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Absolutely it’s a poor message when the Captain wants an early release and how do they see making him stay playing out??? Uncomfortable much. Hamstring injury this weekend????

Tahs in turmoil: Hanigan and Harrison jump sinking ship, skipper forced to stay, CEO complains of 'tricky' task

Yeah a bit rich but not sure he’s the answer going forward anyway. Hanigan played so well before he was injured and that will be felt but we seem to have a surplus of Second Row/Back Row players.

I honestly am not sure Gordon is the answer either, I’d rather they backed Bowen.

Tahs in turmoil: Hanigan and Harrison jump sinking ship, skipper forced to stay, CEO complains of 'tricky' task

At this stage and where the Tahs are at they should be planning for next year and honestly Gordon could easily be let go without any major impact. He also for his years of service deserves it IMO.

Tahs in turmoil: Hanigan and Harrison jump sinking ship, skipper forced to stay, CEO complains of 'tricky' task

The question for me is was it dangerous. The replay clearly showed his head whip Lash into the ground. I don’t think it was intent just the way he did it caused a potential head injury.

Brumbies beat Waratahs in monsoonal conditions as injury toll goes from bad to worse

If this was commented on and I missed it sorry but how come no talk about Edmed being back slammed not long after he came on. Looked dangerous and potentially a yellow.

Brumbies beat Waratahs in monsoonal conditions as injury toll goes from bad to worse

I am in no way blaming Gordon for the loss he made some good breaks during the game but was poorly supported and that tap forward that wasn’t costing a try was terrible.

However I’d really like to see Grant get some solid time on the field and Gordon take some time out from the squad, I just do not rate him as a Captain and am not even sure he is a better halfback than Grant.

When Grant comes on more seems to happen with the backline. Harrison has looked better than Edmed, there is at least an element of creativity and his kicking is better. Be good to build some cohesion between Grant and Harrison for next season.

My big shout out goes to Joey Walton he is a great defensive centre and link/support player and plays his heart out. In the forwards thought Amatarsero had a good game as did Gamble.

Looking forward to Kellaway coming back to the Tah’s and hope he is given the Fullback role.

Brumbies beat Waratahs in monsoonal conditions as injury toll goes from bad to worse

Wasn’t he being selected for Queensland then injured?

'Everyone was dogs': Junior Wallabies roll up their sleeves to beat Springboks in TRC as rising fullback scores twice

Was Kellaway injured at the start of the season for 3 or 4 games?

Brumbies knock over Hurricanes in statement win as Wright shines again behind forward pack

Thanks Peter

'It can be something great': Schmidt turns to 'scrum doctor' as next step in Wallabies rebuild

Does Laurie Fisher have a history as a defence coach I always thought he was a Ruck and Maul specialist? And to that point why is there not a R&M coach if there is a lineout and scrum coach?

'It can be something great': Schmidt turns to 'scrum doctor' as next step in Wallabies rebuild

I think Gordon is a big part of the problem, Jack Grant looked better when he came on and I think Gordon is just a poor Captain and leader on the field.

'Something's not working': Tahs' Good Friday turns into a nightmare as Rebels recruit Daugunu seals upset win

Gordon is a terrible Captain and should be replaced, it’s his job to make decisions on field and correct tactics etc. that are going wrong of which there are far too many from last night’s game to list. Jack Grant looked far better when he came on.
Why was Edmed so deep, he does not normally play that deep why did Gordon not make him adjust?
Praise for Harrison but the break he made was excellent but just about everything else he did was poor.
What a poor game, have been a faithful Waratahs supporter for 40+ years but that game broke me by half time and the end was not just a coach killer but a fan killer in regard to myself.

'Something's not working': Tahs' Good Friday turns into a nightmare as Rebels recruit Daugunu seals upset win

Edmed needs to be relieved of the kicking duties and if no one else in the starting 15 can do it is time to try out a new 10.

Deja vu for Tane as Drua deliver another heart-breaker to under fire Coleman

I was spared the despair of watching after 20 minutes, Stan just decided it did not want to work anymore. Thank god, even in that twenty minutes other than the scrum there was not a lot to even hope about. Not going to be a popular comment but Edmed showed why Donaldson was usually preferred. He may be tough as rocks but he doesn’t offer much running the show or in attack. I hope next week they find something in defence or even as a staunch fan of Coleman I’ll be at the head of the queue demanding he goes. It’s strange is is usually a guy that players want to follow but they looked like they had nothing to play for.

'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick

“Without a Leinster-esque side in Australia to build the national team around,” I have very little knowledge of what that means in terms of Rugby strategy or skills but if it means success would it not mean The Brumbies in terms of Australian Rugby at least as a starting point? I know they have not won a SR title for a while but they have been the best performing team in Australia for a long while. Or does it mean he has to find a team that has the players that have the skills etc. that best fit the mould of Leinster?

Chasing stability over pipedreams and rent-a-quotes - why RA chose an 'Ordinary Joe' to move on from Eddie as Wallabies coach

The women’s sevens team should be up there with The Mathildas as a sporting brand but it’s a shame that they do not have the same public profile. Far more successful and wonderful athletes and role models.

'Massive boost': No Hoops but Aussie men's sevens get welcome surprise for Perth, women name formidable team

Marty Roebuck over Israel Folau every time, loved watching him play. It’s a shame Roger Gould couldn’t be in the vote again a master at FB and I would have trouble even as a Tah’s fan separating the two as the best I ever watched. As others have said just the safety and surety factor when kicking in anyway and their defence.

Greatest XV: Matt Burke's balls of steel and how one word from John O'Neill sent the Wallabies 'nuts'

Could do worse than picking Joey Walton ahead of Perese.

Exclusive: Quade, Hooper to miss World Cup selection as Jorgensen rockets into squad

Yeah I thought the same, there was definitely an arm wrap with one arm but it happened as a result of the shoulder hitting Ikitau then it was forced forward.

Studs and duds: Carter's 'brave' step up, Cheik hails 'bloody handful' as Marky nails WC spot, Wright gets it wrong

The replay clearly showed the Kiwi player lead with his head straight into Hoopers head.

'It's disappointing': Waratahs smashed by Barrett's Blues as missed chances, poor discipline kills off season

I thought Joey Walton was solid again.

'It's disappointing': Waratahs smashed by Barrett's Blues as missed chances, poor discipline kills off season

Why was the off the ball coat hanger on Hooper not carded, they looked at it and just gave a penalty?

Magnificent Mark: Waratahs secure finals spot with stunning win over Fiji

Totally agree with this and think you were suggesting this at the beginning of the season jeznez. Now Walton is back there is no reason not to do it and Mark N. I think would be a revelation at 15.

'Focus around moving quicker': Coleman must revert back to recipe of 2022 for finals success

I don’t remember Donaldson kicking nearly as much last year and his passing is usually pretty good, can only assume it is a tactic given to him by Coleman and he just isn’t executing it well at all.

'A real grind': Waratahs keep season alive by winning ugly against Highlanders

What is wrong with Donaldson, i had huge hopes for him last year but since being put at FB at the start of this season he has been only OK at best and only at times. Only half joking maybe Hooper should have a stint at 10.

'A real grind': Waratahs keep season alive by winning ugly against Highlanders

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