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Well done Reds, congrats to all their fans and to the crowd that rocked up. The rugby was a tough watch but the crowd and atmosphere added massively to the contest. It really was one of those games where either team could’ve walked away with the win and deserved it. Hopefully we can get...

Yeah the physicality was there and even from the young fellas in set piece play. Clarke for example barely made a line break. Oz got beaten by poor realignment and errors. A couple of class moments from the ABs in there too. The young backs were never going to shy away from the physical stuff...

If they rest Cane, I can’t see them leaving Savea out of the starting lineup. Savea is leader in this team and I can’t see them have a near rookie back row starting a test match. It doesn’t appear to be Foster’s approach. I think Weber is a shot at being in the 23.

Keep the faith brother. I hope the family had some other good moments on the trip to the big smoke.

Most league halfbacks avoid tackling unlike hookers and locks who tackle the house down, which is what Hooper does. Also most, not all, halfbacks have decent kicking games, which I’m not sure Hooper has. Anyway beware the league playmaker convert I reckon. Centres, wings okay, but the game...

Hooker definitely, but halfback? Can’t see that. He’d probably make a good league lock

I only provide the questions, not the answers :-)

Petaia did a sweet fend on Hodgman as well. He’s class and for the benefit of the Wallabies I hope they settle on a 12 that can build a combination for years to come.

Hard luck Wallabies. Tough night for many of the young players. First 20 of the 2nd half was a lot better defensively with line speed and general energy up. Far too many mistakes for the ABs to take advantage of in that 1st half. Congrats to the ABs and Smith and Mo’unga controlled the play...

The lack of combinations was noticeable for the ABs defence as well. Goodhue and Clarke defending down the left side were a little exposed at times and not because they aren’t good tacklers or robust in defence, but because they don’t have experience together to know reactions, patterns etc.

Some things never change aye DP :-) We’re doing alright over on the Fern.

If you’re interested, a breakdown of last census data that shows indigenous population by age and sex compared to non-indigenous is at https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-welfare/profile-of-indigenous-australians

I’d be interested in what people are noticing at club level with participation. Don’t spend too much time these days around the club scene in Melbourne, but back in the day there was the odd indigenous player at Moorabbin or Box Hill but pretty rare in 1st grade. I don’t think rugby can...

I think Gordon needs a tad more time. I think his pass is swift and has a bit of no nonsense about him.

Wellington is a death pit for us. For some reason we haven’t been able to play well there. Our record sucks there. Burn the stadium I reckon.

3 - Hooper 2 - JOC (James O'Connor) 1 - Paisami

Another hard fought Bledisloe despite the scoreline. The Wallabies lost their shape defensively after halftime and the ABs used pace and ball movement to take advantage. Playmaking out of 10 and 15 made a difference for the ABs. The space out wide closed up as well and the Wallabies didn’t...

Doubt they will play Squire at lock. Hemopo a better fit for that role, but if they take 4 locks then I don’t think they will need it. Given Brodie has played little footy they will give him a run against one of those nations. I still think the Ardie-Cane-Read is the first choice. Todd is the...

Exactly. The ABs only retained the Bledisloe. Wind the clock back 20 years and there were ‘draws’ a plenty

We have one. He wears number 8, we just need him to rediscover some of it....