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Brumbies vs Reds, Friday 1st of July, GIO Stadium Canberra

Discussion in 'Rugby Matches' started by Tangawizi, Jun 26, 2016.

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  1. Tangawizi Peter Fenwicke (45)

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    Tangawizi, Jun 26, 2016
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  2. Brumby Runner John Eales (66)

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    Reds will be a lot tougher opposition than the positions on the log might indicate.

    Poey, out. Henry, out. Smiler, out. Tomane, doubtful.

    On top of that, the coach has been absent for three weeks with the Wallabies, and most of the squad has either not played since the break started or have only had 10s time. Expect them to be rusty.

    OTOH the Reds have shown decent improvement under the new coaching setup and have recruited Houston to provide more starch in the loose forwards.

    Game is set up for a boilover.
    Brumby Runner, Jun 26, 2016
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  3. The_Brown_Hornet Nick Farr-Jones (63)

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    I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Reds snatched this.
    The_Brown_Hornet, Jun 26, 2016
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  4. Sully John Eales (66)

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    The Brumbies assistants know the plan and their jobs. Larkham doesn't need to hold their hands. The injuries are a problem but the Reds have a few problems there too. The second row looks shaky as all fuck.
    Sully, Jun 26, 2016
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  5. Brumby Runner John Eales (66)

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    Could be a case of last man standing, Sully?

    BTW, how will the Reds' scrum be affected, if at all, by the shaky second row?
    Brumby Runner, Jun 26, 2016
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  6. TOCC Guest

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    Simmons, Karmichael, Feauai-Sautia and Laloifi will all miss the Brumbies game.

    Reds will be lucky to finish within 20 points.
    TOCC, Jun 26, 2016
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  7. RugbyReg Rocky Elsom (76)

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    And Douglas back from the bench. No idea who will be lock. If Kane is coming back from the bench, and Matwijow is released whilst Lukhan Tui and Roddha are OS, then it must be Neville and Brad Thorn.
    RugbyReg, Jun 26, 2016
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  8. TOCC Guest

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    Get James Horwill back for a cameo?
    TOCC, Jun 26, 2016
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  9. The torpedo Peter Fenwicke (45)

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    Why not bring back Van. He'll roll those c*nts :)

    The torpedo, Jun 26, 2016
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  10. The torpedo Peter Fenwicke (45)

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    1. Slipper
    2. Ready
    3. Holmes
    4. Neville
    5. Thorn (fuck it)
    6. Tui
    7. Gill
    8. Houston
    9. Frisby
    10. McIntyre
    11. Nabuli
    12. A.Faingaa
    13. Kerevi
    14. Kuridrani
    15. Greene
    16. S.Faingaa
    17. Fa'agase
    18. Talakai
    19. Douglas
    20. Browning
    21. Gale
    22. Paia'aua
    23. Magnay
    EDIT: replaced JJ with Greene
    The torpedo, Jun 26, 2016
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  11. liquor box Peter Johnson (47)

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    I look forward to the battle of the hookers. Could have an impact on next season and maybe end of year tour
    liquor box, Jun 27, 2016
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  12. No4918 John Hipwell (52)

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    How long is Simmons out for?
    No4918, Jun 27, 2016
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  13. Sully John Eales (66)

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    At least the rest of the Reds games.
    Sully, Jun 27, 2016
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  14. RugbyReg Rocky Elsom (76)

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    No Hunt, Laloifi nor JJT also limits our fullback options.

    Will likely be Duncan Paia'aua I guess.
    RugbyReg, Jun 27, 2016
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  15. TOCC Guest

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    I wonder if it was the smartest decision by the Reds to release players like Greene and JJT with 3 games still to go
    TOCC, Jun 27, 2016
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  16. Sully John Eales (66)

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    Will it make a difference to our season?

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    Sully, Jun 27, 2016
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  17. Brumby Jack Steve Williams (59)

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    This could be closer than most people think. The Brumbies won't have Pocock or Smiler in the forwards so we're searching for backup 8 or will go with Butler at 8 and Michael Wells at 7.

    We will have Toomua back at 12 which will be good. Will be interesting to see how Cubelli goes coming back from Argentina.

    Also interesting to see which sheds S Fainga'a heads to before the game and doesn't make a mistake.
    Brumby Jack, Jun 27, 2016
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  18. RugbyReg Rocky Elsom (76)

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    Are you suggesting we just need to roll over now? Wave the white flag and let the opposition do what they want?
    RugbyReg, Jun 27, 2016
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  19. TOCC Guest

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    I'm not in the business of supporting a team who just gives up once they're out of finals contention
    TOCC, Jun 27, 2016
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  20. Sully John Eales (66)

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    No I'm suggesting that if those players were leaving anyway now is a good time to see what other players have to offer.

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    Sully, Jun 27, 2016
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