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Blues v Brumbies

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    I also like the bit of mongrel that McWhannell has, wouldn’t look out of place in black.

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    • antipodeanA antipodean

      @ruggabee said in Blues v Brumbies:

      It was pretty blinding obvious that he was going to be an improvement over completely shart the bed with selections and tactics McDonald.

      Being an improvement was a lay down misère, having the Blues play this style this well is something else.

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      @antipodean said in Blues v Brumbies:

      @ruggabee said in Blues v Brumbies:

      It was pretty blinding obvious that he was going to be an improvement over completely shart the bed with selections and tactics McDonald.

      Being an improvement was a lay down misère, having the Blues play this style this well is something else.

      The only reason McDonald didn't get proper criticism is because the bar for improvement was so low when he took over.

      The reality is he couldn't manage to get the team to perform anywhere close to their potential against the top 3 sides (with the sole exception of 2022, the year Schmidt effectively ran the show).

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        Brumbies collapsed that. Should be a PT and another YC.

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          @antipodean said in Blues v Brumbies:

          @ruggabee said in Blues v Brumbies:

          It was pretty blinding obvious that he was going to be an improvement over completely shart the bed with selections and tactics McDonald.

          Being an improvement was a lay down misère, having the Blues play this style this well is something else.

          The only reason McDonald didn't get proper criticism is because the bar for improvement was so low when he took over.

          The reality is he couldn't manage to get the team to perform anywhere close to their potential against the top 3 sides (with the sole exception of 2022, the year Schmidt effectively ran the show).

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          @ruggabee said in Blues v Brumbies:

          @antipodean said in Blues v Brumbies:

          @ruggabee said in Blues v Brumbies:

          It was pretty blinding obvious that he was going to be an improvement over completely shart the bed with selections and tactics McDonald.

          Being an improvement was a lay down misère, having the Blues play this style this well is something else.

          The only reason McDonald didn't get proper criticism is because the bar for improvement was so low when he took over. The reality is he couldn't manage to get the team to perform anywhere close to their potential against the top 3 sides (with the sole exception of 2022, the year Schmidt ran the show).

          I constantly criticised his coaching and selections. I think some people were just pleased it wasn't Tana or JK bad.

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            Farcical by the Brumbies. Funaki scores

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              Lonergan's a bit shit isn't he?

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              • BonesB Online
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                Plummer's kicking has been excellent

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                  Well deserved try by Funaki, the Blues look so much more threatening at 9 compared to old mate Christie.

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                    Brumbies 20 is lucky Riccitelli scored that, or he could be sitting on the sideline too. Clearly changed bind and came from offside.

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                      #123

                      Another strong shift from McWhannell

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                        McWhannell played well. He is having a good season.

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                          41-0 up and Cotter looks like he’s just sucked the life out of a lemon.

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                            McWhannell played well. He is having a good season.

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                            @Old-Samurai-Jack surely on the radar for Ryan and Robertson.

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                              Lam will want to forget that first touch

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                                That's all Lam's fault.

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                                • antipodeanA antipodean

                                  @Old-Samurai-Jack surely on the radar for Ryan and Robertson.

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                                  @antipodean said in Blues v Brumbies:

                                  @Old-Samurai-Jack surely on the radar for Ryan and Robertson.

                                  Has to be. He is abrasive. A couple of Canes lads putting their hands up too.

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                                  • antipodeanA antipodean

                                    @ruggabee said in Blues v Brumbies:

                                    @antipodean said in Blues v Brumbies:

                                    @ruggabee said in Blues v Brumbies:

                                    It was pretty blinding obvious that he was going to be an improvement over completely shart the bed with selections and tactics McDonald.

                                    Being an improvement was a lay down misère, having the Blues play this style this well is something else.

                                    The only reason McDonald didn't get proper criticism is because the bar for improvement was so low when he took over. The reality is he couldn't manage to get the team to perform anywhere close to their potential against the top 3 sides (with the sole exception of 2022, the year Schmidt ran the show).

                                    I constantly criticised his coaching and selections. I think some people were just pleased it wasn't Tana or JK bad.

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                                    #130

                                    @antipodean said in Blues v Brumbies:

                                    I constantly criticised his coaching and selections. I think some people were just pleased it wasn't Tana or JK bad.

                                    Maybe so, but he had the tied most talented squad in Super Rugby for his last 3 seasons (2021-2023) and still had an overwelmingly poor record against the Crusaders and Chiefs overall. Couldn't win the title in those seasons and only made the final once - the year Schmidt was orchestrating their training sessions and was the coach in all but name.

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                                      @antipodean said in Blues v Brumbies:

                                      I constantly criticised his coaching and selections. I think some people were just pleased it wasn't Tana or JK bad.

                                      Maybe so, but he had the tied most talented squad in Super Rugby for his last 3 seasons (2021-2023) and still had an overwelmingly poor record against the Crusaders and Chiefs overall. Couldn't win the title in those seasons and only made the final once - the year Schmidt was orchestrating their training sessions and was the coach in all but name.

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                                      @ruggabee said in Blues v Brumbies:

                                      @antipodean said in Blues v Brumbies:

                                      I constantly criticised his coaching and selections. I think some people were just pleased it wasn't Tana or JK bad.

                                      Maybe so, but he had the tied most talented squad in Super Rugby for his last 3 seasons (2021-2023) and still had an overwelmingly poor record against the Crusaders and Chiefs overall. Couldn't win the title in those seasons and only made the final once - the year Schmidt was orchestrating their training sessions and was the coach in all but name.

                                      I don't know what point you're making here. I'm not disagreeing - hence why I question his involvement in the ABs.

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                                        Lineout has gone to shit now Eklund is on the field.

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                                          #133

                                          Great question TJ.

                                          Basically "Do you like your coach"

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