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Brumbies made it public that it was their plan to play the Stormers at Manuka at the fan forum last year (Sep 11 2019), which people reported on. GWS Giants have first rights for any weekend, but they gave their approval in late October. Crimes reported that ACT Govt were considering the...

ACT Govt just cut ~75% of supported VET places (e.g. childhood education, construction, etc.) to save $3m. Did it after enrollments were finalised, too. Not what you expect from a Govt about to drop $300m on a new stadium.

Brumbies-Sharks was played at Manuka in 1996. The Fan Forum last year explained that they're testing different potential explainations for why people don't like Canberra Stadium. If it's transport to and from the game, then Manuka should have similar issues for attendees. Likewise, if it's...

We've got one of the best 13s in the world, particularly in the way he manages that defensive channel. I'd not be moving TK for love nor money. I think the Kata situation will entirely depend on how Simone kicks on this season. If he turns it on and you can see the backline click, he'll stay at...

Is Bo in the extended squad? I thought he was a LHP anyway. First choice props should remain Sio/Slipper at LHP and AAA at THP. Vui now gets to show what he can do at THP off the bench. All going well, we can hopefully use the Rd18 clash against the Sunwolves as an opportunity to test Lloyd...

Agreed on Simone starting, I have no idea why I typed reserve, haha. Could be either 10 honestly. Just pick one and let them have a decent crack at establishing a combination with Powell and getting a few games under their belt.

Agreed with BR, Kuenzle looked much more assured in the position and I hope he starts next Friday. I don't know what they'll do with Kata. Very hard to fit all the talent in the backline. You have to think that McKellar will stick with his back three of Pulu, Muirhead, and Banks (he very...

Whetton not a local, but his grandfather was constantly pushing him to play for Australia and he was (and still is) eligible. He was a Brumby in 2014, played in six games and won five of them. Guys like Laurie Fisher and Peter Ryan would have been fantastic for his development.

I'm still not thrilled that guys like Kata and Douglas are here when we've let guys like Whetton and Dargaville go in the past. Whetton has always showed promise and this will probably be his breakout year, and you just know he would have had a great chance to develop a partnership with Swain...

Step 1: Get Kellaway and Hodge next to each other defensively. Step 2: Run at them. Step 3: Win.

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Lolesio and Kuenzle getting the opportunity to compete for the 10 jersey in the Albury trial:

Yeah, the years of Stephen Moore's mediocrity required it. Great player. Mediocre captain. Having a good VC made all the difference.

No statement in the Crimes about any planned measure for which VC would take over when AAA is subbed. Powell is usually off by then as well, so probably Cusack or McCaffrey.

Trial form means nothing. Team cohesion means everything. You can find links between trials and cohesion as you want, but winning a trial game isn't team cohesion.

Speaking of lineouts, will that affect the composition of the backrow? I'm assuming Swain will be one of the locks (we'll see who of Neville, Enever, Frost, or Douglas gets to be his partner (my money on Neville)). Swain is a fantastic lineout taker, and both Neville and Enever have a lot of...

Crimes no longer reporting any plans to relocate the games in Round 2 and 3, only talking about plans for the trials in Albury and the Round 1 game against the Reds.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6580731/bens-back-former-wallabies-skipper-makes-australian-comeback/ Article also talks about how the Brumbies and Rugby Australia are monitoring the air quality and have options to shift the game if necessary.

Agreed on Samu being a good fit for 7. Miller and Brown have all the core skills of the traditional 7, but it will probably take a few injuries for either of them to start.