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John I. Dent Cup 2017 - ACT Premier Rugby

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Phil Hardcastle (33)
How Kaino didn't make the Vikings side is just mind-boggling - I would go as far to say how he doesn't have a professional contract is mind-boggling. . .

Hopefully another NRC side picks him up or something. . . A guy like that shouldn't not be playing in the NRC - would take him over the OH Twins anyday. . .
 
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I don't know, but some players excel in club rugby but aren't quite good enough to reach that next level...........

Dan Penca comes to mind.
 
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
Slim 293 said:
I don't know, but some players excel in club rugby but aren't quite good enough to reach that next level.....



Dan Penca comes to mind.
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Yea mate some guys just can't take the step up - others don't really get the chance to show their worth - hard for guys like Penca and Sok to really impact higher level rugby when their chances have been limited to say the least.

Unfortunately for Sok and Penca I think the chance has now gone for them to ever make a real step up - Sok must be in his early 30's? and Penca must be 29/30 by next season.

Kaino has been outstanding this year in Club Rugby so you would think the natural progression would be to move him into a higher-level and see what he can do.

Talking about Penca - he has played hooker on and off this season - I know its a very open ended/stretched question - but due to his size/ability - do people think if he had been a hooker from the get-go - could he of made it to higher honours?
 
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Billy Sheehan (19)
No.8 said:
Talking about Penca - he has played hooker on and off this season - I know its a very open ended/stretched question - but due to his size/ability - do people think if he had been a hooker from the get-go - could he of made it to higher honours?
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He played Aus 19s as a Hooker.

Who do you prefer out of OJ Noa or Bruce Kaino?
 
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
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He played Aus 19s as a Hooker.



Who do you prefer out of OJ Noa or Bruce Kaino?
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Oh ok - wasn't aware he played 19's as a hooker - we were around the same age group growing up so have only ever saw him as a 7 and a bit at centre.


Haha good question mate - I'm honestly not sure - would like to see a back row with both Kaino and Oj - OJ at 6 - Kaino at 8
 
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Larry Dwyer (12)
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The Canberra Times has confirmed Coutts' suspension for 3 yeallow cards over the season. Royals' 7 Luke Kimba is in the same boat and is also ruled out. In another blow for Wests flanker Rob Valetini is sidelined due to the concussion rule.

I think Kimba only came on to replace Cussack when he was injured against Vikings so not a major loss for the Royals starting 15. Two key players out of the Wests pack makes an already difficult task a lot harder!
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I guess that means that from now on if a player gets 2yellows during the early part of the season he will purposely cop another in order to get a clean slate and be right for the finals
 
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Vay Wilson (31)
bluebags said:
I guess that means that from now on if a player gets 2yellows during the early part of the season he will purposely cop another in order to get a clean slate and be right for the finals
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I was thinking exactly the same thing. 5 mins to go - alright boys, we have Easts next week so anyone on a yellow or two feel free to linger in the ruck, clear the slate and have a freshen up before finals.

That is assuming that the slate is wiped clean after 3? Perhaps you miss a week for each and every yellow card after you have racked up 2?
 
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Vay Wilson (31)
Luke Kimba has been handy for Royals this year but I reckon Sam Carter will probably do a fair job filling his boots.

Ouch - sucks to be Wests hey.....
 
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