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Well, yes, I didn't say he was a realistic option. Just clarifying the bloke was an Aussie lock plying his trade abroad.
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Well, yes, I didn't say he was a realistic option. Just clarifying the bloke was an Aussie lock plying his trade abroad.
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daz
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He is a lovely bloke and a very capable lock in a very good comp, but even Tree would be the first to admit he is no Brad Thorn.
I don't think you can use Thorn as a comparison with anyone, even using the age card. He is on a another level to most lock mortals.
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Train Without a Station
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Simon Shaw another example. Played until 38 didn't he?
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Peter Sullivan (51)
neither Bill nor Mark may see that as a positive
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TOCC
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Both those players are test stalwarts, even as age diminishes their skills they are still very good players..Treloar is barely at super rugby level before age started catching up. Not exactly comparable.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
rebels half yearly report card.
a lot of motherhood statements, some "bleeding obvious" observations but no mea culpa from the coach about selections or game plan.
http://melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/rabodirect-rebels-half-term-report
see what you think.
a lot of motherhood statements, some "bleeding obvious" observations but no mea culpa from the coach about selections or game plan.
http://melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/rabodirect-rebels-half-term-report
see what you think.
For the moment at least, we're not on the bottom of the Australian conference ladder. Thank you points difference 
http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2014/rugby/series/201565.html?template=pointstable
Same as you swingpass, nothing new for me there that GAGR hasn't already thrash about. We do have probably our best chance to beat the Reds this year, given their current state of injuries (Genia, Gill etc...) and it would be nice to get it at Suncorp.
http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2014/rugby/series/201565.html?template=pointstable
Same as you swingpass, nothing new for me there that GAGR hasn't already thrash about. We do have probably our best chance to beat the Reds this year, given their current state of injuries (Genia, Gill etc...) and it would be nice to get it at Suncorp.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
For the moment at least, we're not on the bottom of the Australian conference ladder. Thank you points difference
http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2014/rugby/series/201565.html?template=pointstable
Same as you swingpass, nothing new for me there that GAGR hasn't already thrash about. We do have probably our best chance to beat the Reds this year, given their current state of injuries (Genia, Gill etc.) and it would be nice to get it at Suncorp.
Agree nothing new, when you look at the ladder our close loses don't feel as bad. Still Force away has annoyed me.
We really need to beat the Reds this year, and away would be nice as I will be there. Should be on top of Lions as well but they have a extra win, just no bonus points.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
i didnt see this anywhere could be a good pick up for you guys.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
I'd rather Lelo but I wouldn't be too disappointed with signing Barnes. Given Ellison is gone it wouldn't be so bad to have to 10/12 of Barnes/Lio and Inman back at 13.
Barnes has never really played that well in Super Rugby, he's the step up at test level type of player. How's he gone in Japan?
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Train Without a Station
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Don't think Berrick really fits into what we need at the Reds Reg unless the Rebels make a play for Harris.
Perfect for the Rebels though. A senior leader that can offer guidance for Hegarty at 10 from 12, play 10 to push Hegarty to improve and has played international rugby at 15.
Perfect for the Rebels though. A senior leader that can offer guidance for Hegarty at 10 from 12, play 10 to push Hegarty to improve and has played international rugby at 15.
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Steve Williams (59)
This is a perhaps... pointless? post, but one that applies regardless of whom we recruit to play 10/12 but I feel it's worth saying.
Inman-Ellison has 100% been our best center pairing ever, especially the inspired move of Inman to 12. While Ellison is 99.95% gone, I feel that moving Inman again would be robbing Peter to pay Paul.
In the scenario where Barnes is recruited, there are a whole bunch of possible combos floating in my head, but the two which stand out the most are:
9. Burgess/Stirzacker
10. Barnes
11. English
12. Inman
13. Sau
14. Woodward
15. Hegarty
21. Stirzacker/Burgess
22. Mitchell
23. Kingston
9. Burgess/Stirzacker
10. Hegarty
11. Kingston
12. Barnes
13. English
14. Mitchell
15. Woodward
21. Stirzacker/Burgess
22. Inman
23. Sau
My preference would be for the first one. But, it does count on Sau, or another 13 who's a little more creative being recruited.
After writing this, it seems like a bit of unwarranted nonsense, but it displays my feelings that recruiting someone with the intention of them playing Inside Center could be more dangerous than its worth.
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Inman-Ellison has 100% been our best center pairing ever, especially the inspired move of Inman to 12. While Ellison is 99.95% gone, I feel that moving Inman again would be robbing Peter to pay Paul.
In the scenario where Barnes is recruited, there are a whole bunch of possible combos floating in my head, but the two which stand out the most are:
9. Burgess/Stirzacker
10. Barnes
11. English
12. Inman
13. Sau
14. Woodward
15. Hegarty
21. Stirzacker/Burgess
22. Mitchell
23. Kingston
9. Burgess/Stirzacker
10. Hegarty
11. Kingston
12. Barnes
13. English
14. Mitchell
15. Woodward
21. Stirzacker/Burgess
22. Inman
23. Sau
My preference would be for the first one. But, it does count on Sau, or another 13 who's a little more creative being recruited.
After writing this, it seems like a bit of unwarranted nonsense, but it displays my feelings that recruiting someone with the intention of them playing Inside Center could be more dangerous than its worth.
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really? He's a 2ndry playmaker - which we lack.
Has a great kicking game - which we lack.
And is a sure defender - which we lack.
We should jump at him.
Injury is the only thing. Wary of signing another Turner.
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daz
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I would take Berrick at the Rebels every day of the week, but not at the expense of moving Mitch back to 13.
My bias aside, I don't think anyone would argue that Mitch has been a revelation at 12.
How is this for thinking outside the box: English to 13, Woodward to the wing and put Barnes at fullback.
I say this because English has good hands, great lateral vision, and has a good solid body for 13.
I have a feeling the lad could bend the line at 13 more often than not.
My bias aside, I don't think anyone would argue that Mitch has been a revelation at 12.
How is this for thinking outside the box: English to 13, Woodward to the wing and put Barnes at fullback.
I say this because English has good hands, great lateral vision, and has a good solid body for 13.
I have a feeling the lad could bend the line at 13 more often than not.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
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daz
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Like I said, just a bit of out of the box thinking.
Barnes can play 10, 12 and 15.
So, he is either going to displace Hegarty, Inman or Woodward. Or at the very least, be in a battle for one of those spots.
I guess the good thing about Barnes is that he provides a very good cover for those position, but using conventional thinking, I'd see him battling primarily with Hegarty for a starters jersey.
Unconventional thinking is my original post, which I maintain is not completely unworthy of consideration.
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Dick Tooth (41)
Not a huge fan of it. Mainly because I have horrifying memories of him kicking at every single possibly opportunity. I don't like what he brings at flyhalf, I'm not sure he offers more than Woodward at fullback and I've enjoyed Inman at 12 this year. Next year English or Kingston to 13, Veainu to the wing, and Lilo at flyhalf will do me just fine.
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