Brumbies 2015

[Braveheart81]

I'd love to see Matt Giteau tweet Stephen Moore and say "now you're the fucking captain."

 

[Brumby Jack]

It's been confirmed that Stephen Moore is the new Brumbies captain for 2015.

No word on a leadership group as such but there's still a bit of time before pre-season training commences to work that out.

 

[qwerty51]

Sad news for McCabe. His performance in the 2011 RWC quarter final will always be remembered as one of the gutsiest ever.

 

[Slim 293]

Interesting..........

The Brumbies have watered down head coach Stephen Larkham's comments that hardman Pat McCabe has retired, saying the 26-year-old's playing future hinges on a meeting with the Wallabies' doctor.

.........
However in a bizarre twist, the Brumbies quickly played down their head coach's comments, sending out a clarification on Twitter just hours later.

"Contrary to reports Pat McCabe has not yet retired. Pat has a meeting with (Wallabies doctor) Warren McDonald today, statement coming Thursday, not before."

 

[Slim 293]

UC Brumbies @BrumbiesRugby · 5h

Contrary to reports Pat McCabe has not yet retired. Pat has a meeting with Warren McDonald today, statement coming Thursday, not before.

 

[Brumby Jack]

That is interesting because I heard the very same interview with Steve Larkham that other reports quoted.

I guess we will know more tomorrow once the statement is released.

 

[Slim 293]

I'm sure it's inevitable, but they don't want to make it official until he gets a second opinion..........

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Surely it's a technical thing to do with him being released from his contact on medical grounds? If it ain't, it should be.

 

[Slim 293]

An open letter from Pat McCabe:

It has truly been an honour to represent the Brumbies and the Wallabies over the past five years.

While my playing career has not ended the way I would have liked, I consider myself extremely fortunate.

Fortunate to have met and shared experiences with special players and coaches.

Fortunate to have played against opposition from around the world representing my country and province.

And fortunate to walk away from the game with life-changing friendships and memories.

While the next chapter of my life is both exciting and terrifying in equal measure, I know that the lessons I have learnt in rugby will serve me well.

It is an incredible game, has given me so much more than I could have ever dreamed of, and I will miss it immensely.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has made it such a special journey.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/pat-mccabe-open-letter-20140827-108zva.html#ixzz3BbPhcIed

 

[Brumby Jack]

Brumbies awards night tonight.

Any predictions on Best back, best forward, people's choice and the big Brett Robinson award?

 

[Brumbieman]

Best back will be To'omua, forward i'd guess Fardy or Moore...

 

[Tomikin]

I would think roughy for the forward butler..Coleman roughy for back

 

[Biffo]

I would think roughy for the forward butler..Coleman roughy for back

i go a little further. i shall be quite surprised if Butler doesn't get best forward. he had a fine season.

 

[Ruggo]

It's been confirmed that Stephen Moore is the new Brumbies captain for 2015.

No word on a leadership group as such but there's still a bit of time before pre-season training commences to work that out.

I don't know what Moore was doing up here but last week I seen him being signed into the Army base in Darwin. Plucked up the nuts to have chat with him and he said the knee was coming on well.

Bloody nice bloke also might I add.

 

[Pfitzy]

I don't know what Moore was doing up here but last week I seen him being signed into the Army base in Darwin. Plucked up the nuts to have chat with him and he said the knee was coming on well.

Bloody nice bloke also might I add.

They were testing M1 armour plates on his head

 

[Biffo]

They were testing M1 armour plates on his head

the results?

 

[oztimmay]

Reckon the armour had no chance...

 

[Brumby Jack]

• ActewAGL Community Player – Henry Speight
• Shawn MacKay Most Outstanding Young Talent – Jarrad Butler
• Stallion of the Year, Supporter’s Choice – Henry Speight
• Best Back – Matt To'omua
• Best Forward – Sam Carter
• Brett Robinson Player’s Player – Jarrad Butler

 

[Viking]

How tall is Butler? Future 6 option? Could he be used in the line-out?

 

[Biffo]

mid 180s centimetres.
guessing 184-187

i have watched him closely all year.
he is a very good forward.
i expect him to get a gold shirt some time, although i am not sure what number will be on its back.