Recent content by Brumby Runner

Sorry Yoda, not a murmer.

The problem with joining a discussion late MT. It was Adam84 who suggested Meredith's form in SRAus wouldn't warrant selection. I was merely responding to that comment.

I really don't think Super Rugby Aus is the form guide for a Wallabies tour. The Brumbies had fewer players with Super Rugby Pacific experience than otherwise, unlike the Reds who went full force in pursuit of some sort of silverware, but still bombed out. On the strength of that result, we would...

If he's not used at fullback to fill in for Wright. Worth noting Meredith has played 21 matches in Super Rugby for the Brumbies for 17 wins, including a MOTM performance in the win over the Blues at Eden Park this year. Which other current 10s can claim that sort of record?

Is Hooper definitely unavailable? Otherwise, Lachlan Shaw has probably done enough to warrant a spot in the A squad. I would think Tualima would get a spot over some of the others mentioned. Anyone with decent eyesight and a reasonably balanced viewpoint would include Declan Meredith in the...

You really do dislike and disrespect the Brumbies RR. A total of 7 players only across two squads. Nobody would suspect they have been the premier team among the Aussie franchises in living memory.

Although I have no issue with the try, I absolutely agree with this sentiment.

Tahs won that on the back of a forward pass (back inside from Sid Harvey in the lead up to the try that brought the scores equal). As far forward as the infamous JOC (James O'Connor) (?) pass to Daugunu for the Wallabies.

3 Jorgensen 2 Frost 1 Daugunu

No comments please. But just because you had the bad grace to raise it, other unbiassed sources at RA and on the Roar also rated these three as the players of the match. All three are deserved points winners.

3. Ikitau 2. Hooper 1. Pollard

Shame we didn't get a 3-2-1 thread for the Eden Park Bledisloe. Perhaps we won't have a test player of the year award for 2025?

Nah, he's safe. This ABs lot are weak in contact. Couldn't even mange to take Tate's leg off last week, just a hammy.

Not sure what you are referring to when you say the rigours of test rugby. IMO both Edmed and Donaldson look to be more robust than either of Lynagh or Lolesio. I would think they are more likely to withstand the rigours than the latter two.

I disagree about Fraser coming off the bench. That is keeping one of our better (or more needed) players out of the side altogether, eg, one of Hooper, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) or Williams, assuming Skelton will be in the team. In case Fraser does start, then my comment would apply equally to Tizzano. One No 7 in...