Recent content by Brumby Runner

Ghost, I thought the Rats No 9 was equal or maybe a little better on the day than Teddy Wilson, who seemed to just dish the ball out to a runner without taking the line on himself. The other players I thought were impressive were the No12 and the No 15 for the Rats. Both made quite a few...

Nice to see some recognition even if underpinned by sarcasm by an alien fan. Brumbies backs usually don't get a mention even though they have been part of the most successful Aus side in recent years. For example, when looking at options for No 12 there is silence about Feliuai but talk about...

I think for the origin of the clown label you could look a bit closer to home - in some of the darker places in GAGR.

But JOC (James O'Connor) is the far better footballer and more likely to provide the opportunities to win games. That will do me.

I think it's a big call to think Tom Lynagh is established as the No 10 for 27 at this stage. More important to continue to get wins for world ranking purposes, and our best chance of that imo is probably with JOC (James O'Connor).

JP was one of the most promising players of the time when he first came into Super Rugby. I well remember, as a 19yo, he scored a try on his first touch of the ball against the Brumbies. Over the course of his Super Rugby and test careers to date, he has had his ups and downs but really never achieved the promise...

I might be wrong, but releasing while on the ground a d then going for the ball doesn't count in my book. But I really don't think there was any release at all. And what about the line the No 22 is running. Only has one purpose to obstruct Toole entering the breakdown.

One thing I'm sure of is that JAS does not have a suitable kicking game to play 15.

At No 12 perhaps to allow Ikitau to revert to 13? Can't see him displacing any of our first choice six No 6/8s.

I agree that there could be a few more afternoon games in Aus, but the reason we all play afternoon games in NZ is to allow those games to be broadcast at NZ peak time. Similar for games in Fiji. Not sure that STAN would be too happy with a lot of afternoon games in Aus.

I like the idea of resting Nic, but if so Lonergan should start as closest to like-for-like with Nic, and Tate continues to close out the game from the bench. I would also prefer JOC (James O'Connor) to start with Edmed on the bench for this next test. Kellaway to 15 would be best interim solution but not...

Don't know how Banks is going, but if anywhere near best form then I'd be more than happy with his inclusion. At his best is a step up on Jock.

Long odds about Bernie pulling the same selection game as this year. Will be looking for a wholehearted game against the Force after losing to them this year, and I don't think he will stack in the inexperienced players against the Cru like he did against the Drua this year. Will remember the...

They have the longest journey to get to Christchurch, so probably a good call.

Maybe one of Banks or Maddocks could get a call up to fill a hole left by Tom Wright?