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But both Gordon and Donaldson kick it significantly further than Foley too. Bernard is at or near the bottom of a pretty long list.

One aspect of Bernard Foley's goal kicking that hasn't been mentioned so far is his lack of distance compared with any and all of the alternative kickers. Anything beyond about 40m is out of reach for him and consequently, his success rate is largely built on taking the easier kicks. I don't...

Schoupp was replaced with HIA, so no mystery there. Ikitau was holding his upper arm at half time and seems to be carrying an injury. I think Samu has been playing with niggles for a while and Swain is just one game back from injury. Probably likely to be injuries in all their cases. Can't say...

Conversely, everyone knows the laws of the maul are a mystery to all and mauls should be scrapped when it doesn't suit their team.

"as BH pointed out". I find that quite humorous D as BH has defiantly and definitely defended Hoopers spot in the Wallabies for a couple of years now against those of us who have called for change at 7 in line with largely current world thinking on the role. But now the sage has deigned to even...

Actually, I recall Rory Scott getting one turnover or penalty awarded at the breakdown last night. Not a lot, but neither do the more traditional fetching No 7s these days. Reimer got two and I think McReight got two. The best pilferer in the country is Hardwick, but he's not now eligible for...

Luke Reimer is very good over the ball but he suffers the same ailment as Hooper and to a lesser extent McReight. He is easily shrugged off tackles and then becomes a bit of a defensive liability.

And the ACT one-party government won't even come to the party with a new stadium which just might net them a WC game or two in 27.

Rory's a good player but I wouldn't think he'd be in Wallabies discussions yet.

Generally been happier with the way Noah has been playing but I reckon he had a fairly poor game against the Drua last night. So did quite a few others of the Brumbies, I might add. The thing with Noah, is that he is becoming a fairly experienced player atm, as you've noted, and he can play at...

Liam Wright ticks a lot of boxes and is a front line lineout jumper to boot. We could do a lot worse.

TSR the issue seems to be that at test level they are mostly experienced at losing. That can't be attributed to all of the experienced players though. Over the years we hjave usually had a strong and more than adequate scrum and lineout. We have also had the occasional match winner (Koroibete...

Don't know what the penalty count was, but it seemed like the Brumbies were more heavily penalised than the Drua. If so, that would be uncharacteristic of the Brumbies this year (notwithstanding the number of whinging posters on this site). The Brumbies have been the most disciplined side in the...

JOC (James O'Connor) got smashed for pace in the lead up to that try and then just jogged after the play as it went downfield. He has a hide if he chastised anyone after that lack of effort.

The Brumbies had their poorest game of the year, no doubt about that. Too much lost ball and loss of attacking structure after scoring the first three tries. Simply went to sleep for about half the game. But they still came through with a bonus point win. Something that a few of the teams whose...

Brumby hate coming through loud and clear tonight Lb. Swain was well and truly on side coming around the back of the ruck from the blind side to the open side. Drua knock on. Swain then plays the ball on the ground but it cannot be cynical play or a card as play should have been under scrum...

As he was at the Brumbies prior to going overseas. Arguably our strongest and best LHP at that time and that would have him at or near the top in the country. Sio, Bell and Slipper would be a very strong LHP team at the RWC.

There's a lot I don't like about that team. Rodda has no form, due injuries admittedly, over the past two seasons. We are not short on quality locks and I for one will be disappointed if Rodda gets a seat at the expense of say Neville or Philip. Frost, Skelton are the two front runners, and...

Just as an observation, does anyone else see that the judiciary's decision looks to be a cut and paste of the same set of words in possibly every case. Just alter the name(s) and Bob's your uncle - you've got a decision. Just doesn't look like they give a lot of thought to the specifics of any...

From Corey Toole's POV I'd say its fortunate that didn't excuse it.