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Steve Williams (59)
Love that twitter handle.
Brumbies 2017
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
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Peter Johnson (47)
I hope he signs for the Tahs (yes it hurts to say that!!) or we can add him to the list with Mike Ala'alatoa of another lost......
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
I have a feeling that might have been the issue. Always number 2 and waiting at the Brumbies.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Don't necessarily see AA having to swap to TH. Think Makin will make the starting side some time next year and with Benny A to come on around 55 to 60 minutes, that's still good cover on that side. AA remains first choice back up to Scott Sio on the LH side. Then comes F Sione and Mayhew to cover for injuries.
It is a pity that Lomax moved, and really sorry to see Ruan go too. Hope he gets a gig with one of the other Aus franchises. Will be excellent value.
It is a pity that Lomax moved, and really sorry to see Ruan go too. Hope he gets a gig with one of the other Aus franchises. Will be excellent value.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
Larkham to coach Brumbies in 2017 and also attack coach for the Wallabies
dru
David Wilson (68)
https://www.brumbies.com.au/2016/09/larkham-staying-brumbies/
Good news for the Brumbies. Odd that it took so long to decide/announce.
Good news for the Brumbies. Odd that it took so long to decide/announce.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
He's been away with the Wallabies and this is probably the best way to announce it
neilc
Bob Loudon (25)
In what way is it good news for the Brumbies, apart from consistency? I can't see a lot of positives there - he has the team playing negatively, he projects a surly ref bashing image - that's not exactly promoting the game well. On the other hand, he did get them finishing top of the Oz conference, which given their line up is not exactly surprising.
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Or is he hedging his bets? It may depend on what happens with the Wallabies. If they start winning he would be a good backs coach, of they continue losing he can exit, or while the Wallabies dire performances continue, if he gets the Brumbies humming: a replacement HC?
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
Seriously.. His done good being the best team in oz. He bashed one ref .. and in the game we got screwed.. Id take him over ever over coach in oz super rugby
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With a squad that many expected to challenge for the title, in the worst quality Australian conference for years, playing largely uninspired rugby.
Its good to see the positives though.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
The reality is, there aren't many top level coaches available right now and the money in Europe in particular can not be matched here.
On the money and opportunity side you're quite right, BJ, but where do the talented young Oz coaches start? Surely the Super bosses keep an eye out for the promising ones and slot them in as 2ICs where they can. A lot of them wander off os to sharpen their skills, as McGahan, Cheika, McKenzie, Fisher et al have done before returning.
I can't help thinking Larkham would've been better off developing his coaching skills away from the Brumbies. It's all too comfortable for Stephen in Canberra: Dad on the ACTRU setup, lauded local hero (with his name on the grandstand), never lived away home, etc., I get the feeling he's not being challenged. Just my opinion.
I can't help thinking Larkham would've been better off developing his coaching skills away from the Brumbies. It's all too comfortable for Stephen in Canberra: Dad on the ACTRU setup, lauded local hero (with his name on the grandstand), never lived away home, etc., I get the feeling he's not being challenged. Just my opinion.
dru
David Wilson (68)
I think Larkham needs to improve. But we need to give developing coaches a chance to develop. A bit like at the Reds I am not at all convinced we have the best that was available in Stiles. The best Aussie? Probably. And we now need to give him time and support.
Larkham is dedicated. Lets hope he's learning. It might not seem enough, might not BE enough, but his results are the best of all Aus Super Rigby coaches right now. If we were to ditch a Super Rugby coach, this is not the right one.
Hold on for the ride Brumbies.
dru
David Wilson (68)
Harsh. I'm not sure how fair though. Yes we all thought "this is the year for the Brumbies", but noone understood the impact of increased Kiwi games and a general demise across the whole of Aus rugby.
What you are talking about is a symptom of Australian Rugby as much as it is a symptom of Bernie Larkham.
In terms of his WB role, I'll stick to a thread that isnt Brumbies for that.
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