Waratahs 2011
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Bruce Ross
Ken Catchpole (46)
You are right about the number of times he was captain. Rugby News has him as captain against Manly, Easts, Penrith and Randwick. It is the Randwick game that sticks in my memory. Not one of Uni's best days. We tried two Wallabies at 10 - Barnes and Huxley - neither of whom distinguished themselves, and Tom had a fairly ordinary game although not outplayed by his counterpart, Bevu Tuqiri. Drew Mitchell had a blinder for the other mob.
Tom's captaincy that day reflected the fact that he is "a driven individual", and Davo took over from then on.
MrMouse
Bob Loudon (25)
I ♥ the demented dwarf...he truly is a byword for toughness. Even if he trains and they see that he can't play, that sort of monumental, devil-may-care, fuck-the-lot-of-you-I'm-playing-unless-I'm-dead attitude really lifts the playing group and drives them on.
If he CAN'T play now or in the next few weeks, it's a conundrum. I have had hopes for Alcock but he's looked a bit sluggish and soft in the trials and game time I've seen him have. McCutcheon is a workhorse without the same level of impact as Waugh but as I understand there's fitness questions. Makes it tough!
Btw I totally support Mumm as captain - he's the lineout caller, natural forward leader, has experience leading Tahs, Uni and Wallaby touring sides. I think there's been some odd criticisms of his discipline - not an issue I've observed in his play, ever. I'd have said he didn't walk that line enough in fact. The leadership group we adopted from the AFL should help too, as everyone really continues their roles, but with a different mouthpiece.
If he CAN'T play now or in the next few weeks, it's a conundrum. I have had hopes for Alcock but he's looked a bit sluggish and soft in the trials and game time I've seen him have. McCutcheon is a workhorse without the same level of impact as Waugh but as I understand there's fitness questions. Makes it tough!
Btw I totally support Mumm as captain - he's the lineout caller, natural forward leader, has experience leading Tahs, Uni and Wallaby touring sides. I think there's been some odd criticisms of his discipline - not an issue I've observed in his play, ever. I'd have said he didn't walk that line enough in fact. The leadership group we adopted from the AFL should help too, as everyone really continues their roles, but with a different mouthpiece.
waratahjesus
Greg Davis (50)
sent a text to someone i know at tahs hq about it just got this back "waugh just said who gives a shit, ive got another one"
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Lachlan
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The man's balls are made of granite.
MrMouse
Bob Loudon (25)
More like nanodiamonds! Makes tough as nails look like it needs a teaspoon of cement!
spectator
Bob Davidson (42)
Justin Turner? I know he's injured but looked pretty good before that. Would also like to see more of McKibbin.
McKibbin, we lose a third forward and gain a proper box kicker with a clean pass
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Sad to see this. I don't think his game will work as well in the ponderous NH environment as it does in the SH. The 10 will be sitting back in the box getting ready to kick a field goal, not running onto a flat pass from a Burgo snipe.
Very impressed with McKibbin so far, hope he gets a start or two when the easier matches come on after round 5.
#1 Tah
Chilla Wilson (44)
where did you see this?
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Was in an article about Beale on Foxsports. http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/s...-rugby-franchise/story-e6frf4qu-1226013899238
Dumbledore
Dick Tooth (41)
Shame about Burgess, I'd love to see Richard Kingi step up.
Brumbies Guy
John Solomon (38)
Take one of Phibbs or Valentine so we can start using Nic White.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Not bloody likely! We've had Valentine once already. McKibbin and Kingi will do me fine.
Ruggo
Mark Ella (57)
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