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Macca, having just viewed the tape of Uni's game against Parramatta, I am convinced that big Will will have no problems with mobility or fitness as he moves into higher levels of the game. He gave great weight in the scrum; had a very large number of involvements, particularly in the second...

Making sure the message gets through to those who run the joint. .

Dave, it's been exactly 20 years since I coached and therefore selected teams. I have known virtually all the Uni players since they started in Colts. I like to think I'm mates with all of them so I'll dodge choosing between them. Let's just say it would be a fairly useful team. .

What helps me to keep the faith, IS, is that instead of metaphorically slashing my wrists at the abysmal state of Australian rugby I get malicious pleasure out of mercilessly bagging those responsible for the mess we find ourselves in. I'll probably get bored when we start to get things right...

Don't lose faith, IS. There will come a time - I should live so long - when there will be people in charge at Driver Avenue who no longer adhere to the headless chook system of management, and as a consequence the 'Tahs begin to take advantage of the huge pool of potential talent on their...

The big bloke is really starting to come through, Macca. I was at Colts last week but have a tape of 1st Grade against Parra which I still have to find time to look at, but I saw footage of a few of his runs and I don't think that mobility is going to be a problem. Apparently the 'Tahs are very...

The Uni vs. Eastwood clash should be something special. I have it on good authority that Uni fielded a 900kg+ pack last week. Now with Jeremy Tilse replacing Aldy King the pack weight is further elevated.. .

$100 worth of piss in an hour-and-a-half? Even the members of the Board would be flat out getting through that much. And if you did manage to sink $100 worth you'd be highly unlikely to "take in all the on-field action". No disrespect to the Saltram people but "valued at $100"? If you go to...

Parra contested well all afternoon. They presented as better structured, conditioned and coached than in previous seasons. 3rds 27-0 2nds 34-0 1sts 59-9 .

Dave, it will have to "develop without the help of the ARU". No use waiting for a leg up from that quarter. So much for my recent appointment by someone on these pages as chief defender of the current leadership of that august - that should probably read "april" to reflect how far off the pace...

Welcome aboard, Scott. The use of "assumed names" is normal internet protocol. There are only a few foolhardy souls like me - and presumably you - who are quite happy to identify themselves. "Spreading misinformation" is what floats many people's boat. Causing mischief without any consequences...

You've made my day, IS. .

LG will probably trump me by detailing his complete playing record since the Under 10s, but I watched the young bloke play both 9 and 10 last year in Colts and formed the strong impression that he is a 9 who can play 10, both positions very competently. Coincidentally, I spoke to him 10 minutes...

Given that I am more or less "of a left wing,marxist, radical ,green persuasion with a penchant for red heads" I'm probably not enough of a clear thinker to realise that referring to the Federal Labour[sic] Party's "negligence and incompetence" isn't "political". But then I'm consoled by the...

Thanks for that, Belly. .

Sir Arthur, I want to make very clear that I am not comparing Todd Louden to Damien Hill. As a result of my close personal association with them at Sydney Uni they are both personal friends of mine. I was responding to the assertion that Louden was "not experienced enough" to coach the Rebels...

"Not experienced enough", eh? Let's have a look at how much experience Todd Louden has: In 2004 as Director of Rugby at Sydney University Louden implemented their EDS (Elite Development Squad) program which is still operating and is the foundation for their status as No. 1 Club in Australia...

You've just lost your bet, Belly. Here's one dissenting voice. I would advocate that politics and religion be off limits in the rugby section of this site. I don't need other people to make up my mind for me or to assume that they speak on my behalf. .

Todd Louden .

Whichever fool wrote this for the young bloke to read out also deserves to be stood down. .