Vented Relief's Contributions

Great article Goose Step. In the Rebels, I would look to Mitch Inman to stake a claim for Mortlock's position. Inman plays a similar game, but unlike Mortlock, still has an upper body strength and leg drive to make it work. I don't think Johansson will get a look in until injuries start playing their part - he was a dominant player for the reds back in the day, and I've heard he has been playing well in france, but he will take some time to get back in the swing of things. Even with O'Connor and Beale, I feel the Rebels will be very luck to make the top 12 - as you said, the forward pack is too weak. For the Reds, who do you see playing 10 while Quade is out? Harris or Lucas? Maybe Dallan Murphy might get a look in? The Force will be a bit of a surprise packet I think. Towards the back end of season 2011 they were scaring and even beating some very good teams. Losing O'Connor will hurt but I reckon Ripia has the goods. It will be interesting to see how long he takes to find his feet. The best thing the Waratahs can do is tell Elsom that he won't be starting unless he can beat the bloke he's competing against for the 6 position in a wrestle. It seems like Elsom did not do any weights or strength work at the brumbies - the amount of times he was dominated in the ruck and tackle while playing for the wallabies was embarrassing. Hopefully he is hitting the gym during the off season otherwise dave dennis should be getting a lot more game time.

Australian Super Rugby breakdown for 2012

18 Nov 2011

By the way, whats going on with cameron shepherd? Is he healthy and match fit?

Return of Barnes a ray of hope for Wallabies

24 Sep 2011

If McCabe goes home then you would suggest that a 'like for like' replacement would be nick cummins..... they are like twins (apart from the hair).

Return of Barnes a ray of hope for Wallabies

24 Sep 2011