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Zakar

Piss poor defence. Weird selections. Overly complex lineout calls Poor coaching basically. Doesn’t explain shit like gamble failing to do his job. I’d also love to see the stats on Jed’s tackles and rucks tonight. I reckon they’re f**ked. Gamble should be nowhere near the team We’ve got local star ...

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That was 12 ply from the Tahs.

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kiap wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:49 am Riley goes alright (must admit knowing nuthin' about him)

U20s > 7s > Tahs > West Tigers > Tahs.

He's a good player but not a game breaker.

Zakar

Hannigan isn't fast enough for 8, keeps getting burned in the outside channels.

Zakar

Based in current form, I'd think McKenzie has a strong argument.

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grievous wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:31 am
ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:30 am
kiap wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:14 am Is Edmed better than Harrison?
No.

Harrison is class. I’d happily have him at the Reds.
Hes not consistent enough or Force would have a few more games won.

What?

Zakar

Only player who came out of that game with an improved reputation was LSL.

Zakar

I wondered how much today's news would affect the Rebels. Didn't take long to find out. I'm wondering if the Rebels should be permitted to play another game. What guarantee is there that the players and staff will be paid, their PAYG income tax will be paid, etc etc? RA is paying the players and co...

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Rebels scrum has been good until today. First game without LSL. Don't think that's a coincidence. Crusaders have been poor but their scrum has still been dominant rather than good. I thought the Rebels starting scrum looked pretty ropey all season to be honest. Then you haven't seen many stats.

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Rebels scrum has been good until today. First game without LSL. Don't think that's a coincidence.

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Masterji wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:49 pm The best All round rugby player in the world is Damien Willemse. A good 10, A world class 12, a good 13, a good 14 and a World class 15.

That's a separate but excellent discussion.

I think DuPont could play any position in the backline to an international standard.

Zakar

Hannigan's off to France. Losing a lot of backrowers - Kemeny, Swinton, Hannigan so far. Is that confirmed? Heard it was on a knife edge. Looks like it... From today: Lachie Swinton and Ned Hanigan - are both set to leave the Waratahs at the end of the season to play in France, just as they enter t...

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Bindi wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:41 pm Hannigan's off to France.

Losing a lot of backrowers - Kemeny, Swinton, Hannigan so far.

Is that confirmed? Heard it was on a knife edge.

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:48 pm
Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:08 pm
shanky wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:24 am

If (as alleged) you’ve been insolvent since 2018, then you are in very serious shit.
Huh? I'm not the Rebels.
Did you seriously think he was talking about you?

Pakia is Paul Docherty and I claim my broken BRC Capital piggyback.

Zakar

:thumbup: Frizell plays ‘heavy’ though. If that’s even a thing So does Savea. The only soft cock in that backrow is soak tackle Papalii. Papali'i has is 5th equal for dominant tackles in Super Rugby from all players. Sure thing bud. He's the most overrated ABs backrower in two decades.

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Based on the most current form only....no tests or anything else considered Gibson Park Willis Sotutu DuPont Earl Sotutu, Which club does he play for? Please share clips if any or reason for your sekection. Why would you pick him above PSdT that have won World Rugby player of the year already, made...

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Says he weighs 105kg. Think he only needs an extra 5kg if that's the case. AB's went deep into the RWC last year with Frizell as their heaviest loose forward at 110kg. :thumbup: Frizell plays ‘heavy’ though. If that’s even a thing So does Savea. The only soft cock in that backrow is soak tackle Pap...

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Having a quick look over the Super Rugby stats for Australian loose forwards I'd go for these guys: 6. Liam Wright 7. Fraser McReight 8. Charlie Cale Bench Josh Kemeny Valetini has the lowest tackle percentage and the most missed tackles of any Australian loose forward so far this season. That's a ...

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shanky wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:39 am I don’t think Donaldson did his stats any favours in that Crusaders game
Noticeably weak tackling and couldn’t kick for shit

Statistically it makes Edmed the best option, which doesn't pass the smell test.

Zakar

Ok, pubs are open. But my point still stands, this is innovative by the NRL to schedule a three match series of this public holiday. In contrast, there is no Super Rugby being played. NSW laws are a lot more flexible about today. After Good Friday and Christmas Day, ANZAC day is a nightmare in QLD....

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Saw on twitter

Tackle %
Lolesio 71.5
Gordon 71
Donaldson 68
Edmed 77.5
Lynagh 82.5

Lolesio leads the goal kicking stats at 88.6%, Edmed at 86.1 with Donaldson and Gordon sub 70% and Lynagh outside the top 10 in the comp.

