kronic
John Solomon (38)
You mean game 1/round 2? We had the bye round 1.
Rebels 2013
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Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
For some reason, most Aussie derbies follow the same script.
Rebels and Force produced an entertaining match and to my way of thinking, the Rebels continued their positive attitude that they displayed for most if not all of last year. They were definitely the most watchable of the Aussie teams all 2012.
Hope the Rebels can keep it up - usually in rugby if you play the right way, do the little things well, have a good team spirit you'll win more games than you lose.
Finally, I consider whi is the Vice-Captain of a sporting team just about the biggest non-event in sport. I can understand players from time to time being disappointed at not being captain, but vice-captain?? Time to grow up I think.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
And then I noticed the column was written by Greg Growden.......
Bowside
Peter Johnson (47)
I think it would have been smarter for the rebels to sign the Fainga'a's (Saia, Ant and Colby) instead of Higginbotham and Fuglistaller. Firstly because they would have added some much needed depth to the squad and secondly because they are 3 of the best defensive players in australia, which has been the rebels traditional weakness.
I fear that Pyle, Neville and Jones competing for two spots might lead one of them to head elsewhere at years end, even with delve heading back to europe.
I fear that Pyle, Neville and Jones competing for two spots might lead one of them to head elsewhere at years end, even with delve heading back to europe.
jermano
Ted Fahey (11)
Please don't mention this so early in the season, ignorance is bliss.
James Buchanan
Trevor Allan (34)
I can't really see why. They all know that there's an extra place for a tall forward opening up next year. Jones and Neville have both played a bit of 6 and both Jones and Higginbotham can play 8.
Furthermore, I'd imagine that both Neville and Pyle would have some degree of loyalty to the club for taking a punt on them when others wouldn't. They all appear to have developed their games substantially at Melbourne, so who knows - they may actually like it here.
GaffaCHinO
Peter Sullivan (51)
Thats what you would like to think when it comes to players but dont count on it.
Bowside
Peter Johnson (47)
There are still question marks over both jones and higgers ability to play 8. You need an all round skill set like delve and whilst both are good players I fear neither has the all round skill set to make it at 8.
James Buchanan
Trevor Allan (34)
What would you say comprises that all around skill set?
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
To me, Higgo is a great number 6 and a good number 8. I love his aggression, but he just needs to tone it down a fraction. Even giving away the odd penalty is ok, but not silly penalties - such as when the referee calls no 6 out on 3 occasions and he keeps going and gives away 3 points. No 8 requires a bit more composure and the abiltity to make decisions at the back of scrums etc. A bit more composure and less mindless aggression would probablallow him to develop his skills. Not talking about losing the aggression - just the silly stuff.
He played 10 at school and 12 in colts. May have played 10 for Qld U19 in 2007 too. After his time in the Aust 7's team he was seen as a 9. Plays 15 for Sunnybank when he comes back to club rugby.
I think he could cover 10 and could potentially be a good Super player there.
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
Sounds like he's a utility in everybody's eyes and it's not Hilly's fault after all.
He was a very good 9 for Aus U20s.
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
Chiefs Line-up this week:
Awkward.
And talk of Symonds moving to Melbourne
Two years out from the next RWC I expect a bit of movement between the Franchisees
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en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
I really hope that doesn't happen.
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