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Off Topic Ospreys, Wales & BIL

Discussion in 'Swansea City' started by Taffvalerowdy, Dec 9, 2016.

  1. daimungeezer

    daimungeezer Well-Known Member

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    <laugh> Let's hope both sides can buck that trend today!
     
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    <yikes> Inept and clueless. The worst Welsh team this century. Not sure where they go from here, I really expected more today.
     
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  3. Taffvalerowdy

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    Gatland’s offer to resign …. is rejected o_O
     
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  4. Taffvalerowdy

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    Recognise this fella?
     
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    Yes, big Jim
     
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    Spot on Glam - I can still see - in my mind’s eye - that stamp he inflicted on a Kiwi at St Helen’s <yikes>
     
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  8. Taffvalerowdy

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    A young Brian Williams standing behind Trevor
     
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    “Louis Rees-Zammit has reportedly signed for the Kansas City Chiefs through the NFL’s International Player Pathway Programme. Details to be confirmed but it looks like a 7 figure contract.

    Quitting rugby (sadly missed by Wales and Gloucester) and pursuing a career in the NFL, a dream from when he was a youngster. It was a move that shocked the rugby community. At 22 and a rugby career mapped out to make 100+ caps (injury free permitting), it takes a lot of guts, mental attitude and sacrifice to move away from your status quo with the hope of being successful in a completely different field.

    Appreciation and credit to LRZ for following a dream and a move that is looking like it will pay off.”
     
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    That’s hell of move for him, signing for the Super Bowl champions. They must rate him for them to sign him.
     
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    Well, they’ve signed him for their Summer Camp then it’s up to the coach if he makes their 53 man squad.

    Apparently he could be a wide receiver or a running back.

    The Chiefs must recognise that he is not ‘fazed’ by playing in front of 70,000+ crowds and is used to playing with elite athletes, albeit in a different sport.

    I dare say also that they may think that there’s a huge marketing opportunity meaning that the financial risk is reduced, even possibly a net financial gain, from the (worldwide) interest to be generated by LRZ - sponsorship and advertising revenue from ‘different’ sources.

    I’d say that it’s a fantastic opportunity for LRZ and a ‘considered’ risk for the Chiefs with many mitigating factors <cheers>
     
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    Brilliant
     
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    Excellent win for the Ospreys over Sale - pity it wasn’t on the Gnoll <cheers>

    Gloucester away next <yikes>
     
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