Recent content by aka_the_think

5 tries to 3. 2 of their tries against the run of play/lucky. Don't say we didn't deserve to win.

Can't really believe there are people that genuinely support the pitch invasion. At 4.40pm I asked the AR (who was standing right in front of me) how long was left. Riverview had just scored to take the lead, so I was hoping the number would be quite low. Sadly he informed me that there was...

My take on things: Players A. To'omua had a massive impact off the bench. I was very pleased to see him get a go at 10 for the Wallabies again. I have long thought that he's our best option at 10. I think he proved that today. Straightened attack, attacked the line, good defence, showed lots...

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS TEAM TO PLAY SAMOAN SCHOOLS FIRST SURNAME SCHOOL Lachlan ANDERSON Oakhill College Harrison CHAPMAN The King’s school Daniel ENGLAND The Scots College Jack FARRELL Brisbane Boys’ College Max GIRDLER The Scots College Nathaniel GITTOES St Joseph’s College Harrison GODDARD...

Can I throw my hat into the tipping ring? SJC TSC TKS Cheers.

Vis-a-vis Riverview Joeys I predict a Joeys win. In general the intensity/hype surrounding most Riverview-Joeys games create a scenario whereby the underdog outperforms expectations. There are very rarely score blow outs (there are obviously exceptions) despite the fact that they are predicted...

To my recollection Drew Mitchell did not play a test match from 2012. IN 2013 he signed with his French club, but prior to that he didn't make the Lions squad. Unless his form has improved since then, which I doubt (it's likely gone backwards) there's no way he's in my 30.

Cheers mate, appreciate the response. That's all heartening news. I hope for his, and perhaps our sake, he works his way up the rungs, plays good footy and becomes a regular in the NRC like his brother. I'd love to see the two lock down together at NRC (or maybe Super, maybe Wallaby) level -...

The phrase 'quasi-test match' is a bit too gratifying for what I have in mind - I see it as a mid-week friendly sort of game. I genuinely don't think it needs to be overly serious, but you're right, one week of preparation is certainly necessary at the very least. Australian Barbarians is a...

Thanks for the reply and yea, I know what you mean. That said, I don't think it - necessarily - has to be an expensive affair and, were I to be in charge of its operation, I wouldn't seek to make it a revenue raiser or glamour event. I see no why reason why a small-ish venue like Concord (or...

Real shame, even if he wouldn't have ended up in the Wallaby team anyway. On a side, I have an idea I've been meaning to float for a while, make of it what you will: The ARU should bring back the Australia A team, with a slight caveat. I know it's a massive drain on funding but imo it's a...

A few things. A. "Under the revised Policy, players returning to Australia from overseas who make a two-year commitment to an Australian Super Rugby Club will also be eligible to represent the Qantas Wallabies immediately upon their return." Isn't this already the status quo? I am pretty...

I will admit to not following QLD club rugby to closely, but I'm interested in knowing whether or not anyone has seen Rory Arnold's brother - Richard - play? This article -...

Going to have another stab. Not going to explain each selection first up, but when I inevitably get called out on a few choices I'd be more than happy to explain my logic. Some selections are ambitious/unlikely. I get that. Some selections based on form, others based on other factors...

http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/exclusive-nick-honey-badger-cummins-returning-to-australia-in-major-world-cup-boost/story-e6frf4pu-1227164703146?from=public_rss Great news, but is Cummins a start in the Wallaby's optimal 23?