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I think you’re absolutely right, Hugh. If you look at the Brumbies, their main issue (consistency) is actually mostly re…(more)
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Thanks Cec, I thought it was something like that but couldn’t remember the exact stat. He’s definitely more involved def…(more)
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Mate, the guy never got the chance to build on his game during the Dave Rennie period. He was in and out of the team lik…(more)
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When did the garbage appear that younger players still have plenty to learn, and working with experienced players with a…(more)
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Agreed. I think he’s underrated big time. I didn’t like him when he was at the rebels, but he went away and has impr…(more)
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Tackle attempted & completed – CG 78/102, NL 59/78 and TL 59/71. It looks like CG attempts 30% more tackles.
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that should be taken in context though, Gordon has made a lot more tackles than Lolesio, so does Gordon look to defend a…(more)
Another rugby site has the defensive stats (tackle success) as follows:
Donaldson 73% – 25/34 Edmed 74% – 32/43 Lolesio…(more)
Have you forgotten the 1996-1997 period with Greg Smith in charge?
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Yep. I miss Nick’s insights and analysis too.
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Generally I agree about coaching though I wouldn’t say it needs a lot of money necessarily. It just needs a different cu…(more)
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It is based on level / expertise of the author.
Imagine what you would expect if Nick Bishop had written an article lik…(more)
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The tackling numbers are as follows: Lolesio is tackling at 69%, Gordon is at 70% and Donaldson is at 59%, Edmed is arou…(more)
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Personally I haven’t been that impressed with his performances for the Roosters. He’s not particularly fast, he is not …(more)
Realistically, for me, the choice is between Gordon and Lolesio. Both have shortcomings, Gordon’s kicking and Lolesio’s…(more)
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In Lolesio’s defence he was never a ‘pick and stick’. He was in the top 3 Aus flyhalves during a generational change, an…(more)
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If you are a wallaby you should not need a mentor. When did this garbage appear. If you are a wallaby you are meant to h…(more)
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Yep, there is an entire generation of Aus flyhalves in the 26-30 year age range that either didn’t get enough opportunit…(more)
Bang on Shoes. Guys that can kick goals and play positions other than 10 include but not restricted to Nic White, Ryan L…(more)
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I remember months of the same thing about Israel Folau. Sorry thats simply nit true. Folau came from AFL not N…(more)
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Yeah I mean he’s ok but when you’re talking about the elite level pace between international class players he’s no…(more)
You are a tough marker Pete. 😊
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I think Sharks may have had an eye on this game for a couple weeks. Sharks in a close one.
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no no no no no, this really wont do …… Saints dont do favouritism well at all.
nearly as priceless as Berries paraphernalia ….
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Tipsters are favouring the Crows. Worryingly, I’m with the majority of experts. I’m tipping the Loins.
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Well, I’m certainly not going to resort to schoolboy humor.
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Yes thanks for that reminder of that ignominy.
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We can always hope.
29m
I tipped the blues but not sure why 😱
30m
Junk
The crows are the best in the comp for losing on umpires calls at the last minute, they have no equal
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To be fair Freo are 3-2 v Sydney at Optus. The best stat is Freo have a 100% finals winning record in Geelong. Geelong h…(more)
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Sydney just came off a victory against GWS who play a careful precise game. Freo is not as good at it and can’t score …(more)
I reckon the game of the round is the last one.
A do or die game. What chance that the Crows are robbed of win because …(more)
I went to go my tip against the odds in Adelaide and then I see they are favourites. Who is on them, the entire Adelaide…(more)
And I’m Kooool.
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You’re their lemon aide?
I produce the Kool Aid that Freo drinks.
Some of the runner up to Eagles and Hawthorn premiership boys were good but you are probably right.
I was watching the …(more)
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Yep me too. Seen the Tiges in 9 GFs and they won 8 of ’em! Losing one was horrid.
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Not too young young at all. Been going to watch the Tiges since ’67. Another good year! Did Hawthorn steal a flag or did…(more)
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How many finals have Geelong lost in the time period you refer to? That is another reason why they’re not in the convers…(more)
Freo has no injury crisis this year.
I was pretty happy to see the back end of Hawthorn myself, but I am not enjoying their struggles now. That probably just…(more)
All the comments about wilderness and Ninthmond are talking about Richmond not even making the finals. Geelong never had…(more)
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It was a bit like what harkens to Brisbane after their 3. They gave it one more shot and suffered afterwards. It was pre…(more)
Geez donsy . . . not like you to be wide of the mark. (sarcasm) Been missing two key forwards and a key defender or 2 ke…(more)
It’s true. We are rubbish but I kind of don’t care.
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Can’t see the forest through the trees, hey?
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While we’re on the subject of kicking, can we throw in goal kicking too ? In Aust I sometimes get the impression it’s al…(more)
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I know, only on video.
Yes most of us are under 20 and never saw the 90s
or maybe 3-1.
I think Gus is correct on this occasion. Edwards would give his best in any position, but he is a fullback where he star…(more)
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So will TB
Gus will be apoplectic when reed Mahoney is marched this weekend.
Head and JFM to open at the 20/20 world cup.
One would hope (not me but others) that Madge comes in with a game plan better than ‘pick the Panthers’.
Madge wants a side the state can ‘feel proud of’. So sounds like Romey’s got the thick red pen thru him.
Stat says this…(more)
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Too much consideration is given to left and right sided players, especially in the halves. Yes, they all have a prefere…(more)
I love Hynes, but Burton is the best left side half in the comp. He has a great running game, biggest boot in the comp a…(more)
Hynes is playing well this season so far, as a predominantly right side, right footed kicker. I think his defence has be…(more)
The Clubs are the direct beneficiaries of any work they, the NRL or the ARL do to promote the sport, so I’d have thought…(more)
I’ve no idea because I’m not well versed with that aspect of the Tax Acts. I do know they make for tough reading, so pre…(more)
Signing an ‘off contract’ player is not poaching. Otherwise, Penrith could be considered to be ‘poaching’ ( or at least …(more)
So you basically don’t believe there should be a salary cap?