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:33 am Valetini, AAA, Lonergan, Toole, Swain.

Shit, I would have said Tate, Fraser, Harry, Jock and Jordy.

Zakar

Genuinely, the administrators should be pretty independent. If they think moving out of the DOCA and back to the directors is a good plan, there is obviously meat to the bones of the offer. However, what's in it for the PE that's funding it? Obviously they want the stadium built and they need anothe...

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Oh, your were referencing Eddie Jones? In that case, I agree. Because his team played like spackers I think Rennie had the 8 put wide as well, hence Sluggy moaning about Bobby V "segulling" on the wing in attack. Reds have the 8 wide, but run with the 7 more than 6. Force have been running the 6 wi...

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Oh, your were referencing Eddie Jones? In that case, I agree. Because his team played like spackers I think Rennie had the 8 put wide as well, hence Sluggy moaning about Bobby V "segulling" on the wing in attack. Reds have the 8 wide, but run with the 7 more than 6. Force have been running the 6 wi...

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shanky wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:54 am I love that you think this setup is unique to the Brumbies

It's not, it's just different to how the past few Wallabies teams have played it.

I also didn't say it was unique to the Brumbies at any point Mr Shanks.

Zakar

Dupont, PSDT, Savea, Keenan, etzebeth

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shanky wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:31 am Matt To’omua

Born:Melbourne
School: Brisbane State High

Poach!

Literally a poach whoever he plays for in the Sluggy system.

Zakar

Interesting comments from Matt To’omua. Apparently Cale finished the game v Blues playing 12. Thinks if he can do it successfully a few times towards the end of games, it makes him a really intriguing bench option for the Wallabies, as you can play a 6-2 with less concerns re injuries to backs. Jes...

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Interesting comments from Matt To’omua. Apparently Cale finished the game v Blues playing 12.

Thinks if he can do it successfully a few times towards the end of games, it makes him a really intriguing bench option for the Wallabies, as you can play a 6-2 with less concerns re injuries to backs.

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What's the deal with Hooper on the bench for the last two games? He's not better at lock than Swain/Neville/Frost He's not better at 6 (the way Brumbies play 6) than Valetini, nor Cale at 8. He's a horses for courses 7, I'd prefer Scott or Reimer there. Cale seemed like a but of a lightweight last ...

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Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:11 am What's the deal with Hooper on the bench for the last two games?

He's not better at lock than Swain/Neville/Frost

He's not better at 6 (the way Brumbies play 6) than Valetini, nor Cale at 8. He's a horses for courses 7, I'd prefer Scott or Reimer there.

Zakar

Keen to see how Flloyd Aubrey goes. He's a young indigenous guy, Rapid with an awesome step. Hasn't seen much top level rugby yet and has defensive question marks, but can really finish from what I've seen.

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Whilst this is great news, it beggars the question, who has been running Super Rugby until now? Like seriously, has it been running itself? Pretty much. Hence its current state in the public conciousness. Essentially until now the different unions have split the jobs via samzaar. Utterly stupid. An...

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Whilst this is great news, it beggars the question, who has been running Super Rugby until now? Like seriously, has it been running itself? SANZAAR has apparently. As they always have. They'll still have control over the schedule etc. so it won't be 100% independent. The commission seems more set u...

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Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:49 am Whilst this is great news, it beggars the question, who has been running Super Rugby until now? Like seriously, has it been running itself?

Pretty much. Hence its current state in the public conciousness.

Essentially until now the different unions have split the jobs via samzaar. Utterly stupid.

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“He (KB) is a guy you just love. Everyone that plays with Kurtley absolutely enjoys it, loves it, he’s a team man.” Matt To’omua @8:20 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zmP5IS9RZgRX3NHp3fPSc?si=zA8BD_8zTB-aEv7owNUJ1Q&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A0rJEdjaSp08XAn8Hvg6xOq Oh if Matt To’omua said so… I'll n...

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Rumour mill saying Big Al and Lenny both back for the Brumbies. Huge if true, they have been missed.

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towny wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:37 am “He (KB) is a guy you just love. Everyone that plays with Kurtley absolutely enjoys it, loves it, he’s a team man.”

Matt To’omua

@8:20

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zmP5I ... An8Hvg6xOq

He's peak one of the boys.

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MungoMan wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:56 am
Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:43 pm Are the TAB drunk?
"Go home,TAB, you're drunk!"

Not being a sports bettor or any manner of bettor, I didn't realise TAB (and maybe others) still recognise a draw in soup rugby as a result for wagering purposes.

Well they still can have a draw.

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