Comments on: Hurricanes came, sauna-ed and were conquered

By: mudskipper

mudskipper — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:06:40 +0000

The Brumbies had a mixed fortune last season due to extensive injuries, Huxley’s very serious sickness unsettling the team. Fisher was mixed in how he divided some of the positions. His uncertainty didn’t help Josh Holmes who seems to be a confidence player…

Holmes is pumped for 2009, Andy Friend has connected with him and engaged his desire to fulfill his much talked about future status. He now as a S14 season under his belt…After this season he will be a world class scrum half… and wearing gold…

By: Brett McKay

Brett McKay — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:04:16 +0000

Joe, I too saw homer’s comment about Phibbs and nearly choked – I don’t think Larkham ever had to worry about a Gregan pass coming to him on the half-volley…

By: detritus

detritus — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:41:12 +0000

Holmes is the new Anthony Ekert of Aus rugby, good pass, nice snipes but hides from contact in defence.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:28:54 +0000

“It is a shame that good players like Phibbs neveer got a chance in front of George”
I like Phibbs but surely you can’t be suggesting he was ever better than Gregan?

Must say while I’ve heard good things I’ve never actually seen Holmes play well. So looking forward to seeing how he goes this year.

By: sportym

sportym — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:10:59 +0000

I am really keen to see how Josh Holmes goes this year, last year was a tough start for him. In his defense it is not easy to perform when most of the team was out injured, there were after all called the Baby Brumbies last year. Looking at the current brumbies team, the forwards look solid and the backline looks very impressive. Its now upto Josh to show what he is made of, i hope he fires. We need an alternative to Burgess who struggled on tour, i hope he has worked on his passing.

By: Homer

Homer — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:56:47 +0000

I still believe that Lucas should have gone on the Europe tour instead of Sheehan. Holmes didn’t perform and Lucas can run and kick beautiflly. It will be a great battle between the young aussie halves this season. It is great to have young attacking halves now that George is out of the way.
It is a shame that good players like Phibbs neveer got a chance in front of George.

By: Handy Andy

Handy Andy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:54:49 +0000

While Josh Holmes certainly has the ability, I’m still not convinced of his character under pressure.

Last season he was given the nod ahead of Phipps (a player with a weaker pass but a much stronger mind) only to play his way out of the team, mainly through his complete inability to ‘feel the temperature’ of a game. I also believe that when his position is under threat, he invariably capitulates. Furthermore, his club form with Eastwood last year was indifferent at best.

I’d just like to see some character to match the hype.

By: Bob McGregor

Bob McGregor — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:07:59 +0000

Pleased Holmes played well as I think I might of pushed for him to be included in the team for RWC 2007. For whatever reason he went off the boil and Burgess got under his guard. Good we will have more than one option at half. Such contests should bring out the best in all contenders.

The Super 14 contest this year is tantilising. Bring it on!

By: Marty

Marty — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:58:26 +0000

Big fan of Josh Holmes.
I don’t know why they didn’t take him on tour