Brumbies 2016

[Brumby Runner]

JP always seemed to have a bit of an issue holding the scrum, but his play in the open was always to a fairly high standard. Hope he goes good wherever he is off to.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Bernie was on the wireless on the weekend and said they're hoping to run with a squad of 35 next season (30 + 5 EPS) but had no further signing news but did reveal that 3 Brumbies players have requested the flexible contract arrangement, without mentioning any names.

 

[Tomikin]

Do we think we will see young Staniforth get a game this year or is he still the line ATM.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Doubit it, unless there is an injury since the emergence of Arnold and Enever has been impressive.

 

[Brumby Jack]

JP Smith saying his farewells to the Brumbies on social media. Any ideas where he's going? Tahs?

Confirmed to Western Province

 

[Train Without a Station]

Very big respect to jarred butler. Out of season made the effort to come down to his old junior club, bond pirates, for old boys day. Very much appreciated his effort by all

 

[sudrugby]

Ruan Smith is moving to Toyota Verblitz in Japan.
Don't know for how long and if he is coming back to Australia after that

 

[Brumby Jack]

Henry Speight has signed for 3 years.

In 2016, he will play for the Aussie 7's in Sydney/Hong Kong/London & Rio, if they qualify, but can still play Super Rugby

 

[Brumby Runner]

Great outcome for Henry. Needs to be available for Super and test rugby or run the risk of being overtaken by others.

 

[mst]

Confirmed signings:

Aidan Toua - 2yrs
Leslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin - 2yrs
Blake Enever - 2yrs
Joe Powell - EPS for 2016
Albert Anae - 1yr with 2nd yr option

 

[Slim 293]

Really impressed with how Blake Enever played in the last few weeks of the comp when Carter was injured..........

Really dominated in the lineout.

 

[Brumbieman]

So, what's going on with the props?

We've lost JP and Ruan, but gained Anae?

Isn't Anae a LH prop?

 

[Brumby Jack]

Time to update the squad, with contract years as best as I know:

Nigel Ah Wong - ?
Allan Ala'alatoa - 2016
Ben Alexander - 2016
Rory Arnold - 2017
Fotu Auelua ? no news yet
Jarrad Butler - 2016
Sam Carter - 2017
Robbie Coleman - 2017
James Dargaville - 2015
Michael Dowsett - 2016
Sean Doyle - 2016
Blake Enever - 2017
Scott Fardy - 2017
Rod Iona - 2015
Tevita Kuridrani - 2017
Christian Lealiifano - 2016
Les Makin - 2017
Josh Mann-Rea - 2017
Jesse Mogg France
Stephen Moore - 2016
David Pocock - no news yet
Siliva Siliva Rebels
Scott Sio - 2016
Jordan Smiler France
JP Smith Stormers
Ruan Smith - signed for Toyota in Japan but may be back in 2016
Henry Speight - 2018
Tom Staniforth - 2016
Lausii Taliauli - ?
Joe Tomane - 2016
Matt To'omua - 2017
Ita Vaea - 2017
Nic White France

Ins:
Albert Anae - 2016
Aidan Toua - 2017
Joe Powell (EPS) - 2016

 

[Slim 293]

So only one halfback in the full time squad?

 

[Brumby Jack]

Yes but they're fishing for another

 

[qwerty51]

Apparently you snagged Reece Hodge?

 

[Brumby Jack]

Apparently you snagged Reece Hodge?

Yes, rumoured.

I'll add it to the list

 

[mst]

Time to update the squad, with contract years as best as I know:

Nigel Ah Wong - ? 2016 http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...s-up-against-israel-folau-20140627-zsoe3.html
Allan Ala'alatoa - 2016
Ben Alexander - 2016
Rory Arnold - 2017
Fotu Auelua ? no news yet
Jarrad Butler - 2016
Sam Carter - 2017
Robbie Coleman - 2017
James Dargaville - 2015 2017 http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...gn-versatile-james-dargaville-20150504-ggu0cm
Michael Dowsett - 2016
Sean Doyle - 2016
Blake Enever - 2017
Scott Fardy - 2017
Rod Iona - 2015
Tevita Kuridrani - 2017
Christian Lealiifano - 2016
Les Makin - 2017
Josh Mann-Rea - 2017
Jesse Mogg France
Stephen Moore - 2016
David Pocock - no news yet
Siliva Siliva Rebels
Scott Sio - 2016
Jordan Smiler France
JP Smith Stormers
Ruan Smith - signed for Toyota in Japan but may be back in 2016
Henry Speight - 2018
Tom Staniforth - 2016
Lausii Taliauli - ?
Joe Tomane - 2016
Matt To'omua - 2017
Ita Vaea - 2017
Nic White France

Ins:
Albert Anae - 2016
Aidan Toua - 2017
Joe Powell (EPS) - 2016
Rhys Hodge* Rumoured

 

[mst]

I really like that the Brumbies are recruiting local (Australian) talent either emerging or returning, and only focusing on "names / reputation / marque" when necessary but only as a bonus.

IMHO it seems now that there are only 1.5 Super Rugby clubs that are now genuine player development farms - Brumbies and the other is a split between the Rebels and Force. Both the Tahs and Reds seem to have willingly sacrificed the local player development route, and the hard work of developing local talent in favour of buying supposedly ready made talent.

I think this is not lost on the players when you see the likes of Toua and Anae wanting a shoot with the Brumbies as they believe its the place that will help them step up, and you hear that guys like Frankie Fainifo may be looking for a shot in the NRC via the Canberra Vikings to see if he can resurrect his career.

I hope that the majority of the remaining spots in the Brumbies will be filled by player we see in the NRC in the coming weeks.

The one I would like being snapped up for at least the Brumbies EPS, and the chance to have some time with Pocock (presuming he will re-signs) is Perry.

 

[TOCC]

IMHO it seems now that there are only 1.5 Super Rugby clubs that are now genuine player development farms - Brumbies and the other is a split between the Rebels and Force. Both the Tahs and Reds seem to have willingly sacrificed the local player development route, and the hard work of developing local talent in favour of buying supposedly ready made talent.

This comment is a little bewildering, Waratahs and Reds both extensively promote players from the local competitions.