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<blockquote data-quote="MotherRucker1" data-source="post: 720819" data-attributes="member: 72442"><p>It would be interesting to see the value of the "other bids" that Colin spoke of in his interview. I wouldn't be surprised if he went with the highest bidder, I'm certainly not naive about such things. But it also must be an encouraging feeling to have a couple of Kiwis in your team around you. Money is money, but when the areas of communication and friendship are made a little easier, that has to count for something. You wouldn't feel so isolated that way. </p><p></p><p>Add to that the architecture, the impressive fashion, the artistic scene, the rich culture and history that is a little exotic compared to NZ's connection to 'just' the UK, the beautiful beaches in Southern France that the All Blacks holidayed on in 2007, then it's a pretty good package? Sure it doesn't buy you stuff, but it's a life time experience for a young family! And who knows what additional goodies were provided outside of just the money. Maybe a fancy accommodation arrangement, transport, vacations, something they could extend to his partner, etc. </p><p></p><p>The age argument is perfectly valid imo. It is concerning how they are getting younger. I also feel as though in 2011 we didn't have such an exodus of experience as we did in 2007? I haven't done the facts and figures on that, so somebody might prove me wrong. I know Weepu and Ali Williams had a lot of caps between them. But Regardless of what their form is like, McCaw, Mealamu, Conrad Smith, Carter are huge losses to have just in terms of the leadership, ideas and that veteran factor. It places further pressure on guys like Read. I imagine a new 'leadership group' will have to be established. Not that those kind of names can be helped .. they're getting old. But when you have Piutau and Slade heading off it compounds things; they've been collecting caps and could have fitted in to such a group in time. Especially Slade.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MotherRucker1, post: 720819, member: 72442"] It would be interesting to see the value of the "other bids" that Colin spoke of in his interview. I wouldn't be surprised if he went with the highest bidder, I'm certainly not naive about such things. But it also must be an encouraging feeling to have a couple of Kiwis in your team around you. Money is money, but when the areas of communication and friendship are made a little easier, that has to count for something. You wouldn't feel so isolated that way. Add to that the architecture, the impressive fashion, the artistic scene, the rich culture and history that is a little exotic compared to NZ's connection to 'just' the UK, the beautiful beaches in Southern France that the All Blacks holidayed on in 2007, then it's a pretty good package? Sure it doesn't buy you stuff, but it's a life time experience for a young family! And who knows what additional goodies were provided outside of just the money. Maybe a fancy accommodation arrangement, transport, vacations, something they could extend to his partner, etc. The age argument is perfectly valid imo. It is concerning how they are getting younger. I also feel as though in 2011 we didn't have such an exodus of experience as we did in 2007? I haven't done the facts and figures on that, so somebody might prove me wrong. I know Weepu and Ali Williams had a lot of caps between them. But Regardless of what their form is like, McCaw, Mealamu, Conrad Smith, Carter are huge losses to have just in terms of the leadership, ideas and that veteran factor. It places further pressure on guys like Read. I imagine a new 'leadership group' will have to be established. Not that those kind of names can be helped .. they're getting old. But when you have Piutau and Slade heading off it compounds things; they've been collecting caps and could have fitted in to such a group in time. Especially Slade. [/QUOTE]
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