Murphy
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no ricky does not have the right
Does Ricky have the right to stop players playing Rep footy?
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baanya
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yeah toops has really suffered in terms of rep footy from being on a poor team.....
he would of looked good in a blues jumper -
he would of looked good in a blues jumper -
Well honestly no he doesnt but Barrett was our marquee signing and has been continually injured and suspended. That is ok in a failed season but with next season being his last and a very important one, as well as the most important reason of this big injury, he didnt force but strongly advised him to be unavailable for rep duties to do the right thing for the club as captain. So really this is an exceptional circumstance.
In reality Ricky was part of the reason Barrett got picked for origin due to his strong backing which ultimately officially ended our season due to his subsquent suspension. He is usually very supportive of rep duties as he understands their importance.
In reality Ricky was part of the reason Barrett got picked for origin due to his strong backing which ultimately officially ended our season due to his subsquent suspension. He is usually very supportive of rep duties as he understands their importance.
his rep days are done. plenty of quality 5/8ths around. they should blood a new talent in any rep games at the end of the year. Baz should think about what he hasn't yet achieved...a premiership! he needs to shape up and perform for the sharks next year and lead us to our first, and his first
Rise_Against
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no because if trent makes himself unavailable for this tour then he is unavailable for state of origin next year... so he has to decide what is more important! and ricky has no input into that
and i mean really he's not going to knock Lockyer out of the 6 against NZ or even GB but he may get a little run against France!!! so might give him a bit of a spring in his step!
and i mean really he's not going to knock Lockyer out of the 6 against NZ or even GB but he may get a little run against France!!! so might give him a bit of a spring in his step!
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A player or a coach cant simply decide when they make themselves available or unavailable for rep footy, J.Lyon anybody. I think Stuart is more concerned about the fact Barrett would not have played for about 10 week when the Aust team is picked.
that,s why this is nothing story barrett is unlikely to get picked for this team anyway due to length he will not have played for when team is picked
Ibanez
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On form, they would be completely stupid to pick Lockyer over Baz.
If we were a top 8 team at the moment, Barrett would be getting a LOT more recognition for his efforts and performances. It's just a shame where we sit on the ladder.
But anyway, knowing the selectors, they will more than likely choose the "same old, same old" team.
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The Rovere Report
The Rovere ReportLeague UnlimitedHe should be censured for comments that "fly in the face" of the NRL's policy of all contracted players being available for selection unless they have ...
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The Rovere Report
Written by: Adrian Rovere
Jul 31, 2009 10:07am
YET ANOTHER STICKY SITUATION
Ricky Stuart's declaration that Trent Barrett is not available for in the end-of-the-season Quad Series is an example of hypocrisy at it’s finest. That's a complete "one-eighty" from the belief system that Stuart wanted all and sundry to adopt when he was Australian coach.
Now he wants to flick an ideology that he so passionately fought to uphold simply because this time round it doesn't suit to have one of his star Sharks' players be involved. Stuart's attitude that player selection for the Kangaroos squad should be on his terms, is completely unacceptable.
He should be censured for comments that "fly in the face" of the NRL's policy of all contracted players being available for selection unless they have officially retired from representative football.
But yet again the governing body has either been slow to react or not reacted at all. Look at last year's World Cup. After losing the "unlosable", Stuart unleashes a verbal barrage against match officials Ashley Klein and Stuart Cummings in the lobby of a hotel in front of horrified onlookers and then it's several days before he is forced to apologise and resign in disgrace.
This is no different to a parent letting their child get away with a misdemeanour that previously brought a reprimand. In both instances it legitimises and in a way endorses inconsistent behaviour.
If the NRL/ARL fail to act than it will be another case of an inflated ego dictating to the governing body. Allow that to occur, and it's akin to the "inmates running the asylum".
And to think we all thought the man known affectionately as "Sticky" had matured.
<EDITED> Full article can be found here
The Rovere ReportLeague UnlimitedHe should be censured for comments that "fly in the face" of the NRL's policy of all contracted players being available for selection unless they have ...
Source: http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=18291&usg=AFQjCNGOcs4frKJGMauFIcTBdfewJY06BA
The Rovere Report
Written by: Adrian Rovere
Jul 31, 2009 10:07am
YET ANOTHER STICKY SITUATION
Ricky Stuart's declaration that Trent Barrett is not available for in the end-of-the-season Quad Series is an example of hypocrisy at it’s finest. That's a complete "one-eighty" from the belief system that Stuart wanted all and sundry to adopt when he was Australian coach.
