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We’re going to have to agree to disagree on Giteau’s value as a defender, but there was far more to Giteau as a defender than his technique. IMO he carried others far more than he was ever carried. I would be interested if anyone knows what TKs thoughts were on defending outside him - I’d be...

Gits is an excellent defender. If anything he spent half the World Cup covering up other people’s misses. Edit: it’s no coincidence that Greys defence system has become a lot more porous without Giteau providing cover.

I am mindful that whoever this guy he is probably paid 50 times what I am. But that must be one of the dumbest things I have ever heard from a coach. I don’t like our contingency, so we’re just no going to have one???? With regards to the option of Beale playing 10 I wouldn’t like it as a long...

With Rodda out it’ll be interesting who gets called in to the EOYT squad. Edit: I guess they may just settle with Coleman, Simmons, Tui & Arnold but with Tui being seen as being a back up 6 I wonder if they’ll also bring someone else like Philip in.

Seems a bit like choosing between the whip or the staff to me.

Can I ask - has there been any official statement that DP is being groomed as a 10, or is this speculation from posters?

Definitely too soon

So....wait.....Brad Thorn beat Chuck Norris to death with his own pole. Please Cyclo - enough with the smutty jokes.

I heard Brad Thorn ripped a goal post out of the ground and beat Chuck Norris to death with it.

Interesting article for two reasons - - I guess I should wait to see how well he has recovered to this point, but I hope Slipper is left behind for the EOYT. I don’t believe he ever returned to his full ability from his previous injuries. Would really like to see him have the full off season on...

Just to be clear, are you suggesting he’ll be the next head coach, or the next CEO?

3. Genia 2. Coleman 1. TPN

I'm happy to eat some humble pie on a couple of things. It wasn't too long ago I said I thought Cheika's position had become almost untenable, for a number of reasons. For the most part he is now starting to bear the fruits of the ground work he is putting in. While there may be some way to go...

I see this a bit as a sign symptom vs cause debate. If I take League as an example, in broad terms they are not concerned about paying overs to hang onto a player. Because every time a star retires/moves on there are already a couple of others ready to step into the breach. Their development...

Michael - just wanted to add my thanks for your efforts & thought. An interesting and enjoyable read.

I hope your wrong about the last couple of tests. It may look like he is experimenting - but I have trouble believing that Cheika has willingly not picked what he considers, or at least hopes, is his strongest test team for the last test against South Africa. I'm not saying all his decisions...

Well, it beats listening to my daughters crap on about who should be kicked off the bachelor.

Why not ring them or email them and point that out to them and ask for a discount. I have no idea what there approach to this will be, but organisations reach deals with loyal customers all the time below the advertised price. Maybe not 40%, but they might meet you half way. If they say no...

I know Hanigan played a bit last year, but this is his first year playing all season, isn't it? It is pretty normal for young guys to struggle as the season goes on with them not being used to handling the workload. I hope he gets left home for the EOYT to have a break and a decent off season...