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Post by rangers15 on Jan 17, 2024 12:01:49 GMT
I strongly disagree with the comments about him being foolish/ failing and he'll be back. He's a tremendous athlete and he's going to excel on the return team or wide receiver role if he put on muscle. He's very fast. One possible bonus is that millenium stadium might end up hosting an NFL game that could boost the economy one weekend. If he makes it, and its a massive if, I can really only see him as a kick return on special teams. Learning to be a wide receiver at 22 is a big ask. his athleticism (as well as his brand) will see him probably get into a practice squad... but I just don't see him making a franchise roster. But good luck to the guy. |
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Post by bobbyghoul on Jan 17, 2024 16:28:35 GMT
Agree in principle. The problem is we are getting so depleted - what will be able to offer soon? The English clubs are now grabbing so many of our kids and turning some of them to Team England - if they end up gathering our best players and best prospects then why do they need us in a league with them They are such idiots that they don't realise that killing Welsh rugby is not exactly good for what is a minority sport after all and the 6 Nations. Its the same with women's rugby - why can't they offer a place or two to Welsh teams to help develop women's rugby in Wales. The only reason not to is small time self interest - we don't want to help our neighbour! Show's how much benefit being British is when it comes down to it! However all the Welsh Egg Chasers love the Lions as much as anything, so no harm done in the long term surely, as they are all on the same side ultimately. Or did I miss some rugby nuance somewhere? Stupid sport where all the chickens are now coming home to roost. Probably the first person to cry when rugby fans call football Wendyball. |
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Post by gwernybwch on Jan 17, 2024 18:00:53 GMT
I strongly disagree with the comments about him being foolish/ failing and he'll be back. He's a tremendous athlete and he's going to excel on the return team or wide receiver role if he put on muscle. He's very fast. One possible bonus is that millenium stadium might end up hosting an NFL game that could boost the economy one weekend. If he makes it, and its a massive if, I can really only see him as a kick return on special teams. Learning to be a wide receiver at 22 is a big ask. his athleticism (as well as his brand) will see him probably get into a practice squad... but I just don't see him making a franchise roster. But good luck to the guy. I know nothing about American football, but is there such a thing as lower leagues football over there? |
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Post by surge on Jan 17, 2024 20:59:40 GMT
He's young, physically gifted, determined and has probably experienced enough of the spotlight (and has good family around him) that he's got a chance.
But he's going against players who are in the same boat and have been in the pond since childhood.
I guess he's young enough that if it doesn't work out that he can probably come back to rugby reasonably successfully.
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Post by bale-droed on Jan 17, 2024 21:14:39 GMT
If he makes it, and its a massive if, I can really only see him as a kick return on special teams. Learning to be a wide receiver at 22 is a big ask. his athleticism (as well as his brand) will see him probably get into a practice squad... but I just don't see him making a franchise roster. But good luck to the guy. I know nothing about American football, but is there such a thing as lower leagues football over there? Not directly linked to the NFL but there are other professional leagues that pay significantly less. XFL USFL And one on Canada called CFL |
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Post by saturn9 on Jan 17, 2024 21:53:07 GMT
As others have said, we should wish him well in his nfl ambitions.
Brock Lesnar had all the Physical attributes to make a name for himself, when he tried out for the Vikings. But for whatever reason, it didn't work out for him.
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Post by bale-droed on Jan 18, 2024 10:05:32 GMT
As others have said, we should wish him well in his nfl ambitions. Brock Lesnar had all the Physical attributes to make a name for himself, when he tried out for the Vikings. But for whatever reason, it didn't work out for him. Hadn't played since he was 15. He woke up and fancied trying it. He was the last one cut from the Minnesota squad for the upcoming season. Could've stayed on as a practice squad member but decided to turn to MMA. Why that info dump is relevant to zammit is A. Unlike Lesnar he's very very fast and B. He's been playing a physical contact sport unlike Lesnar. The Odds are are in zammits favour |
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Post by dai on Jan 18, 2024 10:14:59 GMT
If LRZ fancies a bit of inspiration, he needs to watch the American Underdog. A great film about quarter back Kurt Warner who almost never made it, and faced lots of adversity, but then turned things around in his late 20's and became a two time NFL MVP (most valuable player). Literally went from stacking shelves in a supermarket to playing in a superbowl a few years later. Great story and film for sports lovers.
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Post by fiveattheback on Jan 18, 2024 13:59:27 GMT
As others have said, we should wish him well in his nfl ambitions. Brock Lesnar had all the Physical attributes to make a name for himself, when he tried out for the Vikings. But for whatever reason, it didn't work out for him. Hadn't played since he was 15. He woke up and fancied trying it. He was the last one cut from the Minnesota squad for the upcoming season. Could've stayed on as a practice squad member but decided to turn to MMA. Why that info dump is relevant to zammit is A. Unlike Lesnar he's very very fast and B. He's been playing a physical contact sport unlike Lesnar. The Odds are are in zammits favour It's one hell of an ask to basically learn a new sport to an elite level at 22 so I'm not sure its fair to say the odds are in his favour. There are similarities between the sports but also plenty of differences |
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Post by janglingjack on Jan 18, 2024 14:22:08 GMT
Apart from having more drugs in his system than the Russian Olympic team i have no idea why Lesner never made it (no point being strong as an ox if you have the stamina of an 80 a day smoker, one thing zammit is going to have to get used to though is needles,vitamins of course.....
