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Born a Kiwi now have Aus citizenship. Referee for the local Sydney Subbies and with 20+ years in the Army definitely follow the ANZAC. NZ first then Australia against anyone
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With all the complaints about inconsistency and even bias from some supporters and commentators, I thought I’d just go through the process a referee…
The referee occupies a unique position on the field. Tasked with managing the game – and, let’s be fair, without the referee no game…
I’ve seen a lot of comments about high tackles and many people seem unsure of the process of deciding how these need to be…
I saw a post the other day about how much fun it is to take on the job in the middle with all the…
McDermott is in the squad mate. Not sure why Wilson didn’t make it
Donaldson in as EIGHT uncapped players picked: Co-captains named for Wallabies as Eddie's first squad revealed
He’s not selected mate. Carter Gordon is but not Jake – thankfully
Donaldson in as EIGHT uncapped players picked: Co-captains named for Wallabies as Eddie's first squad revealed
True. Brumbies are the exception that proves the rule.
'I couldn't sleep': Wallabies predicted squad for TRC as Eddie sweats on Kerevi, bolter for 7 jersey emerges
Well let’s just hope he picks Vunivalu, Foley and Skelton against NZ. That’ll help ensure the Bledisloe stays with them for another year. I don’t think there will be too many surprises only because there isn’t a competition anywhere that a player can play in and show he’s got what it takes. There’s very little development in Super rugby because coaches are needing their best every week to try and get some rare wins and below that there’s only club rugby which doesn’t show anyone anything.
'I couldn't sleep': Wallabies predicted squad for TRC as Eddie sweats on Kerevi, bolter for 7 jersey emerges
Not sure a one test wonder is a gun. Proctor will be a good signing and will certainly help the development of those around him.
Exclusive: Rebels sign ex-All Blacks gun as Hodge replacement, Brumbies hang onto Wallaby
A national club competition has merit. But, and it’s a big BUT, it doesn’t address the issue of not having a tier between club and super that is of a higher level. A National club competition will just give some of the current coaches and players a bit more game time. Now that in itself is a good thing, but it doesn’t address the current deficiencies that our players and coaches have when they need to move from club up into Super level.
It's time for a national club competition - these teams have the biggest following
Absolutely. The scrum wasn’t why they lost, the missed tackle by the “worlds best winger” again, was why they lost. But Foley was a huge part of the Wallabies crap results under Cheika
WILL GENIA: Quade is like a grand chess master - but Eddie must pick him and Bernard Foley for the Wallabies
Sorry Christie, I know you hate referees but that is absolute crap. Referees don’t make it about themselves. If that was how they acted they would never get to that level. Foley is a typical result of Cheika’s coaching. A self entitled arrogant player who thinks he’s a lot better and a lot more important than he is. He was a huge part of the Wallabies fall to 7th in world rankings with his inability to create play, set up his outside players, tackle, kick or distribute well. The only reason he stayed was because he sucked up to the worst coach Australia has ever had
WILL GENIA: Quade is like a grand chess master - but Eddie must pick him and Bernard Foley for the Wallabies
Quade yes. Foley absolutely no way. His sheer arrogance cost the Wallabies a Bledisloe match and while he has a lot of experience, it’s in knowing how to train well and lose matches. While super rugby hasn’t done much to produce players with the skills needed at international level – mainly because pathetic club rugby doesn’t give them the skills for super rugby – I’d have Carter Gordon and Lolesio over Foley every day of the week
WILL GENIA: Quade is like a grand chess master - but Eddie must pick him and Bernard Foley for the Wallabies
The problem with a draft, or just having players move and still be eligible for their national team is that it does nothing to address the real issue here in Australia. Sure, getting RM over to play for the Tahs might help the Tahs very briefly, but it doesn’t address the issue that there is no pathway for players, coaches, referees and administrators to develop their skills to the level where they are needed before they get to Super Rugby. Getting some Kiwi players over here would only further reduce these pathways unless there was a rule that required NZ to accept an Australian player for every one that came over and I can’t see that happening. I think RA needs to stop looking at NZ or other foreign players having a short term solution to the franchises and start looking long term at what will actually provide Australian players, coaches, referees and administrators with the skills they need so that the franchises can grow and get better.
Kiwi View: Opening up eligibility - the (not so) quick fix to Super Rugby’s inequity?
the trouble is all his Wallaby experience is at losing and I’m not sure the Wallabies need that
The final countdown: Inside the Wallabies' camp ahead of TRC squad announcement as Bell, Tupou run freely
Nice article Brett, as they say the top two inches win matches and it appears the Brumbies went missing there when it was needed. Same could be said for White and his over the top arguing with the referee at almost every whistle stop. He needs to realize yelling at the referee and ARs isn’t going to get a decision changed, but it is going to get them off side so the 50/50 calls don’t go your way. Again missing the top two inches to think through these.
