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Barack Obama famously wore grey or blue suits almost every day of his presidency – with so many big decisions to make each day, he didn’t want to waste his brainpower on something as trivial as his clothes.
Like resuscitating a patient in a hospital, it’s important to remember that survival isn’t the only KPI. We must consider quality of life.
I am an unapologetic fan of the Big Bash, which has been my pre-vaccine vaccine to this winter of discontentment. I love that it is on most nights and the cricket can just flow over you – it is the non-pharmacologic therapeutic intervention I didn’t know I needed.
In the 1993 film Groundhog Day Bill Murray became trapped in a time loop and was forced to relive the same day over and over again. In 2020 the Australian national team is persisting with the faltering Joe Burns in an equally painful experience.
Earlier this year, Australian rugby looked terminal.
David and Goliath is perhaps the most celebrated and well known story of winning against all odds.
As a developmental paediatric doctor, I am frequently faced with children on stimulant medication struggling with their sleep.
thx RG, nice to know theres a few rusted on rugby fans still out there. Ill be watching tonight to see if MH changes his decision process.
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx Rhys, I’m happier for them to practice those plays in low fidelity matches like this one however I’d prefer it earlier in the match when the game isn’t in the line. Wins are key to build confidence in this young team with a new coach. If we are to challenge the ABs, we will need these out of the box plays
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx ojp…sounds like a new business idea? ????
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx stu, after that near try, I think we’ll see more grubbers this game
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Great comment CM. You’re probably right but I hope Rennie isn’t taking over all decisions though cos the players should be capable. If they’re not, we need to find a way to empower them.
Toomua is down on his form but still needs to contribute more. He is my favourite player and last year he was epic. Compare the scores how we went in the first bledisloe and a half with him vs how we went in the next game and a half without him.
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx hurles, yeah that’s a good point. These are prime try scoring opportunities so they should be exerting themselves to make the most of them
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx Andy, i agree it was a low percentage play with minimal time left on the clock. With the penalties flowing our way, ball retention would have been wise.
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx numpty. I agree that his place is safe as I can’t think of an alternative. As you say, it was a very tough kick to execute. But he took on the kick accepting the risk and got it wrong. It would have been much easier and less risky to pass it wide. Either way I admire his confidence and hopefully he nails that next time. I really rate him as a player.
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx Bobby, I think hunter will be financially worse off at the fines meeting following some of those kicks
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx Ethan. Aus teams get lost in unstructured play and they lack basic skills relative to NZ. Who do you think should be captain and why do you think Aus were better decision makers before?
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Maybe his tailor really only liked just blue and Grey haha
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx liquor, it is true. I share your frustration that some players still don’t understand the rules. When the generals left the front line in WW1, the decisions made were incorrect and costly. I think it helps to have men on the ground making or at least involved in decision making.
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx faith. If HP makes that play, I’m cheering as loud as anyone. I don’t think the small territory gain was a significant consideration. If he failed to make it was always a turnover of possession (line out) which considering we were down by 1 with only minutes left is quite a price. France were haemorrhaging penalties so retaining possession would have been my preference. Either way, I’d rather he try and practice those plays now than in a World Cup final
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx IP, I’d love to know the Wallabies IP on this. Athletes make thousands of decisions in a match. I wonder is it something we can train and hone or do the best teams simply have a wise natural decision maker? Either way the value of making the right decisions is high. If Aus is to challenge the ABs, we must make the right decisions. Do you think Hooper is the right man to shoulder most of the decisions?
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
If we had to take them on now, we’re Buckley’s…lucky we’ve got a bit of time to improve
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thx Scotty, I appreciate what you’re saying but the upside of his play was a try and the risk was a turnover (out in the full). If we went through the hands, the upside was also a try and the risk was that we are tackled still retaining possession
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
????. She said yes. I question her decision making though
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Thanks francisco. The option of the penalty goal seems to come and go seasonally. Argentina have improved so much in the last 10 years that maybe we should learn from them?
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making
Nick, big fan. Would DR really want a high work rate from TT at the risk of diminishing his carrying capacity or scrum? My criticism of cheika was that he made Koroibete cover huge distances in D effectively nullifying his running game as he was puffed. Surely play to your strengths?
Coach’s Corner Issue 16: Who will front up for the Wallabies?
great article nb. so if you become waratahs coach in the near future, which players would you recruit?
Coach’s Corner Issue 6: Penney for your thoughts?
Valentini developing an attacking game whilst playing in a gold jersey…may be a sign of things to come 👍
Why the Brumbies still have reason to smile after their defeat in Canberra
I feel a lot of Australia’s cricketing success has come in spite of the selectors rattan because of them. DC should be a lock. MH good too. What about silk and wells? Ollie Davies too green Ronan? Can OD play spin?
Also, why not give sanga a bowl
In NZ?!!!
Stoinis had his chance for Australia, now it's time for Christian and Henriques in T20s
Great article Nick. So you’ve sorted most of wallabies forwards selection- CN, Uelese, Mcreight, Wilson, valetini. I guess from your previous articles LSL and NW (captain). I’m waiting for your next articles on props and back lines
Coach's Corner issue 2: What hope for the Waratahs?
Thx Phil. It certainly was hard to watch at times. Whose your 13? Should we give LI a run?
The Wallabies must practise their decision-making