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"I did modern day as 1998 onwards as I didn't see them play, as some here haven't. Where I believe majority of people here have seen all the modern day players play.
Plus it frees up some spots like we all know who 5/8 will be but now no idea."
Plus it frees up some spots like we all know who 5/8 will be but now no idea."
"Old vs New. Pre 1998 Eels best team wearing the original Gold Jerseys vs post 1998 Eels best team wearing today's Blue jersey. The best from both eras playing against each other in a virtual stadium online. Jack Gibson coaching Gold, Brian Smith…"
"He played 134 of his 264 games as a winger. Didnt complain once like a Lomax when required on the wing. Was a team man through and through. He deserves to be in the Modern Day Best Eels team somewhere. Perhaps now that we have 6 interchange players…"
" I understand the modern day theory. It has to be the players that would work in the modern day game, But the theory should include how a player from the say 80s would perform given the modern day technology and training regime.
You cant simply…"
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Simply can't afford it, and there is not enough appeal for a current elite player to make the switch.
Countries were losing too many of their international stars (rugby) because they were signing with European clubs or Japan, so they now let them play overseas for short stints. The top players can earn up to $1 million dollars for playing a handful of games in Japan at seasons end. That's on top of their Super Rugby and International contracts.
Union players can travel the world and earn the equivalent to our elite players which is much more appealing then traveling to Belmore, Penrith and Campbelltown every second week.
As for recruiting AFL players, not only would they miserable failures and lucky to make NSW Cup, they would be going home in body bags. The NRL is simply too physical.
I think if there was ever a chance to sign David Pocock as a covert we should jump at it. I doubt however if we, or any other NRL club could match the money he could make in Rugby. He's the only Wallaby I would consider.
http://m.nrl.com/storm-sign-afl-player/tabid/10874/newsid/94125/def...
Great RU converts include Phil Hawthorn, John Brass, Russel Fairfax and the best one ...Ray Price of course.