The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Personally 1300 Smiles Stadium was my favourite.
In all my years in Melbourne I’ve never heard the phrase “Docklands Stadium”…
It’s always been referred to as Etihad or Marvel.
I think that's why people used Docklands - Telstra Dome didn't really "zing".
It was advertised as docklands stadium pretty strongly when it was first proposed and developedIn all my years in Melbourne I’ve never heard the phrase “Docklands Stadium”…
It’s always been referred to as Etihad or Marvel.
Yeah, sorry for the tangent BR. I guess I just didn't realise how indoctrinated people are, but I guess it validates the millions these companies actually spend on naming rights. Just always seemed the most stupid thing to me.Not a very appropriate discussion to be had on the Brumbies' thread?
It was advertised as docklands stadium pretty strongly when it was first proposed and developed
In either case Canberra now sits below Townsville, Gold Coast, Newcastle by stadium standards, let alone competing with one of the capital cities for major sporting events.
GIO Stadium is in the same tier as Central Coast, Wollongong, Redcliffe these days.
It was advertised as docklands stadium pretty strongly when it was first proposed and developed
I'm probably most interested to see if the play-making balance between White and Lolesio starts to shift more towards Lolesio under Larkham, and how they manage without Simone shouldering some of that burden from 12. At this stage I think White is only signed for 2023, an extension through 2025 is definitely not out of the question, but I don't think he'll be much of an option beyond then (with reduced minutes from now till then), so they are going to need to plan for that future.... to bring the conversation back to the Brumbies, any thoughts on what changes we might see Bernie 2.0 inject into this team? I watched some of the Munsters games, but I'm not convinced he ever truly evolved their attack as significantly as you'd hope. I just not sure what to think of his return.
I found Nick Bishop's article raised a few aspects of the Brumbies current approach to reflect on (https://www.theroar.com.au/2022/11/...and-are-too-many-brumbies-spoiling-the-broth/)
I’ve always called it Docklands I still thought it’s trade name was Ethihad ,it changes names so much, about half the ppl I know call it docklands & the other half call it by the wrong name
Hence why many people still call it docklands today…It would’ve been strange if it wasn’t…
I'm likewise not entirely convinced of Larkham either based on his past tenure at the Brumbies, Wallabies stint and even more recently Munster. It's a reasonably settled squad with Simone probably being the key loss (though Sio is too) so it will be interesting to see how he imposes his vision on the team.I personally I am not sold on the return of Larkham. It certainly will be a defining season for him as at risk is not only his future, but he could drag down a lot of players with him including some current and potential Wallabies. I am yet to see him get a backline firing and be a threat.
Bishops’ points may be worth reflecting on but I think he is missing the key point that if a Wallabies coach is so un-influential that he can't impose his game plan and culture on the squad it’s a signal of a bigger issue than using a known Aussie team strength; something many other national teams exploit.
Hence why many people still call it docklands today…
I personally I am not sold on the return of Larkham.
I'm likewise not entirely convinced of Larkham either based on his past tenure at the Brumbies, Wallabies stint and even more recently Munster.
You’ve picked a weird hill to die on..Well, you and Cyclo… and that other guy…
I can't disagree with you and in reality we don’t have any other options and again exposes the sad reality of the game here in Australia.At the same time, with 5 squads opportunities to develop coaching ability is limited and I would have thought that Larkham's next step in Australia was the Brumbies or not very likely. IMO we should be encouraging the development of our own and Larkham completely fits that mould. Give the bloke a go is my suggestion, and maybe we'll all be pleasantly surprised on the upside.
I would guess that Lolesio will go to Japan next year- it is less about Larkham and more about his Wallabies oppertunities [or lack thereof].I'm probably most interested to see if the play-making balance between White and Lolesio starts to shift more towards Lolesio under Larkham, and how they manage without Simone shouldering some of that burden from 12. At this stage I think White is only signed for 2023, an extension through 2025 is definitely not out of the question, but I don't think he'll be much of an option beyond then (with reduced minutes from now till then), so they are going to need to plan for that future.
It could absolutely be the making of Lolesio, but he probably only has about 2/3rds of the season to show something before they have to consider their options for 2024 and beyond. If it doesn't come together I fully expect the Brumbies to swoop on one of Harrison/Donaldson/Edmed/Bowen as that log jam at the tahs becomes untenable. Isaac Lucas could be the other possibility there. As I understand it Larkham has a very good relationship with the playmakers from that under 20s year, so he should be well placed to lure one in if needed.