ACT Brumbies 2026

[Alex Sharpe]

If Lomax plays super rugby it will no doubt be for the Waratahs...

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Doubt they get anything with a scheduled return. It's a normal part of the business. Medical retirements are the only way sides get compensation.

 

[Dctarget]

Doubt they get anything with a scheduled return. It's a normal part of the business. Medical retirements are the only way sides get compensation.

What do they pay insurance then? Just medical fees?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Well I don't know if the Brums themselves may get something, but in terms of a cap hit the Brums don't get any dispensation for his injury unless he's forced to retire.

 

[Wallaby Way]

John Porch (Former(?) Aus 7s) is currently training with the Brums over the offseason.

I think he is a good pickup...experienced and well-rounded genuine footballer. You'd imagine he is there as a potential Wing option

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Very similar type player to Ben O'Donnell who the Brums picked up for a while. It's a good utility type player to test out.

 

[rugbyAU]

Doran has Wright coming back by late April

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

John Porch (Former(?) Aus 7s) is currently training with the Brums over the offseason.

I think he is a good pickup...experienced and well-rounded genuine footballer. You'd imagine he is there as a potential Wing option

Good pick up on the cheap. Played plenty of 15 for Connacht too (across 6 seasons and 90 odd games) before being shafted and heading to France as a medical joker for the back end of last season.

 

[rugbyAU]

Pre-Season Fixtures

Fri, Jan 30: Western Force vs ACT Brumbies at Scotch College, Perth – 7:35pm AEDT / 4:35pm WST

Thu, Feb 5: ACT Brumbies vs NSW Waratahs at Marist College, Canberra – 1:30pm AEDT

 

[Brumby Runner]

Perth - Canberra - Perth - Christchurch - Canberra. How's that for a stuffed up travel schedule? Almost certainly, a second side going to Perth on the first occasion. Although, normally the second trial match would be where the Wallaby players come back in. Very interesting start to the season.

EDIT : Alzheimers kicking in again. Perth trial is the first game. Expect a stronger team for the Tahs match.

 

[Adam84]

Matt Giteau has joined the Raiders coaching staff and will work with the SG Ball and Harold Holt squads, would have thought a similar role for Brumbies would have been great for him if he is interested in coaching

 

[Strewthcobber]

Is my memory correct - Gits played plenty of league in the juniors?

I'm pretty sure his brother is involved at the Raiders somewhere too isn't he?

 

[Red Runner]

His dad played league. Not sure if for Raiders.

 

[Strewthcobber]

His dad played league. Not sure if for Raiders.

I googled after. Dad played for Canberra, and his brother played lower levels and is now an assistant coach at Raiders (probably why he has this gig)

Gits played league until 16, playing and winning under 19 comps I think

 

[Homer]

He's gotta earn a crust somehow. Not much money coaching in the John I Dent Cup.

 

[Brumby Runner]

I googled after. Dad played for Canberra, and his brother played lower levels and is now an assistant coach at Raiders (probably why he has this gig)

Gits played league until 16, playing and winning under 19 comps I think

Only after he had already made his name at the Western Suburbs Magpies.