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He does but Kenny is mostly right. The talent drain has been eye watering and the replacements null. That’s not on Penny’s head, he can only work with what he has. Maybe another coach might be able to do better but we don’t really know that. We saw big improvement last season, the cattle this...

I think it needs to be pointed out that I wrote this about half way through the first half and you replied well into the second half. At the time of writing it was correct. The Waratahs were having a crack and the Brumbies were dull when they had the ball.

I don’t think they will, they are professionals and they’ve done some good things tonight, just couldn’t finish off and ended up 50m back the other way. It’s disheartening at the time but on review they will pull out the positives.

Yes but like a young racehorse we just want to see improvement throughout the season. Like the Reds pain a couple of seasons ago.

Yeah. And that scrum penalty - he said use it to White and he fucks it up but he gives them the penalty anyway.

Which one?

I’m with you. Hooper would have smashed White there, Tizzano made a lame grab attempt

That kick receive? That was just really bad luck

Exactly. I know the Brumbies know they can win the comp with that thing but they should at least try something else sometimes. Especially against the B Tahs. The Tahs look far more enterprising when they have the ball, problem is they keep dropping it.

That's where I was coming from with my assessment. If you're just talking scrum time then yes Slipper is superior, and admittedly that's the number one criteria when you're selecting your props. But once they're on the paddock it's only part of the package.

I’ve caught up on the action now so will put in a late entry. Might be an idea to set a deadline Slim? 1. Slipper (BRU) 2. Mafi (RED) 3. Ala'alatoa (BRU) 4. Blyth (RED) 5. Neville (BRU) 6. Valetini (BRU) 7. McReight (RED) 8. Samu (BRU) 9. Gordon (WAR) 10. Lolesio (BRU) 11. Daugunu (RED) 12...

That’s kinda where I was coming from. Similarly it will be hard for Harrison to look better than Noah unless the Brumbies backs put in a mare, or the Tahs backs pull out a blinder. Neither of which are impossible mind you. Last season it was one all from the two times they played each other...

I was judging him more off how he went v the All Blacks scrum than last weeks shambles. Anyway, we will see. We can’t line them up against each other, only against the scrum as a whole, so Bell will be pushing shit up hill all season.

I am referring to this level of course. I think Bell is on the up whereas Slipper has peaked, still a very good player, not disputing that. Not many 20 year olds have been a capped Wallaby prop, but yes I take your point, the jury is out. Plenty of evidence last year that Horton > Mcinerney...

Rebels following the Brumbies lead and having two 9s on the bench

This is a bit subjective but I’d say: Bell = Slipper Horton > Mcinerney Harrison = Lolesio Ramm > Hansen Maddocks = Banks The other 7 starting positions, and most importantly the bench, it’s clearly advantage Brumbies

I'll sit out this week's votes as I haven't seen the games properly yet. FWIW, no problems with non-eligible players being included in the TOTW, but if there is a cumulative team like we did last year maybe exclude them from that, as the purpose is to come up with a form Wallabies side?

I’m not surprised a Tahs supporter hasn’t rushed in to start this thread, but thought a Brumbies one would have started it last Saturday! Anyway, here it is.

I think it will be a close game with the Tahs possibly even with their noses in front, up until the point that the Tahs B front row gets pitched against the Reds A one. The wheels will likely fall off right there. secretly I have faith though

Thanks guys, managed to get it sorted