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Feb 9

Hate Week 2010

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It’s mate against mate, state against state, hate against hate. Do I need to say it? It’s New South Wales versus Queensland. Waratahs versus the Reds. The match itself is of no consequence, for what we all really love is The Build Up. A week to live for, and to die for. A week to leave behind the cool analysis of the video chalkboard. A week to rise up off the couch, pick up a blunt instrument and start swinging. A week to ride over thine enemies, mowing like grass their fresh-fair virgins and flowering infants. Most of all, it’s a week for some old fat blokes to get their once-a-year call up from the journos. “Who’s gunna win Buddha?” “Who’s gunna win Sam?” “Who’s gunna win Campo?”

At the Green and Gold, it’s all about the fans. So we took to the streets to find a couple of supporters so irrationally driven by their arbitrary place of birth that they had actually started to develop superpowers, like the ability to see all out of just one closed eye, or the willingness to part with money for Reds’ season tickets. After a year-long search, we have found two such men.

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Feb 9

Harrison in to take on the Force

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Prodigal son Justin Harrison will make is return to the Brumbies, and Super Rugby, starting at lock this Friday night against the TeamWestern Force in Perth.  Coach Andy Friend as named Harrison it would seem largely to improve on the below par line-out display the Brumbies exhibited in their last trial against the Waratahs.

Other new signings for the year Rocky Elsom, Matt Giteau and Pat McCabe have also been named to start however the word on the street is that Giteau is highly unlikely to play meaning young Matt Toomua is set to start in the 10 jersey. McCabe has been named on the wing, opposite Franky Fainifo and ahead of Alfi Mafi whilst Stirling Mortlock returns to ‘first class’ rugby in his favoured Out-side Centre position.

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Feb 8

G&GR T-SHIRT: Order NOW

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T shirt button 3d LOVE AUSSIE RUGBY?

DON’T WANT TO BE NAKED?

Well, have we got a deal for you!

We know you’ve all been hanging out for this and the moment has finally arrived.

The G&GR crew, along with some clever friends, have designed a ‘must have’ item of clothing for the discerning rugby follower. Read more »

Feb 8

Oz Super 14 coaches: a force multiplier?

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Not much to laugh about last year Mitch

Not much to laugh about now Mitch

In military parlance, a force multiplier is an asset that increases your ability to succeed in the violence of the battlefield.

Transposed to rugby it is the people, strategies, innovation and organisation that you can bring to your franchise to enhance success.

And one of the major force multipliers in any season will be the Australian Super 14 coaching crew.

This year it’s a relatively stable bunch with only one head coaching position changing hands over the summer and a tweaking of a few support roles. Read more »

Feb 7

Attack is back?

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Hands Off, Heiny!!

Hands Off, Heiny!!

Watching the first 20 minutes of the Force vs Reds trial match on Friday, it was clear the effect the new interpretation of the tackle laws could have on attacking rugby this season. It was great to see a team taking initiative, playing attacking rugby, and being rewarded for it.

The task for the Force was made easier with an experimental Reds backrow, however the intent of the referee to reward the attacking team where possible was clear, but was it fair? Read more »

Feb 7

Chambers Watch: QLD A v Aust Barbarians

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Chambers v the Cru

Twas a quiet night in Brisbane so I ventured out to Ballymore, which was also quiet, to watch the QAS Reds 2nd XV defeat a thrown together mosh posh of Brisbane club players in the guise of the Australian Barbarians.  More specifically I went to watch Will Chambers, and to a lesser extent Lei Tomiki, to see if our big buys of the year would bring us any glory. The match gained a slight degree of increased importance as a result of the Reds’ team humbling at the hands of the Force the night before.

From a scoreboard perspective, the Reds 2’s won, as you would bloody well hope.  The score was 59-7 with Chambers scoring 2, as did his centre partner Ben Tapuai.  Other try scorers were Number 8, Jake Schatz, hooker (and skipper) Saia Faingaa, replacement lock Cameron Bracewell and replacement flanker Liam Gill.  Tim Walsh converted four of the tries, whilst Jono Lance booted over three of his own conversions. That should equal 59 I hope.  For the ‘Australian Barbarians’ centre James Harvey scored a try with fly half Michael Zovko converting.

And so to the purpose of my trip. Will Chambers. Read more »

Feb 5

Force vs Reds live score

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FULLTIME: Force 31 (Hodgson, Brown, Harris tries, O’Connor 3 pens, 2 cons, Shepherd pen)
bt QR Reds 12 (Davies, Genia tries, Cooper con) Crowd 6086

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Feb 5

George Smith says so long to the Wallabies

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GS

It's time to say goodbye!

