Cipriani going to Sale
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Dumbledore
Dick Tooth (41)
Bad. JOC (James O'Connor) ran well on Sunday, but his passing, kicking and game management were all distinctly average. We looked much, much better when Cipriani came on and JOC (James O'Connor) moved to 12.
James Buchanan
Trevor Allan (34)
Really, I don't care.
We'll find another 10. Although, I agree with Dumbledore, JOC (James O'Connor) looked heaps better as a 12 than a 10.
Edit: I mean, we managed to survive losing a top class tight head prop. Why get all fussy about losing a less important player?
We'll find another 10. Although, I agree with Dumbledore, JOC (James O'Connor) looked heaps better as a 12 than a 10.
Edit: I mean, we managed to survive losing a top class tight head prop. Why get all fussy about losing a less important player?
Dumbledore
Dick Tooth (41)
We'll take Quade for him. Get the three amigos together. Can only be a good thing for Australian rugby.
James Buchanan
Trevor Allan (34)
I'm pretty sure that the Rebels already have their replacement plans all sorted.
Dumbledore
Dick Tooth (41)
Fixed that for you.
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Cooper will move to the Force because he's scared of Pocock
Good riddance to Cipriani. Will go down in Rebel history as one of the worst buys
Good riddance to Cipriani. Will go down in Rebel history as one of the worst buys
FiveStarStu
Bill McLean (32)
Disappointing but expected. We all know Danny has had his issues, but off the field he is a very nice guy, on the field he was the first ever player to commit to our club, and in general, he is someone that will always hold a part of Rebel history.
Just keep them out of a car together. I mean, tweeting and driving?
Athilnaur
Arch Winning (36)
wasn't unexpected, and he's been a real asset that will be difficult to replace as far as I am concerned. I wish him well on his path to English honours. Nows the time to pound out some great games Cips!
re Quade- any Aussie team management would have Quade, he's a great drawcard, but can't see him moving from the Reds and the $ can probably be better spent boosting the overall team. Really like the guy and love his flair, but you could probable get 3 talented young fellas for his salary.
re Quade- any Aussie team management would have Quade, he's a great drawcard, but can't see him moving from the Reds and the $ can probably be better spent boosting the overall team. Really like the guy and love his flair, but you could probable get 3 talented young fellas for his salary.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Nar I think Julian Huxley will take that honour.
James Buchanan
Trevor Allan (34)
That is likewise my preferred lineup. I think KB (Kurtley Beale) is ready to make the next step in his career.
Sir Arthur Higgins
Dick Tooth (41)
Huxley easily trumps danny...by a mile!
not unexpected. he will have a long slog ahead to replace farrell who has looked exceptional. i think he can outgun toby flood - one of the more curious and oxford-like rugby players i've ever seen.
not unexpected. he will have a long slog ahead to replace farrell who has looked exceptional. i think he can outgun toby flood - one of the more curious and oxford-like rugby players i've ever seen.
RedsHappy
Tony Shaw (54)
An amicable departure for/from Cips is very sensible. He may have had one or two excellent performances for you, but IMO they were the notable exception. His defence in 2011 was truly appalling - and, critically, uncompensated for by consistent impact and skill - and cost you serious points on more than one occasion. Sale should send Muggleton a crate of fine champagne for putting Cips on the road to a capacity to tackle adequately. Cips is a massive distance from a Test start as England 10, that is pure ego as much as it is objective aspiration.
I would still contend that if Macqueen had done a Link and looked for less glamorous talent for his 10 in the under bushes of NSW and QLD and NZ/SA rugby, and taken a few more risks with youth or the unconventional choice (a la Beau R, Samo, Harvey, Harris, Pretorious etc), the Rebels would have prospered more. Just for example, the Rebels could likely have recruited Dallan Murphy from QLD, whom I guarantee is a more talented and complete player at 10 than Cips and would have been probably been with you for 3-5 years. But in late 2010, everyone would have said 'Dallan who...are you kidding...from Brisbane Premier Grade?'.
I would still contend that if Macqueen had done a Link and looked for less glamorous talent for his 10 in the under bushes of NSW and QLD and NZ/SA rugby, and taken a few more risks with youth or the unconventional choice (a la Beau R, Samo, Harvey, Harris, Pretorious etc), the Rebels would have prospered more. Just for example, the Rebels could likely have recruited Dallan Murphy from QLD, whom I guarantee is a more talented and complete player at 10 than Cips and would have been probably been with you for 3-5 years. But in late 2010, everyone would have said 'Dallan who...are you kidding...from Brisbane Premier Grade?'.
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