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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I think we can rotate the squad ad nauseum and get the same result........
I have said before that the Brumbies need to follow what Thorn is doing at the Reds and start giving opportunities to those players who have impressed for the Vikings and Runners, but I'm not sure the current coaching setup can get the best out of them (remember the Vikings first season?) and it could more harm than good to the confidence of those younger players.
Having said that, it might improve McKellar's standings if those guys were to deliver results, but I'm skeptical.........
Anyways, I don't know why Banks was dropped in the first place, but we need to have him back in the starting team.
I've been a big cheerleader of Cusack going into the season, but I'm not sure if he's done enough to be elevated to the starting team - his NRC form was exceptional and he displayed good leadership so I think his time will come.
I don't know if dumping our Wallaby props is going to achieve much, considering how poor the scrum has been in the latter half of matches. But I would persist with Sione over Mayhew as he has a higher ceiling.
I think we need Carter back in the starting side, as the set piece has really struggled without him. Rory Arnold has been the best of a bad bunch and has added some much needed physicality at times, wheras Enever has been disappointing.
At halfback I would drop Lucas and give Lonergan a shot off the bench - he deserves it. Lucas has not impressed me at all throughout the trials and the season so far.
Despite Kuridrani's typical lethargic Super Rugby form, he was instrumental in a couple of the Brumbies best attacking moments on the weekend and is solid in defence.
As much as it sucks to say it......... the real weak link in the backline is still at 12.
I have said before that the Brumbies need to follow what Thorn is doing at the Reds and start giving opportunities to those players who have impressed for the Vikings and Runners, but I'm not sure the current coaching setup can get the best out of them (remember the Vikings first season?) and it could more harm than good to the confidence of those younger players.
Having said that, it might improve McKellar's standings if those guys were to deliver results, but I'm skeptical.........
Anyways, I don't know why Banks was dropped in the first place, but we need to have him back in the starting team.
I've been a big cheerleader of Cusack going into the season, but I'm not sure if he's done enough to be elevated to the starting team - his NRC form was exceptional and he displayed good leadership so I think his time will come.
I don't know if dumping our Wallaby props is going to achieve much, considering how poor the scrum has been in the latter half of matches. But I would persist with Sione over Mayhew as he has a higher ceiling.
I think we need Carter back in the starting side, as the set piece has really struggled without him. Rory Arnold has been the best of a bad bunch and has added some much needed physicality at times, wheras Enever has been disappointing.
At halfback I would drop Lucas and give Lonergan a shot off the bench - he deserves it. Lucas has not impressed me at all throughout the trials and the season so far.
Despite Kuridrani's typical lethargic Super Rugby form, he was instrumental in a couple of the Brumbies best attacking moments on the weekend and is solid in defence.
As much as it sucks to say it......... the real weak link in the backline is still at 12.