Brumbies 2013

[Dean Hyde]

Brumbies membership back arrived yesterday. Scarf won't be that warm but it looks pretty cool.

 

[nathan]

BJ any word on Ita Vaea?

 

[Dean Hyde]

Based on that team I think I will make the trek to the deep south.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Serious team named. Should be a big clash, given that the ACT XV full of talented youngsters.

 

[Brumbieman]

Based on that team I think I will make the trek to the deep south.

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!

 

[Slim 293]

Speight having a rest? Injured?

 

[Slim 293]

Nevermind, the full team list:

ACT XV v University of Canberra Brumbies​

Viking Park, Wanniassa
Kick-off: 7pm

University of Canberra Brumbies​

1. Ben Alexander​

2. Stephen Moore​

3. Dan Palmer​

4. Sam Carter​

5. Scott Fardy​

6. Peter Kimlin​

7. David Pocock​

8. Ben Mowen​

9. Nic White​

10. Matt To'omua​

11. Clyde Ratbone​

12. Christian Lealiifano​

13. Andrew Smith​

14. Joe Tomane​

15. Jesse Mogg​

Replacements​

16. Siliva Siliva​

17. Ruaidhri Murphy​

18. Leon Power​

19. Colby Fainga'a​

20. Ian Prior​

21. Tevita Kuridrani​

22. Zack Holmes​

4. Etienne Oosthuizen​

3. Ruan Smith​

8. Fotu Auelua​

1. Scott Sio​

13. Jordan Rapana​

14. Henry Speight​

15. Robbie Coleman​

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[Brumby Jack]

Speight having a rest? Injured?

Attending a funeral this week.

 

[nathan]

Disappointing to read some of the comments around halfbacks for next year. I'm a huge fan of Nic White and he's someone I'd hope we'd be keen on keeping vs. picking up Burgess. In fact all three halfbacks on the books for the brumbies are good players, I'd like to think the focus was retaining the existing squad as much as possible, similar to what the reds have done for the last few years.

 

[RoffsChoice]

I'd like to think the focus was retaining the existing squad as much as possible, similar to what the reds have done for the last few years.

The Brumbies always start playing well when they get good combinations going, it just takes them a while to get those sorted out. The forwards are the ones they really need to retain, with so many good backs we should be okay if one leaves. It would be a shame if anyone else leaves this year.

 

[Pedrolicus]

Disappointing to read some of the comments around halfbacks for next year. I'm a huge fan of Nic White and he's someone I'd hope we'd be keen on keeping vs. picking up Burgess. In fact all three halfbacks on the books for the brumbies are good players, I'd like to think the focus was retaining the existing squad as much as possible, similar to what the reds have done for the last few years.

I agree, but remember last season about this this time Jake White wanted the English coaching gig? And then it was all a ruse to get the Brumbies club house renovated or something? They're just forcing the issue with Nick White (I assume/hope).

 

[Scrubber2050]

Hi all - IMO I think the game will be a good one - the match up between the front rowers - Slipper V Alexander and Holmes V Palmer will be one of the highlights. Slipper Alexander and Holmes all very good around the park and Palmer a scrum specialist. Is Horwill right to play ????

 

[Dean Hyde]

Rathbone confirmed as a starter for Saturday.

Hopefully we can get 20,000+ to the game.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/u...brumbies-in-season-opener-20130211-2e82z.html

 

[Brumby Jack]

There's a game thread for this under 'Rugby Matches' section.

 

[Slim 293]

Holy crap.........

