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The wallabies were lacking any sense of tactical nous and game plan at the time and the reds had it in spades with some very ordinary cattle. Many on this forum were calling for it, and I think history has more than vindicated this point of view.

I don't have a problem with Cheika coaching NSW and the Wallabies given the circumstances. In fact I suggested in late 2010 that the ARU sack deans and put Link in a similar state/national coaching situation. I still reckon we would have been a better team had they done it. But with that being...

The difference between Deans and McKenzie is that McKenzie was smart enough to resign a week or two after he lost the dressing room. Whereas Deans stayed on for another 3 years.

There is no good reason for the ARU to hire Foley. He's not a coach worthy of the position. Chieka and a new manager would suffice. Potentially Larkham if McKay wants to follow link out the door.

I would have gone with White until the WC. Cheika on a 2+2 contract after it. But if White isn't available then give it to Cheika now. Fuck an interim coach, all it will mean is the coach will have 4 less games to trial combinations. Beale has to go, and if he stays they better have some...

Godwin was excellent in 2013, most line breaks of any Australian player, he might have even had most line breaks in the competition. Many were calling for him in the 2013 EOYT. This year he played solidly between injuries. Lilo is a known quantity, a solid super rugby player of many seasons...

Why bother with Lealiifano at this point? Is Godwin injured? I would start Hanson, and drop Alexander out of the 23.

Hooper must feel like a fucking idiot right now. Sometimes you have to cut a man loose Michael.

At the risk of being critical without offering a solution. How about John Eales comes on board as Team Manager. Understands the culture, has set up and run a successful consultancy firm, is a director of two listed companies. I understand it's probably a step back for him professionally, but...

It was 2 years at the Reds and it wasn't the same role. How can you not comprehend that being a backroom team business organiser is totally different to being a touring team manager. One is a general role, the other is a senior squad member. There were problems from the minute she took on an...

I think Gunn is worthy of a mention Intruder. He's a very good 7, good enough to push Beau Robinson out of the Queensland squad by the end of next season I reckon. I think Stirzaker is benefitting from playing behind a dominant pack. Frisby has played some good rugby on the front foot but...

Edited my post, I was referring to the commercial aspect.

She had a year or two experience in a much smaller more business based role. Working in the CMC and working with the wallabies are a world apart. Working with the wallabies or most sports teams is not something you do simply for the pay or to better your career. You do it because you want to...

Beale is a fucking idiot for sending the text message to her, and he shows a total lack of respect for sending it to anyone in the first place. Despite that I don't think it is unreasonable that the matter was dealt with in house in June and without the whole ARU inquisition media circus. I...

Lets talk dark horses for next season. Obviously when you have so many big name players in the squad hardly anyone flys under the radar. But I'm keen to see what Fakosolia and Tui can do at number 8. Duncan Paia'aua was very good for the broncos under 20s in the finals series. The blokes...

I don't think you can compare a run of the mill office to something like a rugby season. The wallabies performance has a lot to do with the mental aspect of their preparation. In a regular work place you do your job. In a high performance sporting environment your job is to be the best at...

The players shouldn't hate the person doing the dirty work, they should respect the role she plays in the team, and understand why those decisions need to be made.

I think to insinuate that Patston had nothing to do with the performance of the team is totally incorrect. She is a senior staff member, who travels with the team and manages a lot of their day to day. In a successful environment there is no option but for her to have the full respect of the...

It won't be a huge issue as long as he sits the team down and says: "Kurtley was out of line and it cost him his career in rugby. Di wasn't succeeding in the role to the standards required so I got rid of her as well. The wallabies are bigger than any player or staffer, and while I am in charge...

Beales gone which is the first step in the healing process. Now Link needs to cut Patston loose - she obviously hasn't earned the respect of the squad, and if he doesn't act on that then he will lose the dressing room. This isn't player power, its a matter of knowing how to manage a...