Wallabies 2023

[Joe Blow]

Laurie Fisher was an excellent call. It looks as though our breakdown work was sharper on the weekend. It really does not matter where they come from as long as they are the best available.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Laurie knows what is required to get it done and is ready to hit the ground limping.

God forbid some development is put into coaching as well as players.

 

[Slim 293]

Is Du Plessis aware of this Brumbies mutiny?

 

[Joe Blow]

It looks as though our scrum is much stronger with Swain and Philip in the row. I’m yet to be convinced by Arnold but he was better on the weekend.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Is Du Plessis aware of this Brumbies mutiny?

Problem with a Brumbies mutiny is it always ends up with the players taking over. Nic White to be named Captain Coach

 

[cyclopath]

I never thought it was unusual to see young promising coaches brought in to get a feel for Wob camp.

If every time an intern turns up somewhere, the office was full of rumours you were training your replacement ....................

I have no issue with Palmer being there, I was just suggesting it looks official, rather than the nonsense suggestion he was Laurie Fisher's guest.

 

[cyclopath]

Regardless of how many Brumbies are in players/ staff set up, if we are winning games, carry the hell on.

1 from 1 with Lord Laurie at the helm.

You missed the point of my post - not complaining about it, just pointing out it looks official in some capacity.

 

[eastman]

I have no issue with Palmer being there, I was just suggesting it looks official, rather than the nonsense suggestion he was Laurie Fisher's guest.

It’s official because the bloke is wearing a polo top?

C’mon cyclo I thought you were one of the better ones.

 

[qwerty51]

It’s official because the bloke is wearing a polo top?

C’mon cyclo I thought you were one of the better ones.

Kind of weird to be wearing current(?) kit if he was there as a guest and not part of the coaching staff?

 

[eastman]

Surplus kit is pretty standard in professional sporting environments.

 

[fatprop]

I have no issue with Palmer being there, I was just suggesting it looks official, rather than the nonsense suggestion he was Laurie Fisher's guest.

I didn't think you would have had an issue with it, "nonsense" is a good descriptor of the last few pages on this thread

 

[qwerty51]

Surplus kit is pretty standard in professional sporting environments.

Wouldn't you think something more formal is appropriate as a guest? Even the non-23 players are in formal kit.

 

[Slim 293]

The last few pages of this thread...

Anyways, clearly Palmer hasn't been secretly installed as Du Plessis' replacement as Du Plessis is present, and Palmer appears to step away from the larger players and coaches huddle that occurred after the game...

Unfortunately he's out of focus so I can't see if that reads 'Wallaroos' on his chest, as they have the same tracksuits as the Wallabies staff...

Or was he just involved in the other promotional work along with Izack Rodda and co with the kids on Sunday?

I don't know, but the mention of Jim McKay holding a pool noodle at Wallaby training certainly didn't create the same hysteria...

 

[Tomthumb]

People are more upset about Dan Palmer being spotted in the changing room than losing 48-17 to Argentina. Bizzaro world

 

[SouthernX]

People are more upset about Dan Palmer being spotted in the changing room than losing 48-17 to Argentina. Bizzaro world

only good as your last result.

most people probably moved on from the 48-17 score now that we got a scalp against the fancy rated springboks.

 

[Dctarget]

We're going to miss Marika so much when he leaves. Hope gets the recognition he deserves, bloke is sensational.

Drew Mitchell said he reckons Marika is a better winger than him and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper).

Rennie's comments on Marika from the weekend:

“He’s incredible. And what you see on Saturdays is what you see every day training. He is just full on,” Rennie raved. “If we kick a ball, he is full pace chasing everything. His work ethic is phenomenal – I haven’t seen another winger like him.

“He’s not a big man but he’s powerful and he’s all over the park. Have a look at his numbers. They’re outrageous.”

 

[Joe Blow]

People are more upset about Dan Palmer being spotted in the changing room than losing 48-17 to Argentina. Bizzaro world

Some seem to be fixating on that loss without much to say about the more recent win?

 

[Viking]

Any appointment should be done through a clear and transparent process that isn't unduly influenced by regional bias and friends in the roles; to avoid these nepotism claims.

There's nothing to suggest du Plessis isn't the best person for the job.

Nah, that kind of of red tape stuff slows down progression so much. You really think they need to make it some sort of process and tick-box compliance crap. Let the head coach bring in whoever he wants. There's 1-2 week between tests, it's much more efficient that way.

 

[Derpus]

We're going to miss Marika so much when he leaves. Hope gets the recognition he deserves, bloke is sensational.

Drew Mitchell said he reckons Marika is a better winger than him and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) (Adam Ashley-Cooper).

Rennie's comments on Marika from the weekend:

is.. is he leaving?

 

[Dctarget]

is.. is he leaving?

aha no, I'm just being miserable. The bloke is already cashing in on the yen. I'm assuming he won't make it to RWC27 though.