Brumbies 2012

[louie]

Ella never won a world cup

 

[Sully]

Duh

 

[Swat]

Just saw the brumbies season game on ad. Don't even follow the brumbies but it got me excited for their prospects this season

 

[Jnor]

Link or it didn't happen!

 

[Brumby Jack]

[video=youtube;D3SHS-MMOu8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3SHS-MMOu8&feature=player_profilepage[/video]

 

[Slim 293]

If this is the new jersey I already like it better than the previous design:

However, I would prefer it if they left the sleeves completely navy...

 

[Bowside]

I think all those jerseys could be better than they are. Brumbies I'm not a fan of at all.

 

[louie]

really wish the brumbies would back to the old days

 

[Empire]

The glaring omission is that of a major sponsor compared to the other jerseys. Hope that's sorted soon too.

 

[Slim 293]

Nah, I like it.

It's got a slight retro feel and kinda pays homage to the heritage design.

As I said before, my only minor complaint would be that they should leave the top of the sleeve navy, or at least do something better with the gold 'stripe'...

It's a shame it isn't Adidas doing it otherwise the 3 golden stripes would really compliment it... [/fashion police]

But I much prefer this to the predominantly navy design of recent years, and is a better representation of the ACT colours.

 

[T.Rugby]

http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/n...-and-ready-to-try-hands-at-union/2351833.aspx

great news!

 

[Swat]

http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/n...-and-ready-to-try-hands-at-union/2351833.aspx

great news!

What a coup! Wagga is tah territory

 

[Country Kid]

http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/n...-and-ready-to-try-hands-at-union/2351833.aspx

great news!

Hopefully ACT can reclaim some rugby territory back from AFL right across southern NSW (and Weary Dunlop territory in northern Victoria for that matter). And in likewise for the Rebels in Victoria, Tassie and South Australia; and the Force in WA.

 

[Country Kid]

What a coup! Wagga is tah territory

The Tahs need to take on AFL and league to win over Western Sydney - so much potential for the game in the Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown areas

 

[waratahjesus]

The Tahs need to take on AFL and league to win over Western Sydney - so much potential for the game in the Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown areas

There isnt potential without the cash, the AFL and NRL are going to War there, rugby would be better off targeting the coast through hunter and outback at the moment. There isn't reward for minimal investment in the west.

 

[Slim 293]

Hooper keen to become Pocock’s understudy
BY CHRIS DUTTON
18 Nov, 2011 12:01 AM
Michael Hooper knows usurping David Pocock as Australia’s premier openside flanker is almost impossible.
However, after winning the Australian under-20s player of the year award, Hooper hopes he can put himself in a position to be Pocock’s Test back-up next year.

To force his way into the Wallabies squad, Hooper will need to first end the ACT Brumbies’ breakdown woes and prove he can be a dominant Super Rugby No7.

The Brumbies failed to capably fill the hole left by George Smith last season and were bashed and belted around the ruck.

Hooper wants to make it his mission to ensure that doesn’t happen again and he wants to impress Jake White to give himself a chance of becoming the team’s first-choice ball fetcher.

‘‘I’d love to start the season with the No7 jersey and hold it down, I want to keep that spot if I get it,’’ Hooper said.

‘‘Being a consistent performer and getting more involved around the field is what I need to do to hold that spot.

‘‘I was happy with my performances, but I feel like I can give a lot more.’’

There’s little doubt Pocock is one of the best No7s in the world.

However, the Wallabies were exposed at the breakdown at the World Cup when Pocock was on the sideline nursing a back injury.

Coach Robbie Deans opted not to select a second specialist openside flanker in the 30-man squad.

It’s a massive change from the days when Smith was locked in an intense battle with Phil Waugh and then Pocock made it a three-way contest.

While Hooper’s Super Rugby experience is still limited, he was a standout performer at the under-20s world championships in Italy earlier this year.

Fellow Brumby Colby Fainga'a captained the side, but it was Hooper who earned himself the Australian junior player of the year gong.

Fainga'a, Hooper and Julian Salvi battled to be Smith’s replacement at the Brumbies.

Hooper managed just three games in the starting XV and did not have a major impact on the he field.

‘‘It was unbelievable to [win the under-20s player of the year], we didn’t win in Italy, but it was a great trip and the award was the icing on the cake,’’ Hooper said.

‘‘With every franchise there’s a good No7 coming through. With Colby down here as well, [being Pocock’s back-up] is pretty open.

‘‘First you’ve got to get a starting spot with your club team and then try to get ahead.

‘‘Nothing will happen if you can’t get a start for the Brumbies.’’

I refute the comment about Hooper not having an impact in his few appearances this year, and believed that he was by far the most effective openside the Brumbies fielded...

I believe he really has a chance next year to be the Wallabies' backup 7.

 

[yourmatesam]

I believe he really has a chance next year to be the Wallabies' backup 7.

I like him too slim, I think he was more effective than Fainga'a in the matches he played. It will be good to see who gets the gig in 2012.

 

[spectator]

I'd like to see more of Hooper as he is obviously rated in the Capital and getting the U20 POTY award means he is no slouch. Those of us who support the Reds see Gill as the new messiah, so I guess we can look forward to some ding dong battles in coming years.

 

[hammertimethere]

but gilly is the messiah, hooper will be his phil waugh.

 

[fatprop]

Hooper is very very good fetcher and has an excellent running and passing game.

If Gill demonstrates more talent he will be damn good