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As a Brumbies and Wests supporter I am experiencing cognitive dissonance.

Completely agree with this. For whatever reason he isn't the player he once was. What really pisses me off though is the constant vitriol directed at him personally (eg after the Reds/Brumbies match) - it's all a little juvenile. In any case - go phat Pat McCabe!

Prior and Sitauti confirmed: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-union/brumbies-snare-young-reds/2224630.aspx

I actually don't mind the booing during goal kicks but they also booed McCaw and SBW when they went to the podium which is fairly ordinary.

Yep, and got 22k to the game against Italy the year before. If the ARU ever decides we are worthy enough to host a decent opponent it would be a sell-out.

Yeah - that whole episode was pretty strange. I seem to remember him turning down a massive deal from Newcastle to stay in Australia and he barely played another game.

I though Genia was born in PNG and only came to Australia for High School?

I heard on local ABC Radio that Friend took Elsom to task about his attitide and commitment - and then Elsom launched into a tirade about what a bad coach he thought Friend was - and the rest is history.

I doubt it will happen but a backline comprising - 9 White, 10 To'omua, 12 JOC (James O'Connor), 13 McCabe, 15 Lealiifano - would be good to watch.

Hopefully they'll let the Chizler hobble around pre or post game so we can give him one final cheer - he's been great for the Brumbies over the years.

I'm in your boat - it's an odd feeling. It would be a different matter if it were the 'tahs though.

The Canberra Times is claiming it is down to the Force and Brumbies for next year: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-union/fainifo-and-phibbs-on-out-as-brumbies-chase-oconnor/2184046.aspx

Yep - and Lix Lealiifano would get a run too.

I reckon Huia would likely make a better halfback than Valentine.

Looks like White may not be such a big Elsom fan: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/18/3220241.htm

Not just this season but every season since Gregan left.

Yeah - hopefully a halfback and a lock or two.

During the game against the Force we had some players' wives/girlfriends sitting in front of us. Hoiles joined them for the entire second half and paid absolutely no attention to the game whatsoever. I'm not exaggerating, he wasn't watching at all. It pissed me off. I'd have liked him to at...

Unfortunately I can't see that happening - he's got Khoder Nasser as his manager.

According to the Canberra Times Gits, To'omua and Lealiifano will spend the game rotating through 10 and 12. Sounds like a sure fire way to confuse the rest of the backline. Still, will be interesting to see how the manage it.