Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Despite apparently little interest in the game, this match is of real importance to both teams.
From a Rebels POV it is important they turn up and put in a full effort in order to stop the waning of support among their fans which is obvious from posts on GAGR every day lately. They need to give their fans reason to feel proud supporting them. Fighting for the full 80 minutes and maybe jagging a win here and there will start to fire the passion again.
For the Brumbies, they also need to turn up for the full 80, and show that they can be merciless to teams that are struggling. They should be keeping a wary eye on the next match against the Reds rather than taking it game by game so that they can establish some credibility with fans and themselves in their challenge for the top of the Aus table. I would like to see minimal change to the lineup, maybe starting Sio to give Slipper a bit of a rest, and bringing Lachlan Lonergan back on to the bench. If Neville is fit, then give him a spot on the bench too. The only other change up I'd like would be Cameron Clark for Jesse Mogg on the bench. After that, I'd prefer McKellar to keep the starting side together for a bit longer on the field to keep the foot on the throat if they are well ahead.
Anyway, hoping for a good, open game with both sides playing at or near their best.
From a Rebels POV it is important they turn up and put in a full effort in order to stop the waning of support among their fans which is obvious from posts on GAGR every day lately. They need to give their fans reason to feel proud supporting them. Fighting for the full 80 minutes and maybe jagging a win here and there will start to fire the passion again.
For the Brumbies, they also need to turn up for the full 80, and show that they can be merciless to teams that are struggling. They should be keeping a wary eye on the next match against the Reds rather than taking it game by game so that they can establish some credibility with fans and themselves in their challenge for the top of the Aus table. I would like to see minimal change to the lineup, maybe starting Sio to give Slipper a bit of a rest, and bringing Lachlan Lonergan back on to the bench. If Neville is fit, then give him a spot on the bench too. The only other change up I'd like would be Cameron Clark for Jesse Mogg on the bench. After that, I'd prefer McKellar to keep the starting side together for a bit longer on the field to keep the foot on the throat if they are well ahead.
Anyway, hoping for a good, open game with both sides playing at or near their best.
