Dunning embraces tighthead challenge

[laura]

Dunning embraces tighthead challenge
June 23, 2008

AUSTRALIA prop Matt Dunning is hoping his transition from loosehead to tighthead will extend his rugby career.

Dunning admitted his move had been challenging but enjoyable and said it may even delay the need to find a real day job.

More so than looseheads, tighthead props often play Test rugby well into their 30s, and 29-year-old Dunning believes there is no reason why he can't as well, providing he continues to perform.

"I've got no set profession to go into when I finish football," said the 37-Test veteran of two World Cup campaigns.

"I've definitely got some career paths I'm looking at, but they won't be hampered if I'm playing football until I'm 45.

more...Dunning embraces tighthead challenge - Rugby - Fox Sports

[The Lone Hydrangea]

Laura, you have made my day!

[robyn <3]

he wants to play test rugby at FORTY FIVE!!!
why doesnt my dad just grab a wallabies jumper and fly over to whereever they are for the french game and play hooker instead of stephen moore?? GET REAL DUNNING!!!

[Swee_82]

"I've got no set profession to go into when I finish football," said the 37-Test veteran of two World Cup campaigns.

"I've definitely got some career paths I'm looking at, but they won't be hampered if I'm playing football until I'm 45.

Brilliant.... just brilliant..

[force addict]

HAHA omg Dunning you could be a comedian!

[jargan83]

krisy kreme's franchise owner
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[laura]

Don't donuts have used by dates?

Dunning could be a lot worse of a player and at the present he's doing ok, he has the weight to help the scrum but I dont know that he will be good to play until he's 45

[jargan83]

Dunning has been "off" for a while now
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[jono]

can we get a long term vbook on when he will retire?

[slomo]

he'll be lucky if hes still in the team in two years time....let alone 16 years time......

[force addict]

he needs a reality check

[jono]

he'll be lucky if hes still in the team in two years time....let alone 16 years time......

there is NO way he has another 16 years left...
i would say that there is no way he is going to even make half that time!

[robyn <3]

hes had too much snack chocolate too...

[GIGS20]

I think you're all wrong, Gary Mickle played first for Pally at....what.....was it 50?

now Donut boy is only playing club level rugby at the moment, and if it has been proven that you can play club level rugby at 45 then I see no reason why the management of the ARU would have any problem with him playing club level rugby in a Wallaby jumper for as long as he likes.

Let's face it, he's still in the team now, Al Baxter's still in the team....what more proof do you want?

[Moses]

taxi driver?