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Dear anonymous unnamed ex-Auckland Blues assistant coach, WTF is your problem? We hit every item on the agenda with flair. Are you saying we are a failure? Do you know how much work it takes to not only successfully achieve every item on the agenda, but also do it so fincken spectacularly...

Yeah, he has actually not done too badly when you look at what he has been working with player wise and knowing he had had zero exposure to Super Rugby unlike those you are comparing him to. He might not be the head coach the Rebels need, but he is already a step up from what the Rebel have.

I actually don't think you need to waste your time. This is more akin to Kenny Rodgers "Gambler" than trying to look for who else to drag in to the issues. Post Super Rugby success, it was reported that Thorn was worried about where next he could take the group, how the further evolve. It was at that...

Same scene at the board meeting at NZRU HQ a few weeks ago: Saders, Landers, Clan, and Chief, CEO's - so, ah NZRU powerbrokers, you "re-balanced" up the Blues with a Barrett, Whitlock etc to buy them some success. Do you think you might need to "re-balance" some of us?

Well played the Reds. Brumbies really of the boil tonight. They looked really slow and laboured nad did all the dumb things. Too many changes recently? Ryan has a bit of maturing to do to be a quality 9. The Ref's call will take the focus off on a good win by the Reds sadly. Brumbies need to...

Um, No, and no and no; defiantly not Kerevi. Lets not redo has-been's that cant. Reds have evolved far more since he left.

Agreed, intention is one you do want to leave for post match scrutiny. Terminology is key here so why not about forget the intentional / unintentional terms and move to a more simplified concept; call it , the fcukwittery scale if you want. EG; so punching, hitting, cheap shots, leading with a...

All up I am pretty happy with that game from the Brumbies. McKellar is certainly game to use the full squad (pre-game I was a little worried that we were light on experience and hoping we had not under estimated the Force) which is great nad set us up well in case of injury. Seeing pretty much...

At least the ref added a mix of Abstract and Existentialism to the help the paint by numbers. But it was still uglier then the Mona Lisa. Is the latcher off his feet rule been suspended this week? I also like that physics and biology says no, but the ref and TMO say yes. That last 10 had...

Reds by 2 at the death. ;) Oh, please tell me that the Berry is running the lines as well! o_O

The chip on both shoulders of Reds supporters usually balances that hate across all teams evenly from what I have seen. :D

Sounds consistent with Cheika approach. Not much you can do if they want to case the dollars as Aussie rugby doesn't offer much sadly other than a flash in the pan half arsed perverted failed Super Rugby comp rehash (ask me what I really think of it! ;)). FF (Folau Fainga'a) not on this list is unsurprising and I...

I think he is on the rebound after playing with niggles over the last season or so. Looking at him he appears to be physically better (he looks fitter) but is really lacking in game time and form. Hopefully it will come back like it has for Slipper who really was still a bit busted when he...

If you can solve conundrum of having a centralised model with more than two centres it might have a chance. :eek:o_O:rolleyes: In all seriousness I think we need to start with a competition that's not over in 5 mins and one that people give a toss about. 7 home games and playing TT or anyone...

I know! :rolleyes: It could then risk player development, open pathways, build quality player numbers, make a tier 3 pro-comp viable, produce revenue opportunities and secure the games future........ Stupid me, I should know better. I will shut the door on the way out.

Loan player type arrangement like they do in soccer etc? I like the concept as players can get minutes and bolster other sides and clubs who identify the talent can retain it and call it back. Managed well it would be a win for all parties.

Best running lock we have in Australia is Phillip. He needs to be partnered with a strong lineout practitioner to make it work. Again, wrong combination so its a wasted option of a mobile carrying lock that many teams would love to have.

IMHO, it am issue that's been rolling on for awhile internally in the Rebels. The organisation seem to make the same decisions expecting different outcomes. Replacing coaches internally does not work when you have a continuing performance and cultural issue. We are seeing that. To'omua is an...

I was unsurprised but saddened when the CBR times reported that Tom Cusack was leaving the game to pursue other options. The usual post game conversations had turned to how his body was struggling to recover and he put it down to the may years of 7's. This now provides a better insight and...

Yeah, one of my first thoughts but I hope not. On second glance it seems balanced and you have to find opportunities (acknowledging the risk) to give minutes to the wider squad to make sure you have depth. I am hoping that some of the rationale in this is a also a combination of seeking some...