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As money flowed into sport codes the drive to become more professional began as to which stage of the professional evolution, and finances, determined…
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During the second Bledisloe, I was intrigued by the fortunes of Marika Koroibete and Caleb Clarke. While both are hard running and create mayhem,…
Spot on PeterK!
REACTION: 'It's a high-speed game' - Brumbies coach slams Wallabies star's red card after thrilling Force battle
The Rabble are the worst coached team in the comp.
The Force and Tahs look way better coached.
Reds and Brumbies continue what they’ve been doing for the last few years.
REACTION: 'Drua wanted it more' - Rebels captain claims 'men playing boys' as newbies score stunning maiden win
I liked Campbell, played much better than Hodge and better than Banks today.
I hope he can be the missing piece for the Wallabies.
'He can go up a level': Thorn's Wallaby reference for Campbell, as Reds' No.15 compared to Darren Lockyer
Brumbies were poor, too much dropped ball, poor line out, players too worried about the niggle. Will need to improve substantially to make any impact on the comp. Take the points on offer.
Force look promising, just need to build a winning culture. Look far better coached than the Rebels. Rodda makes a huge difference.
They’ll surprise a few. Fines would be my starting nine.
Thank God Rugby is back.
REACTION: 'We got away with it' - Relief for Brumbies after skipper's big gamble almost backfires
Why is this only coming out in the media now?
What is the agenda behind it?
And who’s agenda?
Timing is interesting.
Tim Paine is not the man we thought he was. Is anyone?
Maybe against the Tahs, a long range one comes to mind… Would need to check the match date.
'A magnificent sight': Christian Cullen was a divine fullback
Even as a Wallabies fan, Cullen & Lomu were my heroes.
The contrast of finesse and power.
Cullen is by far my favourite fullback of all time.
Could watch him all-day every day, he was the fullback we all wished we could’ve been.
Thank you Peter for the article and bringing back some great memories.
I’ll head to work a smile on my face, preferring to think of the joy of watching Cullen in full flight, rather than thinking of the heartache he caused us Wallabies fans…
'A magnificent sight': Christian Cullen was a divine fullback
I wonder is Jonathan Isaac a racist too?
https://7news.com.au/sport/basketball/the-reason-one-black-nba-player-refused-to-kneel-c-1209836
'How racist do you have to be?': ABC presenter stunned by de Kock decision as cricket world divided
Would anyone be able to own a football team if morals and ethics were a prerequisite?
Football continues to sell its soul as human rights are pushed to the side
Never been a fan of SBW.
But I do admire his professionalism, his impact he has on teams, his commitment to family & faith and now his positive influence on the people & players around him.
He’s grown into a mature admirable man.
Hearing Quade Cooper discuss his influence and seeing how much QC has changed has impressed me a lot.
It’s such a shame it took so long for a wasted talent to turn it around, but thanks SBW he did.
If only SBW could mentor more young men.
I’ll probably read his book too, to gain insights.
But one thing is clear, SBW needs some mentoring in public speaking.
Why I'll be buying Sonny Bill's book
Well, I called it:
This what happens when the example is set.
It was a disgrace watching the ‘Water Boy’ chasing the officials around yelling at them.
Thought I was watching a Football game, except ‘usually’ it’s just the players chasing them around.
Rugby used to be Yes Sir, No Sir, I’ll talk to them Sir, when on the field.
It was something that made me proud of Rugby, the respect players showed the Ref.
The other codes didn’t show that much respect to the whistle blower.
Now it’s a whinge fest from everyone.
Not just the Bok’s, Hooper, White, Montoya etc all pleading with the Ref to get the TMO involved.
I wish they would all shut their mouths and just play to the whistle.
'We stuffed it up': Springboks apologise for waterboy incident
I’ll take that as a compliment Geoff…as you know, everyone looks better with Beer Goggles on.. 😛
Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks and three Boks in our Team of The Rugby Championship
Thanks Geoff,
What I realised is most fans only focus on their own players and only see the highlights of the other teams players.
So it is good to see a combined team through someone else’s eye.
Can we get an under-performers team of the RC?
