Stannard to the Brumbies?

[travelling_gerry]

Meanwhile, the Brumbies are expected to announce today the signing of former Western Force halfback James Stannard.

[Thequeerone]

Knew we hadn't heard the last of him - Good Luck Chuckie - our loss very much their gain

[lara93]

good luck chuckie!
hope all goes well

[force addict]

wish it was a re-signing with the Force. Good luck Chuckie!

[Thequeerone]

Formal Announcement :

Originally from Queensland, he said he was looking forward to returning to the east coast.

"I'm really looking forward to getting down there, getting stuck into the training and proving myself before the start of the Super 14 season," he said.

"The Brumbies have a history of developing players and playing a very free running style of play which are two things that appeal to me."

Head coach Andy Friend said Stannard's continual improvement augured well for his time at the Brumbies.

"James has proven himself at Super 14 level and shown what a tough and competitive half he is.

"He's stepped up with each opportunity he's been given from club level and the ARC through to Super 14 and we're keen to see him continue to develop as part of the CA Brumbies."

Stannard joins Brumbies - rugbyheaven.com.au

[AndyS]

Good for him. Hope he does well.

[Burgs]

Good luck Chukka!

I wasn't here when he wasn't re-signed, can someone give me a two liner as to the OFFICIAL reasons please, I thought he played bloody well as a first year player?!

[Badger]

Stannard signs with Brumbies for a year

AAP - October 24, 2008, 12:44 pm

Former Western Force Super 14 player James Stannard has joined the battle for the Brumbies' halfback jersey.


The ACT franchise announced on Friday it had signed the 25-year-old on a one-year deal.


Stannard played 10 matches for the Force, making his debut this Super 14 season.
He faces stiff competition for a starting Brumbies jersey from Josh Holmes and Pat Phibbs.


Originally from Queensland, he said he was looking forward to returning to the east coast.


"I'm really looking forward to getting down there, getting stuck into the training and proving myself before the start of the Super 14 season," he said.


"The Brumbies have a history of developing players and playing a very free running style of play which are two things that appeal to me."


Head coach Andy Friend said Stannard's continual improvement augured well for his time at the Brumbies.


"James has proven himself at Super 14 level and shown what a tough and competitive half he is.


"He's stepped up with each opportunity he's been given from club level and the ARC through to Super 14 and we're keen to see him continue to develop as part of the CA Brumbies."


http://au.sports.yahoo.com/news/article/-/5100371

[brokendown gunfighter]

somebody better tell him Canberra isn't on the coast

[brokendown gunfighter]

Good luck Chukka!

I wasn't here when he wasn't re-signed, can someone give me a two liner as to the OFFICIAL reasons please, I thought he played bloody well as a first year player?!

they obviously thought Valentine is a better option

[Burgs]

Possibly, but knowing our record with #9's I wouldn't have thought the two needed to be linked?
Plenty of others have three Scrummies and he has the extra string to his bow covering 5/8 which we aren't brimming with either.
I suspect there may be more to it than just getting another?

[brokendown gunfighter]

Justin Turner is the 3rd scrummie I think

[robyn <3]

best of luck chuckie. hope them canberra people treat you well

i would prefer it if it was a signing with the force, but at least its not the tahs

[James]

Justin Turner is the 3rd scrummie I think

Yeah its pretty tough keeping your squad numbers low(ish) if you carry 3 scrumhalves and 3 hookers so we have 2 seniors in each and an apprentice for each (Turner and Whittaker).

[Burgs]