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I thought Hooper was pretty weak at the breakdown last Saturday. In fact Mowen was more effective at the breakdown than Hooper. Where Hooper really shone was in attack in the last 30 minutes of the game. We got through a mountain of work, constantly found a way to get over the gain line or sneak...

I don't think we can look to the 2nd test as an indicator of how the Lions will play in the 3rd test. I think they will have realised that they cant just play defence all game and hope to win. One would think they will try to hold on to the ball a bit more. But surely they need some personnel...

Nice first post Starch I think Smith is a trump card we have to play. The Lions and their fans will absolutely shit themselves seeing Georgie run on the field with 25 minutes to go. We have really missed Pocock in this series, but smith can do the job well. I think its hard to drop Gill out of...

I hear the IRB can double-appeal acquittals. There's technically no predecent but the IRB will do it anyway cause they don-giva Fuc! they'r gangsta

I recall Mowen effected a few very important line-out steals and won us an important penalty at the breakdown around the 70th minute when we were desperate to get a try. Did give away some silly penalties though. But he seems to do that for the Brumbies also. I'd rate his performance as very...

just read an absolutely classic comment on another website in response to an article on this topic. poster writes "If the Wallabies win the third test is the IRB going to make them replay it until they get the right result?". ha love it

What I'm interested to know is whether Horwill's Counsel will seek to argue that the IRB ought not be allowed to appeals because it offends the rules of natural justice and procedural fairness. I'd be hanging my hat on that point and try to turn the proceedings into an absolute shit fight.

I actually see the exact opposite happening. I think the Lions will put all their eggs in the set piece basket. They'll put their strongest scrum and line-out on the field at the expense of their ability to attack. Corbs in and maybe even Hibbard. Honestly I think that is their best chance at...

I really hate when people trot out the old "If we were playing the All Blacks.. (insert analogy for embarrassing defeat)" The All Blacks aren't gods. This test series has been played with huge intensity and whilst both teams could have been more clinical (particularly Australia) the idea that...

I'd bring Kimlin in for Horwill Smith either starting or on the bench. His leadership will be important. Lilo and JOC (James O'Connor) to switch jerseys. otherwise the same

I think it is worth remembering how well Smith played in his first game back for the brumbies (in round 3? when Pocock got injured). played 60 minutes and was one of the best players on field).

A few thoughts of the game (having re-watched it this morning): In relation to the JOC (James O'Connor)/10 debate I think Rod Kafer summed up the situation quite succinctly during commentary. At around about the 64h minute mark the commentators were talking negatively about how JOC (James O'Connor) was playing too deep, etc...

wow surprised (or maybe not) with the level of negativity on this site tonight. The boys played great. Yes there were some stupid errors and questionable selections, but it was a great win for aus. Im right behind the team. Personally I think Deans is gone at the end of the year no matter what...

ha no such thing as too many lawyers.. only too few clients

Again I'll have to respectfully disagree with this. As I mentioned earlier, we have a criminal justice system that does not allow the crown to appeal against conviction. Why? Because it is the crown that brings the charge in the first place. It is the same in this instance. The IRB brings a...

haha yes I thought that was a great choice of wording Tex

Yes but the judiciary found him not guilty of stamping did they not? There is a huge difference between appealing sentence and appealing conviction. Chalk and fuckn Cheese.

I'd like to see these other video angles. Clearly there has to be footage which shows us Horwill's face (more specifically, horwill's line of sight) which would give us the best idea as to his intentions at the time I would think.

People shouldn't comment on whether the decision of the judiciary to convict or acquit is wrong or right. It is akin to you saying that despite a defendant being found not guilty of assault (by a jury of their peers) you think they are guilty because of X, Y Z. The judge/jury makes the decision...

Lilo is goalkicker on Saturday :cool: