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who's the starting back row now?
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I reckon it will be Butler, Pocock and Vaea.
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Ted Fahey (11)
That limits them to only 2 line out options, Fardy to 6 maybe or Smiler
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A lot of workhorses, not many line breakers
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Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
It's really no different to the kind of back 5 they've fielded for the past two years.............
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
They're not called the Brumbies for nothing
hammertimethere
Trevor Allan (34)
JB won't let you down at 8. The question is do you back one of your new locks with Carter (Enever is the one I reckon, he's served a long apprenticeship and is ready) or Smiler at 6 who is also good. You lot will be fine
I have previously stated that I would like to see Fardy have a run at 6 and equally would like to see Butler have a chance at 8. Pocock is a given at 7 and with Vaea and Smiler we have alternatives for both 6 & 8. Fardy and Smiler gives the 3rd lineout option which I think is essential.
Will be interesting at this weeks trial as it is possible that at some point they will run their preferred unit as it is their last trial against Super level opposition.
Mind you having a pack of workhorses with a Wallaby class backline won't serve us too badly in the season ahead you would think
Will be interesting at this weeks trial as it is possible that at some point they will run their preferred unit as it is their last trial against Super level opposition.
Mind you having a pack of workhorses with a Wallaby class backline won't serve us too badly in the season ahead you would think
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I would personally prefer Fardy at 6, but I suspect the locks and back row will be :
4 Fardy
5 Carter
6 Smiler
7 Pocock
8 Butler,
with reserves being Enever or Coleman and Vaea.
Gives at least three lineout jumpers at any one time, with cover at 6 and 8 through Vaea and cover at 7 through Butler.
4 Fardy
5 Carter
6 Smiler
7 Pocock
8 Butler,
with reserves being Enever or Coleman and Vaea.
Gives at least three lineout jumpers at any one time, with cover at 6 and 8 through Vaea and cover at 7 through Butler.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
Whoever was asking about Seilala Lam earlier, he's playing for the Asia-Pacific Dragons vs the Force on Saturday
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Pock likely to skipper the team at the start of the season with Moore's gametime limited..........
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rug...aptains-job-for-brumbies-20150201-1338ij.html
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rug...aptains-job-for-brumbies-20150201-1338ij.html
MarkJ
Bob Loudon (25)
that article also seems to be implying that Fardy will be playing at 6 (as he's not mentioned as a contender for a lock spot).
So a possible Rd 1 line-up?
Sio
Mann-Rea
Alexander
Carter
Staniforth
Fardy
Pocock
Butler
White
To'omua
Tomane
Lealiifano
Kuridrani
Speight
Coleman
JP Smith
R Smith
Makin (or is Siliva actually fit?) - wait, forgot that Moore is supposed to be back for the game and will come off the bench
Enever/Arnold
Fotu/Smiler
Dowsett
Iona
Dargaville/Taliauli
Bench depth in the backs is a worry
So a possible Rd 1 line-up?
Sio
Mann-Rea
Alexander
Carter
Staniforth
Fardy
Pocock
Butler
White
To'omua
Tomane
Lealiifano
Kuridrani
Speight
Coleman
JP Smith
R Smith
Enever/Arnold
Fotu/Smiler
Dowsett
Iona
Dargaville/Taliauli
Bench depth in the backs is a worry
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Is Carter OK ??
ACT Waterboy
Stan Wickham (3)
Fotu is injured so probably smiler or doyle
I think arnold is more likely to start than staniforth seeing as he started in a very strong line up in the highlanders trial
otherwise can't argue, iona is rubbish so there is some serious concern there
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Don't think they'll run with a back up No 7 on the bench, so I'm anticipating Smiler to cover No 6, and he has been going ok lately.
I agree that Arnold will probably start and maybe Enever on the bench. Think Tom needs another year (or at least more time) before taking on Super rugby.
Would rather see Moore start to see how long he can play instead of bringing him on for a set time later in the game when it probably isn't known just how long he will last in his first game. And what happens if Mann-Rea goes down in the first 5 - 10 minutes?
Without Ah Wong, the backs bench does look a bit thin. Hopefully one or both of Dargaville and Taliauli step up to the required standard, and Moggy comes back fit and in form. We do look a bit weak in the 9 and 10 reserve spots at the moment.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
My thoughts are this back 3 are sorted
Fardy
Poey
Butler
Locks Carter and the next best. But what Im looking forward to this season is 2 of our 8's Ita and Futo if we can get them fit and firing we will have a massive dominate player all game.. Teams are dreaming of that.
Fardy
Poey
Butler
Locks Carter and the next best. But what Im looking forward to this season is 2 of our 8's Ita and Futo if we can get them fit and firing we will have a massive dominate player all game.. Teams are dreaming of that.
thierry dusautoir
Alan Cameron (40)
Can anyone tell me how sean doyle has looked in pre-season?
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