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Post by saturn9 on Jan 18, 2024 21:53:24 GMT
As others have said, we should wish him well in his nfl ambitions. Brock Lesnar had all the Physical attributes to make a name for himself, when he tried out for the Vikings. But for whatever reason, it didn't work out for him. Hadn't played since he was 15. He woke up and fancied trying it. He was the last one cut from the Minnesota squad for the upcoming season. Could've stayed on as a practice squad member but decided to turn to MMA. Why that info dump is relevant to zammit is A. Unlike Lesnar he's very very fast and B. He's been playing a physical contact sport unlike Lesnar. The Odds are are in zammits favour Bit harsh on Lesnar, the grind of a pro wrestling schedule is mentally and physically very tough on the body. You just have to read Ken Shamrock's or Kurt Angle's take on the predetermined world of pro wrestling compared to an elite level mma career or legit amateur background. |
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Post by welwyn on Jan 19, 2024 10:36:13 GMT
He is guaranteed a practice squad place as part of the international player pathway and that is a guaranteed $200k US, which is probably more than the WRU can pay him so he's not losing out financially.
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Post by pclaude on Jan 21, 2024 11:01:33 GMT
He is guaranteed a practice squad place as part of the international player pathway and that is a guaranteed $200k US, which is probably more than the WRU can pay him so he's not losing out financially. $200k is less than he'd be getting in RU. I have no doubt the NFL is giving him extra somewhere al ong the line. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jan 21, 2024 17:30:37 GMT
I really doubt he'd be losing out initially in a financial sense. There's obviously a big financial upside if he does make it too
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Post by twigletvimsante on Sept 6, 2024 16:35:09 GMT
How about Scotland play Wales at cricket?
I mean even if Wales continue to play as part of the combined England and Wales team, they could still put together a select side of Welsh players, or from the Welsh Minor Counties and Glamorgan sides.
If touring international sides like Australia, India, the West Indies, and South Africa can play English counties, then surely Scotland can play a Wales national select, even if it would not be an official international.
This could be done at men's and women's cricket.
I would love a first class Scotland select to play a Welsh select, even if officialy Wales continue at first class level as part of the England and Wales combined side.
Also Welsh selects could play Ireland, the Netherlands, France, the Isle of Man, Spain or other international sides. Maybe Cornwall could do the same.
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Post by hooky on Oct 19, 2024 21:38:09 GMT
Big shout out to our world class female cyclists!
What an unbelievable Championship for the Welsh women cyclists! Involved in all 4 of GB's gold medals, including the 2 individual medals won, with our women taking a combined 6 golds! Even better the likes of Anna Morris and especially Jess Roberts were not expected to take medals but they got a gold and a silver in their individual event and a gold in the team event. Meanwhile Emma Finucane is the British star of the Championships. Megan Barker also played her part. As a comparison - Germany has zero golds across their men's or women's teams
What an amazingly golden batch of female cyclists we have and we still have the multiple junior world champion Zoe Backstedt (just turned 20) waiting to join the party at senior level. We have a few young male cyclists working their way up through the sport too, led by Josh Tarling who was so unlucky not to win an Olympic medal
Its nice to be world class at a sport!
