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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 KnC, players from all codes have broken the law. The incidence was the issue in question.
Is there a worse crime than breaking into a police station? Turn on the TV and read the Jarryd Hayne charges.
Thank you, Rugby Australia - now let's get people excited about the game again
Thx dingogray. Me neither although I suspect if pucovski was fit he may not of
Is Joe Burns burnt?
Thx short arm. Joe burns is an opener. His job is to face the new ball which can seam and swing. Bumrah is a quality fast bowler. The combination of these 2 means he is subject to facing some good balls. This is his job. He is not doing his job. His technique leaves him vulnerable to these deliveries. Far more learned pundits than me are singing from the same page. His failures have devastated his confidence. He is unlikely to find form continuing in the team against a lethal attack. He needs to be dropped to work on his technique and hopefully regain some confidence.
Is Joe Burns burnt?
Thx Rellum. I felt uncomfortable watching him bat. You liking pucovski?
Is Joe Burns burnt?
Thx nunnery, I don’t think the selectors can be accused of not giving him enough opportunities either
Is Joe Burns burnt?
Thx Fabian. Hopefully Warner is the straight swap. Possibly pucovski for head. Harrison’s a big question mark
Is Joe Burns burnt?
Thx JGK. I agree Head never goes on with it. Henriques is a big call but very possible
Is Joe Burns burnt?
Thx sportstragic- I’m wondering whether the double change is on. Do you know if pucovski is fit?
Is Joe Burns burnt?
Thx Vail- glass half empty mate. If it was dead, you wouldn’t be reading union articles
Thank you, Rugby Australia - now let's get people excited about the game again
Chief- do better
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Thx Eric- agree the stoppages are a work
In progress
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Thx etepeus, great comment. Richie Benaud used to discourage young TV commentators from saying what viewers can already see. It’s tiresome.
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Thx Rick. The familiarity doesn’t condone their transgressions. If you’re claiming that rugby players transgress equally, I would love to see the supporting evidence
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Thx red rob. Love the passion. Since applying for the top rugby job, kearns really has dug himself into a hole. I liked the energy Sean Maloney brought!
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Thx MI. I certainly agree that RA upsized from a perilous position. They manufactured a broadcast package and cultivated media relationships that previous administrations struggled to do. Job well done ????
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Thx Paul. You make a good point. The intention of my article was to give RA praise I felt they were due. The reason I mentioned Vlandys was I felt that he got a significant amount of praise whereas RA did not. I felt they both did a wonderful job so why can’t we thank them both?
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Thx Clare. Perhaps Marinos will align RA with world standards?
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Thx again Malo, I think rugby’s demise was multi factorial. Some of the moves by previous iterations of RA certainly haven’t helped. I’d also implicate News Corp, parts of the media, the refereeing directives from the world body to name a few.
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Thx YK- care to elaborate? Are you referring to the substitutions?
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Thx Malo, no doubt league is in a strong position however like clockwork, the league players continue to create PR problems off-field
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Thx max. I think both vlandys and rob clarke will be missed. I’m unsure about marinos
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Thx Johnny. Brums for the prem!
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Thx piru. Glad I wasn’t the only one confused
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