O'Connor hints at Force return

[zimeric]

if he comes back he'd better quit the durries... not a good look

[stejwill]

if he comes back he'd better quit the durries... not a good look

He's a smoker? You are joking?
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[Nipper]

O'Connor has made no secret that he wants to play 10. The problem he have is that he is so versatile and that can be his downfall. He needs to play one position and become a specialist in that. If that's 10, then he has no other option than the Force or stay where he is.

As he reinforced with his performance this weekend, he's a playmaker who needs to be closer in to the ball, with many more touches. Think of that short ball to Kingi, and the quick hands to their winger that was called back. He can go through a gap with his footwork or put others through a gap that he creates. He needs to be at 10 or 12 - just because he CAN play wing, doesn't mean he should.

Considering Deans is adamant about him playing at wing - that's a sure sign he should be at 10 or 12...

[The Boab]

Try this on for size;
9. Mathewson
10. JOC
11. Stubbs / Junior
12. KG
13. CTM
14. THB
15. Morahan

Unfortunately, the bench would consist of Sias, Hayward, ???

Could you imagine JOC letting a short ball go to KG in space and having a SBW lookalike running off KG. That is what dreams are made of. Tiem for a Jack's.

[sandgroperrugby]

I sort of believe that the Force wasnt completely blamless remember who was responsible for player management Richard Graham

[SNOB]

I sort of believe that the Force wasnt completely blamless remember who was responsible for player management Richard Graham

Maybe JOC has more brains than we gave him credit for!

[UNCLE BOOG]

relevant!

[jargan83]

The Brumbies have ruled out a play for Melbourne Rebels star James O'Connor as the Super Rugby club ponders how to make best use of their burgeoning backline stocks.

Rumours were rife last week that the 22-year-old wasn't happy at the Rebels and was looking to either move back to Western Force or start anew with the Brumbies.

But Brumbies backs coach Stephen Larkham scotched suggestions that the conference-leading franchise was in the market for the Wallabies utility back.

"There's no truth in that at all. We're not talking to him," Larkham said.

While O'Connor has had his share of off-field issues over the years, Larkham said that didn't factor into the thinking about not pursuing him. Instead he said it was simply a case of the Brumbies having enough firepower in key backline positions.

Coach Jake White must decide how to make best use of Matt Toomua, Christian Lealiifano, Pat McCabe and Jesse Mogg.

Toomua and Lealiifano have built a first-class combination at fly half and inside centre, winning five of the six games they've played together. Wallabies inside centre McCabe returned from six months out with a neck injury last Friday against Southern Kings.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/su...-1226615414461

[Alison]

I guess that just leaves us then.......

[UNCLE BOOG]

... and the tah tahs, or have they ruled themselves out?

[GAFFA]

... and the tah tahs, or have they ruled themselves out?

no money and cheicka has shot himself in the foot aying he will use the shield not bring player from other states and teams in.

[Alison]

what a remarkably mature way have a discussion...
you realise this is public right? when you post something that makes it seem as if you have a tin foil hat on it will be commented on.

you've tarred hanson with the same brush as genia without an ounce of proof.

Diddums sweetheart.

[jono]

Bit rich seeing as you brought Hanson up in the first place.

[Alison]

Bit rich seeing as you brought Hanson up in the first place.

My care factor is zero. I stand by what I believe - as I always do. There is nothing more to discuss as far as I'm concerned.

In the words of another famously strong woman, the lady is not for turning.

[brokendown gunfighter]

Iron lady mark 2