Rumour Mill

[deco]

Not a podcast I've listened to but apparently this week on the Provincial State of Mind podcast they discussed that Leinster had been trying to lure Carbery back but it fell through

Carbery should never have left but it’s difficult to see him returning now. It just doesn’t make any sense. This story started when Carbery put his house up for sale.

Would he even get in to the Leinster first choice 23 now. I’m not so sure tbh.

Ironically, I think he will end up playing fullback regularly for Munster.

He's an expensive dud at Munster. No way Leinster would have him back.

[ronk]

Carbery would probably get in the Leinster 23. He'd probably also be a better player having played in a more suitable backline and with better competition.

All moot anyway as it won't happen.

There was a certain level of outrage from Munster fans when he was signed at the possibility that it was a temporary measure until Sexton retired. i.e. even when Sexton finishes it would be too much hassle to allow him move.

Literally the only thing that would change the above would be Carbery getting dropped by Munster.

[blockhead]

Not a podcast I've listened to but apparently this week on the Provincial State of Mind podcast they discussed that Leinster had been trying to lure Carbery back but it fell through

Carbery should never have left but it’s difficult to see him returning now. It just doesn’t make any sense. This story started when Carbery put his house up for sale.

Would he even get in to the Leinster first choice 23 now. I’m not so sure tbh.

Ironically, I think he will end up playing fullback regularly for Munster.

Could he afford a house in Dublin?

Too true. Probably stay in his Ma's and commute.

[the spoofer]

Carbery would probably get in the Leinster 23. He'd probably also be a better player having played in a more suitable backline and with better competition.

All moot anyway as it won't happen.

There was a certain level of outrage from Munster fans when he was signed at the possibility that it was a temporary measure until Sexton retired. i.e. even when Sexton finishes it would be too much hassle to allow him move.

Literally the only thing that would change the above would be Carbery getting dropped by Munster.

Which was more than a possibility not too long ago.

[Avenger]

Utter nonsense. He will never play for Leinster again.

[ronk]

Utter nonsense. He will never play for Leinster again.

I agree. I think the point was about Carbery's chances of getting dropped from Munster.

[hugonaut]

Not a podcast I've listened to but apparently this week on the Provincial State of Mind podcast they discussed that Leinster had been trying to lure Carbery back but it fell through

That seems very, very unlikely.

[LeinsterLeader]

Could he afford a house in Dublin?

Too true. Probably stay in his Ma's and commute.

I'll put him up for a couple of nights if it'll help anybody out.

What does he eat?

[blockhead]

Could he afford a house in Dublin?

Too true. Probably stay in his Ma's and commute.

I'll put him up for a couple of nights if it'll help anybody out.

What does he eat?

Anything but turnips.

[ronk]

Carvery, a flake afterwards.

[joooooe]

Carvery, a flake afterwards.

Carbs

[curates_egg]

Carbery would probably get in the Leinster 23.

If he could stop getting injured every two months, he might be able to make a case but, on current form, I’m not who he would dislodge. Not Ross or Frawley; not Keenan or JOB.

He looks a shadow of his former self though. Very tentative. Lots of shovelling and crabbing. Rarely taking the ball to the line.
I would imagine that the injuries have taken their toll physically and mentally.

I also think the hyperbole around him in the media is really unhelpful. Presumably puts pressure on him.
It’s emperor’s new clothes stuff.
He had a reasonable outing against France, but made poor decisions and mistakes. Yet the entire media (and Farrell) claimed it was an excellent performance. He had a relatively poor performance against an Italian back line reduced by two players.

If the entire rugby establishment hadn’t invested their reputations so heavily in him, he might not even make the first XV at Munster.

[ronk]

Munster were able to forestall a selection debate at 6 by simply not selecting Tadhg Beirne there for 2 years.

Munster fans remember when you miss kicks, not whether you were in the backline when the ball moved.

Some of the hyperbole is genuine and some is positivity to boost confidence.

[Peg Leg]

I've heard that Alan Spicer is 7ft tall and can shoot lightning bolts out of his arse

[Oldschoolsocks]

I've heard that Alan Spicer is 7ft tall and can shoot lightning bolts out of his arse

Show Spoiler:

And earthquakes from his balls

[LeRouxIsPHat]

I've heard that Alan Spicer is 7ft tall and can shoot lightning bolts out of his arse

Did you see this on Planet Rugby? If so then it’s probably b*%&!cks.

[Oldschoolsocks]

Pretty sure it’s a Braveheart quote

[Oldschool]

I've heard that Alan Spicer is 7ft tall and can shoot lightning bolts out of his arse

Mistaken identity - That's Chris Hemsworth you're describing there.

[FLIP]

I'm Alan Spicer and so's my wife

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Pretty sure it’s a Braveheart quote

I was aware of that