Brumbies 2023

[RugbyReg]

The big melon is deceiving.

Carries a fair bit of baggage too.

 

[Lindommer]

Not playing for Queensland isn't THAT bad, Reg. Give the bloke a break.

 

[Wallaby Way]

So the injured players must be as follows -

Billy Pollard
Harry Vella
Sefo Kautai
Tom Hooper
Ed Kennedy
Charlie Cale
Jahrome Brown
Klayton Thorn
Hudson Creighton
Chris Feauai-Sautia

Interesting to see Lachlan Albert on the bench after he was cut last year from the fulltime squad.

 

[Adam84]

which is why they have the dark blue around it ..

Was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt and it was pretty shit on TV.
Yellow on White doesn't work, the thin blue line isn't enough to contrast it

 

[Tomikin]

Was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt and it was pretty shit on TV.
Yellow on White doesn't work, the thin blue line isn't enough to contrast it

To be honest I didn't even notice it during the game, I'll go back and have a look at some point.

 

[Adam84]

Tahs much easier to identify

 

[Tomikin]

Tahs much easier to identify
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That is shocking.

 

[cyclopath]

Everyone around where I was sitting last night commented on this. Literally could not read numbers unless they were right on our sideline. Simply make the numbers blue.

 

[Drew]

probably looked alright on the designers computer screen. They should always make a test one, go outside and see how it works before making the match day version

 

[Caputo]

I am interested to find out which John I Dent clubs have some of the new EDS players will be playing with
Jarrah McLeod
Shane Wilcox
Lachie Shaw
Cullen Gray
Matias Jensen
Sam Thomson
Toby McPherson

 

[Silverado]

He was at 125-130 at SF, he may have trimmed down a big but he is far bigger than Poreki, FF (Folau Fainga'a) (Folau Fainga'a), & the kids at the brums

Hes very short so wouldn't want to carry too much weight

 

[nathan]

Brumbies put up a post about Tom Hooper being out long-term. Any idea how long that's for?

 

[Brumbieman]

Last I heard it was a broken foot - no details beyond that, but that’s more than shitty.
If it’s just a broken bone, that might leave enough time for him to get back on field for the last month and be available for the test matches to try and get into the RWC squad.
He’s the next Scott Fardy

 

[Brumby Runner]

On the subject of injuries, does anyone know the current status of Jahrome Brown, Sefu Kautai, Billy Pollard, Ed Kennedy, Chris Feauai-Sautia and Fred Kaihea? Are they all out injured?

Did Len Ikitau pull up with an injury from the Blues match?

 

[Wallaby Way]

I am interested to find out which John I Dent clubs have some of the new EDS players will be playing with
Jarrah McLeod
Shane Wilcox
Lachie Shaw
Cullen Gray
Matias Jensen
Sam Thomson
Toby McPherson

Jarrah McLeod - Royals
Shane Wilcox - Vikings
Lachie Shaw - ??
Cullen Gray - Wests
Matias Jensen - Randwick?
Sam Thomson - ??
Toby McPherson - Uni-Norths

 

[Wilson]

It's been rumoured for a while, but it looks like Mowen will be joining the Brumbies as lineout coach next year:

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Mowen, meanwhile, will join the Brumbies next year.

Also of note it looks like Palmer will be with the Wallabies in an apprenticeship under Hatley, which is probably the best possible outcome for the Brumbies - gets experience and mentorship at that top setup without being pulled entirely away.

 

[Happy]

Canberra Times confirms the Ben Mowen appointment. I think he will be a great addition to the coaching team.

 

[whitefalcon]

What is everyone's thoughts on Tua? I haven't been that impressed so far. Simone was such a huge loss to us

 

[Viking]

What is everyone's thoughts on Tua? I haven't been that impressed so far. Simone was such a huge loss to us

I like him. Yeah he's no Simone but he's been solid. Hardly put a foot wrong. Simone was superb his final year, but before that was probably mostly only solid with a few good games.

 

[griffins]

I like him. Yeah he's no Simone but he's been solid. Hardly put a foot wrong. Simone was superb his final year, but before that was probably mostly only solid with a few good games.

Seems to be better than Sapsford, who is an honest tryer at best. Tua doesn't have Simone's all round skillset but if he can do the basics and link well with Ikitau he will do.

If Ikitau is out we're stuffed vs the top teams though.