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Clue: English mustard and English spinach. Brian Smith next coach.

Maybe Beale, Deans and MacQueen think he is a fullback. The Tahs have messed him about since he left school. Why would the world's best fullback want to play at 10, knowing that you are ranked 4th in that position in Australia.

So we have a fullback playing at 10, do we have a proper IC to replace Carter at 12 (?), a slow, hesitant ex mungo at 13, a 19 y.o. rookie at 11, and a winger at 15. I say we move Mitchell to THP.

3. Robinson 2.Carter 1.Mitchell The Tah's good defence masks the rabble they are as an attacking team. Bruce, I think they use the "Schoolboy Selection Trial Game Plan" in which everyone hogs the ball and then tries the miracle pass or kick.

Intriguing HS. You present the problem of bullying amongst your charges. Then you verbally abuse people who try to help you. Join the dots Einstein.

Backline? We have Beale and Turner in new positions and I think Cross and Pakalani aren't up to S15 standard. Has Halagahu played a game since his debacle against the Crusaders? Bit worried considering the class of Chiefs backs.

This is something that should be developed with players, not leaked to the media as a done deal.

Cooper will be taking the place of Darren Lockyer at the Broncos next year. The trend is that the NRL brand is growing a lot faster than those of the NSWRU and ARU and this will be reflected in the money from TV rights and sponorships. I can see in the near future NRL clubs cherry picking...

HS, a few tips given by a guy who has coached juniors for 26 years. Coach the team as if you were the Dad of the worst player in the team. The whole dynamic of the team will change for the better, and if you give that extra respect to the less competent players, so will the bullies. 90% of...

I thought Beale was considered the best fullback in Australia. IMO fullback suits his skillset best, but he needs time to reach his potential in this position. I reckon Hickey can expect a colourful phonecall from Dingo if he goes ahead with this plan.

Hickey in my mind has failed to instil a rugby culture or the necessary systems to win over his players and their supporters. NSWRU, when they appoint their new coach, have to accept that he alone will be driver of success both on and off the field.

Horne, Inman and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper). In that order for me.

I like for a starting backline: 9. Genia. We need his pass to give backs space. 11. Ioane. Strong and his inside runs off 10 and 12 always damaging. 10. Cooper. Attracts and mesmerises structured defence. 12. Carter. Only modern day 12 in oz, sadly. 13. Horne. Can get outside of his...

You're right Lindo. Who needs reality based chopsticks when discussing Tom Carter.

I had a vibe that Beale was tried at inside centre and failed. Fast, quick hands? Tom Carter 53 consecutive games in Super rugby. Oops... another couple of facts.

Thanks TG. But Carter haters aren't concerned with facts and stats- read Spiro in 'the Roar'.

Heard from females that B. Barnes is better looking with his headgear on. Didn't Joe Cocker sing a song about that?

I have an issue with senior Aus coaches playing around with the positions of their backline personnel. Looking at the Tahs backline it seemed to me that only Burgess and Carter were playing in positions they had specialised in alll their colts and senior careers. No surprise that they got...

Sydney Uni could use another centre.

Rugby junior development is light years behind that of the NRL. The NRL club I know about flew 8 contracted Qld. 15 year olds to Sydney every holiday and weekend to develop and play in their Harrold Matts squad. Three of these players will play in the senior team this year. There are 15...