muziwn says...

But Ewen let his team down by moving Genia frm his dangerous position 9 to 10 which negated his presence, he couldn't make his sniping runs around the blind side or edge of the ruck. He didn't get as mch opportunities to influence the game the way he can. After watchin that performance I can definently say there is a big difference between a 9 and a 10 because Genia as a 9 can win you a game by sheer brilliance but as a 10 he loses something in his game.

Posted 22:01 22nd July 2012

three6three6 says...

"If fumbling Foley leads the Tahs, then the Reds and the Brumbies are going to head the Aussie conference next year and be in the top 6 on merit." [from Wallaroo...]

The ONLY way that Australian teams will become credible in this competition is by winning matches outside of the conference matches. Take the Reds as an example this year - they won 7 of their 8 conference matches - but ONLY 4 of their 8 against other opposition. 4 of the 5 losses were away matches. This just highlights the consistency required each season to build a legacy of success. The Reds are very capable of beating anyone at home BUT to really be consistently successful, they also need to take this success with them on the road.

Posted 16:58 22nd July 2012

tha_mai says...

Wallaroo - your papers reporting Foley moving to Force on a 3yr deal, along with Waratahs team manager Chris Webb. Michale Cheika next option?

Posted 12:01 22nd July 2012

Wallaroo says...

Ewen McKenzie is the best coach in Aus and has good reason to be proud of the guys. The Reds will bounce back and will be a much better team next year.

If fumbling Foley leads the Tahs, then the Reds and the Brumbies are going to head the Aussie conference next year and be in the top 6 on merit.

Posted 02:51 22nd July 2012