$hark$ 2023 and beyond

[Sandstorm]

Very underwhelming player at the Sharks. Physical freak who could have been so much more if he was willing to put in some effort; both physically and mentally.

One of those players that doesn’t look like he’s ever had to really work for his success because of his gifts, so never developed any skills or discipline and then got a massive shock when he hit the professional level of his sport.

I hope his stint if France helps him develop as a player and that he can reach his potential. If he doesn’t, he has nobody to blame but himself.

I think he has been very impressive as a 21 year old tight forward in what's been a very difficult introduction to senior rugby. He has some rough edges and needs to work on his conditioning. No 21 year old lock walks into senior rugby and dominates. He's just been overhyped as a schoolboy is all.

VD Mesche has no rough edges, he’s a butterball.

[FalseBayFC]

Very underwhelming player at the Sharks. Physical freak who could have been so much more if he was willing to put in some effort; both physically and mentally.

One of those players that doesn’t look like he’s ever had to really work for his success because of his gifts, so never developed any skills or discipline and then got a massive shock when he hit the professional level of his sport.

I hope his stint if France helps him develop as a player and that he can reach his potential. If he doesn’t, he has nobody to blame but himself.

I think he has been very impressive as a 21 year old tight forward in what's been a very difficult introduction to senior rugby. He has some rough edges and needs to work on his conditioning. No 21 year old lock walks into senior rugby and dominates. He's just been overhyped as a schoolboy is all.

Maybe a butterball but he'll be a 50+ test Springbok one day.

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VD Mesche has no rough edges, he’s a butterball.

[Sards]

[Marylandolorian]

That's a bit of a shock and a shame, but I wonder if we're offloaded a liability.

Seemed full of promise, but he's obviously been stuffing his face full of pies the last few months.

Stade Francais will be a shock for him. If he makes it past the first year, then I wouldn't be surprised to see him in a French jersey soon.

Also can't blame the lad considering what's happening on his doorstep.

Yes the comments from the ceo is quite clear.

Yep, no need to read between the lines... likewise his answer, though:

Commenting on his move, Van der Mescht said: “... I am really excited to move on and play in France and learn from new coaches and players that will make me a better player.”

You are getting Gerbrandt GROBLER from the Stade, same height and weight, even exchange.

[Sards]

Yes the comments from the ceo is quite clear.

Yep, no need to read between the lines... likewise his answer, though:

Commenting on his move, Van der Mescht said: “... I am really excited to move on and play in France and learn from new coaches and players that will make me a better player.”

You are getting Gerbrandt GROBLER from the Stade, same height and weight, even exchange.

Very experienced compared to JJ...
JJ can be a beast....if he can get into shape...sad to lose him. Maybe he didn't like the team and coaches because they told him to lose some weight. Some people can be very sensitive about that. And I am sure his team mates would never think to tease him.....like " oink oink " etc.

[Chilli]

Yep, no need to read between the lines... likewise his answer, though:

Commenting on his move, Van der Mescht said: “... I am really excited to move on and play in France and learn from new coaches and players that will make me a better player.”

You are getting Gerbrandt GROBLER from the Stade, same height and weight, even exchange.

Very experienced compared to JJ...
JJ can be a beast....if he can get into shape...sad to lose him. Maybe he didn't like the team and coaches because they told him to lose some weight. Some people can be very sensitive about that. And I am sure his team mates would never think to tease him.....like " oink oink " etc.

Are you suggesting that there is a culture of bullying and name calling at the $harks? A Toxic Culture?

[assfly]

URC Fixtures:

R1 - 25th September: Munster vs Sharks
R2 - 2nd October: Glasgow vs Sharks
R3 - 8th October: Ospreys vs Sharks
R4 - 16th October: Cardiff vs Sharks
R5 - Break
R6 - 27th November: Sharks vs Scarlets
R7 - 4th December: Sharks vs Zebre
R8 - Break
R9 - Break
R10 - 8th January: Bennetton vs Sharks
and more...

[TheNatalShark]

URC Fixtures:

R1 - 25th September: Munster vs Sharks
R2 - 2nd October: Glasgow vs Sharks
R3 - 8th October: Ospreys vs Sharks
R4 - 16th October: Cardiff vs Sharks
R10 - 8th January: Bennetton vs Sharks
and more...

