Brumbies 2012
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
We've essentially got a brand new team, a new coaching regime, and a possible new major sponsor...
I propose a new jersey as well to go with the rest of the change...
The 2010-2011 Kooga design was really just the same as the ISC one of 2006 - 2009 but with silly gold bar shoulders, and a complete abomination of the heritage jersey...
Let's go into the next season completely fresh, with no reminders of the past couple of years...
I propose a new jersey as well to go with the rest of the change...
The 2010-2011 Kooga design was really just the same as the ISC one of 2006 - 2009 but with silly gold bar shoulders, and a complete abomination of the heritage jersey...
Let's go into the next season completely fresh, with no reminders of the past couple of years...
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John Solomon (38)
[FONT="]Canberra Stadium will also have its first naming sponsor for next year I believe, changes aplenty around Brumbyland. Don't agree on altering the jersey though.[/FONT]
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
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John Thornett (49)
I would enjoy seeing a new jersey. I'm sorry but I've always found the Brumbies jersey pretty ugly.
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Ozzy rugby is so resourceful. This bloke probably just came out to drink a few beers, and get a tan and he ends up with a super contract. Any stray mid 20 kiwis, jump on board. Keep it up lads we need someone to place for the Force and Rebels.
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Desmond Connor (43)
Kooga are ordinary as far as kit goes. If anyone is buying gear for 2012 for their local club, give Samurai a call (Cameron Lillicrap is the Director), they do a sensational job.
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Tony Shaw (54)
He's a prop who is 24 or so. Given that props usually mature much later than fancy backs and are in their prime from 27-30, I would suggest that its a bit early to call. Unless of course he's Deans material, in which case he's much too old for anything but the old folks home.
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Colin Windon (37)
A lot of software companies doing poorly at this time... It would be a shame , I thought they had signed for a few years.
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Tomane targets Brumbies' No13
BY CHRIS DUTTON, RUGBY UNION
05 Aug, 2011 04:00 AM
Joseph Tomane hopes getting an early release from his NRL contract will accelerate his bid to be the ACT Brumbies midfield wrecking ball next year.
And while Tomane arrived in Canberra yesterday, Brumbies coach Jake White will finalise his 30-man roster today when he announces his last four recruits.
Despite being six months out from the start of the season, White has already ramped up preparation for his first Super Rugby campaign.
In major news:
Leon Power, Zack Holmes, Tevita Kuridrani and speedster Tom Cox will be unveiled as the last four players on the full-time roster today;
Tomane was granted a release by NRL club the Gold Coast Titans to start training with the Brumbies and will play for the Uni-Norths Owls tomorrow, and;
Peter Kimlin will have an arthroscopy on his knee today and will be sidelined for at least six weeks.
Whites full-time squad is now complete, but he still has five wider training-group contracts available which are expected to be filled in the next three weeks.
Rugby league convert Tomane is banking on a stint with the Owls in Canberras premier rugby competition to boost his chances of winning the Brumbies No13 jersey.
Given Tomane has played just three games for the Titans this season, the Gold Coast released him from the final weeks of his contract to join the Brumbies.
He will waste no time trying to impress White when he suits up for the Owls against Easts at Griffith Oval tomorrow.
But after four years as a centre for the Titans and Melbourne Storm, Tomane admitted to being nervous before his rugby comeback in the John I Dent Cup.
"The game's changed a lot since I last played when I was 17, there are a few rules Im not familiar [with]," Tomane said.
"But I've got Jake White, Stephen Larkham and George Gregan - three of the best in the game so I'm confident they will get me where I need to be.
"I'm really excited, I just cant wait to rip in.
"It's going to be a challenge, but I think I'm up to it."
The soft-spoken 21-year-old will play with the Owls for the rest of the John I Dent Cup season.
He will join the Brumbies at their next off-season camp at Narrabeen from August 15 and hopes his early arrival in the capital will give him the head start he needs to make an impact in Super Rugby.
Tomane made the painful decision to request an early release from the Titans, who have five games remaining in their horror 2011 NRL campaign and sit last on the ladder. Tomanes comeback from a shoulder injury has limited him to three games this season.
He damaged nerves in his shoulder last year and said he struggled to regain confidence after his return to the field.
"My form hasnt been up to scratch this year, I've only got myself to blame," he said.
"The confidence wasnt there in the shoulder but it's feeling a lot better now, it's stronger and it shouldn't be a problem.
"It was a really tough decision leaving the Titans early, I felt bad leaving the boys and especially with the way our season is turning out.
"I kind of wish I had stayed up there, but at the end of the day, I've got to do what's best for me and I'm looking for a fresh start down here."
Tomane was a schoolboy rugby star and made the Australian team in 2007.
The Storm saw his potential and poached him before he could make an impact as a senior rugby player.
Now Tomane has his sights set on the vacant outside centre spot for the Brumbies and he wants to be a blockbusting No13.
