Brumbies 2020
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I'd also suggest that this probably belongs in the Wallabies 2020 thread, haha
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
^
Correct.
Correct.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
A while hopefully. I don’t think it’d be wise to stick him in the hardest defensive position on the field two games into the season. Not sure about his distribution game either having watched him in League. Playing well on the wing, keep him there.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
It ain't happening. He'll either stay on the wing or move to 12.
eastman
John Solomon (38)
You effectively already use him as a centre anyway in attack. Aside from his obvious battering ram skills, his break to get on the outside of his man, was something I haven't seen from Kuridrani in about 3 years.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Eh, I've made my Kuridrani case before, but, in short, I'll take a 13 who can do all the core jobs (defending the 13 channel better than any other 13 in the world, for example) over the League recruit. Where a guy lines up on attack means SFA to me if they aren't the 9 or the 10.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
All the noises around Len Ikitau are that he would be the starting 13 if we didn't have Kuridrani, and that he's viewed as the option from whenever Kuridrani leaves until 2030.
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
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Jim Lenehan (48)
As I understand, they already did. As did the Rebels. Apparently the lessons of Tyrel Lomax have scared a few Brumbies young guns away from joining the Rebels on the promise of a jersey.
Mr Wobbly
Alan Cameron (40)
What?
Lomax played 8 games for the Rising in one season then 13 Games for the Rebels with six starts.
You can't say he didn't get a decent crack for a twenty year old prop.
Got called into Wallaby camp while he was at the Rebels then decided he wanted to be a Kiwi and bailed on the 2nd year of his contract.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Not necessarily agreeing with it, but what I've been hearing is that some young players were approached by the Rebels but turned down the offer because the Rebels had a reputation for offering starting roles as part of the negotiating strategy and then failing to deliver.
Apparently Lomax was one of the first examples of this, wasn't afraid of telling people about how he was basically guaranteed at least 12 hours of footy and didn't even get 9, how this was the only reason he left the Canberra set up, and now he's almost a cautionary tale for players looking to leave the Brumbies set-up to chase starting positions in their early 20s.
Apparently Lomax was one of the first examples of this, wasn't afraid of telling people about how he was basically guaranteed at least 12 hours of footy and didn't even get 9, how this was the only reason he left the Canberra set up, and now he's almost a cautionary tale for players looking to leave the Brumbies set-up to chase starting positions in their early 20s.
eastman
John Solomon (38)
This is an interesting viewpoint
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Players have roles not positions!
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
Okay Brumbies Fans if you can't get down to the game for free beer... I dont know what's wrong with you.
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Thomson has introduced game-day initiatives for children, set up a new bar area, and even given away free beers this season, but it hasn't worked.
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Ive a paid member and my newphew / friends use my seat when I can't get there from Brissy But I still have a full membership even when Im not in the state... never gave me free beer
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Thomson has introduced game-day initiatives for children, set up a new bar area, and even given away free beers this season, but it hasn't worked.
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Ive a paid member and my newphew / friends use my seat when I can't get there from Brissy But I still have a full membership even when Im not in the state... never gave me free beer
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
Lomax is 23 and has already been in four professional rugby setups. I don't know the bloke but it points to him being a problem.
Rebels3
Jim Lenehan (48)
In fairness to him each move has been a clear progression for him.
Brumbies first pro opportunity
Then to Rebels for first team opportunities
Then to Highlanders to chase his dream of representing NZ
Then to Canes to be the focal point of the scrum and push for regular NZ role
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I wish Lomax the best of luck. Always a polite and professional guy whenever I had any interactions with him, and I hope he has a great career. Has all the promise in the world.