Brumbies vs Reds - Saturday 22 February 2014.

[Set piece magic]

Claiming the underdog tag here:

I'm tipping the Brumbies by 2 choke tackles, 5 men not rolling away and 6 scrum penalties

 

[Set piece magic]

It's not letting me edit my above post but just wanted to add that Leckie will get an honourable mention for succeeding in blowing multiple pea's out of his whistle

 

[Braveheart81]

The battle for underdog status has turned this thread into the World's Smallest Violin World Championships.

 

[tranquility]

The battle for underdog status has turned this thread into the World's Smallest Violin World Championships.

Do better.

 

[tranquility]

QLD has a much stronger bench, which will hopefully be quite telling. I expect us to get a real lift from the bench if used correctly. Sautia, Hanson, Beau, Ant etc.

Butler is a very good player, so good on him for taking his opportunity. Him and Shatzy will be sure to rip shreds off each other.

Pat & Andy in the centers? You beauty.

Ohhh, and good luck to Aidan Toua. If he stays on the park for 80 minutes he will be influential.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Great to see JB starting.

Is a quality player and a quality bloke, but unfortunately couldn't find the opportunities at the Reds.

He'll be the only Brumbies player I'll be cheering to do well!

Agree Tiger - have known him since he was a kid and a more likeable respectful fella would be hard to find.

Having said that IMO he is a fair way off Shatz. We'll see how he goes.

 

[tranquility]

That would be a weak bench for the Tahs. We've got three Wallabies and a Springbok on ours.

We have 5 Wallabies on ours.

 

[Slim 293]

Pat & Andy in the centers? You beauty.

It seems that neither team is running out with their best centre pairing.........

 

[Slim 293]

Claiming the underdog tag here:

I'm tipping the Brumbies by 2 choke tackles, 5 men not rolling away and 6 scrum penalties

I'm sure this spoils all the good work done earlier to appease the mocker gods.........

 

[en_force_er]

There's the weird trend in world rugby of not naming the bloke that is at the back of your scrum on your own feed as 8 (seeing as they interchange on D). I have a feeling the Brumbies have done it here.

JUST PUT THE BLOKE MAKING THE ATTACKING DECISIONS AT THE BACK IN THE EIGHT JERSEY!!! THAT'S ALL I ASK!

 

[rugbyskier]

As an aside, if you're coming along to the match the ACT Vets are playing the Navy Old Salts in the curtain raiser. Kick-off is at 5:30pm.

 

[Stampede]

I thought Robbie Coleman would have been on the bench. He looked good in the trials and played well last year.

 

[Slim 293]

I thought Robbie Coleman would have been on the bench. He looked good in the trials and played well last year.

Unfortunately for him they need another playmaker on the bench, and Kuridrani is obviously going to get the other spot.........

 

[Set piece magic]

Crowd estimate Slim? I'll take 17k

 

[tranquility]

Crowd estimate Slim? I'll take 17k

If you take that many, it won't leave much room for anyone else to take some people. Bit greedy.

 

[suckerforred]

James Leckie.

Brumbies by 30+

Crap & Damn....... (I want a crying with floods of tears icon...)

 

[something]

sorry im not up to date but what is lilos injury and when is he expected back.... assuming he's injured? not suspended?

 

[suckerforred]

sorry im not up to date but what is lilos injury and when is he expected back.. assuming he's injured? not suspended?

Ankle surgery after EOYT. I think the expectation is round 4 or 5.

 

[Scrubber2050]

There's the weird trend in world rugby of not naming the bloke that is at the back of your scrum on your own feed as 8 (seeing as they interchange on D). I have a feeling the Brumbies have done it here.

JUST PUT THE BLOKE MAKING THE ATTACKING DECISIONS AT THE BACK IN THE EIGHT JERSEY!!! THAT'S ALL I ASK!

Mate I agree BUT DOES POCOCK PLAY 8

 

[maxdacat]

Reds:

Taps at 13.....hmmm?