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Post by welshrover on Oct 20, 2024 6:49:38 GMT
Big shout out to our world class female cyclists! What an unbelievable Championship for the Welsh women cyclists! Involved in all 4 of GB's gold medals, including the 2 individual medals won, with our women taking a combined 6 golds! Even better the likes of Anna Morris and especially Jess Roberts were not expected to take medals but they got a gold and a silver in their individual event and a gold in the team event. Meanwhile Emma Finucane is the British star of the Championships. Megan Barker also played her part. As a comparison - Germany has zero golds across their men's or women's teams What an amazingly golden batch of female cyclists we have and we still have the multiple junior world champion Zoe Backstedt (just turned 20) waiting to join the party at senior level. We have a few young male cyclists working their way up through the sport too, led by Josh Tarling who was so unlucky not to win an Olympic medal Its nice to be world class at a sport! Made even more of an achievement as I don't think (correct me if I am wrong) we have a velodrome in Wales. |
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Post by ddirpytnop on Oct 20, 2024 8:23:02 GMT
Big shout out to our world class female cyclists! What an unbelievable Championship for the Welsh women cyclists! Involved in all 4 of GB's gold medals, including the 2 individual medals won, with our women taking a combined 6 golds! Even better the likes of Anna Morris and especially Jess Roberts were not expected to take medals but they got a gold and a silver in their individual event and a gold in the team event. Meanwhile Emma Finucane is the British star of the Championships. Megan Barker also played her part. As a comparison - Germany has zero golds across their men's or women's teams What an amazingly golden batch of female cyclists we have and we still have the multiple junior world champion Zoe Backstedt (just turned 20) waiting to join the party at senior level. We have a few young male cyclists working their way up through the sport too, led by Josh Tarling who was so unlucky not to win an Olympic medal Its nice to be world class at a sport! Made even more of an achievement as I don't think (correct me if I am wrong) we have a velodrome in Wales. Yes, we have the indoor National Velodrome in Newport and a couple of outdoor ones. Not sure the outdoor ones are that great but the Newport velodrome is very highly reagrded. |
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Post by welshrover on Oct 20, 2024 10:51:58 GMT
Made even more of an achievement as I don't think (correct me if I am wrong) we have a velodrome in Wales. Yes, we have the indoor National Velodrome in Newport and a couple of outdoor ones. Not sure the outdoor ones are that great but the Newport velodrome is very highly reagrded. Thanks, I didn't know about the one in Newport. It explains Emma Funicane's quote "my mum and dad were constantly taking me up the M4 for training " I incorrectly assumed they were driving to England. |
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Post by jbt95 on Oct 25, 2024 7:49:23 GMT
Yes, we have the indoor National Velodrome in Newport and a couple of outdoor ones. Not sure the outdoor ones are that great but the Newport velodrome is very highly reagrded. Thanks, I didn't know about the one in Newport. It explains Emma Funicane's quote "my mum and dad were constantly taking me up the M4 for training " I incorrectly assumed they were driving to England. Yeah the one in Newport named after a Cardiffian. |
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Post by surge on Nov 17, 2024 16:43:04 GMT
Well the rugby is depressing, isn't it?
I think it was probably England away the last time we got to 40 mins with some form of parity between the sides. Every other game has seen us lose players early so dramatically need to change plans or just be blown out by team further ahead in their journey.
And our players seem so much smaller - the ones not selling themselves to an England call - but the game hasn't yet moved away from series of massive collisions.
Full credit to those who are sticking with it. Hopefully some reward soon.
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Post by dai on Nov 17, 2024 16:57:09 GMT
At least the rugby team get decent refs. I feel we’re always on the end of fortunate decisions. Wish it happened more in football!
That clearout by Thomas could have been a yellow on another day.
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Post by dai on Nov 17, 2024 17:24:20 GMT
At least the rugby team get decent refs. I feel we’re always on the end of fortunate decisions. Wish it happened more in football! That clearout by Thomas could have been a yellow on another day. We've had lots of favourable decisions this second half as well! |
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Post by winsumluzsum on Nov 17, 2024 17:44:20 GMT
21 unanswered points against 14 men. Humiliating...
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Post by dai on Nov 17, 2024 18:20:09 GMT
21 unanswered points against 14 men. Humiliating... Yeah that was dismal. Equivalent of conceding three goals against a team down to 10 in football. Dire. |
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Post by quetzal on Nov 17, 2024 18:46:37 GMT
Gatland, Howley and the other staff got to go!!!!
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Post by winsumluzsum on Nov 17, 2024 18:50:52 GMT
Trouble is who could do a better job? Poisoned chalice if ever there was one. It's OK to have smaller players if they're exceptional, like Shane Williams, then that's OK. But we have smaller mediocre players, a recipe for being steamrolled, as we saw today against an Australia team that lost 7 from 8 games in the Southern Hemisphere championship. Things really are bad.
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Post by hooky on Nov 17, 2024 18:58:57 GMT
It hurts
Idiotic stewardship of the Welsh game at a time when Welsh football led by Bale and our Euro 2016 achievement has led to this rapid demise.
People criticise the FAW (and I did in the 80s and 90s and early to mid 00s) but they look like a slick, tier 1 organisation compared to the jokers who have systematically managed to harm Welsh rugby over the past decade
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Post by surge on Nov 17, 2024 20:02:56 GMT
It definitely hurts and it hurts bad.
The only positive about having Gatland at the moment is that he has enough positive credit in the bank to ride out hurt, at least better than a Pivac, while we wait for the WRU to put in plans for next stage.
But everyone else seems so far ahead now.
I don't think anyone is blameless. Grass routes fight any reduction in funding; clubs fought the creation of regions; regions fight the removal or moving of a region; regions funding cut to the bone; eye taken off player development and best coaches/senior players moved to England so lack of leaders in dressing room; WRU trying to force through change with distinct lack of charm and organisation...oh, and ex players now more interested in scoring points in the media to further their careers rather than defending us.
Next year will be tough again. Then there are still 2 years after that to the World Cup and things need to start going right or it could be a really long time before we catch up again.
The only thing I can say is that Scarlets and Cardiff seem to be having good seasons - support the clubs to build the future.
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Post by dai on Nov 17, 2024 20:04:33 GMT
Gatland, Howley and the other staff got to go!!!! It;s madness that Howley was allowed back in given his betting scandal past. |
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