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As you know, Nusa, in Deans's first year, 2008, Carter started in every game of the Super 14 season but he played most of that season with osteitis pubis in both groins. As a consequence he was not available for selection in Australia A and thus for consideration for the Wallabies squad. His...

I've said it before and I'm happy to repeat it. If Anthony Fainga'a is a better 12 than Tom Carter I know nothing about rugby.

I couldn't have summarised the lad's work in defence better myself, fp. He is the best defensive technician in Australian rugby by a country mile. Couple that with Chris Hickey's recent assessment of him - ''Tom's game has really developed over the last couple of seasons. He's got a much...

Stirzaker was the young red-haired nine.

As you may be aware, Albert, Nick Phipps played three years in Colts. It certainly didn't do him any harm.

I always thought Knuckles Connolly was allergic to seafood.

They didn't really turn up for the game, TG. I'm hoping that was their baseline performance for the season.

"sing it"?? You obviously don't go to Colts games, Informer. The young blokes would be astonished to be told that it is actually supposed to be sung to a tune - "Men of Harlech". "after every game"? I didn't hear it after last Saturday's First Grade game against Eastwood.

This report has left me bemused. Could someone from Acapulco-by-the-lake please enlighten me? Your man Fagan, how many hats does he wear? He is listed on the website as CEO and we all know about his role as chief executioner. But is he also chairman of selectors or maybe sharing the...

Huh?

You may or may not be aware, Bradley, that the Uni players started intensive training for this season in early November. Among the teams they played trials against were the Victorian state side, Tuggeranong and Eastwood. Matt also completed the first game against Parramatta despite breaking his...

The 'Tahs could do worse than look at Matt Schwagger (Australian Schools 2005) who is really starting to shine this year at Uni under Todd Louden's coaching. Unfortunately he broke his hand in the first round game against Parramatta so he he won't be seen for a few weeks.

A thoughtful contribution, en_force_er. I totally concur with your point that "Australian lower tier rugby is a club based system and rightfully needs to be treated as such."

Thank you, Paradox. Fortunately I had flat feet and failed the medical. As in the gold rush era the streets of Melbourne seem to be paved with gold.

"Injury-hit Brumbies stick to tri-halves plan "The Brumbies will continue with their rotating flyhalves combination of Giteau, Matt To'omua and Christian Lealiifano." You have to admire doggedness and persistence. It's all a bit reminiscent of the war on the Western Front. The First War...

If by 100% you mean injury free, qwerty, then there would be many occasions when a franchise couldn't get a team on the paddock applying that rule. A few examples of players I know personally: Some seasons back Phil Waugh played half a season with a broken foot. I have been told that after...

I understand the main problem is the hamstring, Jnor. Few people realise how many injuries professional footballers carry into games. That's one reason why I'm always hesitant to bag players when they have a quiet game. I am quite certain that a player who strings together nearly fifty games...

49. So if there's any way he could play this game he would.

In a replay of last season's Sydney Women's Rugby Grand Final, Uni defeated Warringah 17-0 at Uni tonight. Good standard rugby.

Yes, Grandstand, I'd be surprised if there aren't a few changes. Todd Louden is the sort of coach who expects his players to deliver on the game plan. Easts will be another testing game.