Brumbies 2014
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Surely we have other areas of greater concern..
Hooper, Gill, Fardy, Palu, Higgers, McCalman, McMahon, Dennis, Cottrell, Kimlin, Butler, Futu, Browning, will all be in contention by World Cup Time which doesn't look too bad..
Locks on the other hand..
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Simon Poidevin (60)
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...ies-for-super-rugby-clash-20140321-hvl7d.html
My Man love for the guy has gone up another level.. the Afro Samurai as my friends call him
My Man love for the guy has gone up another level.. the Afro Samurai as my friends call him
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John Thornett (49)
Can you imagine if Aus had a backrower with as much pound-for-pound explosive power as Speight 
Happy to say not much of that article surprised me though! You can see it in the way that Speight plays that he has no knowledge of this word called 'fear' and is just as hard as nails.
I can't remember seeing another skinny winger take hit ups like he does, much less also run with the absolute confidence he displays in the wider channels. He looks like he quite enjoys his footy as well!
Happy to say not much of that article surprised me though! You can see it in the way that Speight plays that he has no knowledge of this word called 'fear' and is just as hard as nails.
I can't remember seeing another skinny winger take hit ups like he does, much less also run with the absolute confidence he displays in the wider channels. He looks like he quite enjoys his footy as well!
Henry's one cool character. He was cracking jokes yesterday like 'it was a jaw dropping game' and it's obvious as to why he's one of the more popular guys in the group.
The 'Fro is even better close up.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Interesting selection. McVerry is a bit of a journeyman, solid player, nothing more. Became a regular squad member during the Reds' worst period; doubt he would've made other teams at the time.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Personally don't think Eddie knows much about forward play at all, George Smith coached him.
Some good news for next week.
Christian Lealiifano played 60 minutes for Tuggeranong Vikings in a trial match and will be available for selection next week and Tevita Kuridrani will be back too.
Christian Lealiifano played 60 minutes for Tuggeranong Vikings in a trial match and will be available for selection next week and Tevita Kuridrani will be back too.
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John Hipwell (52)
Butler has done pretty well for an 8. Sure he is nothing like a traditional 7 but the Brumbies have enough guys (eg Moore, Fardy) that are very good over the ball so he can afford to not be particularly strong there. Would not like to see him lose the starting spot unless injured.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Agree - Butler has been a very good stop gap at 7 and should continue for the present barring injury. Add Benny A to the list of pinchers as well. Thought he had his best game in a couple of years on Saturday. And his scrummaging at TH has been working as well. What a fantastic scrum at the end that earned the penalty try. Carter continues to have a massive work rate and is one of the form locks going around atm. Also worth mentioning that Jordan Smiler played a very good game too.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
So how are the Brumbies placed for injured players returning? Is Scott Sio due back soon? And how long before Henry returns? These two in particular I think are being missed. Also, a lock to partner Sam would allow Scott Fardy to return to 6 where I think he is most dangerous.
Only change I would suggest on form would be (controversially) Pat McCabe to 15 and Christian to 12. Moggy to sit on the pine until he learns to tackle with some conviction. This is the only chink I see in his game.
Only change I would suggest on form would be (controversially) Pat McCabe to 15 and Christian to 12. Moggy to sit on the pine until he learns to tackle with some conviction. This is the only chink I see in his game.
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