Comments on: The ARU should thank the Brumbies for their injuries http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/27/the-aru-should-thank-the-brumbies-for-their-injuries/ Your Sports Opinion Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:52:21 +0000 hourly 1 By: The Link http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/27/the-aru-should-thank-the-brumbies-for-their-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-35276 The Link Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:45:09 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/27/the-aru-should-thank-the-brumbies-for-their-injuries/#comment-35276 Please gents lets not get carried away with the Brumbies 'culture'. This article reeks of 5-10 years ago when Macqueen and Jones shaped Aus Rugby 'culture' from Canberra, that is, you're living in the past. You really can't say that Fisher is a coaching genius with the Brumies not making the Semis since 04. Three years is a long time in Rugby. Wake up fellas, the Wallabies under Deans will consist primarily of Tahs forwards and Force Backs plus maye Gerrard, Smith, AAC and Mortlock this year. The Brumbies have some big games coming up, notably Blues, Sharks, Stormers and Force. If they loose all 4 (likely) then Fisher can kiss his grey beard and long locks goodbye, just like my namesake at the end of 08 I don't think beating the Cheetahs by 6 points last week is anything to crow about, geez the Tahs only beat them by 4 tonight.... Tahs work in progress, Brumbies, work to be commenced Please gents lets not get carried away with the Brumbies ‘culture’. This article reeks of 5-10 years ago when Macqueen and Jones shaped Aus Rugby ‘culture’ from Canberra, that is, you’re living in the past. You really can’t say that Fisher is a coaching genius with the Brumies not making the Semis since 04. Three years is a long time in Rugby. Wake up fellas, the Wallabies under Deans will consist primarily of Tahs forwards and Force Backs plus maye Gerrard, Smith, AAC and Mortlock this year.

The Brumbies have some big games coming up, notably Blues, Sharks, Stormers and Force. If they loose all 4 (likely) then Fisher can kiss his grey beard and long locks goodbye, just like my namesake at the end of 08

I don’t think beating the Cheetahs by 6 points last week is anything to crow about, geez the Tahs only beat them by 4 tonight…. Tahs work in progress, Brumbies, work to be commenced

]]> By: Terry Kidd http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/27/the-aru-should-thank-the-brumbies-for-their-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-35156 Terry Kidd Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:23:16 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/27/the-aru-should-thank-the-brumbies-for-their-injuries/#comment-35156 "I would much rather watch the Brumbies play and lose than watch the Waratahs play their mindless, plodding game and win." ..... I absolutely agree with this statement. The young Brumbies back line is having a go and playing the ELVs very very well considering the level of maturity. In contrast the Waratahs team seems mired in a conservative, do not lose, never back yourself, bash and barge type game plan where they seem to have forgotten that the ball moves faster than the quickest player and intelligent use of the ball plus speed will break every defence. When I watch the Brumbies I know that it will be entertaining regardless of the outcome, when I watch the Waratahs I am not entertained and I wait in vain for some enterprising rugby. There is the difference. “I would much rather watch the Brumbies play and lose than watch the Waratahs play their mindless, plodding game and win.” ….. I absolutely agree with this statement. The young Brumbies back line is having a go and playing the ELVs very very well considering the level of maturity. In contrast the Waratahs team seems mired in a conservative, do not lose, never back yourself, bash and barge type game plan where they seem to have forgotten that the ball moves faster than the quickest player and intelligent use of the ball plus speed will break every defence.

When I watch the Brumbies I know that it will be entertaining regardless of the outcome, when I watch the Waratahs I am not entertained and I wait in vain for some enterprising rugby. There is the difference.

]]> By: mudskipper http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/27/the-aru-should-thank-the-brumbies-for-their-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-35035 mudskipper Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:38:09 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/27/the-aru-should-thank-the-brumbies-for-their-injuries/#comment-35035 In 2008 Laurie Fisher has put his own Coaching position on the line and backed the young Brumbies… Last year the Brumbies won more games than other semi-final teams but didn’t score enough points and bonus points to make the semis If you’re not familiar with the Brumbies supporters culture, they exceedingly proud of their teams achievements and sincerely anticipate to make the semis each year… The Brumbies are a resounding representation the great Australian disposition “punch above your weight”. So the last 2 years have tested the supporters’ loyalty to the Coaching team after Nucifora’s departure. Like McKenzie’s situation today, there have been plenty of individuals beginning to call for Laurie Fisher’s job if the Brumbies didn’t play their famous running rugby and make the semis in 2008… But no one could have foreseen the vast challenges ahead in 2008. To Fisher’s credit and nerve, he with the coaching team has effectively prepared and backed the young talent each week…and the team has responded even with the severe health concerns for senior team mate Julian Huxley. Some of these youngsters were on only a $10,000 academy development contracts for this season. The Brumbies have always signed well and instil a cultural belief to challenge and expect success. Their stocks are not yet depleted at this time we are still waiting to see Peter Betham Australian under 21s fullback take the field as he has not been available due to a foot injury. It will be good to see Mortlock and Ashley Cooper back in week 8 against an improving Chiefs team, and further more to add leadership. 2008 for the Brumbies will be remembered as a year of adversities and how the Brumbies culture stood up to the challenge. Well done boys, I’m looking forward to the rest of the season. The ARU should seriously consider Laurie Fisher to replace Pat Howard as ARU high-performance manager. He continues to improve players’ confidence and abilities. In 2008 Laurie Fisher has put his own Coaching position on the line and backed the young Brumbies… Last year the Brumbies won more games than other semi-final teams but didn’t score enough points and bonus points to make the semis

If you’re not familiar with the Brumbies supporters culture, they exceedingly proud of their teams achievements and sincerely anticipate to make the semis each year… The Brumbies are a resounding representation the great Australian disposition “punch above your weight”. So the last 2 years have tested the supporters’ loyalty to the Coaching team after Nucifora’s departure.

Like McKenzie’s situation today, there have been plenty of individuals beginning to call for Laurie Fisher’s job if the Brumbies didn’t play their famous running rugby and make the semis in 2008… But no one could have foreseen the vast challenges ahead in 2008. To Fisher’s credit and nerve, he with the coaching team has effectively prepared and backed the young talent each week…and the team has responded even with the severe health concerns for senior team mate Julian Huxley.

Some of these youngsters were on only a $10,000 academy development contracts for this season. The Brumbies have always signed well and instil a cultural belief to challenge and expect success. Their stocks are not yet depleted at this time we are still waiting to see Peter Betham Australian under 21s fullback take the field as he has not been available due to a foot injury.

It will be good to see Mortlock and Ashley Cooper back in week 8 against an improving Chiefs team, and further more to add leadership.

2008 for the Brumbies will be remembered as a year of adversities and how the Brumbies culture stood up to the challenge. Well done boys, I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.

The ARU should seriously consider Laurie Fisher to replace Pat Howard as ARU high-performance manager. He continues to improve players’ confidence and abilities.

]]> By: Phil Coorey http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/27/the-aru-should-thank-the-brumbies-for-their-injuries/comment-page-1/#comment-35023 Phil Coorey Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:17:46 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/27/the-aru-should-thank-the-brumbies-for-their-injuries/#comment-35023 "Although the lack of experience shows and they need some composure every now and then, they have showed the ARU that there is real depth in Australian rugby." Quite evident against the Waratahs - a game they should have won. Nice article “Although the lack of experience shows and they need some composure every now and then, they have showed the ARU that there is real depth in Australian rugby.”

Quite evident against the Waratahs – a game they should have won.

Nice article

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