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Wallaby contenders by the numbers: Openside

May 15th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
There’s been a lot of buzz around the open side flanker position this week, with good cause – Australia seems to have at least 3 sevens looking the goods – the “oldest” of which is still just 24. It’s being billed as the battle of the fetchers – Pocock […]

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Tags: analysis · statistics

The Reds by Numbers: Back from the Brink with Link

May 15th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
After the great feedback I got for the article on the ARU numbers (see here), overlord Gagger gave me the go ahead to look at some of the Australian super sides from the same angle.  As befits their status as champions, I shall start with the Reds, (their reports […]

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Tags: Provincial Rugby · analysis · queensland reds

Scrum Analysis: Working As A Pack

May 14th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Over the last few weeks I’ve given you a summary of my views on the correct scrummaging techniques, including a review of the correct techniques for props when scrummaging — click here if you missed it and the importance of the middle row - click here if you missed it.  This week I’m going […]

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Head Injuries Part 1: Life in Clubland

May 14th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last night’s episode of Four Corners dealt with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and how it relates to sub-concussive forces (those forces that aren’t enough to induce concussion symptoms, but which can induce ongoing and long-term damage). This is a huge topic that could be looked at in so many […]

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Tags: Opinion · analysis · rugby

Review: Rebels smack Crusaders. I know, right?

May 12th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
If their game against the Bulls last Friday was the Victorians’ first signal of intent in their short Super Rugby history, then tonight, they bought a ticket, caught the early train, and punched the ticket inspector in the face for good measure. This is not a drill. With a 28-19 win […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Melbourne Rebels · analysis · review

Preview: Rebels v Crusaders – Richie & Stirling in Saturday Knight Football

May 11th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
The last time Sir Richard Hugh McCaw KNZM and Stirling Austin Mortlock AM met, was in 2009, on a February night at Canberra Stadium, when the Crusaders travelled to take on the Brumbies. Since then (the Brumbies won 18-16), the two followed similar paths, building on the unquestioned legacies […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Melbourne Rebels · analysis · preview

Preview: Rebels v. Crusaders – Richie & Stirling in Saturday Knight Football

May 11th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
The last time Sir Richard Hugh McCaw KNZM and Stirling Austin Mortlock AM met was in 2009, on a February night at Canberra Stadium, when the Crusaders travelled to take on the Brumbies. Since then (the Brumbies won 18-16), the two followed similar paths, building on the unquestioned legacies […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Melbourne Rebels · analysis · preview

Preview: Waratahs v. Bulls, Feeling Bullish

May 10th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
With every loss another nail goes into the Waratahs’ coffin, and there have been a lot of nails this season.
On your bike, Bulls (we hope)
Tonight’s game against the Bulls at home is a real must-win for the Tahs. To be any chance of making the finals they can only […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Opinion · analysis · NSW waratahs · preview · news

ARU – The figures

May 9th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
The ARU annual report – what are we to make of it?
With very little fanfare, the ARU recently released its annual report, which can read here.   As a wallaby fan, I’m interested in what the ARU do with the hard earned I put their way so I’m going to […]

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Tags: analysis

Review: Rebels v Bulls: Bulls sneak past Rebels’ line in the sand

May 5th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
The Melbourne Rebels, decimated through injury and player departures, played their best eighty minutes yet in a brilliant attacking display against the unbackable Bulls at AAMI Park on Friday. While the Morne Steyn-led Bulls were too good in the end, claiming the win by six points, the ovation awarded […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Melbourne Rebels · analysis · review

Scrum Analysis: The Importance Of The Middle Row

May 1st, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last week I analysed the Rebels’ scrum, including a review of the correct techniques for props when scrummaging – click here if you missed it.
This week I’m going to look at the importance of the middle row when scrummaging. 
The middle row consists of the two locks and the two flankers.  The […]

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Let’s Play Wallaby Props In Their Best Position

April 28th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last week I analysed the Rebels scrum which included a review of the correct techniques for props when scrummaging – click here if you missed it.
That analysis included some footage of Sekope Kepu playing at loosehead which sparked a discussion on the merits of Kepu and his form for both the […]

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Let’s Play Wallaby Props In Their Best Positions

April 28th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last week I analysed the Rebels’ scrum, including a review of the correct techniques for props when scrummaging – click here if you missed it.
That analysis included some footage of Sekope Kepu playing at loosehead, which sparked a discussion on the merits of Kepu and his form for the Waratahs and […]

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Video Analysis: Rebels Scrum Issues

April 19th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Watching the Rebels scrum performance against the Blues two weeks ago was painful. 
The Rebels started with a front row of Nic Henderson, Adam Freier and Rodney Blake against Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu and Charlie Faumuina. From the first scrum the Rebels were under pressure and they were further disrupted […]

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Analysis: How the Reds can beat the Stormers

April 18th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
The top placed Aussie teams – the Brumbies and Reds – face two fearsome opponents in the top placed South African teams – the Bulls and Stormers – this weekend. The form of our conference would say that they’re up against it – so how can they pull off […]

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Tags: analysis · rugby · statistics