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Simon Poidevin (60)
Not sure why you're including Cheika in there. By far the most successful coach of any you mention
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Peter Johnson (47)
If I am correct, they won in 2009, there was the boilover upset 2 point loss 2010. McKellar then took over the team for 11/12 and won. Then Brad Harris took them to the 13/14 titles.
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Ted Thorn (20)
I think everyone else is past this but I don't think that classifies as a multi-premiership winning team. Agree with the consensus that the Brums were easily the most complete team in the conference and are a good chance to make a run in the finals. This weekend is tougher than it looks on paper though.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Cheika included more for his lack of tactical or technical skill post-2015, not as much a comment on his 2014-15 glory years.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Spot on, MST. Official line from the Vikings:
"More premierships followed for the first grade side in 1997, ’98, ’99, 2004 and 2006 under the astute guidance of Hickey, Graham Reed, Brendan Allardyce and Baden Stephenson, as well as numerous premierships in other grades.
An enduring rivalry with a resurgent Queanbeyan Whites was established with a memorable after the siren victory in the 2009 decider, with coach Glen Christini putting his own stamp on the club in this era.
The establishment of the Vikings Rugby Academy in 2011 has laid the platform for sustainable success, with local players increasingly forming the core of premiership teams in 2011 and 2012 (under Dan McKellar), 2013 and 2014 (under Brad Harris) and 2016 (under Tim Sampson)."
I totally recommend this article for people without much knowledge of the rivalries in the ACT:
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/06/07/rivalries-royals-vikings
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
But still a good example of the short term results of a culture-based, motivational style of coach. His lack of success post 2015 is very likely a direct outcome of his lack of tactical/technical nous.
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Biggest positive for me with McKellar for me is that he has been part of the local system, has good insight, understanding is is not only backing be being willing to use it. I am thrilled, albeit a little nervously, that we will be investing in some good young talent. As long as we are competitive and evolving with a good fighting spirt and going with form for selections I will be happy if the results take some time to come.
I will be intrigued to see if McKelkar can cast his own mold as this is really the first time he will need to build I most of it himself rather than having inherented it.
I hope the Brumbies market it right to get the supporters back with a clear understanding that this is the next Gen Brumbies.
It's also why I am leaning towards not wanting White back.
I will be intrigued to see if McKelkar can cast his own mold as this is really the first time he will need to build I most of it himself rather than having inherented it.
I hope the Brumbies market it right to get the supporters back with a clear understanding that this is the next Gen Brumbies.
It's also why I am leaning towards not wanting White back.
Brumbieman
Dick Tooth (41)
Yup, as much as i'd love him back i'd prefer we stuck with Powell and Lonergan, and lock in his older brother as well. Perfect timing to come through as backup.
Worried about 10 for next year though, we're going really rookie in all options there. I'd love to see Wright get his fair share of time there to see what he could do, he looks really promising so far.
Worried about 10 for next year though, we're going really rookie in all options there. I'd love to see Wright get his fair share of time there to see what he could do, he looks really promising so far.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Wright played 10 at Joeys in his final year for the first few games of the season but they shifted him out later in the season because he wasn't getting enough space in tight to be really damaging with his footwork and evasiveness. I'd be keeping him in the wider channels for the time being as it is where he is most dangerous.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
Yeah he doesn't seem to have the passing game yet to be 10, but his dangerous on the edge, I find him playing as the second fullback with Pulu on the other wing. His big enough, has a wicked step and has some pace.
RoffsChoice
Jim Lenehan (48)
Further to the already confirmed departures, tonight it was confirmed that Chance Peni, Ben Hyne, and Josh Mann-Rea are leaving at the end of the season.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
Not a surprise really, Im assunming Bongo's retiring ?
Brumbieman
Dick Tooth (41)
Hyne is a loss...
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
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Rod McCall (65)
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Frost will need a year or two imo to reach Super standard. Where's Blake Enever?
Reds fans don't seem to rate Blythe. Is he available?
Reds fans don't seem to rate Blythe. Is he available?
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I completely forgot about Enever............
Seems to have fallen out of favour this year with Swain and Douglas being the bench options.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
???? Based on the comments in the Reds thread Blythe is very highly rated by fans.
The issue is more how long they can retain all of Rodda, Hockings, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) & Blythe. To some degree it gets alleviated by LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) playing in the backrow, but then you get a log jam developing of LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), ASY (Angus Scott-Young), Wright, McReight, Wilson, Wood. Not sure it’ll be a problem next year when I think a few of those guys will be prepared to bide their time a bit, but you’d figure they’ll all be looking for opportunities to start by 2021.