Brumbies season defined - failure

> he couldn’t do it with a very talented (on paper) Force side

On paper, sure…& really, the Force backs have looked ok, they’ve just had some serious problems in the forwards (which The Brumbies have not had). I’m talking about actual form….if you took the recent form of our backline (coupled with a forward pack going forward) & added in Giteau, I reckon it’s going to make a significant difference. Remember…we’re talking about one game, that’s all…one game. If we won just one more game we’d be in the finals. That’s the kind of difference Giteau will make.

justbands said :

They did fail to make the finals….by one game, in a very tight competition. It is a pity they missed out as the form they’ve shown in recent weeks would have been nice to carry into the finals series. A few crucial mistakes cost us the game in the end…a dropped ball here (Rathbone is not the player he once was), a kick missing touch there. A pretty brace effort though.

Lots of positivies from the season still…sure, they missed the finals, but they looked twice the team this year (particularly late in the season) to last & some of the young players really stood up. The forwards were never put to shame & I’m sure a few of them have played their way into Wallaby colours.

Add the ‘Git into the backline & the bulk of the rest of the team hanging around & I’m calling it right here & now…..The mighty ACT Brumbies, 2010 Super Rugby champions.

I think it’s a mistake for Brumbies fans to be expecting Giteau to take the side automatically back to the top four – he couldn’t do it with a very talented (on paper) Force side. There’s nothing to suggest he’ll do it back at the Brumbies either.

They did fail to make the finals….by one game, in a very tight competition. It is a pity they missed out as the form they’ve shown in recent weeks would have been nice to carry into the finals series. A few crucial mistakes cost us the game in the end…a dropped ball here (Rathbone is not the player he once was), a kick missing touch there. A pretty brace effort though.

Lots of positivies from the season still…sure, they missed the finals, but they looked twice the team this year (particularly late in the season) to last & some of the young players really stood up. The forwards were never put to shame & I’m sure a few of them have played their way into Wallaby colours.

Add the ‘Git into the backline & the bulk of the rest of the team hanging around & I’m calling it right here & now…..The mighty ACT Brumbies, 2010 Super Rugby champions.

sexynotsmart said :

‘Failure’ is a bit harsh. They finished one (1) game outside the semis.

Now if you want to talk about EPIC FAIL – there’s the Reds. How many years does Australia have to be embarrassed by a bunch of toad molesters?

Our PM hails from northern climes. If Mr Rudd is seeking an infrastructure project that will inspire the nation, build the Reds a defensive line.

Or if he’s looking for something “shovel-ready”, I suggest using one to bury them.

One game, ten games. They’re still in the same boat at the end of the day as the Reds, having FAILED in their primary objective, which was to get in the top four.

‘Failure’ is a bit harsh. They finished one (1) game outside the semis.

Now if you want to talk about EPIC FAIL – there’s the Reds. How many years does Australia have to be embarrassed by a bunch of toad molesters?

Our PM hails from northern climes. If Mr Rudd is seeking an infrastructure project that will inspire the nation, build the Reds a defensive line.

Or if he’s looking for something “shovel-ready”, I suggest using one to bury them.

Nambucco Deliria said :

don’t appear to be any better off under Friend than they were with the comedic Laurie Fisher at the helm.

I think that shows that it’s really the players that have the most influence over how well they play.

When the Brumbies were at their best they had the entire Wallaby back line in the team. That hasn’t been the case for a few years now and has coincided with our missing the finals. Last year I had visions of going through a Reds type rebuilding period that seems to last forever. But I don’t think things are that bad.

Last year they finished 6-7 with 6 bonus points (4 for scoring 4 tries, 2 for losing within 7 points).

The year before they finished 9-4 and a lack of bonus points (4)stopped them making the top 4.

In 2006 they finished 8-1-4, and again their lack of attacking flair let them down in the bonus point department.

So, Skidd, I’d say criticism of the Brumbies isn’t that harsh at all. They’ve failed to progress (certainly in terms of making the final four), and don’t appear to be any better off under Friend than they were with the comedic Laurie Fisher at the helm.

They finished 8-5 for the year, so I think the critics are being pretty harsh. What was more disappointing was the apparent abandonment of the traditional running rugby style the Brumbies have typified in previous seasons.

Steady Eddie said :

Can I get a refund on my membership?

No.

In fact, with ‘Gits’ coming back, you’ll probably have to pay more for the pleasure of membership next year.

Can I get a refund on my membership?