Round 3: Brumbies vs Force - GIO Stadium, 10 March @ 7:45pm AEDT

[Brumby Jack]

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[Brumby Jack]

Ref: The Hoff
AR1: Argentinian bloke from Force v Reds
AR2: Graham Cooper
TMO: Damien Mitchelmore

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Must win game for Brums at all sorts of levels

 

[Brumby Jack]

2 changes for the Brumbies

Ben Alexander in for Nic Mayhew
Ben Hyne in for Scott Fardy, who is injured.

Brumbies go with a 6-2 bench split

1. Ben ALEXANDER
2. Josh MANN-REA
3. Allan Ala'alatoa
4. Rory ARNOLD
5. Sam CARTER
6. Ben HYNE
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

1. Robbie ABEL
2. Nic MAYHEW
3. Leslie LEULUA’IALI’I-MAKIN
4. Blake ENEVER
5. Tom STANIFORTH
6. Lolo FAKAOSILEA
7. De Wet ROOS
8. Andrew SMITH

 

[Brumby Runner]

What are the details of Fardy's injury? How long will he be out?

 

[Brumby Jack]

I saw he copped a knock on his arm on Saturday night that needed a bit of treatment so it could be that but I'll let you know when I find out.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Saia still out of the equation? Think he is more value than probably both our hookers in this game.

 

[Braveheart81]

Fardy isn't injured.

 

[Brumby Jack]

The plot thickens

 

[Braveheart81]

The plot thickens

There's your answer. Bernie forgot to get a gift yesterday and felt bad.

 

[KOB1987]

In what world do you leave your form player out of the 23 for tactical reasons?

 

[I like to watch]

In what world do you leave your form player out of the 23 for tactical reasons?

Gotta say,
Bernie your new tactics suck

 

[Forcefield]

Big pack. Lots of jumpers. Will the Brumbies maul their way to victory with Coleman out?

 

[mst]

I wonder if the tactical decision relates to Fardy’s on field communications?


When Angus called back the try there appeared to be an interesting “interaction” involving Fardy, who appeared to communicate some suggestions and directions, and when not getting much reaction from the intended recipient, appeared to reiterate them in a more stern manner before appearing to cease his efforts and depart in frustration at the lack of response. The other individual, who I believe was requested to act as the advocate for the team, seemed to maintain a confused and hesitant demeanour, as to what actions to take through the duration of the incident which concluded with the recipient appearing to undertaking minimal advocacy on behalf of his team as I believe he was requested.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Force

1. Pek Cowan
2. Heath Tessmann (C)
3. Tetera Faulkner
4. Ross Haylett-Petty
5. Matt Philip
6. Brynard Stander
7. Kane Koteka
8. Richard Hardwick
9. Ryan Louwrens
10. Jono Lance
11. Luke Morahan
12. Billy Meakes
13. Curtis Rona
14. Chance Peni
15. Dane Haylett-Petty

Reserves

1. Tatafu Polota-Nau
2. Ben Daley
3. Jermaine Ainsley
4. Onehunga Havili Kaufusi
5. Isi Naisarani
6. Michael Ruru
7. Ian Prior
8. Robbie Coleman

 

[Braveheart81]

Robbie Coleman is the beneficiary from Adam's injury under the Force's ridiculous One Coleman Policy.

 

[farva]

Robbie Coleman is the beneficiary from Adam's injury under the Force's ridiculous One Coleman Policy.

How many Coleman's should the Force play?
Playing one worked for them last week.

 

[saulityvi]

How many Coleman's should the Force play?
Playing one worked for them last week.

One?

 

[Moono75]

......you can only play Onehunga though........two would Kaufusi everyone.

 

[NTT]

Force by 9 pts