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Resorts to still implies that Burger chose to do what he did. Well that's the way I use the term. While we might be talking nano-second decision making here, Burger still had a number of options at that instance, and IMO he "resorted to" what I (and many others) deem to be a poor decision. He...

PB - when those two players eye gouge we will say the same thing about them. It was blatant and after all is said and done it shows a real lack of character when someone resorts to that sort of action. IMO its a real shame as I am ususally a big fan of Burgers play.

This is a sad story. Hope his family and team are finding comfort and support at this time. Spoke to a mate who was at Wests rugby club tonight here in Canberra and theres a real sombre mood around town as you can imagine. While he wasn't a local, there is plenty of respect for him and...

Also, I thought Genia had a big game and made a real difference when he came on. He's a tough bugger for a midget. The Reds really put pressure on the Sharks defence forcing the Sharks to fall off a heap of tackles.

Excellent game rom the Reds. All the loosies played well and really got stuck in at the breakdown creating a bit of space for the backs to work with. Reds play the high paced high risk offload game, and they showed very good hands tonight. Barnes control of the backline was very good and it...

Brumbies hit rucks like men possessed tonight. Were patient enough when they went phase after phase (now when have we seen the Brumbies do that before). T Smith at 12 makes a significant difference to the way the Brumbies attack. And for those in the OZ full back thread calling for Beale to...

I think Shep is the best of the bunch at the moment. His allround game is very good. He almost reminds me of a young Leon MacDonald the way he played vs the Brumbies. This will surely bode well under Deans. Positional play is very good and his kicking game is reliable. Gerrard's defensive...

I donn't think Mortlock at 12 works for Leilafano. So m'ment are going to have to make a decision. I reckon they go for 10-gerrard 11-fainifo 12-smith 13-mortlock 14-rattles 15-AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) CL to the bench and give young Taumopeau a run. Its a bit hit and miss with the 2 halfbacks at the moment. Holmes...

Brumbies-I would have started 17-21. Ty Smith really adds something at 2nd 5 which could really trouble the landers. Not sure why there has been so much hype around Salvi other than some handy performances at club level. Landers - pack looks good. Don't underestimate Soakai who I rate quite...

Its only pre-season and I wouldn't read too much into these performances. However in saying that he was pretty effective in the Canes trial.

Not so much semi predictions but some others: Pelesasa to play a full season without injury Pocock to shine early on while Waugh goes along quietly and Pocock will be getting all the media news etc Quade Cooper overplays the chip and chase TPN throws accurately High profile Wallaby breaks...

A shame for who? The players feedback seems to be reflected in these changes. I know the offside tackle one was very confusing to players and wasn't policed well given players still got away with doing what was always done prior to the ELV. From a viewing POV I don't think the maul ELV makes a...

lee - you didn't happen to record these tests for ''personal use'' by any chance?

And yet I'm sure tackle starts fairly young for jnr League, maybe U7s or U8s.

Time at FB at S14 level could be the thing rhat could really mature Hynes game as an Int'l winger. His workrate will increase and his ability to read the game will improve. Reds are my ''Aussie side'' and will be looking for a much improved Cooper, and despite what may seem the prefered move...

Hey Noddy - is it tackle at U6s level, its been a while since I've been to anklebiter rugga. My son is 5 (turn 6 in Oct this year), and he's keen but Missus ACT rather he just play Touch

Scotty - you don't need to be hitting for more than 1 minute at a time to get a good work out. Try some combinations - 2s, 4s, 6s, 8s etc for 1 minute. Push yourself. Then rest for 30 seconds. Then box for another miinute rest for 30secs. Put some ducks and weaves into the combination after...

Holmes passing went okayish, seemed a little laboured at times though. His tackling was fine, but the Canes rarely went around the fringes and went wider from the ruck and more midfield trying to test the midfield that hadn't played together before. Like I mentioned though Smith and Tau tackled...

Yeah I think it was Hand. kimlin started on the blind and was pretty active. The Brumbies will surprise a few teams this year. Leilafano seems fairly composed for a young un. His experience last year would have been a massive learning curve and step up from age grade footy. There's plenty of...

No television coverage although there maybe some footage shown in highlights given there was footage on the big screen. I thought Holmes was quick as well, byt he made a couple of good breaks, but he was chased down by wingers that came fro a fair way away. So I guess he may be quick in...