Brumbies vs Waratahs Super Rugby-R4 2013
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Johnnie Wallace (23)
Yet every time I go to the footy or cricket, they let me in with my metal thermos of jasmine tea.
And my partner's sultana scones. Talk about deadly weapons.
Shame that Berrick isn't back yet.
Dennis to 8 and Chapman to 6 was probably one of the few things that wasn't mooted in the thread. What that should mean is that Sitaleki Timani plays the big ball runner in the absence of Palu and later in the game Lopeti replaces him, goes to 8, Dennis goes to 6 and Chapman goes to lock.
Volavola to fullback and Folau to the wing is great. Kingston is unlucky to miss the 22 altogether, but Turner deserves a shot off the bench at the very least.
Great to see Cutch is ready to return. Hopefully he'll get a few minutes and provide some impact late in the game.
Paddy Ryan to start ahead of Kepu is a great choice on form. John Ulugia missing out is a bit tough on him, but it's good to see Holmes getting a run.
Dennis to 8 and Chapman to 6 was probably one of the few things that wasn't mooted in the thread. What that should mean is that Sitaleki Timani plays the big ball runner in the absence of Palu and later in the game Lopeti replaces him, goes to 8, Dennis goes to 6 and Chapman goes to lock.
Volavola to fullback and Folau to the wing is great. Kingston is unlucky to miss the 22 altogether, but Turner deserves a shot off the bench at the very least.
Great to see Cutch is ready to return. Hopefully he'll get a few minutes and provide some impact late in the game.
JSRF10
Dick Tooth (41)
Shame, thought Ryan deserved a run, finally a call I don't agree with the coach on. Gives me an excuse to stay on here and chat instead of getting back to work!
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
I like the naming of Volavola at 15, but I really think Paddy Ryan deserved to start ahead of Sekope Kepu.
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
Try-ranosaurus Rex
Darby Loudon (17)
I'm a littled concerned on the balance of the backrow as there doesn't really be anyone that can effectively bend the line with too much gusto. Having said that Dennis and Chapman will work all day...
I was interested to see L Timani get a run.
I guess I'll just have to settle for his big brother.
I was interested to see L Timani get a run.
I guess I'll just have to settle for his big brother.
Try-ranosaurus Rex
Darby Loudon (17)
I think he'll get his chance sooner rather than later if he dontinues proving his worth off the bench.
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
BTW, isn't Chapman proving to be a great pickup for the Tahs? He's covering a few holes, and doing it very well. Sad to see Fitzpatrick was injured, but it's proven kismet for Chapman. I'll be interested to see how Chapman goes at 6, to see if he still has the mobility to play that role well.
Also, the Tahs lineout should not be too affected, as Dennis, Chapman and Douglas are all very capable jumpers. Having three good targets should make it much harder for the Brumbies to shut them down.
Would like to see the Brumbies lineout stats - they have four good jumpers in their run on side: Fardy, Carter, Kimlin and Mowen. Who are their main targets, other than Mowen?
Also, the Tahs lineout should not be too affected, as Dennis, Chapman and Douglas are all very capable jumpers. Having three good targets should make it much harder for the Brumbies to shut them down.
Would like to see the Brumbies lineout stats - they have four good jumpers in their run on side: Fardy, Carter, Kimlin and Mowen. Who are their main targets, other than Mowen?
Chapman is proving to be esssential to the Tahs.
I imagine he'll be packing at 6 but playing a tighter game and Sitaleki Timani will be given more free reign to stand a bit wider and crash the ball up.
I imagine he'll be packing at 6 but playing a tighter game and Sitaleki Timani will be given more free reign to stand a bit wider and crash the ball up.
humanbeast
Ted Fahey (11)
Brumbies by 12
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
The Brumbies' bench and wider playing group is especially strong, and a prime reason they will challenge for the title this year.
Dean Hyde
Allen Oxlade (6)
Are you sure thats not only because the weather will be good
University of Canberra and/or Brumbies are running a promotion this week. First 500 students for 20 bucks get:
- GA Ticket
- Clyde Rathbone T-Shirt
- 4 Free drinks.
Sounds like they are trying to get a student section going like "The Zoo" in Dunedin. Hope it takes off, some extra atmosphere at Canberra Stadium would never go a stray.
What's a Clyde Rathbone t-shirt?
Does it only come in XL but will shrink three sizes the first time you put it in the wash?
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yup, but he didn't analyse in detail how their lineout worked, only that it was functioning well and Moore was throwing well.
Wasted some time finding these stats, but here's the Brumbies' lineout stats so far.
Vs the Reds:
Mowen: 5 takes, 1 steal
Kimlin: 1 take
Carter: 2 takes
Fardy: 4 takes
Vs the Rebels:
Mowen: 4 takes
Kimlin: 2 steals
Carter: 3 takes
Fardy: 2 takes
Mowen is the main target, rest is shared between the locks, with Kimlin used occasionally.
The numbers agree with Scott - he mentioned that they had won 21 out of 22 lineouts in their two games. The total of 5 steals in two games is quite nice, too. What the stats don't show is how much they have disrupted both the Reds' and Rebels' lineouts to create messy ball.
Pedrolicus
Dick Tooth (41)
Well we beat the reds by 18, only scoring 2 tries. The trick is not letting the other team score, it's a good tactic. Only won by 17 against the Rebels despite scoring 4 tries. Anything could happen, but I don't think a 19 point victory at home is overly optimistic.
Dean Hyde
Allen Oxlade (6)
What's a Clyde Rathbone t-shirt?
Does it only come in XL but will shrink three sizes the first time you put it in the wash?
From what I saw on Dave Pococks instagram its a yellow shirt with the words "I am Clyde"
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