Now he wants to flick an ideology that he so passionately fought to uphold simply because this time round it doesn't suit to have one of his star Sharks' players be involved. Stuart's attitude that player selection for the Kangaroos squad should be on his terms, is completely unacceptable.
He should be censured for comments that "fly in the face" of the NRL's policy of all contracted players being available for selection unless they have officially retired from representative football.
But yet again the governing body has either been slow to react or not reacted at all. Look at last year's World Cup. After losing the "unlosable", Stuart unleashes a verbal barrage against match officials Ashley Klein and Stuart Cummings in the lobby of a hotel in front of horrified onlookers and then it's several days before he is forced to apologise and resign in disgrace.
This is no different to a parent letting their child get away with a misdemeanour that previously brought a reprimand. In both instances it legitimises and in a way endorses inconsistent behaviour.
If the NRL/ARL fail to act than it will be another case of an inflated ego dictating to the governing body. Allow that to occur, and it's akin to the "inmates running the asylum".
And to think we all thought the man known affectionately as "Sticky" had matured.
<EDITED> Full article can be found here
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Barrett called into Four Nations Train on Squad
Sharks captain Trent Barrett has been called into the Kangaroos train on squad for the forthcoming Four Nations series
http://sharks.com.au/?s=article-display&id=20529
Barrett called into Four Nations Train on Squad
September 28, 2009
Trent Barrett has been called into the Kangaroos train on squad despite not having played since July when he sustained a cheekbone and eye socket fracture in the Sharks round 20 match with the Melbourne Storm.
Barrett received the call up following the Sharks final ball work session before the extended off-season break.
Whilst being surprised at the late call up Barrett is feeling good with the injury now healed and after the extended break is really happy to be considered for selection in the end of season tour.
“ I am really happy to be considered. I am a little bit surprised but if picked would love to go on the tour,” Barrett said.
There are doubts over the fitness of Australian captain Darren Lockyer following the Broncos loss to the Storm on Saturday night.
“We will just have to wait and see what happens with Locky’s injury,” Barrett said.
If picked to tour Barrett would be playing for the Kangaroos for the first time in four years and would cap off an amazing season which saw him represent the Blues in Origin football.
Barrett will train with Sharks teammates Paul Gallen and Luke Douglas on Wednesday at the Sydney Football Stadium. The final squad to tour England and France in the Four Nations will be picked next week.
Sharks captain Trent Barrett has been called into the Kangaroos train on squad for the forthcoming Four Nations series
http://sharks.com.au/?s=article-display&id=20529
Barrett called into Four Nations Train on Squad
September 28, 2009
Trent Barrett has been called into the Kangaroos train on squad despite not having played since July when he sustained a cheekbone and eye socket fracture in the Sharks round 20 match with the Melbourne Storm.
Barrett received the call up following the Sharks final ball work session before the extended off-season break.
Whilst being surprised at the late call up Barrett is feeling good with the injury now healed and after the extended break is really happy to be considered for selection in the end of season tour.
“ I am really happy to be considered. I am a little bit surprised but if picked would love to go on the tour,” Barrett said.
There are doubts over the fitness of Australian captain Darren Lockyer following the Broncos loss to the Storm on Saturday night.
“We will just have to wait and see what happens with Locky’s injury,” Barrett said.
If picked to tour Barrett would be playing for the Kangaroos for the first time in four years and would cap off an amazing season which saw him represent the Blues in Origin football.
Barrett will train with Sharks teammates Paul Gallen and Luke Douglas on Wednesday at the Sydney Football Stadium. The final squad to tour England and France in the Four Nations will be picked next week.
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so, barrett gets called into train on squad means there is a lack of talent in the halves area
are you serious?
are you serious?
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yes I am serious.
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because you are delusional, much like bird
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sweet!
baanya
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Barrett playing for Australia
With Trent getting the call up for the Australain squad i was just wondering if anyone has recently heard any comments from Ricky Stuart on this....
Ricky firmly expressed his thoughts a few weeks ago on the idea of Trent getting the call up..... now he has i just havent heard anything more about it..
anyone close to the club know if Stuart has made any further comments about this?
With Trent getting the call up for the Australain squad i was just wondering if anyone has recently heard any comments from Ricky Stuart on this....
Ricky firmly expressed his thoughts a few weeks ago on the idea of Trent getting the call up..... now he has i just havent heard anything more about it..
anyone close to the club know if Stuart has made any further comments about this?