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I hope it is not like what happened at the 'tahs where even a super title hasn't been enough to persuade many of the former rusted-ons to return to the franchise. Can anyone enlighten me as to how the board of the QRU selected / voted in? Who has the power? It would be interesting as their...

The other thing with the big units is loss of mobility which really hurt us at Eden Park. If you are constantly being beaten to the break down then you will struggle to retain possession let alone create turnovers.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Maybe the decision to retain Graham was that there are rumours that Michael Foley will be sacked by the Force (haven't heard any myself - just putting on my tinfoil hat) and John Connelly wanted to have the position ready to be vacated so his good mate could...

There is also the one where he appeared to be blocked from competing for the ball. Also fairly early on IIRR.

Manly or Eastwood would be my best guess.

I'd go for a 17/14 split. Props: Slipper, Kepu, Sio, Holmes and Smith (possibly Faulkner - depends on whether you rate Slipper as a THP) Hooker: Moore, TPN, Hanson Locks: Simmons, Skelton, Horwill L/F: Mumm 6/8: Fardy, McCalman, Higgers (think Palu is better but wouldn't be a balanced fit in the...

So the Wallaby pack for this weekend is 6 forwards plus Hooper and Higginbotham? Hope we don't get smashed.

Congrats to the Emus on picking up their first competition points of the season. Also, the 7Two coverage has improved a lot since the start of the season with new sponsors coming on board. Well down to the guys behind it, as the quote from that baseball movie says 'build it and they will...

The Entrance Rams and Northlakes Wallabies have decided to merge for the remainder of the season due to a lack of numbers. Both clubs are hoping to have the numbers to go on their own in 2016. I hope that the CCRU is working hard behind the scenes to ensure that this does occur. These two clubs...

not only Dennis Big Steve, but Mumm as well.

Are you sure Scoey? Neither squad listed mentions him.

no KHunt

No Vaea

Is that even necessary considering that Slipper and Kepu have packed the scrum on both sides effectively (and arguably better than Alexander on both) at test level and Greg Holmes, whilst being talked about as a selection as a reserve tight head initially came to the fore as a loosehead prop...

Surely Albert is a fullback considering his expertise with space and time.

Not sure if they are enjoying the travel or not (their furthest game would take about 1 hour of travel time so not too bad) but Hornsby have been competitive. Firsts are sitting mid-table, seconds are in 4th spot and 3rds are leading the comp. If the rest of the Central Coast rugby community are...

HJ, remembering the dockyard brawl the lineout was prior to lifting being allowed I would be against your suggestion. As to the time wasting it comes down to two factors - coaching and urgency. As a young rugby player I was taught you had to get to the lineout faster than the opposition -...

Scrubber, don't forget that effective scrummaging takes eight players working in sync. If our backrow continues to meerkat then our scrum woes will continue.

Hang on a second gents (and ladies). This is an AUSTRALIAN rugby site. We are not allowed to talk about the merits of props. It is supposed to be about which 5/8, centre or wing we should have in the extended squad. All this talk about props and work rate (whilst making an old prop like me...

What were the contributing factors though? Foley's 10-man rugby game plan Poor backline coaching at the force Quality inside players Disheartened after being in the Wallaby set-up all of last year and not receive a minute's game time (even against the BaaBaas). If a guy like KHunt can make the...