"Was" he is 8,000 years old, and the ponies need to build depth. He is either the starter or in the way
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Brumbies 2019
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David Wilson (68)
I think JM-R still offers more than Robbie Abel, but I'd really like to see the Brumbies using FF (Folau Fainga'a) and Conal McInerney as the main starters next year.
Great news on Swain. He might be behind four excellent Locks at the moment, but he is the future. His star will shine from 2020 onwards.
Great news on Swain. He might be behind four excellent Locks at the moment, but he is the future. His star will shine from 2020 onwards.
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
I haven't been more excited by a forward since Fardy showed that promise on his EPS contract in 2012. I hope Swain is happy to take his chances and develop mainly through the NRC, because lord knows he's the future for us.
Four now, three next year.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Interesting, all four other locks have signed through until 2019.......... any clue on which one is leaving?
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Possible reasons:
- Carter - abandoned by the Wallabies set up, well liked when he played in France
- Rory - No foreseeable reason
- Richie and Enever - Good enough to start somewhere
Richie Arnold is retiring because the Arnold twins have worked out a cunning plan where they can keep the majority of their current joint salary (Rory's) but only have to turn up for work every second day.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
A little anecdote about Fardy's EPS year Roffy. At the annual Foundation Members' dinner that year I mentioned to Laurie Fischer that Fardy was playing great football and that he would be in the running for POTY. He reminded me that as an EPS player he could only (then, maybe not now) play while a contracted player was out injured, therefore not expected to get much game time. I might have been wrong about the year, but was certainly on the mark about Fardy's talent.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Who's leaving BJ? Blake Enever just re-signed so must be Richie I guess?
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
2012 was his debut season, and although he started out on an EPS contract I’m sure it was quickly upgraded as he started every game after a few rounds..........
Mogg was also EPS but started every game that year.
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Just thinking of that 2012 team makes me wonder what could have been if we kept Cam Crawford.........
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Yep, that's exactly how I recall it too. And I think Fardy and maybe Moggy were both very much in the running for POTY that year.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
So with Godwin going and 12 a gap for Brumbies in terms of any quality player who could fill the void (assuming CLL will continue to play 10), would have thought Brumbies would make a play for Hunt. Sure it would have to be on final chance and one strike you are out but Hunt would be good acquisition to fill key gap at 12 as lets face it there are not that many quality 12's on the market.
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Steve Williams (59)
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Like to see Brumbies get a quality 12 as don't see any of the current crop filling the void personally including CLL so hope they sign Hunt personally. But also understand why they may not if sponsor backlash and risks around Hunt.
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Hunt will be 32 at the start of next season, and there are whispers about Kyle Eastmond or Duncan Paia'aua at Brumbies HQ. Little to no chance of Hunt coming to Canberra.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yes Hunt probably too tarnished for sponsors to come on board with Hunt which is a pity as think he could add something to a side like the Brumbies as short term option but yes equally can certainly understand if that did not want to consider that option.
RebelYell
Arch Winning (36)
Kyle Eastmond? Really? That would be really, really disappointing in a 4-team environment...