Recent content by Brumby Runner

Wallaby training squads seem to be the most hazardous undertaking a rugby player can get involved in.

Or, tackling a player not in possession of the ball. It depends on what picture is being painted by the opposing sides for the colour blind referee to see. Cripes, where does this bullsh1t come from?

Think I must be one of a very few who believes Chessum has been a standout in his matches leading to the first test. His selection if it happens won't surprise me in the least. If anything I reckon Conan has been well handled by the likes of Gleeson and has been generally underwhelming.

Pasitoa could be an option but otherwise Austin Anderson has been covering 10 at training I believe and maybe has been playing a bit of 10 in the JID.?

Kye again is very much on the small side going up against the BIL. But he did look good in trials for the Brumbies earlier this year. I'll also be watching Jarrah McLeod going against top level opposition.

For 2026 I don't think Doyle or Mangelsdorf offer any advantage over Shaw or McPherson who have an extra year or two of experience over the former two. While I think they'll cope with their current options another experienced lock wouldn't go astray. Think someone like a Trevor Hosea if available.

No announcement that I could find in a search of the website.

Looking ahead to 2026, I anticipate a fairly dramatic change to the attacking systems for the Brumbies. As we know, the Brumbies are quite structured in their systems and playing methods and that has stood them in good stead over recent years. They have prided themselves on their set piece and...

ACT BRUMBIES 2026 Head Coach - Stephen Larkham 2026 Assistant Coach - Assistant Coach - John Ulugia Assistant Coach - Ben Mowen FORWARDS Prop: Allan Ala'alatoa 2027 Tevita Alatini 2025 Blake Schoupp 2025 James Slipper 2026 Harry Vella 2025 Rhys van Nek 2027 Feao Fotuaika 2025 Hooker: Liam...

I thought Laumape had moved into 12, but iirc Havili also stayed on for much of the match (unfortunately).

Enasio and Pakeho should make the best centre partnership we can field at this level.

LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) played strongly all game and should be in the mix for the test XXIII. Edmed had some solid moments but too often stunted a promising backline move by taking the line on himself. I thought HMP was playing No 13, but in any case was not in his usual spot. Truth is that he's not anywhere near...

Good enough to keep Skelton out of the test imo.

Not really. My comment was meant to refer to current Aussie Super Rugby players in the backline.

Interesting that Edmed is the lone petunia in the onion patch but I suppose after a season in NPC he speaks the language.