Round 2: Brumbies vs Sharks - GIO Stadium, 4 March @ 7:45pm

[Brumby Jack]

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[Brumby Jack]

Referee: Angus Gardner
AR1: Jordan Way
AR2: Ed Martin
TMO: George Ayoub

Scott Sio in doubt again this week so expect Nic Mayhew to retain his starting spot.

Could be some changes on the bench with Jarrad Butler coming in.

Sharks are without Etienne Oosthuizen who was suspended for 2 weeks out of the Reds game.

 

[Brumby Runner]

What was the charge against Etienne? Was it related to the head high tackle on Kerevi, or to something else?

Disappointed with Toua's defense last week - any chance of Banks at least on the bench?

 

[Brumby Jack]

What was the charge against Etienne? Was it related to the head high tackle on Kerevi, or to something else?

All I could see was a scuffle with Rob Simmons but haven't seen exactly what it was for.

From the SANZAAR Wheel of Misfortune release:

"Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles and additional evidence, including from the player and submissions from his legal representative, Attie Heyns, the Foul Play Review Committee upheld the citing under Law 10.4(a) Striking another Player with a hand, arm or fist."

"With respect to sanction the Foul Play Review Committee deemed the act of foul play merited a mid-range entry point of 4 weeks. However, taking into account mitigating factors including the player’s good disciplinary record and early guilty plea the Foul Play Review Committee reduced the suspension to 2 weeks."

"The player is therefore suspended for 2 weeks, up to and including the 10th March 2017.

 

[mst]

Ninth minute of the game with what appears to be a forearm or elbow to Firsby's head.

I believe its this:

 

[Brumby Runner]

Etienne was certainly involved in a lot of niggle on and off the ball. He was very fortunate to have officials who just didn't register his indiscretions. Otherwise, he would have and should have missed time in the match as well as the two next games.

 

[Scrubber2050]

If the Ponies can play like last week they should win

The question is "If"

 

[Hawko]

Ninth minute of the game with what appears to be a forearm or elbow to Firsby's head.

I believe its this:

View attachment 8974

Maybe Frisby's awful game was a consequence of concussion?

 

[mst]

Maybe Frisby's awful game was a consequence of concussion?

He can't recall!

I will shut the door myself.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Honestly Hawko, if that's the case, what does it say about the Reds coaching staff and their concern for the health and safety of their players?

 

[Hawko]

Honestly Hawko, if that's the case, what does it say about the Reds coaching staff and their concern for the health and safety of their players?

There isn't a tongue-in-cheek emoji. I thought Frisby's performance last weekend was utter shite and he should have been pulled before half time. Slow delivery to his 10, dreadful box-kicking, didn't listen to the ref's calls etc. etc. He dragged the whole team down and frittered away 60% possession with his performance.

The rest of the Reds backline didn't look half bad.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Anyway, back to the Brumbies v Sharks match...

 

[Brumby Jack]

No changes in the 23 for the Brumbies

1. Nic MAYHEW
2. Josh MANN-REA
3. Allan Ala'alatoa
4. Rory ARNOLD
5. Sam CARTER
6. Scott FARDY
7. Chris ALCOCK
8. Jordan SMILER
9. Joe POWELL
10. Wharenui HAWERA
11. James DARGAVILLE
12. Kyle GODWIN
13. Tevita KURIDRANI
14. Henry SPEIGHT
15. Aidan TOUA

REPLACEMENTS
16. Robbie ABEL
17. Ben ALEXANDER
18. Leslie LEULUA’IALI’I-MAKIN
19. Tom STANIFORTH
20. Lolo FAKAOSILEA
21. De Wet ROOS
22. Andrew SMITH
23. Isaac THOMPSON

 

[Scrubber2050]

Where is Scott Sio? - thought he had a minor hamstring (I didn't know front rowers actually were born with them) stain and was only out for the first game.
Is it more serious ?

 

[Brumby Jack]

He is still injured but not sure how bad that hamstring is. I guess there's enough cover there so no real need to rush him back

 

[Brumby Runner]

And Saia? I'd rather see Saia on the bench than RA, if fit.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Didn't mention him specifically but there is a Runners game on Sunday so might be in that but Larkham did say there are a few guys pushing for selection but sees no reason to change from last week after the effort they all put in.

 

[Scrubber2050]

The effort last week was enormous, right across the park. Why change anything (unless injuries occur)

Can build on the other shit but having your players committing with real effort and passion for the jersey is the hardest thing to instil week in and week out

 

[Brumby Runner]

If I'm not mistaken, Saia was originally included in the squad last week but pulled out on the death of his father(?). Wouldn't be too much disruption to the team imo to reinstate him.

 

[cyclopath]

Anyway, back to the Brumbies v Sharks match.

It seems an endemic disease today - OffTopic-itis.