Questions for Link

[Zander]

Why does he prefer to coach from the sidelines rather in a box with his other analysts/coaches.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

What is your first rugby memory?

Whay can be done to spread the game in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth?

 

[FrankLind]

In what positions are Australia the strongest, and in what positions are Australia the weakest.

 

[Zander]

I think that's a very obvious answer. Strongest = Halfback, Openside, Outside backs. Weakest = Tight 5

 

[Gagger]

A question for Gagger,

you mentioned in a podcast you were shitting yourself when you got Cheika on a GNGR podcast for a interview..

How do you feel now, Super rugby winning coach and now Wallabies coach..
Im not sure how many people listen to the podcast outside of GNGR but there bloody awesome...

Would be happy to fly down to Tahs country for a GNGR lunch if there was to be one... guest speakers line up would be a cracker...
IDEA...

Hehe - it was more of gag on Cheika's persona - he was great to talk to.

Interestingly we get a diverse audience for the podcast, there aren't that many others out there internationally I don't think.

Good idea on the Lunch.....

 

[FrankLind]

I think that's a very obvious answer. Strongest = Halfback, Openside, Outside backs. Weakest = Tight 5

What is interesting to me is Link's answer, and if he admits or sees it.

 

[Gagger]

Podcast recorded and now top of the list on the right -->

 

[Sully]

How did it go buddy?

 

[Gagger]

He was great - nice guy (as you know). He's obviously working his rocks off

 

[Bruwheresmycar]

Good interview, he's pretty up front, always gives us a detailed view.

I think some of the questions could be phrased a bit more openly, he picked you guys up on the coaching staff one. Not that it made a big difference, overall the relaxed way it's run is a good way to get some good insights.

 

[p.Tah]

Gagger and Timsy, good call about the quality of the Shute Shield versus the ITM. Perhaps a very superficial comment but I do believe the quality of the field of most SS clubs gives the impression that its the poor cousin and that spills over to perception on the quality of the comp. Presentation counts. It's a shame, there are some cracking SS games.

Great podcast by the way. Enjoyed hearing from Link.

 

[Bardon]

Hehe - it was more of gag on Cheika's persona - he was great to talk to.

Interestingly we get a diverse audience for the podcast, there aren't that many others out there internationally I don't think.

Good idea on the Lunch...

I think it speaks to the fact that there is a sizable global market for rugby content that isn't analysis or pre/post game interviews where very little of substance is said.

Some people just love rugby and love to hear people talk about it.

 

[Gagger]

Gagger and Timsy, good call about the quality of the Shute Shield versus the ITM. Perhaps a very superficial comment but I do believe the quality of the field of most SS clubs gives the impression that its the poor cousin and that spills over to perception on the quality of the comp. Presentation counts. It's a shame, there are some cracking SS games.

Great podcast by the way. Enjoyed hearing from Link.

I totally believe that if the matches were under lights and on camera they'd look totally different - a lot more like the ITM cup!

 

[Zander]

Sydney Uni (and Southern and Manly for that matter) had more Super Rugby players than most iTM Cup teams. I see no reason at all to suggest the ITM Cup teams would beat the top 4 Shield Shute ones. The Syd Uni team could win the ITM Cup.

 

[Gagger]

Sydney Uni (and Southern and Manly for that matter) had more Super Rugby players than most iTM Cup teams. I see no reason at all to suggest the ITM Cup teams would beat the top 4 Shield Shute ones. The Syd Uni team could win the ITM Cup.

I'm not sure that's what matters. Within the comp it's all relative.