Right. Need to find out if Munster will be at Limerick or Cork. £70 flights maybe £50 for trains and buses. Bell a friend for accommodation

Similar for Glasgow but will need hotel

Can't be arsed getting to Swansea, but maybe if I can rope in an Ulster friend in from out west who also hates Ospreys. One of the Welsh teams though

Great to get to Italy for a game

[Sards]

It's here finally. Cannot wait

[FalseBayFC]

Sharks alumnus and former Glenwood boy JJ van der Mescht being an alpha dog in the French league. He'll gain some experience and conditioning and then come back to the Sharks in due time.

[Sards]

Sharks alumnus and former Glenwood boy JJ van der Mescht being an alpha dog in the French league. He'll gain some experience and conditioning and then come back to the Sharks in due time.

He was too slow at the Sharks...he got fat

[assfly]

That is an incredible photo, considering who he is throwing to the ground.

Best of luck to him. Still looks to be carrying a fair bit of timber, I would love to see what he can do if he can get into better shape.

[FalseBayFC]

That is an incredible photo, considering who he is throwing to the ground.

Best of luck to him. Still looks to be carrying a fair bit of timber, I would love to see what he can do if he can get into better shape.

He looks even chunkier than when he left. He even has the back of the head fat now like Kobus Wiese. Still backing him to partner RG Snyman one day. Would be a savage combo.

[FalseBayFC]

Sharks have signed Oakdale, Matie and Junior Bok loosehead Dian Bleuler. Looks like he will be replacing Mzamo Majola who may be heading overseas.

He's 22 years old and has made 7 appearances for the Stormers this year. I didn't think much of Majola. He was a homegrown KZN boy but Bleuler looks a better prospect.

[assfly]

Rumours that Lood may be heading to Durban.

[handyman]

Rumours that Lood may be heading to Durban.

Saaks fans must be absolutely crazy about that. Trying to talk up their powderpuff locks have become tedious.

[FalseBayFC]

Rumours that Lood may be heading to Durban.

Saaks fans must be absolutely crazy about that. Trying to talk up their powderpuff locks have become tedious.

I'm going no-fap until I get positive confirmation on this one. Make it happen .

[handyman]

Rumours that Lood may be heading to Durban.

Saaks fans must be absolutely crazy about that. Trying to talk up their powderpuff locks have become tedious.

I'm going no-fap until I get positive confirmation on this one. Make it happen .

Look, the only thing is Lood's habit of getting shoulder injuries. Apart from that, super buy. Seems a great guy as well.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks have signed Oakdale, Matie and Junior Bok loosehead Dian Bleuler. Looks like he will be replacing Mzamo Majola who may be heading overseas.

He's 22 years old and has made 7 appearances for the Stormers this year. I didn't think much of Majola. He was a homegrown KZN boy but Bleuler looks a better prospect.

Stormers are the fatty fabric of SA Rugby.
Bleuler is a good prospect. Sad to lose him

[assfly]

Saaks fans must be absolutely crazy about that. Trying to talk up their powderpuff locks have become tedious.

It has been a long time since we've had a world-class lock. Probably the position we need to spend the most on.

[handyman]

Saaks fans must be absolutely crazy about that. Trying to talk up their powderpuff locks have become tedious.

It has been a long time since we've had a world-class lock. Probably the position we need to spend the most on.

Agreed. For Lood's sake, I hope you look after him. I mean, just look at what you did to PSDT.

[FalseBayFC]

Rumours that Lood may be heading to Durban.

Saaks fans must be absolutely crazy about that. Trying to talk up their powderpuff locks have become tedious.

Shut your whore mouth! Hyron Andrews is on his way to becoming the GOAT of locks.

[assfly]

Agreed. For Lood's sake, I hope you look after him. I mean, just look at what you did to PSDT.

Lood has not achieve anything of note so far. This could launch his career, like it did for PSdT.

[Chilli]

Agreed. For Lood's sake, I hope you look after him. I mean, just look at what you did to PSDT.

Lood has not achieve anything of note so far. This could launch his career, like it did for PSdT.

$harks going back to their roots by poaching Freestate boys.
Another few of them and the $harks will be great again.

[OomStruisbaai]

As long as they invest in local players.

[FalseBayFC]

Agreed. For Lood's sake, I hope you look after him. I mean, just look at what you did to PSDT.

