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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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Tags: rebels · rebels video · scrum anlaysis · scrum technique · scrum video · Super Rugby · rugby video · act brumbies · brumbies · video analysis · analysis · Melbourne Rebels · rugby

Review: Reds V. Brumbies A Hoodoo Broken

April 6th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
The Reds defeated the Brumbies 20-13 in a tight hard fought game. But, importantly for the Reds, there was a return of commitment from the Reds. Commitment to defence, a commitment to contest at ruck and lineout time, commitment to the game plan and a commitment to retain possession. […]

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Tags: christian lealiifano · scott Higginbotham · Ben Mowen · Joseph Tomane · beau robinson · brumbies · rugby · rocky elsom · ewen mckenzie · review

Review: Reds v. Brumbies – A Hoodoo Broken

April 6th, 2012 · No Comments

Stuart Fazakerley wrote this article.
The Reds have defeated the Brumbies 20-13 in a tight, hard-fought game. Important for the Reds, there was a return of commitment. Commitment to defence, a commitment to contest at ruck and lineout time, commitment to the game plan and a commitment to retain possession.
‘Retain possession?’ I hear you […]

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Tags: scott Higginbotham · christian lealiifano · Ben Mowen · Super Rugby · Joseph Tomane · Provincial Rugby · act brumbies · queensland reds · rocky elsom · rugby · ewen mckenzie · brumbies · beau robinson · review

Audio: Tony Rea’s Spray

May 14th, 2011 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Tony - no holds barred
Listen to Tony Rea’s raw and honest assessment of what’s behind the Brumbies’ failure as a team, in the wake of their 20-29 loss against the Lions in front of a 12-year record low home crowd in Canberra tonight.
He makes some fascinating comments which only […]

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Tags: press conference · spray · tony rea · Super Rugby · act brumbies · matt giteau · brumbies · lions · news

Video: George Smith Tribute

January 17th, 2011 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
George Smith – a Brumbies and Wallaby legend that has given us all so much pleasure over the years.
Here’s a short tribute to the great man – I’ve exhausted my video library but I know there are still some great moments I couldn’t find footage of so let us […]

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Tags: act brumbies · george smith · brumbies · video · rugby · Wallabies

Pre-Season dramas hit the Brumbies

January 18th, 2010 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
There are many changes to the sporting landscape that come with the advent of professionalism.  One, that the NRL has consistently struggled with, is the impact on their brand of player ‘misadventure’.  Sporting bodies such as the ARU can spend millions on marketing showcasing the positives of their sport, […]

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Tags: george smith · Adam Ashley-Cooper · Pat McCabe · Stirling Mortlcok · act brumbies · brumbies · rugby · rocky elsom · matt giteau · Super 14 · Wallabies

High expectations for Brumbies in 2010!

January 13th, 2010 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Alfi Mafi congratulates Adam Ashley-Cooper on another Brumby FC goal!
I have heard the Brumbies of 2010 described as the Chelsea Football Club of Australian Rugby.  Now, I don’t follow European football, but can hazard a guess that Chelsea is renowned for purchasing their highly successful team? For creating a winning […]

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Tags: Guy Shepherdson · Huia Edmonds. · Jack Vanderglas · Francis Fainifo · Ben Hand · Afusipa Taumoepeau · Alifeleti Mafi · Andrew Smith · Jerry Yanuyanutawa · Justin Harrison · Sitaleki Timani · Stirling Mortlcok · Tryone Smith · Salesi Ma'afu · Patrick Phibbs · Matt Toomua · Mitchell Chapman · Pat McCabe · Josh Valentine · stephen hoiles · brumbies · western force · queensland reds · Super 14 · matt giteau · south africa · rugby · rocky elsom · NSW waratahs · act brumbies · stephen moore · christian lealiifano · Adam Ashley-Cooper · mark chisholm · peter kimlin · george smith · ben alexander · Wallabies

Brumbies vs Bulls Live Score

April 17th, 2009 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. Join us from 7:30pm for Brumbies vs Bulls from Bruce
Brumbies vs Bulls Super 14 2009 Week 10
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Tags: live score · live blog · act brumbies · bulls · Super 14 · brumbies · rugby

Brumbies Squad is Not Fair(banks)

February 10th, 2009 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. The ACT brumbies are showing off their depth by leaving two of last years starters out of their game day 22.
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Tags: australian · ashley-cooper · captain · gerrard · selections · fullback · selection · brumbies · Super 14 · force · highlanders · act brumbies · rugby

Super 14 round 8; Aussie round-up, scores & highlights

April 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. Some very big ups (Waratahs and Force) and some very low downs (Brumbies and Reds) in round 8 of the 2008 Super 14.
Both the Force and the Tahs got exactly what they needed. The Western Australians needed to show that they could dig deep to win against tough opposition […]

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Tags: NSW waratahs · queensland reds · western force · brumbies · super 14 2008

Aussie Super 14 teams; half way review

March 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. We’re now past half way of the 2008 Super 14 (already?) and it’s been long enough now to get a handle on how the Aussie sides are doing. I’ve thrown a few thoughts, see if they tally up with yours. As a reminder, here’s where the teams are in […]

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Tags: NSW waratahs · tipping · half way · queensland reds · western force · super 14 2008 · brumbies · predictions · review

Super 14 2008. Brumbies vs Cheetahs, score & review

March 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. Brumbies 29 - Cheetahs 23
Laurie Fisher might not feel quite so happy about it, but the loss of just about every skerrick of experience from the Brumbies backline this year through retirement and injury, is probably one of the best things that could have happened for the distant future […]

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Tags: cheetahs · round 1 scores · brumbies · super 14 2008 · review

Super 14 2008. Brumbies vs Cheetahs, score & review

March 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Matt @ Green and Gold Rugby wrote this article. Brumbies 29 - Cheetahs 23
Laurie Fisher might not feel quite so happy about it, but the loss of just about every skerrick of experience from the Brumbies backline this year through retirement and injury, is probably one of the best things that could have happened […]

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Tags: cheetahs · round 1 scores · brumbies · super 14 2008 · review

Super 14 reviews and scores: Highlanders vs Waratahs, Lions vs Force, Brumbies vs Reds

March 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Lee Calvert wrote this article. How do you have almost 70% possession, 60% territory, make the opposition tackle twice as much as you, have the double their line breaks, and only win by two points? No this isn’t a joke, but the script for both the Waratahs and the Force this week, and familiar […]

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Tags: reds · western force · brumbies · waratahs · results · super 14 2008 · review

Super 14 Week 1 reviews and scores

February 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. By christ it was good to have Super rugby back on the idiot box, even if there was a week where a combination of rustiness and ELV naivety created some pretty headless chicken rugby at times (more on that in another post). But here’s a run down on the […]

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Tags: round 1 scores · western force · reviews · reds · waratahs · brumbies · super 14 2008