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March 20th 2008 22:00
...and no...he's not having a Kit-Kat...
Apparently, Wallabies and Waratahs back rower Rocky Elsom Elsom is contemplating a "brief break" from Australian Rugby.
- "Oh man...I need a break...why wasn't I born Stephen Larkham? Why God why?"
Give 'em 'Elsom had an hour-long meeting with Australian Rugby Union Chief Executive John O'Neill last week, which should explain everything because 1 second spent in O'Neills' company are 2 seconds too many. (huh?....never mind...)
Anyway, in this meeting, Elsom explained that his contract renegotiations were not entirely focused on the size of the offer....because as we all know it's not size that matters, it's the package.
O'Neill said;
It has not been made clear if this offer included daily foot massages, a crate of Penfolds Grange Hermitage '51 and the Lindt Factory.*
Elsom, who sat out Monday's Waratahs training at Sydney Football Stadium with an ear infection (pic below and see??? This is what happens if you listen to O'Neill!!) confirmed that his Australian Rugby playing future involved several factors.
All very ambiguous really. Doesn't explain a thing. Doesn't clear up the mystery as to why he wants to leave,
O'Neill made it clear he had no interest in "discarding" Elsom, especially as he has been among the most consistent back-rowers at Super 14 and Test level over the past two seasons.
The ARU chief is also "impressed" with Elsom's off-field approach, believing that he has "special qualities" that can be used at Test level.
Meanwhile Waratahs Coach Ewen McKenzie said he was "surprised" by this news and only knew about it when he read O'Neill's quotes in a newspaper.
He remained hopeful the 25-year-old would sign on again with the ARU and the Waratahs.
McKenzie said he did not know what was behind Elsom's indecision about staying in Australia.
Uh-oh. He's in trouuu-ble...McKenzie said this on Tuesday...
Elsom will play his 50th game for the Waratahs this weekend. Maybe.
Questions on everyones tips...why does Rocky need a break? What's really going on? Are the survivors on 'Lost' having an acid trip? Why did Elvis leave the building? And why do people say "end result"? I mean...hello?
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*Just to make it clear...any offers I consider must include these...
info and image courtesy of Rugby Heaven
Apologies for the poor quality of the first image taken during the RWC.
As Orble was unable to send me to France for the Rugby World Cup and seeing as I don't have a membership to the Boys Club that is the controlling Rugby media body here...live TV image capture was the best I could do
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Apparently, Wallabies and Waratahs back rower Rocky Elsom Elsom is contemplating a "brief break" from Australian Rugby.
Rocky Elsom - after the first of his many tries v Japan (and notice how the TV channel logo is placed just perfectly...seriously 10)
- "Oh man...I need a break...why wasn't I born Stephen Larkham? Why God why?"
Give 'em 'Elsom had an hour-long meeting with Australian Rugby Union Chief Executive John O'Neill last week, which should explain everything because 1 second spent in O'Neills' company are 2 seconds too many. (huh?....never mind...)
Anyway, in this meeting, Elsom explained that his contract renegotiations were not entirely focused on the size of the offer....because as we all know it's not size that matters, it's the package.
O'Neill said;
It is not a monetary issue … Rocky is just thinking about life. I can categorically say that Rocky said that the offer which is on the table is fine.
It has not been made clear if this offer included daily foot massages, a crate of Penfolds Grange Hermitage '51 and the Lindt Factory.*
He is just evaluating a number of things, including the possibility of having a break and then coming back.
He would continue to play rugby, but maybe in Europe or the UK and then come back after a year. We talked that through.
He would continue to play rugby, but maybe in Europe or the UK and then come back after a year. We talked that through.
Elsom, who sat out Monday's Waratahs training at Sydney Football Stadium with an ear infection (pic below and see??? This is what happens if you listen to O'Neill!!) confirmed that his Australian Rugby playing future involved several factors.
No more...please no more...but keep the Grange flowing.
Cash is not the only issue....There's a fair bit more going on. And I'm just waiting for the ARU's reaction to where I am going to play, or what I'm going to do.
They haven't given me a deadline as such.
...But I suppose it is good for the both of us that we do it sooner rather than later.
I imagine if it goes longer than this week they'll probably slap one [a deadline] on, primarily because there are a number of guys in a similar boat, and they [the ARU] are being very tight with their budget.
I would prefer to stay here, but the big thing is their reaction.
They haven't given me a deadline as such.
...But I suppose it is good for the both of us that we do it sooner rather than later.
I imagine if it goes longer than this week they'll probably slap one [a deadline] on, primarily because there are a number of guys in a similar boat, and they [the ARU] are being very tight with their budget.
I would prefer to stay here, but the big thing is their reaction.
All very ambiguous really. Doesn't explain a thing. Doesn't clear up the mystery as to why he wants to leave,
O'Neill made it clear he had no interest in "discarding" Elsom, especially as he has been among the most consistent back-rowers at Super 14 and Test level over the past two seasons.
The ARU chief is also "impressed" with Elsom's off-field approach, believing that he has "special qualities" that can be used at Test level.
I have a lot of time for Rocky. He is a nice young man, and he really had his head screwed on right. He has a lot of leadership ability
...condescending pr*** rhymes with dick...I just told him to come back to us and let me know what he wanted to do. In the next couple of months, he'll make up his mind.
...But he's playing here until the end of the year, and will be going on the [Wallabies] tour.
I'm sure we will retain him, if he decides not to have a break. If he wants to have a break, I think we can also accommodate him and bring him back after he's had his time away
I'm sure we will retain him, if he decides not to have a break. If he wants to have a break, I think we can also accommodate him and bring him back after he's had his time away
Meanwhile Waratahs Coach Ewen McKenzie said he was "surprised" by this news and only knew about it when he read O'Neill's quotes in a newspaper.
He remained hopeful the 25-year-old would sign on again with the ARU and the Waratahs.
I've had lots of chats with him about his future at the Waratahs and we've made it quite clear that we want him to stay, so there's no ambiguity there.
McKenzie said he did not know what was behind Elsom's indecision about staying in Australia.
I'm not aware of any football motivation, the money in Europe is very attractive and maybe that's a part of it, I don't know.
I haven't had a chance to speak to him, but I'll have a chat to him when I see him next.
I haven't had a chance to speak to him, but I'll have a chat to him when I see him next.
Uh-oh. He's in trouuu-ble...McKenzie said this on Tuesday...
Elsom will play his 50th game for the Waratahs this weekend. Maybe.
Questions on everyones tips...why does Rocky need a break? What's really going on? Are the survivors on 'Lost' having an acid trip? Why did Elvis leave the building? And why do people say "end result"? I mean...hello?
*********************
*Just to make it clear...any offers I consider must include these...
info and image courtesy of Rugby Heaven
Apologies for the poor quality of the first image taken during the RWC.
As Orble was unable to send me to France for the Rugby World Cup and seeing as I don't have a membership to the Boys Club that is the controlling Rugby media body here...live TV image capture was the best I could do
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