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Not sticking up for GPS here as I also strongly disagree with a fresh bench in amateur rugby, however from what I saw the 2nd grade match at Easts had contested scrums until about the last three minutes of the game, with I believe only two uncontested scrums thereafter in a match that was...

I saw it a little differently. GPS probably did more in attack in terms of continuity of phases, line breaks and tackles evaded in the second half, however Easts were the far smarter team on the day and played the windy conditions better than GPS. Every time GPS worked there way up the field on...

Just incribe COVID 19 as it will be the undefeated minor premier have beaten every team in the competition in two rounds;)

With modern technology, I would prefer an option for a feed for Australian Rugby matches that didn't have the commentator voiceovers. I currently mute the commentators and just watch the play and the referee signals however I would like a feed where I could hear the referee and players talking...

Given scrums are uncontested simply play seven loose forwards in a three four formation (ie drop the No 8 as happens mostly now with yellow cards)

If it goes ahead (which I strongly doubt), the game will essentially revolve around how the rucks and mauls are refereed. With no lineouts and uncontested scrums the only contests are the tackle and the ensuing ruck or maul. If a Union referee refereeing to Union standards, then the Leaguies...

Rounds 8 and 9 are a repeat of Rounds 1 and 2 (with home team reversed). Makes for an unbalanced comp which will disdavantage some and advantage others. Not sure why they didn't just make it one full round and two less weeks. As Bulldog indicated, treatment of byes will similarly be an...

Lucas will never be at 10 open mens level. He simply can not operate effectively in tight time and space. Apart from one good pass early in the first half the rest of his game was extraordinary in the extreme. He spent most of his time directlly behind the phase play pointing to others to do...

I think its a good option in an early trial. Coaches should be looking at how set pieces are functioning, combinations between players, what attack and defence structures are working or not, and who can actually play to them. Scoring tries is pretty much irrelevant in the scheme of things so...

That's why many of us suggested having Hegarty in the 23. If the game was close and you needed a steady hand and high percentage goal kicking - you have the option. You don't have Hegarty in the 23 and you have significantly reduced your options. Poor selection decision which again many of us...

Lucas is even less of a 10 at Super Rugby level than he is a 15 - where he at least has the additional time and space that he needs. Hegarty is probably the best immediate back up option for JOC (James O'Connor), with Stewart at a pinch, while Gordon is the development 10. It would be good to pick up someone...

Daugunu and Hegarty are both better players than Lucas so it should not be difficult. Lucas needs more time to develop to become a quality Super Rugby level player. Daugunu and Hegarty also provide Thorn with contrasting options on the bench which is ideal for a Coach looking to manage a game...

My takeaways Big gap between front row starters and the bench Lukhan should play in the second row allowing better use of our plethora of backrow talent. Good bench player depth in the back five of the scrum 9, 10, 12 ,13 very good again and have pretty much locked down those positions as...

Agree with your forwards analysis and am happy to see that the backs I suggested a couple of weeks ago have come to fruition. I think we should stick with the in form 9,10,12,13 for awhile and let them further develop combinations. I thought CFS did well enough to keep his spot for another...

I prefer to pick on form. McDermott at 9, JOC (James O'Connor) and Stewart at 10/12 in interchangeable combination, Paisami at 13, Speight until Daugunu finishes suspension, Campbell on other wing and Hegarty at 15. Players low on form back to clubland when QPR starts, in order to get form back through...

I'm with you BS. Lucas struggles with confined time and space when compared to JOC (James O'Connor), Hegarty or Gordon; so I'm hopeful the 10 experiment at Super level is over. Happy with HS at 12 but like you also think Paisami and Petaia would be an interesting combination.

While JOC (James O'Connor) is not a fantastic 10, he is a mile better than Lucas at 10 who really struggled in attack. The last ten minutes of the match with JOC (James O'Connor) at 10 and Paisami on the field ignited what had been a poor backline showing. Hope we see next week JOC (James O'Connor) start at 10 with Paisami and Petaia in the...

I believe another two might be Alatimu with Samoa and Toolis with Scotland

Down to 12 men for 10 mins. Two quick tries to UQ during that period. Game over

Not sure you necessarily want to win the Major Semi. Recent QPR history seems to indicate losing the Major and then playing the Preliminary Final is the best path to winning the Grand Final - ie not having a week off.