Leinster exiles, where are they.

ronk · Post by **ronk** » July 5th, 2018, 5:10 pm

paulmpb wrote:Are we saying we need to get rid of Johnny?

We tried it, it didn't work

CiaranIrl · Post by **CiaranIrl** » July 5th, 2018, 8:18 pm

ronk wrote:
paulmpb wrote:Are we saying we need to get rid of Johnny?
We tried it, it didn't work

Munster wouldn't take him because he was too Irish and had Kerry connections. They only sign non Irish players these days. They were ok with Carbery because he spent so much time in NZ.

curates_egg · Post by **curates_egg** » July 5th, 2018, 8:42 pm

mildlyinterested wrote:
ronk wrote:We went into that season with Sexton and Marsh as senior outhalves. Crosbie was released, and I'd say they were a factor there.

This year Marsh has been released even though there is some depth issues so we obviously intend to promote Frawley and/or Byrne.
Yeah, but Madigan didn't leave because of Byrne/Carbery.

Who said he did? I think you have both misread my post.
I said the fact they subsequently emerged mitigated Madigan's departure i.e. made it less bad.
Let's hope some other player will emerge to mitigate Carbery's departure.

ronk · Post by **ronk** » July 5th, 2018, 8:56 pm

CiaranIrl wrote:
ronk wrote:
paulmpb wrote:Are we saying we need to get rid of Johnny?
We tried it, it didn't work
Munster wouldn't take him because he was too Irish and had Kerry connections. They only sign non Irish players these days. They were ok with Carbery because he spent so much time in NZ.

Beirne spent 2 years in Llanelli.

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » July 25th, 2018, 2:34 pm

Did dippy retire?

jimbobjoe · Post by **jimbobjoe** » July 25th, 2018, 2:51 pm

mildlyinterested wrote:Did dippy retire?

Looks possible/probable. Was stood down by Leicester after repeated concussions back in October, hasn't played since and no longer listed in the squad. Only made 4 appearances for them.

D4surfer · Post by **D4surfer** » July 25th, 2018, 3:07 pm

jimbobjoe wrote:
mildlyinterested wrote:Did dippy retire?
Looks possible/probable. Was stood down by Leicester after repeated concussions back in October, hasn't played since and no longer listed in the squad. Only made 4 appearances for them.

I saw it reported about a month ago that he had signed for Worcester. I don't think it's true and there is no confirmation on their website or fans forum.

Degz · Post by **Degz** » July 26th, 2018, 7:00 am

I see Macken released by wasps there this summer. Anybody picked him up or he left the game?

Himself and Conway coming through were the next big things. Just shows how it can work out.

outcast eddie · Post by **outcast eddie** » July 26th, 2018, 9:08 am

Degz wrote:I see Macken released by wasps there this summer. Anybody picked him up or he left the game?

Himself and Conway coming through were the next big things. Just shows how it can work out.

Rumored to be going to Bristol but he's not listed in their current squad.

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » July 26th, 2018, 9:09 am

Leicester.

Degz · Post by **Degz** » July 26th, 2018, 9:30 am

Not listed with Leicester either.

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » July 26th, 2018, 9:38 am

Degz wrote:Not listed with Leicester either.

May not be listed but that's where is currently under going preseason training.

COYBIB · Post by **COYBIB** » August 9th, 2018, 1:51 am

Article on Tadgh McElroy in the42 http://www.the42.ie/tadgh-mcelroy-sarac ... 3-Aug2018/

Interesting bit: "McElroy missed out on involvement in the World Rugby U20 Championship, however, after a disagreement with the IRFU, who were keen for the hooker to join Connacht’s academy."

My understanding is that he was dropped virtually on the eve of the U20 world cup because he wouldn't agree to join the Connacht academy. Anybody know the story behind this? Did he want to stay at Leinster but refused to be moved to Connacht? Or had he already missed out on a Leinster academy spot? Seems strange we wouldn't try to retain a promising hooker, given it's one of the few positions now where we have a relatively dire success rate at bringing through players.

wixfjord · Post by **wixfjord** » August 9th, 2018, 8:46 am

Wasn't there a falling out between him and Leinster and some rumours of attitude issues?

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » August 9th, 2018, 9:07 am

wixfjord wrote:Wasn't there a falling out between him and Leinster and some rumours of attitude issues?

Yeah, had a falling out with head of sub-academy.

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » August 9th, 2018, 10:08 am

mildlyinterested wrote:
wixfjord wrote:Wasn't there a falling out between him and Leinster and some rumours of attitude issues?
Yeah, had a falling out with head of sub-academy.

Head of sub-academy or head of S&C at the sub-academy? I'd heard the latter.

Not that it really matters I guess.

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » August 9th, 2018, 10:13 am

Dave Cahill wrote:
mildlyinterested wrote:
wixfjord wrote:Wasn't there a falling out between him and Leinster and some rumours of attitude issues?
Yeah, had a falling out with head of sub-academy.
Head of sub-academy or head of S&C at the sub-academy? I'd heard the latter.

Not that it really matters I guess.

The latter IIRC

arsebiscuits1 · Post by **arsebiscuits1** » August 9th, 2018, 11:06 am

McElroy had options here but chose pastures new.

Made any potential move back to Ireland more complicated by crying to the 42 in a very one sided interview.

Hopefully it works out for him and I hope he got on the right bus.

But if he stayed he'd have a few Pro14 caps with more coming this season.

Instead he's been loaned off to play championship while Saracens recently signed a 23 year old hooker

neiliog93 · Post by **neiliog93** » August 9th, 2018, 2:24 pm

Given his age at the time and the fact there are two sides to the story, I think it might be wise to be able to forgive and forget and move on (for both parties). We're not exactly stocked with highly promising hookers.

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » August 9th, 2018, 2:39 pm

neiliog93 wrote:Given his age at the time and the fact there are two sides to the story, I think it might be wise to be able to forgive and forget and move on (for both parties). We're not exactly stocked with highly promising hookers.

Hmm i'd be surprised, but I'd agree.

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