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Twice this year, I’ve heard Michael Cheika say ‘Team is King’ in the context of losing his top try-scorer.
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“So, what do you do, Pete?”
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England’s Australian mastermind Eddie Jones loves to say things nobody believes.
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He sticks with guys too long. Meyer had that fault, too (Victor)
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
He’s old old old new old school.
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
Mainstay. Bulwark. Warrior. Etc.
Slammin' Sam Cane shows just how good the Kiwis' super sevens are
Thanks, Rhino. Yes, that story has a new angle, every time I read it.
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
Great post, Carlos. Not only is your rebuttal superbly reasoned, you have joined a wide array of different opinions on this comment section which are interesting and insightful. Yes, I see your points. I’m just interested in musing about Cheika’s statement. Happy it elicited thoughtful replies. Even Machooka thought. I think.
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
He’s a deluded loyalist? Or a diluted lawyer-ist?
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
It was my team of ghost writers.
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
I have experienced some of the same vibe in other sports. Just seems the SIZE of a rugby team affords extreme diversity.
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
If you gonna blow the 9, you gotta go low. 🙂
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
I’m blushing. I do despise attention…. ????
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
That’s it! You get it. Cheika the wannabe player-coach-philosopher.
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
Hahahaha! I’m neither boxers nor briefs; and my glass is always empty. Your dad was surely proud of you (and your book); and yes, you’ve hit the team ethos nail on the head, mate.
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
Great post! When Izzy pulled Leyds’ hair, and Cheika said he didn’t, I felt he was the worst, but lately, I don’t know. Maybe he’s grown?
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
Chook & Check
The bromance
Frenemy film
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
The destination is you and me in Buenos Aires at Nobes place with a bottle of jack and very hungry for asada
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
Yes, man! That’s it! Sure, Handré will take us to the Promised Land.
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
Yes, and all of us earned that familial bond, I suppose, by being willing to be embarrassed in search of that small glory. Thanks!
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
Cheers, J! Yes, that’s the part I do miss.
Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika
Lyon loves him.
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