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Ken Catchpole (46)
Think Sione and Erasmus had a great 10s tournament - bit more mobile and abrassive one on one. Big lads who can accelerate into conntact and swing their arms around
Brumbies 2018
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Dutton reporting that McKellar hasn't settled on any combinations yet. Suspect the biggest ones are locks, backrow, and centres.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
IMO.........
The 3 Wallabies will likely be the locks most featured in the 23.
As co-captain Carter would have to be a certain starter, with Rory Arnold most likely to partner him..........
Enever for the bench with the occasional start, and Richie Arnold rotating into the squad at times.
For the backrow......... I'm adamant that on merit it should be:
6. Valetini
7. Cusack
8. Naisarani
Naisarani is probably the only locked in starter so far, but with Pocock injured Cusack is really the only other player with reasonable experience at 7, and he tore it up there in the NRC.
Some people have mentioned McCaffrey but he's a solid journeyman at best, so should be on the bench......... and Lolo is a passenger in the squad.
As for the centres, obviously Kuridrani has a lock on 13........ I expect Godwin to be given first crack at 12, but he's hardly an inspired choice.
I feel that Dargaville, despite his lack of playmaking ability could provide better attack, as could Andrew Smith...........
JJH does possess the required playmaking/ball running skills but for his size would be a defensive liability at this level - Robbie Coleman 2.0.
The 3 Wallabies will likely be the locks most featured in the 23.
As co-captain Carter would have to be a certain starter, with Rory Arnold most likely to partner him..........
Enever for the bench with the occasional start, and Richie Arnold rotating into the squad at times.
For the backrow......... I'm adamant that on merit it should be:
6. Valetini
7. Cusack
8. Naisarani
Naisarani is probably the only locked in starter so far, but with Pocock injured Cusack is really the only other player with reasonable experience at 7, and he tore it up there in the NRC.
Some people have mentioned McCaffrey but he's a solid journeyman at best, so should be on the bench......... and Lolo is a passenger in the squad.
As for the centres, obviously Kuridrani has a lock on 13........ I expect Godwin to be given first crack at 12, but he's hardly an inspired choice.
I feel that Dargaville, despite his lack of playmaking ability could provide better attack, as could Andrew Smith...........
JJH does possess the required playmaking/ball running skills but for his size would be a defensive liability at this level - Robbie Coleman 2.0.
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David Wilson (68)
Pretty much agree with all you've said Slim, but have to say I was impressed with McCaffrey's involvements v the Rebels. Can't say I saw him make a turnover, but his play in the open was impressive. Neither Cusack nor McCaffery will let the side down until Pocock returns.
On the subject of Pocock, I have a feeling he could be devastating at the breakdown this year despite the new laws. All of Arnold, Valetini and Naisarani have been hitting hard in defense and winning the contact. If Poey just follows them into the breakdown, I'm thinking there will be plenty of opportunities for a steal.
On the subject of Pocock, I have a feeling he could be devastating at the breakdown this year despite the new laws. All of Arnold, Valetini and Naisarani have been hitting hard in defense and winning the contact. If Poey just follows them into the breakdown, I'm thinking there will be plenty of opportunities for a steal.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
I thought both Verity-Am and Erasmus looked really good in the 10's, I'm surprised they didn't get bench spots. Verity-Am played much better than Newsome did for the Tahs.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I'm not sure what the results of his scans were, but back in September he was expected to be ruled out for up to nine months meaning he would miss the vast majority of the season.........
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Dick Tooth (41)
Jeez we're a passionate bunch.
Valetini sounds crocked properly, any word?
Valetini sounds crocked properly, any word?
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
Seems that but havent heard much watched the game didn't see him go down..
Hopefully not as bad as first thought McCaffery did give good balance to the backrow
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mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Suspected MCL - up to 3 mths. Waiting on scans to confirm.
I thought McCaffery was really good. Made some impactful plays down the left edge in particular.
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Even if Valetini is fit, I'd still start McCaffrey at 6 for the Reds. Seems to have come back to Aus with a point to prove.
Also want to praise Godwin, showed some of the promise we've all been hoping for.
Also want to praise Godwin, showed some of the promise we've all been hoping for.
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
How do they assign seats guessing for the members they get their seat at there game.. It's a great idea to work with them instead of against them specially in Canberra
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Jim Lenehan (48)
It might not be a guarenteed success, but we've seen the positive impact it had when the Knights and the Jets had their friendly period in Newcastle, and, likewise, the Titans and the Suns on the Gold Coast. The best news, though, is that this is a sign of a friendlier, more diplomatic boardroom than we saw in 2015 and 2016.
Fantastic news.
Fantastic news.
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
It will be tough for the Brumbies board to sell this as they try to cover off (and fend off the obvious criticism) that the Brumbies first home game is scheduled at the same time as one of Canberra's biggest annual events; Skyfire! Final weekend of the balloon spectacular which closes off 3 weekends in a row of events including Enlighten.
Compounding the issue is its against the Sharks which never draws a good crowd then in to a bye week.
Sadly, the "sign of a friendlier, more diplomatic boardroom" maybe more likely one of desperation and necessity trying to get supporters back.
We can only hope the on field performances are both entertaining and get the results as its the best hope at bring back the supporters.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I never blame the Brumbies for scheduling (remember the 6pm Friday QF?). That it lines up with Skyfire could go either way; people are more likely to be out of the house could mean they are more likely to go to the local sporting events, or it could mean that the people who are willing to leave their homes are more likely to be somewhere else. It's never the same and we'll see how it goes.
Agreed on the motivation being the desperate need to win fans back. But I don't care that much about their motivation if it's a good thing for us, and maybe the rewards of prioritising fan engagement will mean they stick with it. Or maybe I'm being a tad cynical and they actually do just care about being a better board. Either way, I'm happy with the result as it stands.
And you're 100% right that it's down to results on the field. Hopefully we're coming into the game with three wins to build that hype.
Maybe they'll be promoting it closer to the date? But I agree that it's strange.
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Well I said when McKellar was appointed he was the wrong choice but would give him some rope so he could prove the point. Job done.
I said in the top 5 a few weeks ago that he is the coach with no excuse having a huge compliment of assistants to support him. I also predicted he is the coach most likely to select himself out of a job.
Two weeks and two horrific performances.
IMHO experiment is over; McKellar need to go now! Hewat needs to be put on notice. Our back line were clueless at times.
I think its time for the Brumbies board to man up. The Brumbies need to perform or will will be on very thin ice for the future. We cant wait and experiment. We need a change now.
Also time to make some tough decision about our roster. Sentiments need to be put to one side.
I said in the top 5 a few weeks ago that he is the coach with no excuse having a huge compliment of assistants to support him. I also predicted he is the coach most likely to select himself out of a job.
Two weeks and two horrific performances.
IMHO experiment is over; McKellar need to go now! Hewat needs to be put on notice. Our back line were clueless at times.
I think its time for the Brumbies board to man up. The Brumbies need to perform or will will be on very thin ice for the future. We cant wait and experiment. We need a change now.
Also time to make some tough decision about our roster. Sentiments need to be put to one side.
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I criticised Hewats appointment months ago when it was announced, can’t remember who, but the decision was defended...
Personally I think the justification for the criticism is now evident.. the backs for all their talent look rather pedestrian, other then individual flair there was no real point their attacking structure and never really looked threatening.
Personally I think the justification for the criticism is now evident.. the backs for all their talent look rather pedestrian, other then individual flair there was no real point their attacking structure and never really looked threatening.
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