Rebels v Waratahs, rd15 SR2013
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Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
If you get time, you hop on the 1 or the 8 tram up Lygon street for about 10 mins towards East Brunswick (my neck of the woods) and you'll wind up at one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne.........
A little Sicilian place called "Bar Idda" (pronounced Bar Idza).
Great food. Super friendly staff. Reasonably priced.
A little Sicilian place called "Bar Idda" (pronounced Bar Idza).
Great food. Super friendly staff. Reasonably priced.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Nah, not at the bottom end (the tourist end 
)........
The 1 and 8 trams come up Swanston St, turn into Elgin and then go up Lygon at the top of the Carlton shopping district.
I much prefer the East Brunswick end of Lygon Street for restaurants and bars.........
But if you do go to Bar Idda book ahead: http://www.baridda.com.au/
I might actually go there this week...
)........The 1 and 8 trams come up Swanston St, turn into Elgin and then go up Lygon at the top of the Carlton shopping district.
I much prefer the East Brunswick end of Lygon Street for restaurants and bars.........
But if you do go to Bar Idda book ahead: http://www.baridda.com.au/
I might actually go there this week...
The big choice for the Tahs this week will be what to do with Berrick Barnes.
Given that McKibbin had a poor game, it might be the time to give Lucas a start and then also bench Foley because we're changing the usual combination anyway.
Barnes could also play fullback and shift Folau to the wing.
Whilst I'd be perfectly happy having Barnes on the bench and decide at halftime who he comes on for, it would seem unlikely after his excellent performances off the bench in the last two weeks.
Given that McKibbin had a poor game, it might be the time to give Lucas a start and then also bench Foley because we're changing the usual combination anyway.
Barnes could also play fullback and shift Folau to the wing.
Whilst I'd be perfectly happy having Barnes on the bench and decide at halftime who he comes on for, it would seem unlikely after his excellent performances off the bench in the last two weeks.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Would be nice alright, look after the Australia teams interest. It's not like a Australian team won't make finals at the end of the season.
MajorlyRagerly
Trevor Allan (34)
Any tactics decided yet on how to counter the Rebels best player - MO, T?
Sir Arthur Higgins
Dick Tooth (41)
good on you slim. i didn't think you had it in you - great restaurant.
as recently voted in some international pizza competition, 300 gradi is the best pizza in australia and it is right near bar idda. if you want an incredible, proper north american style burger, go to B.EAST also right near by.
there is food a plenty in upper lygon. lower lygon is for thieves and vagabonds.
Sir Arthur Higgins
Dick Tooth (41)
best tactic is to not cheat.
tahs will get up here, but i think it will be a cracker of a game. both centre pairings playing well. assuming JOC (James O'Connor) is back that's two quality running fly halves. woodward and folau are both exciting fullbacks with ball in hand, but you guys will have the wood on us with hooper and your front row.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Hope Pyle continue's his good form and proves that he should be one of the Locks in the Wallabies squad. Would expect to see Deans in the crowd for this one.
With JOC (James O'Connor) and possibly Vuna back our back line should be looking pretty good.
9) Nick (One of them)
10) JOC (James O'Connor)
11) Vuna
12) English
13) Inman
14) Sitauti
15) Woodward
Would look pretty good to me with the other Nick, Hegarty and Sidey/Mitchell on the bench.
With JOC (James O'Connor) and possibly Vuna back our back line should be looking pretty good.
9) Nick (One of them)
10) JOC (James O'Connor)
11) Vuna
12) English
13) Inman
14) Sitauti
15) Woodward
Would look pretty good to me with the other Nick, Hegarty and Sidey/Mitchell on the bench.
D
daz
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My pre-game drinkies plan depends on the weather.
If it is dry, I will be holding court at Beer Deluxe in Federation Square (opposite Flinders St Station in the CBD).
If it is wet, I will be propping up a booth at PJ O'Briens in Southbank.
All welcome to attend, then it is a short 10 minute stroll from either location to AAMI park for the game. River taxi up the Yarra might be going as well which would be nice if it is chucking down. $9 per person.
It will be a cracking night. Love to see a GAGR gathering in Melbourne.
If it is dry, I will be holding court at Beer Deluxe in Federation Square (opposite Flinders St Station in the CBD).
If it is wet, I will be propping up a booth at PJ O'Briens in Southbank.
All welcome to attend, then it is a short 10 minute stroll from either location to AAMI park for the game. River taxi up the Yarra might be going as well which would be nice if it is chucking down. $9 per person.
It will be a cracking night. Love to see a GAGR gathering in Melbourne.
D
daz
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I'm going to have a go at stating the bleedin' obvious:
Both teams are proven, and in form, attacking teams. Defence, discipline in the defending 22 and control of the breakdown will win this, pure and simple.
I think Berrick Barnes will be the key to the Tahs winning. Good field position and not just kicking the ball away (as he is sometimes prone to do) might give the Tahs the edge.
Rebels are sky high with confidence, but so are the Tahs. Who will win? Absolutely no idea.
Both teams are proven, and in form, attacking teams. Defence, discipline in the defending 22 and control of the breakdown will win this, pure and simple.
I think Berrick Barnes will be the key to the Tahs winning. Good field position and not just kicking the ball away (as he is sometimes prone to do) might give the Tahs the edge.
Rebels are sky high with confidence, but so are the Tahs. Who will win? Absolutely no idea.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
http://postofficebarpizza.com.au/ is my choice pre-game. Only a couple of minutes walk to the game and very close to Richmond train station, swan st tram line as well.
Happy Hour till 4-6pm on a Friday.
Happy Hour till 4-6pm on a Friday.
James Buchanan
Trevor Allan (34)
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daz
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I'm the fat loud bloke with a permanent smile attached to my incredibly handsome face.
JSRF10
Dick Tooth (41)
Think the Tahs will just have too much up front for this one, also Michael Hooper looks in smashing form and the Rebels just don't have enough to match the Tahs here I think.
Both backlines are playing some lovely stuff, I think with Folau, Foley and Barnes the Tahs have just a bit more creativity and control which should see them home. Make no mistake about it though this is going to be a close one! Should be good viewing for all the neutrals out there.
Both backlines are playing some lovely stuff, I think with Folau, Foley and Barnes the Tahs have just a bit more creativity and control which should see them home. Make no mistake about it though this is going to be a close one! Should be good viewing for all the neutrals out there.
Try-ranosaurus Rex
Darby Loudon (17)
I think someone else has raised it before. But Cheiks faces a selection debate this week as to what to do with Barnes.
For my mind I'd like to see Barnes get at least 60 minutes of football this week in preparation for the Lions series.
So do you start Barnes at 10,12 or 15.... if so, who do you drop to the bench? Foley? Horne? Betham? Will be interesting to see what transpires.
For my mind I'd like to see Barnes get at least 60 minutes of football this week in preparation for the Lions series.
So do you start Barnes at 10,12 or 15.... if so, who do you drop to the bench? Foley? Horne? Betham? Will be interesting to see what transpires.
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