Seven Wallabies, five All Blacks and three Boks in our Team of The Rugby Championship
It’s a bit late to be releasing a video…
‘I've got to put pressure on the referee’: Savea's plan to pull tardy Boks onto line
I think the Boks missed their chance last week.
AB’s don’t make that many errors two weeks in a row.
Hopefully, it’s a tight game and the Bok’s pull of an AB’s like try against the AB’s.
Puma’s look lethargic, incohesive, it’s a shame after their huge effort last year.
Looking forward to seeing Sean Mac back, always liked his playing style.
If talk of Greg Holmes is true, good on him, fitness was his only issue during Super.
Hopefully, a great game full of excitement and tension to finish of the RC.
Wallabies winning four in a row…be still my thumping heart..
Thanks to all teams, players and fans for making this tournament possible and enjoyable.
Especially in these troubling times, its a nice respite to talk rugby with my fellow Roarers, both expert and rookies alike.
The Thursday rugby two-up: Who gains what from the final round?
Lucky you’re a Boks fan then, you probably wouldn’t survive long as a Wallabies fan… 😛
How do you say 'vive la difference' in Australian?
Geoff,
I enjoyed the AB’s v Bok’s match.
It was a real arm-wrestle and was winnable by either right up to the last kick.
Was it visually pleasing? No, but the Bok’s made the AB’s play their style.
How often can a team dictate a playing style to the AB’s?
I enjoyed seeing how the AB’s responded to the pressure and match style.
I have never seen the AB’s drop so much ball and make so many errors.
Credit to the Bok’s for that, and credit to them for sticking to their game plan.
Forget aesthetics, too many teams try to beat the AB’s playing the AB’s style of Rugby.
The Bok’s stuck to their guns and almost won, they were one Box kick too many from winning.
The AB’s showed why they are class, they can make errors, be forced to play someone else’s style and still eke out a win, that’s what makes them a great Rugby nation.
The other thing I enjoyed, was seeing the AB fans responding to the AB’s errors and error rate.
Now they have an idea of what it’s like being a Wallabies fan for the last 10-15 years…
The Wrap: Tense, gripping clash of styles falls the All Blacks' way
Volkanovski was immense, such conditioning and composure.
I thought he was gone with the guillotine, only to get out and then find himself in a triangle.
He didn’t panic, and turned it into his advantage, to pound the daylights out of Ortega.
To say the bell saved Ortega, is an understatement, he was out.
The Doctor coming in gave him extra time to recover. It probably should’ve been stopped at that point.
In the end there were two more rounds of carnage, it was a classic, a great fight.
Hopefully ‘The Great’ will start getting the respect and accolades he’s earned.
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For where Noah Lolesio and Hunter Paisami would ping cool-looking but intercepted flat torpedo passes, Cooper’s work is subtle. And effective. And it’s smart.
When Cooper was their age he threw plenty of these passes.
Just goes to show the value of age and experience… how do you get those?
Time, both need to be given it, but not on the sidelines.
Clash of cultures: Quade Cooper versus Los Pumas Anonymous, a 'generic Springboks Lite'
Oliver,
I was a bit worried when Villa sold Grealish.
But I’m starting to feel more confident and they might be able to do something special.
Leon Bailey looks like a good buy as does Ings.
Hopefully, Bailey’s injury is only minor.
Interestingly, Grealish now that he’s at City, is deemed a worthy starter by Southgate…
Mané milestone, City and Spurs stumble, Villan's stunning debut - Premier League Talking Points
Thanks Nick,
Was hoping for a list of 1 through to 9.
Just wanted to see if there was a pattern as to who handled the title best in the following year or two.
And if a team peaked with the win, got better after or declined.
Get your questions in for Issue 27 of Coach's Corner
By all these different answers it must be obvious then.
Get your questions in for Issue 27 of Coach's Corner
I thought Tesla’s were self-washing….maybe you can provide the info then Elon.
Get your questions in for Issue 27 of Coach's Corner
So what you are saying is that Refs don’t make errors?
Like when a player is charged after game because the ref took no action during the game…
'Perplexing decision' Reds prop to miss three weeks for dangerous tackle