"Hopefully I can bring a power game, we just have to wait and see how the coaching staff want to mould me and use me," he said.
"I'm not thinking too far ahead, Id like to cement a spot at 13. But first Ive got to get myself into the 22."
BY CHRIS DUTTON, RUGBY UNION
05 Aug, 2011 04:00 AM
Joseph Tomane hopes getting an early release from his NRL contract will accelerate his bid to be the ACT Brumbies midfield wrecking ball next year.
And while Tomane arrived in Canberra yesterday, Brumbies coach Jake White will finalise his 30-man roster today when he announces his last four recruits.
Despite being six months out from the start of the season, White has already ramped up preparation for his first Super Rugby campaign.
In major news:
Leon Power, Zack Holmes, Tevita Kuridrani and speedster Tom Cox will be unveiled as the last four players on the full-time roster today;
Tomane was granted a release by NRL club the Gold Coast Titans to start training with the Brumbies and will play for the Uni-Norths Owls tomorrow, and;
Peter Kimlin will have an arthroscopy on his knee today and will be sidelined for at least six weeks.
Whites full-time squad is now complete, but he still has five wider training-group contracts available which are expected to be filled in the next three weeks.
Rugby league convert Tomane is banking on a stint with the Owls in Canberras premier rugby competition to boost his chances of winning the Brumbies No13 jersey.
Given Tomane has played just three games for the Titans this season, the Gold Coast released him from the final weeks of his contract to join the Brumbies.
He will waste no time trying to impress White when he suits up for the Owls against Easts at Griffith Oval tomorrow.
But after four years as a centre for the Titans and Melbourne Storm, Tomane admitted to being nervous before his rugby comeback in the John I Dent Cup.
"The game's changed a lot since I last played when I was 17, there are a few rules Im not familiar [with]," Tomane said.
"But I've got Jake White, Stephen Larkham and George Gregan - three of the best in the game so I'm confident they will get me where I need to be.
"I'm really excited, I just cant wait to rip in.
"It's going to be a challenge, but I think I'm up to it."
The soft-spoken 21-year-old will play with the Owls for the rest of the John I Dent Cup season.
He will join the Brumbies at their next off-season camp at Narrabeen from August 15 and hopes his early arrival in the capital will give him the head start he needs to make an impact in Super Rugby.
Tomane made the painful decision to request an early release from the Titans, who have five games remaining in their horror 2011 NRL campaign and sit last on the ladder. Tomanes comeback from a shoulder injury has limited him to three games this season.
He damaged nerves in his shoulder last year and said he struggled to regain confidence after his return to the field.
"My form hasnt been up to scratch this year, I've only got myself to blame," he said.
"The confidence wasnt there in the shoulder but it's feeling a lot better now, it's stronger and it shouldn't be a problem.
"It was a really tough decision leaving the Titans early, I felt bad leaving the boys and especially with the way our season is turning out.
"I kind of wish I had stayed up there, but at the end of the day, I've got to do what's best for me and I'm looking for a fresh start down here."
Tomane was a schoolboy rugby star and made the Australian team in 2007.
The Storm saw his potential and poached him before he could make an impact as a senior rugby player.
Now Tomane has his sights set on the vacant outside centre spot for the Brumbies and he wants to be a blockbusting No13.
"Hopefully I can bring a power game, we just have to wait and see how the coaching staff want to mould me and use me," he said.
"I'm not thinking too far ahead, Id like to cement a spot at 13. But first Ive got to get myself into the 22."
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tranquility
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Who is Tom Cox?
very fast winger from up here. Used to be on the Sunshine Coast. Sitting on the bench for Uni this week (behind Rocket Davies and Tevita Kuridrani. Cat A will know more about him.
So 3 new wingers for the Brumbies. All from QLD, in fact all contracted by the Reds. Plus Joe Tamone.
So 3 new wingers for the Brumbies. All from QLD, in fact all contracted by the Reds. Plus Joe Tamone.
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John Eales (66)
I thought Tomane would be sensational in league. A few years back he was the best player of the Oz Schools tournament in Canberra IMO and superior to Morahan Snr who had a quiet week on the other wing.
It will be interesting how the rugby commentators pronounced his name if he gets on the park. The league guys pronounced it Toe-MAIN.
Rugby Reg
How many more young Queensland outside backs to come south do you think?
It will be interesting how the rugby commentators pronounced his name if he gets on the park. The league guys pronounced it Toe-MAIN.
Rugby Reg
How many more young Queensland outside backs to come south do you think?
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Ted Thorn (20)
Apparently the Tahs may be after Friend for 2012.........
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...-nsw-next-season/story-e6frg7o6-1226108582498
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...-nsw-next-season/story-e6frg7o6-1226108582498
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Desmond Connor (43)
That would be a strange one i think. Maybe in some sort of skills role?
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