Blood clots put Brumbies star out for season​

Date​

February 15, 2013​

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Chris Dutton​

Sports Writer, The Canberra Times​

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A potential life-threatening condition has put Ita Vaea's career on hold on the eve of the Super Rugby season as the Tongan powerhouse recovers from blood clots on his heart.​

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A shattered Vaea has been ruled out of the entire ACT Brumbies' season before a game has been played and he is using blood-thinning medication to help him overcome his condition.​

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A clot formed on Vaea's heart last year and bits started to break off and were found in his kidneys and calf at pre-season training.​

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It's a blow for the powerful 24-year-old, who was starting to establish himself as one of the hardest hitters and most devastating runners in the competition.​

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But coach Jake White says the ''Brumbies family'' will rally around Vaea while he is unable to train to help get him back to full health.​

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The Brumbies first discovered a clot in Vaea's calf in October and he was immediately sent for more tests when his foot turned white at training. At some point Vaea had a mini heart attack, which compromised the heart muscle. It affected his circulation and bits of the clot were pumped around his body.​

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Ironically, the pain in his calf saved his life, as doctors discovered a significant problem.​

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Vaea will have another test in six months to see if his condition has improved and a decision will be made then on whether he will be allowed to return to training.​

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The blood-thinning medication makes it too dangerous for Vaea to play or train due to the risk of internal bleeding, especially from a head or chest knock.​

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Had Vaea continued to play with the clot undetected, it could have caused a stroke or cardiac arrest.​

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''He's part of the Brumbies family, it's just the tradition of the Brumbies, and we want to give him everything we can,'' White told The Canberra Times. ''We want to help him, he's a young boy and with a great future and we want to make sure he still has that great future.​

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''Five minutes into a practice he couldn't walk and there was a clot running up and down in his system.​

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''I'm really proud of our medical staff, they've got in on this early and they've looked after him and that's a positive thing for the players here, they know they will be looked after.''​

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Vaea is having regular ultrasounds and check-ups and the lesion on his heart has decreased in size.​

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Vaea has played 26 games for the Brumbies after making his debut in 2011. His aggression and power game added punch to the Brumbies forward pack and he was likened to Wallabies great Toutai Kefu.​

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While he has been ruled out for this season, no decision has been made on his long-term future.​

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Brumbies doctor Angus Bathgate said Vaea's life would have been at risk had he kept playing. ''At the end of the day, the clot in his leg probably saved his life,'' he said.​

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''It could have easily gone to his brain and he would have had a stroke. It's scary stuff. You don't expect it in young football players. He's being well looked after now. It's unusual, it's not typical but it is being well managed and he's feeling normal.''​

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Vaea was originally part of White's 35-man squad. But he was not included when the Brumbies had to submit a final list to SANZAR before the start of the season. That means the Brumbies have one full-time roster spot open for this year.​

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The Brumbies begin their campaign when they take on the Queensland Reds at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.​

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They are trying to make the finals for the first time since 2004 and no decision has been made on who will fill Vaea's roster spot. Captain Ben Mowen will pack down at the back of the scrum with Fotu Auelua adding punch from the bench.​

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White said Vaea would not be forgotten despite his illness keeping him on the sideline for the year. ''It's not like it's just a conveyer belt down here, we don't just spit out players when they can't play,'' he said.​

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''They come here, we look after them and all of their wellbeing. I want to turn the players into better people, and medically we're not going to milk them and milk them and then burn them out.​

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''I trust my medical staff, we've managed this and I'm proud of that because if we had a gung-ho approach and made him keep training, he could have had a stroke.''​

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Coaching staff and players have visited Vaea in hospital and he was at Brumbies training on Thursday.​

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Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/blood-clots-put-brumbies-star-out-for-season-20130214-2eg93.html#ixzz2KseUReMW​

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[RoffsChoice]

Christ. Poor guy, he was impressive once his bricks turned into hands. I hope he still feels up to it next year.

Maybe Colby could try his hand at Blindside? He can take at the lineout and is strong.

 

[Jets]

That is terrible news.

 

[nathan]

Awful, he really has come into his own and I thought he would make his way into a Wallaby jersey over the next couple of seasons, especially with Palu heading off.

Wonder why the Brumbies haven't signed a short-term cover? They've known about it for ages it appears, should've grabbed Chapo when they had the chance!

 

[Brumby Jack]

Theyve got enough cover with Auelua and Fainga'a at the back of the scrum

 

[louie]

*Puts up hand* Question for Brumby Jack,

What's the feeling at the club around Lealiifanos best position? Do they feel To'omua is more talented at 10 or is it a case of trying to fit all the best in.