Poll: Who should coach The Wallabies?
October 11th 2007 23:31
Here are the contenders:
David Nucifora
- Ex Brumbies Coach and current Auckland Blues Coach.
-Had the privilege of riding on the backs of the Brumbies to a Super 12 Final in '04
...this despite the fact that his contract was not 'renewed' because apparently, there was a 'personality clash' with several senior Brumbies.
- Still...he has strong support within the ARU bcause of his "strong will" and the fact that he has raised the Blues Super Rugby profile.
In his favour:
He shook Stephen Larkham's hand.
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Laurie Fisher
-The current Head coach of the ACT Brumbies.
- He began his coaching career with the Brumbies in 2000 when he was appointed Head Coach of the Brumbies Rugby Academy where he implemented a rugby program aimed at developing the cream of local ACT rugby talent
- In 2003, Laurie was promoted to the Brumbies Forwards coach under David Nucifora and infinitely contributed to their success as 2004 Super 12 Champions.
- Has a great deal of respect from Australian players.
In his favour:
- that wild mane
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Ewan McKenzie
- Current NSW Waratahs Coach
- Former Assistant Wallabies Coach
- Former Wallaby
- Well liked and respected but steely and stoic determination hasn't translated to success. The Waratahs still suck.
In his favour:
- I interviewed him once.
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Scott Johnson
- current Wallabies Backs Coach...but may pay for making the decision to rest Berrick Barnes for the Canada match, when BB clearely needed as much game time as possible but that could be Connolly's power trip. And I mean trip. up.
- former Wales Coach
- has strong support but apparently, his fatherly approach to players may not be right for these tough approach times. The ARU is looking for a "my way or the highway" kinda person. Hello? They obviously need a mother for this job...
In his favour:
- has a wicked sense of humour!
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Jake White
(see previous post)
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Stephen Larkham
(see any Rucks and Rolls post)
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Dusk Devi
No explanation required.
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Rod Macqueen
The greatest coach ever.
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David Nucifora
Nucifora (r) never washed that hand again
- Ex Brumbies Coach and current Auckland Blues Coach.
-Had the privilege of riding on the backs of the Brumbies to a Super 12 Final in '04
...this despite the fact that his contract was not 'renewed' because apparently, there was a 'personality clash' with several senior Brumbies. - Still...he has strong support within the ARU bcause of his "strong will" and the fact that he has raised the Blues Super Rugby profile.
In his favour:
He shook Stephen Larkham's hand.
*********************
Laurie Fisher
-The current Head coach of the ACT Brumbies.
- He began his coaching career with the Brumbies in 2000 when he was appointed Head Coach of the Brumbies Rugby Academy where he implemented a rugby program aimed at developing the cream of local ACT rugby talent
- In 2003, Laurie was promoted to the Brumbies Forwards coach under David Nucifora and infinitely contributed to their success as 2004 Super 12 Champions.
- Has a great deal of respect from Australian players.
In his favour:
- that wild mane
**********
Ewan McKenzie
- Current NSW Waratahs Coach
- Former Assistant Wallabies Coach
- Former Wallaby
- Well liked and respected but steely and stoic determination hasn't translated to success. The Waratahs still suck.
In his favour:
- I interviewed him once.
**********
Scott Johnson
- current Wallabies Backs Coach...but may pay for making the decision to rest Berrick Barnes for the Canada match, when BB clearely needed as much game time as possible but that could be Connolly's power trip. And I mean trip. up.
- former Wales Coach
- has strong support but apparently, his fatherly approach to players may not be right for these tough approach times. The ARU is looking for a "my way or the highway" kinda person. Hello? They obviously need a mother for this job...
In his favour:
- has a wicked sense of humour!
***********
Jake White
(see previous post)
************
Stephen Larkham
(see any Rucks and Rolls post)
************
Dusk Devi
No explanation required.
************
Rod Macqueen
The greatest team ever! The leGGend, the MacKing and Nobody('s perfect)
The greatest coach ever.
***************
Now vote.
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Comment by Harry
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I think Laurie Fisher should be it for sure. He looks like the big Labowski
Comment by DuskDevi
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I used flash html this time. You need to click once on the poll to 'activate' it.
(I've added this instruction).
I think Laurie Fisher too!
Thanks for coming by Harry.
Dusk
Comment by Louie
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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Personally - I think David Nucifora will get the gig - but for sheer style - Laurie Fisher wins hands down.
Put me down for a lazy $20 though on Dusk as the dark horse.
Comment by Miswanderlust
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You and Larkham are neck and neck in this race.... heehee!
Mis
Comment by sportsbar
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1st shock... Stephen Larkham coaxed out of retirement...
2nd shock... Larkham cloned by coach
Not so shocking... Cloned Larkham becomes captain of Australia and leads a revival in Australian Rugby- dominating all that dare to come against them
Dusk sits on the sideline and will be remembered as one of the most successful coaches of all time, unable to wipe the grin from her face....
Job done!