rival Super franchise if the Force fold, Rona said: “That’s a hard one, I don’t really know what’s going to happen, I’m just playing it week by week, you hear different speculation every week and it always chops and changes.
“To be honest, I’m here now and just focusing on this camp and getting myself in the best shape to put my hand up for the Wallabies.
“Of course there is a lot of stress and pressure on me now to make a decision because if you’re in a good environment like I am now, it’s a lot harder to walk away from that situation.
“We’re just taking it each day at the Force and what could happen there, it’s just very unfortunate it hasn’t been sorted out earlier.”
Rona and wife Jacinta took the deal with the Force so she could be closer to her family in Perth. But if a move is required, she will support Rona.
“We spoke about it countless nights, she understands fully the situation that we’re in and she’s really comprehended the whole reasoning for us coming back and she was grateful for that,” he said.
“She said ‘I’m grateful to be here for eight months or the next couple of years’. She’s thankful that she’s had that time at home with the family.
“Everyone is affected by it one way or another, but at the end of the day it’s the job you do and you only have a short career so if you have to live somewhere else for a few years so be it.
“You need to take the opportunities that come your way, I think I’ve been doing that.”
Rona echoed the frustrations of his Force teammates, who’ve been kept in the dark for months as the ARU has fumbled its way through the process of cutting one team.
“It’s been very up and down, very frustrating with what’s going on and the decisions the ARU have to make - I just wish the decision was made earlier,” Rona said.
“It’s still dragging out now.
“I’m pretty confident that the team will be in the Super Rugby competition next year.
Curtis Rona in NRL action for the Canterbury Bulldogs last year.
“It’s a bit unfortunate that one team has to go, but that’s the way things go in this business.”
The Force exceeded expectation to finish second in the Australian conference, and Rona has exceeded expectation by earning a call-up to a Wallabies camp just five months after playing his first Super Rugby game.
“I was very surprised, being my first year I didn’t think too much of it, I thought just learning the game would be the best thing for me,” Rona said.
“Once I found out I was gobsmacked, I had so much support from friends and family.
“One hundred per cent, I think I’m ready to play at that level.
“If I get that opportunity I will have to rise to it. That’s what you’re here for, to be the best player in the country and the best that you can.
“That’s what I want to do, when I get the opportunity I want to show people that I can play rugby.”
GNR4LIFE
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Imagine the meltdown if he came back to another club :laughing:
earl
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Money !
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