Is Hoiles homegrown?
Not a Canberra boy.. from the coast around Gosford way I thought.
I would say Jack Lam is better than both Fainga'a and Hooper. His first season with Tasman he was included into the Crusaders s14 Wider Training Team, past two seasons has been with Waikato Chiefs. He has played 3 full seasons of NPC which is a lot better than playing Club Rugby with Manly or Tuggeranong...his stats are in the top five for Turn Overs in the ITM cup...His percentage for Tackling is at 94% which puts him 3rd behind Daniel Braid and Matt Todd. And Ball in hand he has been in devastating form, just watch the Semi Final against Auckland and it will prove my point. Bring back a local, home grown player. And in terms of credentials....Jack Lam was Aussie Schoolboys for two years...his 1st Year as a centre, and his 2nd year as a No8. He was in the World Championship Aust U19 side also.
New Academy recruits arrived at the CA Technologies Brumbies headquarters during the weekend, with official pre-season training kicking off on Monday evening.
In total, 21 new Academy players were introduced to CA Technologies Brumbies staff and facilities with several other familiar faces returning from last year’s squad. With the hard work now underway, Academy head coach Darren Coleman said he was looking forward to seeing the newest recruits reach their potential.
“The new boys have all settled in well, we had a run yesterday and got them settled into their new surroundings,” Coleman said.
“Trying out their Brumbies kit for the first time was a pretty exciting moment for a lot of the younger guys and it was a pleasure to see them enjoying themselves.”
“Now the hard work starts though, to make sure they are training properly, expanding their skills and reaching their potential. We’ve seen this year with guys like Robbie Coleman, Ed Stubbs and Nic White moving from the Academy to the fulltime squad that hard work pays off.”
The Academy has proven a valuable source of talent with Coleman having seen 11 of his 2010 squad promoted to fulltime contracts with the CA Technologies Brumbies, Western Force and the NSW Waratahs.
Along with Robbie Coleman, Stubbs and White, three other players in Sam Wara, Michael Hooper and Colby Fainga'a were also successful in gaining promotion to the CA Technologies Brumbies fulltime squad for the 2011 Super Rugby season.
The Brumby Runners – made primarily from Academy players – face tough games this season when they tackle the Fijian, Tongan and Samoan national A sides in late February as well as regular games against A sides from each of Australia’s other Super Rugby provinces.
Games against the Reds and the Waratahs as well as the Samoan hit-out are curtain raisers for the main game to be played at Canberra Stadium in front of a vocal home crowd.
“We’ve got a nine game program this year for the Runners, with those games against the South Pacific A teams sure to be a big test,” Coleman said.
“That sort of experience will certainly be a huge benefit to our younger players and we expect to see more Academy players make the move up to the fulltime squad in the coming seasons.”
Excluding players with Wallaby commitments, remaining CA Technologies Brumbies will return to Canberra this weekend with the fulltime squad resuming pre-season training on Monday.
Did the Brumbies every officially announce Coleman's promotion to the senior squad?
I'm just glad it's official... I was wondering if I was going to get let down like when I heard about Battye...
No Lewis Holland? I thought Luani was going to League???
the brumbies are so broad with their academy program, probably a smart option considering they way individuals develop post school football. Very interesting list of playeres, especially the young lock who is listed in both in the brumbies and reds academy programs. Very average footballer from whatever angle I have watched a game from, obviously someone more talented can see something that I can't.
the brumbies are so broad with their academy program, probably a smart option considering they way individuals develop post school football. Very interesting list of playeres, especially the young lock who is listed in both in the brumbies and reds academy programs. Very average footballer from whatever angle I have watched a game from, obviously someone more talented can see something that I can't.
ok, I have the squad lists for the Brumbies. Complicated format but let me get it up here roughly:
The main list is so far the 29 players we have listed here: http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/forum/threads/5022-Oz-S15-amp-Academy-Squads-2011
There is a two tiered academy system:
Tier One:
A.Hegarty, Jonno Owen, Liam Winton, Jesse Parahi (7's), Ita Vaea, Lyndsay Crook, Robbie Coleman, Clint Sills, Shaun Foley (7's).
Tier Two:
Hugh Roach, Rory Walton, Sam Carter, Tom Boidon, Joel Luani, Nick Stirzacker, Dion Tuamata, Jesse Mogg, Cam Crawford.
Now Henry Vanderglas isn't there, but I know he has a 7s contract, but I still thought he would've fitted in somewhere. It's an interesting document I've got. Also lists a few trialists including the likes of:
Bevu Tiquiri, John Grant, Nikky Price (who apparently has a 7s contract), Greg Jeloudev, Chris Satiu, Tim Buchanan, Brett Stapleton, Chris Nasiganiyavi, Matt Garland, Nigel Genia, Steve Cummins.
This is well out of date
Steve Cummins, Aussie Schools skipper, has also been offered a spot with the Tahs Academy
This is well out of date