Waratahs v Brumbies, 7.45pm, Sat 8th June, BankWest (Parra) Stadium

[Up the Guts]

So looking into the game. Where are the mismatches?

Overall I'd say:

Brumbies forwards > Waratahs
Waratahs backs > Brumbies

Breaking that down a little:
Brumbies tight 5 > Waratahs
Waratahs loosies > Brumbies
Waratahs halves > Brumbies (sorry BR)
Brumbies centres > Waratahs
Waratahs back 3 > Brumbies

Brumbies superior everywhere but in the halves imo (and CLL has been pretty good this past month). Brumbies could run away with it like last year if they find a rhythm early.

 

[Derpus]

Tahs will probably ruin it for us as is the norm.

I think you'll find the Brumbies ruined it for the Tahs last year, cost us a home semi-final.

 

[Merrow]

I think you'll find the Brumbies ruined it for the Tahs last year, cost us a home semi-final.

Nah, the Tahs shat themselves all on their own

 

[Braveheart81]

Tahs

1. Robertson
2. Fitzpatrick
3. Kepu
4. Staniforth
5. Simmons
6. Swinton
7. Hooper
8. Wells
9. Phipps
10. Foley
11. Rona
12. Foketi
13. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
14. Newsome
15. Beale

16. Tuala/Latu 17. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) 18. Talakai 19. Holloway 20. Miller 21. Gordon 22. Tasi 23. Clark

Hanigan failed concussion protocols during the week and is unavailable for selection.

Dempsey still out.

Latu pleaded guilty yesterday to the drink driving charge. A decision will be made about whether he can be selected this afternoon.

 

[Braveheart81]

Tasi is a former leaguie who now plays for Gordon. He also played trial games for the Rebels this year.

 

[Dctarget]

Bit odd they'd keep Latu in no? Surely he's out no matter what.

 

[Braveheart81]

Bit odd they'd keep Latu in no? Surely he's out no matter what.

I doubt he will get sacked for a drink driving offence.

 

[Dctarget]

I doubt he will get sacked for a drink driving offence.

Right, I'll take your word for it. Can't say I know much about the hierarchy of sackable and non-sackable offences, I always thought criminal offences would be the threshold.

 

[Derpus]

People dont get sacked for DUIs, they are far too common.

 

[wamberal]

People dont get sacked for DUIs, they are far too common.

Depends on how bad it is, I would imagine.

 

[Derpus]

Depends on how bad it is, I would imagine.

True, flying down a highway at 150 with .25 in your blood would be a little more serious.

 

[Tomikin]

True, flying down a highway at 150 with .25 in your blood would be a little more serious.

DUI's one thing but it was a Thursday before training he would have been drunk at work as well, if he showed up. He also didnt disclose the issue.

But I think its right he hasn't had any off field issues before, he should get a slap on the wrist and last warning. He also had no drives license at the time as it was suspend (don't know why ?) He earns enough to probably catch public transport for a while.

 

[Strewthcobber]

People dont get sacked for DUIs, they are far too common.

As long as you accept there's an issue, show remorse, and work on it not happening again

 

[Derpus]

As long as you accept there's an issue, show remorse, and work on it not happening again

Yeah i'm sure there is a playbook you need to follow.

 

[RugbyReg]

Tasi is a former leaguie who now plays for Gordon. He also played trial games for the Rebels this year.

played for Brisbane City in the NRC last year and was very very good

 

[Brumby Runner]

Strong team with all Wallabies intact. Will be a hard fought match no matter which way it goes.

HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) off the bench for 30 - 20 minutes is a real handful, and can turn momentum with his ruck involvements.

 

[Braveheart81]

DUI's one thing but it was a Thursday before training he would have been drunk at work as well, if he showed up. He also didnt disclose the issue.

But I think its right he hasn't had any off field issues before, he should get a slap on the wrist and last warning. He also had no drives license at the time as it was suspend (don't know why ?) He earns enough to probably catch public transport for a while.

That first point speaks to whether you should look at re-signing him next time rather than if you terminate him.

This issue will continue because what will be seen as a light punishment to Latu for a criminal charge and conviction will be compared with Folau's termination. People will accuse RA of treating someone "quoting the Bible" as being treated more seriously than someone drink driving.

What won't be mentioned is that this is Latu's first offence, he's shown remorse, pleaded for his job and gone to counselling etc. Compare that with Folau who refused to budge at any point of the way to make his continued employment possible.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Brumbies team for Saturday :

1. James SLIPPER
2. Folau FAINGA’A
3. Allan Ala'alatoa
4. Rory ARNOLD
5. Sam CARTER
6. Rob VALETINI
7. Tom CUSACK
8. Pete SAMU
9. Joe POWELL
10. Christian LEALIIFANO
11. Toni PULU
12. Irae SIMONE
13. Tevita KURIDRANI
14. Andy MUIRHEAD
15. Tom BANKS

REPLACEMENTS
16. Connal MCINERNEY
17. Scott SIO
18. Leslie LEULUAIALII-MAKIN
19. Darcy SWAIN
20. Lachlan MCCAFFREY
21. Jahrome BROWN
22. Matt LUCAS
23. Tom WRIGHT

 

[Brumby Runner]

In some ways, sorry to see Brown relegated. He's been in top form lately and very good over the ball.

With these back row players, I would go with 6. Cusack, 7. Samu, 8. Valetini.

 

[KOB1987]

Where's Speight? Qld?