Lood has not achieve anything of note so far. This could launch his career, like it did for PSdT.

$harks going back to their roots by poaching Freestate boys.
Another few of them and the $harks will be great again.

Lood was born in Alberton, schooled at Hugenote High in Springs. He's as Free State as Patrick Lambie. He's spent 3 of his 29 years in the FS. If anything he was poached first by the Vrystaters who are just too poor to retain their poached players. They should find a sugar daddy to sort that out.

[Chilli]

Lood has not achieve anything of note so far. This could launch his career, like it did for PSdT.

$harks going back to their roots by poaching Freestate boys.
Another few of them and the $harks will be great again.

Lood was born in Alberton, schooled at Hugenote High in Springs. He's as Free State as Patrick Lambie.

He made his name playing for the Freestate.

[assfly]

He made his name playing for the Freestate.

So which one is it?

The place where the player was born
The place where the player went to primary school
The place where the player went to high school
The place where the player went to university
The player's first club
The place where the player made his name

[OomStruisbaai]

School

[FalseBayFC]

I tend to pick the one that suits my parochial bitching the best. Usually when my team is being thumped or at risk of being thumped. Or when I'm feeling bitter and envious of say the English or Kiwis doing well at the cricket World Cup. I can attempt to asterisk their success by pointing out that there are Saffers who are doing all the heavy lifting.

[Chilli]

He made his name playing for the Freestate.

So which one is it?

The place where the player was born
The place where the player went to primary school
The place where the player went to high school
The place where the player went to university
The player's first club
The place where the player made his name

All of the above when it comes to the Freestate!

Where he made his name.

[average joe]

Lood has not achieve anything of note so far. This could launch his career, like it did for PSdT.

$harks going back to their roots by poaching Freestate boys.
Another few of them and the $harks will be great again.

Lood was born in Alberton, schooled at Hugenote High in Springs. He's as Free State as Patrick Lambie. He's spent 3 of his 29 years in the FS. If anything he was poached first by the Vrystaters who are just too poor to retain their poached players. They should find a sugar daddy to sort that out.

We'll forgive you your ignorance as you are new.

Any player that has ever become something that spent any time in the Freestate is from the Freestate. Even if it was just because he stopped at the Engine One-Stop on the N1 in Bloem for a pie and coke on his way to the Cape

[Chilli]

$harks going back to their roots by poaching Freestate boys.
Another few of them and the $harks will be great again.

Lood was born in Alberton, schooled at Hugenote High in Springs. He's as Free State as Patrick Lambie. He's spent 3 of his 29 years in the FS. If anything he was poached first by the Vrystaters who are just too poor to retain their poached players. They should find a sugar daddy to sort that out.

We'll forgive you your ignorance as you are new.

Any player that has ever become something that spent any time in the Freestate is from the Freestate. Even if it was just because he stopped at the Engine One-Stop on the N1 in Bloem for a pie and coke on his way to the Cape

This.

[assfly]

Oh shit, that includes me

[average joe]

Oh shit, that includes me

Are you any good? If not, you're not from the Freestate. You're just a passer by like that Piet van Zyl guy that played for the Bulls.

[FalseBayFC]

$harks going back to their roots by poaching Freestate boys.
Another few of them and the $harks will be great again.

Lood was born in Alberton, schooled at Hugenote High in Springs. He's as Free State as Patrick Lambie. He's spent 3 of his 29 years in the FS. If anything he was poached first by the Vrystaters who are just too poor to retain their poached players. They should find a sugar daddy to sort that out.

We'll forgive you your ignorance as you are new.

Any player that has ever become something that spent any time in the Freestate is from the Freestate. Even if it was just because he stopped at the Engine One-Stop on the N1 in Bloem for a pie and coke on his way to the Cape

[Chilli]

Oh shit, that includes me

Proves the point.
Freestater now supporting the $harks

[assfly]

It's quite remarkable how Kolisi's form has turned around since joining the Sharks.

[OomStruisbaai]

It's quite remarkable how Kolisi's form has turned around since joining the Sharks.

He was kak in his matches at provincial level. Always been good as a Springbok.

[Sards]

It's quite remarkable how Kolisi's form has turned around since joining the Sharks.

If you think about how many black players are leaving WP and coming to the Sharks and becoming successful you wonder whether there is a color issue there. Maybe that's the issue Nienaber has with Fassi