I know these aren’t all locals juniors or pathways players , but a lot were:
Peter Tunks: South Sydney Paul Dunn : Ro…(more)
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I am 100% fine with clubs getting compensation for developing players, as long as it is applied retroactively for all th…(more)
You fail to see many things so not sure where to start with explaining it to you.
It is a fallacy the vast majority is done by government, parents and state bodies.
The organisational structure of leag…(more)
And our soapie stars !!
To a very limited extent and generally for less than 5% of the pokies revenue they get access to because they “fund”…(more)
They may take our baristas, but they will never take our freedom.
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Is it really that convoluted to have expenses used as a deduction for company tax?
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I’m sick of the UK poaching our bartenders…
I don’t care where they’ve played their junior footy, but I do believe that the salary cap should not punish success…(more)
A lot of juniors end up in the area they’re in because their parents had to move there for work… just a bit more hig…(more)
This language of “plunder” and “poaching” really irks me.
It completely ignores that players are not the prope…(more)
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It’s not a fallacy. They do do a disproportionate amount of youth development, but it’s because other clubs aren’t…(more)
No questions regarding tonight’s game?
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RA have not said they won’t select from O/S.
Depending on Bell and how Alex Hodgeman goes it could well be Sio is the m…(more)
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Letting Scott Sio leave Australia was one of the worst player management decisions in recent history (I believe more due…(more)
Nothing wrong with oz-tag once you’ve got all the old joints replaced ????????
Looking forward to that reserve front row coming on 🥊
er, no, it doesn’t leave Whateley lost for words. Where do these headlines come from?
Totally agree – for the first time in a while somebody has come up with an idea to solve two problems. While Pone is a W…(more)
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Only sometimes Piru, don’t get too far ahead of yourself 😁
😂 👍
They are a protected species like Queensland for good reason. They are the nurseries of all Rugby Talent in Australia p…(more)
me too,,,,he did a lot of good, that has to be acknowledged however he moulded the the club into something it didnt have…(more)
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Enough. We have the greatest game in the world with fantastic traditions but we are constantly trying to change it. We’r…(more)
Okay so club before country, yeah awesome. I’ll choose to recognise those putting country first.
Because James O’Connor is back fit and playing, giving the Reds two fit No.10 options.
Yes Christy I get that, so where was he for ARG and Boks games then. If you’re named then you should be available and…(more)
Turbo, Crichton and Bradman Best would be well in front of Wighton. And I’d probably have him behind Lomax, Kiraz, Garri…(more)
It’s news to me that Bartel has one from a Geelong Premiership, that they must have initiated. Obviously didn̵…(more)
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What do you mean “start” milking??
Fingers crossed Luai is given the opportunity in a Blues jersey. I’d love to see his left foot step starving the Blues o…(more)
The five candidates for the Wallabies No.10 jersey - and the old heads who may sneak in to join them
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I think you’re absolutely right, Hugh. If you look at the Brumbies, their main issue (consistency) is actually mostly re…(more)
3m
Thanks Cec, I thought it was something like that but couldn’t remember the exact stat. He’s definitely more involved def…(more)
8m
Mate, the guy never got the chance to build on his game during the Dave Rennie period. He was in and out of the team lik…(more)
9m
When did the garbage appear that younger players still have plenty to learn, and working with experienced players with a…(more)
13m
Agreed. I think he’s underrated big time. I didn’t like him when he was at the rebels, but he went away and has impr…(more)
16m
Tackle attempted & completed – CG 78/102, NL 59/78 and TL 59/71. It looks like CG attempts 30% more tackles.
19m
that should be taken in context though, Gordon has made a lot more tackles than Lolesio, so does Gordon look to defend a…(more)
19m
Another rugby site has the defensive stats (tackle success) as follows:
Donaldson 73% – 25/34
Edmed 74% – 32/43
Lolesio…(more)
19m
Have you forgotten the 1996-1997 period with Greg Smith in charge?
20m
Yep.
I miss Nick’s insights and analysis too.
21m
Generally I agree about coaching though I wouldn’t say it needs a lot of money necessarily. It just needs a different cu…(more)
23m
It is based on level / expertise of the author.
Imagine what you would expect if Nick Bishop had written an article lik…(more)
27m
The tackling numbers are as follows: Lolesio is tackling at 69%, Gordon is at 70% and Donaldson is at 59%, Edmed is arou…(more)
33m
Personally I haven’t been that impressed with his performances for the Roosters. He’s not particularly fast, he is not …(more)
33m
Realistically, for me, the choice is between Gordon and Lolesio. Both have shortcomings, Gordon’s kicking and Lolesio’s…(more)
35m
In Lolesio’s defence he was never a ‘pick and stick’. He was in the top 3 Aus flyhalves during a generational change, an…(more)
43m
If you are a wallaby you should not need a mentor. When did this garbage appear. If you are a wallaby you are meant to h…(more)
48m
Yep, there is an entire generation of Aus flyhalves in the 26-30 year age range that either didn’t get enough opportunit…(more)
48m
Bang on Shoes. Guys that can kick goals and play positions other than 10 include but not restricted to Nic White, Ryan L…(more)
55m
I remember months of the same thing about Israel Folau.
Sorry thats simply nit true. Folau came from AFL not N…(more)
56m
Yeah I mean he’s ok but when you’re talking about the elite level pace between international class players he’s no…(more)
56m
You are a tough marker Pete. 😊