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| Quote: Saddened! "He might have suffered an injury or had an opportunity to do something else that would have conflicted with the preparation needed for the 4N.
It's a shame because he always seemed so committed to it.'"
Seems very strange news as Thomas has always come across as genuine and committed to the game
If it is an opportunity to do something else that has meant him pulling out of a tournament that starts in three days then he has certainly gone down in my estimations |
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A few things about dropping out now due to personal reasons. I now expect him to be in an Australian Jungle in a couple of weeks time.
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| Quote: Dunbar "Seems very strange news as Thomas has always come across as genuine and committed to the game
If it is an opportunity to do something else that has meant him pulling out of a tournament that starts in three days then he has certainly gone down in my estimations'"
His tweets over the past couple of weeks have been telling. He's obviously very busy with a lot of possible avenues for his post-playing career. Media work, celebrity shows, Union coaching, this supposed film idea. He went over for the Union World Cup and seemed to enjoy that side of things.
If he's given up the 4N for some celebrity show it wouldn't be a good end to what has been a generally positive stint in the sport.
My bet is that he's not really done any training with the squad since breaking his arm and has realised he'd need to focus on that, when they are more lucrative and profile raising opportunities out there for him. |
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| Quote: Saddened! "His tweets over the past couple of weeks have been telling. He's obviously very busy with a lot of possible avenues for his post-playing career. Media work, celebrity shows, Union coaching, this supposed film idea. He went over for the Union World Cup and seemed to enjoy that side of things.
If he's given up the 4N for some celebrity show it wouldn't be a good end to what has been a generally positive stint in the sport.
My bet is that he's not really done any training with the squad since breaking his arm and has realised he'd need to focus on that, when they are more lucrative and profile raising opportunities out there for him.'"
Very good post actually. Unusual from a Saints fan  |
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He has been in NZ commentating on the union world cup for the past few weeks, stood pitch side.
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| Quote: east stander "He has been in NZ commentating on the union world cup for the past few weeks, stood pitch side.'"
Read somewhere that he has got family problems. |
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Wales wont win a game in the 4 nations. With or without GT.
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The RFL should snap him up as an ambassador for the game. There are not many national names the game can use, it would be criminal if he is totally lost to the game.
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Apparently he is having family issues, but I have also heard that he has been offered the position as South Wales Scorpions head coach for next season.
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Most dissapointing, would have loved to watch him play at the double header and end his career in a Wales RL shirt.
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| Quote: geraint85 "Apparently he is having family issues, but I have also heard that he has been offered the position as South Wales Scorpions head coach for next season.'"
Has the move for Dave Clark going there fallen through??? |
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Heard earlier today that Thomas is staying involved at Crusaders
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Not to sure what is happening with Dave Clark but apparently the WRL would like to keep Gareth Thomas involved with league within Wales and see him developing at the scorpions
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No great loss, on the tele saying didn't want to let Wales rfu down so waited until they had gone home to announce this 4 days before Wales rl start the 4 nations ??? Obviously couldn't give a toss about his country or our game. Good riddence to a price of crap
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