Waratahs 2024
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Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
This is the A side and nothing depends on the result. Bowen is young and very talented. If this was the Super side playing I would agree with you but its not. He gets to try things, get experience, learn what works in a situation that has nothing hanging on the result. If they get pumped by 50, who will remember in a few weeks time.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
It is definitely a young side Hawko, but no reason to think they might have 50 put on them by the Brumbies A team which itself is a very young side too. By my count, about half the 24 Brumbies A players were in the U20s or U19s last year. I think both sides have similar profiles of youngsters and players with some experience.
Cockatoo Run
Chris McKivat (8)
Yesterday’s result:
Brumby Runners 15
Waratahs ‘A’ 14
Brumbies led 12-0 and their scrum and lineout were functioning very well compared to the Tahs. Waratahs made some changes and got parity or better back at scrum and line out and with some possession got ahead 14-12. Brums got a late penalty goal at the end to get home. Good, intense derby as ever.
Brumby Runners 15
Waratahs ‘A’ 14
Brumbies led 12-0 and their scrum and lineout were functioning very well compared to the Tahs. Waratahs made some changes and got parity or better back at scrum and line out and with some possession got ahead 14-12. Brums got a late penalty goal at the end to get home. Good, intense derby as ever.
Steve_Grey
Darby Loudon (17)
Match Highlights: ACT Brumbies Runners v NSW Waratahs A
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Looks like poor attacking ruck management from the Waratahs at the end of the game - pinged for not releasing.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
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Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
They should keep him, but more importantly they (and he) never should've set this date to make the call and probably should've just given him a 1 year extension through the Lions series at the start of the year. Having said that it's hard to see the results so far being up to the standard they would've been hoping for, even if the team isn't doing to poorly. Possibly the press surrounding this decision will have caused them to rethink it, but if there were KPI's set and they've nailed them I can't see why they would've bothered with the early review in the first place.
wamberal99
Jim Clark (26)
Who wants the job? Hoiles?
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Probably, though I can't see him being ready yet. I imagine Nathan Grey and Jason Gilmore will both be putting their hands up for it if it becomes available.
Steve_Grey
Darby Loudon (17)
RA's decision now they own the Waratahs? He should be allowed more games, but I'd like to see a different attack coach.
Mrallpushnopull2
Banned
LRUsoldier
Allen Oxlade (6)
this was another heartbreaker for the tahs.
i thought langi Gleeson and charlie gamble were good around the park but did not add any dent to the defence line. where are all the ball runners? like the wallabies we will never win game when we conceed 12+ penalties. i still think coleman is doing a terrific job and we are moving forward but this might not be our year. fiji will be a win in my thoughts
i thought langi Gleeson and charlie gamble were good around the park but did not add any dent to the defence line. where are all the ball runners? like the wallabies we will never win game when we conceed 12+ penalties. i still think coleman is doing a terrific job and we are moving forward but this might not be our year. fiji will be a win in my thoughts
Yoda
Cyril Towers (30)
Why?
Crashy
John Solomon (38)
Bench slowly getting stronger - ideally we get 2 hookers and Max J back and possibly Foketi - now Swinton is back we may have a lot more punch off the bench.
I know he apparently desperately wants to play league, as he has been saying in the media ( jeez, thanks for showing commitment to your fans, team mates and club..........mate), but O'Reilly has really jumped at the chance he has been given. Marky's pass was a bit early which meant he was squeezed for space and put a foot out.
I know he apparently desperately wants to play league, as he has been saying in the media ( jeez, thanks for showing commitment to your fans, team mates and club..........mate), but O'Reilly has really jumped at the chance he has been given. Marky's pass was a bit early which meant he was squeezed for space and put a foot out.
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
Are you sure? Maybe check with Rieko Ioane and get his thoughts. Actually that won't help he won't remember.
eastman
John Solomon (38)
I’m not sure if we can find anyone better who’s affordable.
I‘m yet to be convinced of his professional capability- he’s been successful in amateur rugby due to recruitment policies.
He might be a nice guy but can anyone honestly say they’ve seen genuine improvement? The attacking shape has been terrible for 3 years.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Thought Swinton was strong when he got on which was surprising with a long lay off for me. Harrison will give them actual flexibility in the squad and an ability to shift a game if it isn't going right. Right now if Edmed is off we have to keep him on the field.
I wouldn't be disappointed if he was re-signed. Have I thought about other coaches? Yep.
I know he is in charge of picking the side so it does fall back onto him but the attacking shape has also been dominated by Jake Gordon who before the last 3 weeks has looked like a busted ass for two years.
I think the pack is slowly coming together to being a dominant group. No side has had good attacking shape when the pack has been going backwards.