"BAH, HUMBUG" SAID MR. PICKWICK

[palitu]

FS, Keep going, i find it interesting to see the crap that happens in the premiership comps... I personnaly support the goats... None other and am fairly happy to stay away from the politics.

doesn't mean i don't enjoy the read!

[Hansie]

FS - an absolute cop-out.

Your president was at a meeting last year where the issue over allocation of Force players was discussed. A lot has to do with RUPA and Force have little say. How are Waratah players split up in the Sydney Comp or the Reds in QLD? Perhaps it would be good to see how that is done?

Your President was also advised to have someone telephone RugbyWA and full contact details of each Force Player would be provided and each club could present it's case. Cott has obviously done the best selling. Frankly I am not sure having a huge number of Force players and actively chasing them is a good decision, but I don't support Cott.

Great to see you clarify why it's not your position to offer constructive advice or assistance to RugbyWA but is O.K. to throw a few unsubstantiated bombs or bombs based on heresay.

The offer is open - call me to confirm if info you get about Neddies, whether from inside or outside the club is correct.

You may get same offer from RugbyWa too if you ask.

I re-paid all the money you gave to our club for Force players, at the Foreshore last year - some under false pretences on your behalf too, may I add - How much more do you want??

I look forward to your comment regarding Insurance tomorrow.

[Rucking Good]

FS - Please don't stop the diatribe - my sides hurt!!! If Paly would focus as much energy into player development at a senior level (Yes you have a great junior set up) then maybe you would be supplying players to the Force instead of whining about not being given some. If you want them so badly then go and get them. Apparently its called marketing.

I do agree with Hansie though that it will not do any team any good to have so many Force players as they never get to play anyway. It looks good on paper and does motivate some of the players to set up but in the grand scheme of things one or two of them appear here and there with not much discernible impact. Just look at Soaks last year with Cummo and Spanner - it help a bit but they still weren't in the mix at the pointy end of the season.

[fulvio sammut]

What's all this "your President" bullshit?

I speak for myself and I don't know and don't care what he knows or thinks.

The level of aggression I'm receiving here is a sure sign that the situation stinks and that you know it stinks.

[fulvio sammut]

Rex, are things heated up enough to satisfy your blood lust yet?

[brokendown gunfighter]

I was the one quoting 7 force members joining neddies this season;I was being sarcastic & never thought Fulvio would take me literally,unfortunately I must now be classified as an unreliable witness & call on the mercy of the court

[normie]

Agent provocateur!

[theforceguy]

Well I hope Pre season training is as furious as this thead I can't wait for the local season to start

[James]

You guys are missing the big issue. We should be much more concerned about how many Force players are playing for the Dunsborough Dungbeetles.

[normie]

I heard it was about seven.

[maelkann]

How many are playing for Rockingham 4ths?

[Burgs]

7.

[Sheikh]

Is that the Rockingham 4th sevens team?

[Hansie]

FS - Good thing you speak for yourself and good thing you believe everything from BDG.

I say - talk to your president first as this will prevent your face being covered in egg.

I can confirm categorically that clubs will NOT have to foot the bill for player Insurance in 2011 for senior players, so need you to graciously congratulate the powers that be for making that happen. You threw the grenade, you're not a coward, but can you accept you were misguided?

Your president also very eloquently discussed Force Player distribution and you can also rest assured it will be addressed, there is no silver bullet.

So pick up your dummy and put it back into your mouth.

[almac]

Blah Blah Blah, I hear John Smit is out of contract with the sharks and has been picked up by Paly on a 2yr contract as a winger for 2nd grade...