Fine margins: The key ingredient Brumbies must find to take the step from semi losers to Super stars
Hahahahaha Foley! Kiss good bye to the RC, Bledisloe and RWC then
The final countdown: Inside the Wallabies' camp ahead of TRC squad announcement as Bell, Tupou run freely
Even if he put his hand up NZ wouldn’t take him. He’s good but still behind the top 3 picked by Foster
COMMENT: 'Australia is a tier-two nation' - Eddie must pick former All Blacks star for 'smash and grab' World Cup
From what I’ve heard Tier 2 starts at 6 mate ????
COMMENT: 'Australia is a tier-two nation' - Eddie must pick former All Blacks star for 'smash and grab' World Cup
I guess we’ll find out when Australia goes as hard on Sua’ali after the failed (to everyone except Jones apparently) Vunivalu.
The Wrap: Contrasting semi-finals set the scene for an epic Super Rugby Final
Jeez you’re a bundle of joy. If Australia went domestic only the level of play would fall off, the Wallabies would go down to a permanent 2nd Tier team, sponsorship would dry up because the games would be about the same crap level we see at club level now, and any decent rugby player would leave Australia as soon as he/she could.
The Wrap: Contrasting semi-finals set the scene for an epic Super Rugby Final
The 2nd best in the world is a bit of a stretch. Go for it Eddy, he left NZ because he was behind other better halfbacks and if he came back to NZ tomorrow he’d still be behind other better halfbacks. Mind you, probably still better than the crybaby sook White or Lonergan (who is also better than White)
COMMENT: 'Australia is a tier-two nation' - Eddie must pick former All Blacks star for 'smash and grab' World Cup
Nice write up Geoff and 100% on your last sentence. The Blues definitely suffered from the failed RTS experiment with a backline that lacked any cohesion. I think this has also been a huge part of BB’s drop in form and even on Saturday he seemed to be trying to do too much himself. As a Canes supporter I am looking forward to a great match next week. I think the Crusaders will take it but it certainly won’t be a 50 point score
The Wrap: Contrasting semi-finals set the scene for an epic Super Rugby Final
They should be. Push Reiko back to wing where he belongs and with Jordan at the back and any of 3 or 4 on the wing. That’s a massive backline
Magic Mo'unga and lethal Leicester lead Crusaders to crushing semi win, as Razor eyes off perfect farewell
So your answer is to make the Crusaders come down to the Australian level, rather than those teams grow to the Crusader level. Not sure that’s a plan that would make rugby better
Magic Mo'unga and lethal Leicester lead Crusaders to crushing semi win, as Razor eyes off perfect farewell
It does amuse me that so many people, especially here in Australia, think the solution to beating the Crusaders is to “spread the talent” around rather than increase the skills and abilities of the lesser teams. I’m not sure that trying to make the Crusaders worse is a sensible plan, that would just generally lower the level of the play and make rugby even less competitive in the sports market here. How about RA stop pandering to the clubs in Sydney and QLD and actually instigate proper pathways that will allow players, coaches, referees and administrators to grow and become better. Australia has the players, what they don’t have is the pathways to be able to coach them and grow them. If they did that, the teams would be better, the games would be better and they might just challenge the Crusaders
Magic Mo'unga and lethal Leicester lead Crusaders to crushing semi win, as Razor eyes off perfect farewell
Why is it that when coaches leave they all of a sudden seem to lose the common sense they had when they were in charge. The issue with red cards is because dumb players and dumb players are too stupid to change their approach and head contacts that don’t need to happen are still going on. Red cards might not be working that well but allowing players to carry on doing it is worse. Having a draft is a stupid idea because no good NZ player wants to go to Aus and get substandard coaching. The real issue Australia has though is that if NZ players go to Australia they’ll make the pathways for development even worse for the local players unless there’s a rule saying every NZ player to Aus has to mean an Aus player in the same position has to go and play in a NZ team. I can’t see that happening
Steve Hansen claims 'NRL's a better game to watch' than 'predictable' Super Rugby, backs RA plans to 'jazz it up'
It’s not NZ’s job to make Australian rugby players better, that’s RA’s job. I agree they are failing miserably at this but until Australian rugby supporters hold them accountable for this nothing will change.
DMac at the Rebels and a team in Hawaii - draft and expansion fuel Hamish's grand vision for Super Rugby
No need for Foley ever. Was never good enough and has got worse. he should not ever be part of the Wallabies
Donaldson in as EIGHT uncapped players picked: Co-captains named for Wallabies as Eddie's first squad revealed