Wallaby Legend George Smith is leaving the building.  In this odd metaphor, harking back to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the King is George Smith and the ‘building’ is the Wallaby team. In a somewhat surprising development, we today learn that we will never get the chance to see George Smith play for the Wallabies again. Effective the end of the Super 14 season this year, Smith will no longer play rugby in Australia, having been granted a release by both the Brumbies and the ARU.

It is a stunning development for someone who has achieved everything in world rugby – except for a World Cup win.  Given his retirement will commence a little over 12 months prior to the kick of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, the decision seems even more staggering.  Now, Australia are by no means certainties to bring home the Web Ellis Cup, but we’re in with a shot. And regardless of the emergence of David Pocock, Smith is still a valuable and almost indispensable part of this Wallaby team. Read more »

Feb 5

Brumbies vs Tahs trial match player reviews

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But surely that's......

But surely that's......

Brumbies

•  Matt To’omua was my MOTM.  I have never seen him have such a good running game as tonight.  He had a much better night than Lealiifano playing 12.  Nor did Mortlock look that special.

•  AAC – rather than write 2 paragraphs, here’s 2 words – sheer class.  Add a third: surety.

•  Frankie Fainifo looked bloody dangerous every time the Ponies got the ball to him which was not that often because they usually dropped it before it got out there.  Once he beat Carter when he got him going the wrong way and he dished it out for AAC to score.  Read more »

Feb 4

Reds v Force Trial: The Final Countdown

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Big Kev Flanker? Bollocks

Big Kev Flanker? Bollocks

Here we are at the sharp end of the Super 14 trial phase and we’ve whittled down the contestants like an audition for So You Think You Can Dance.

The final trial between the Queensland Reds and the Western Force gets underway in Perth tomorrow night at ME Bank Stadium, a potential sandgroper version of the House of Pain.

Winning at home has been painful sometimes for the Force over the past four years but they’re hoping the move to their new rectangular stadium will bring with it a cauldron-like atmosphere and a change of luck. Read more »

Feb 4

Brumbies vs Tahs trial: score & review

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The Evil Wizard back in action

The Evil Wizard back in action

By Brumby Jack

The NSW Waratahs have beaten the ACT Brumbies 15- 7 at Viking Park Erindale in front of a healthy crowd, including interested onlookers Robbie Deans and John Mitchell.

The game was riddled with handling mistakes and the shrill (or thrill) of Steve Walsh’s whistle at every given opportunity.

The first 5 minutes was full of mindless midfield bombs from both teams, in particular Barnes for the Waratahs.

After about 7 mins a break down the right wing by the Brumbies led to a penalty to the Brumbies right in front. Surprisingly, a shot at goal was declined Read more »

Feb 3

Video: Tahs vs Fiji Warriors

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Many thanks to Jay who posted the links to these videos in the comments.

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Feb 3

G&GR Fantasy League Basics

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fox sports fantasy logo Greetings boys and girls!  Only 9 days left until the first squad deadline — I hope you’ve been thinking about who to select for your team.  We’re already nearing 100 members in the league, so big thanks to those that who have signed up.  If you haven’t joined and have been thinking about it, GET ON IT ALREADY!  With a double gold test pass up for grabs, it’s well worth your effort!

And for the first-timers out there, here’s a little guide to get you started:   Read more »

Feb 3

My Week – Quade Cooper

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my ace gear

my ace gear

Wednesday

This personal development stuff is pretty cruisey. I’m not sure what it really means but with all the coloured pens and butcher’s paper, it’s just like being back in grade 2, except the questions aren’t as hard.

The chick who is running it said that I needed to identify my weaknesses and own my actions. I showed her a youtube video of  my weaknesses and actions during the ‘08 Reds v Chiefs game and asked her if she’d want to own them?

“Fair point” she said as she flipped over another piece of butcher’s paper and moved on to the Myer-Briggs test

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Feb 2

Who is the Reds Strongest-Man?

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Let's settle this in the carpark...

Let's settle this in the carpark...

The results are in and there are some surprises. When you think Reds and king-of-the-gym, the names Genia and Diggers spring easily to mind, right – wrong. Ok, Higginbotham? nup, Daley? pppfftt, Morahan? he’s a big fella, wrong again. Link? maybe in his prime, but not now.

So who’s the one who can kick sand in everyone else’s faces at Ballymore, Ezra ‘Too-Buffed’ Taylor, that’s who! Read more »

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