Wallabies 2020

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Thorn realises it is a thankless task to be a back up 9, and you need to give players game time. Also Tate probably needed a freshen up.

For anyone to suggest he was dropped is uninformed at best, and disingenuous at worst.

Agree and how good has his form been since the freshen up.

Everything is managed individually via GPS workloads these days.

 

[RugbyReg]

I just don't think his forms been so outstanding that its Him and daylight second. But out of 6 games his had 3 off the bench.

I suspect he'll be the 9 or back up 9 for the Wallabies.

2 actually

 

[Zero_Cool]

Players in Bold are probably locked into the 23, players in Italic are question marks.

1) Scott Sio
2) Folau Fainga'a
3) Taniela Tupou
4) Rob Simmons
5) Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
6) Pete Samu
7) Liam Wright
8) Harry Wilson

9) Tate McDermott
10)James O'Connor (c)
11)Filipo Daugunu
12)Matt To'omua
13)Jordan Petaia
14)Marika Koroibete
15)Jack Maddocks

16)James Slipper
17)Brandon Paenga-Amosa
18)Allan Ala'alatoa
19)Ned Hanigan
20)Michael Hooper
21)Jack Dempsey
22)Nic White
23)Reece Hodge

 

[Derpus]

Samu isn't even locked into the wider squad IMO. Not sure how important being able to finish a try is for a 6 but that seems to be his best attribute at the moment.

 

[rugboy]

Michael Hooper is locked in but in jersey 20 while L Wright isn't locked in but is in 7?

 

[Wilson]

Samu isn't even locked into the wider squad IMO. Not sure how important being able to finish a try is for a 6 but that seems to be his best attribute at the moment.

His lineout work was great on the weekend, particularly the steal he took which gave the brumbies the possession that lead to Lonergan's try. Also seems to make less mistakes than the other 6/8 options, which may not be flashy but is always important at test level.

 

[Dctarget]

Michael Hooper is locked in but in jersey 20 while L Wright isn't locked in but is in 7?

Locked into the 23, not necessarily #20, which you agree with I assume.

 

[rugboy]

Locked into the 23, not necessarily #20, which you agree with I assume.

Yes. Id have both but have them reversed.

 

[dru]

Yes. Id have both but have them reversed.

I don't see Wright beating McReight to the open side.

I don't see Samu at 6, right now he'll be 8. So Wilson ends up 20, depending on what happens at 7.

 

[rugboy]

Do others think the Tahs players would be disadvantaged at the selection table if they lose this weekend? With a last round bye and no finals they will be 3 weeks without football compared to the two teams in the final.

 

[Derpus]

I don't see Wright beating McReight to the open side.

I don't see Samu at 6, right now he'll be 8. So Wilson ends up 20, depending on what happens at 7.

Id take Wright over McReight everday of the week at the moment.

If Wright makes 7 then Naisarani and Valetini bring enough attacking and defensive starch to balance out the backrow.

I dont think you can fit Valetini in with Hooper unless Samu is 8, but he's surely third behind Wilson and Naisarani.

Its a fucken game of tetris.

 

[Adam84]

Do others think the Tahs players be disadvantaged at the selection table if they lose this weekend? With a last round bye and no finals they will be 3 weeks without football compared to the two teams in the final.

Guess it depends whether it's considered a disadvantage to miss the finals, or just reward for those teams and players that do?

Absolutely the form and performance of players in the final series will carry extra weight then some of the regular seasons games, and rightfully so.

 

[Brumby Runner]

like the last game he played>?

If you really mean that Reg, I hope you use the same measure against Tate for all the losses the Reds have suffered this year and last.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Samu isn't even locked into the wider squad IMO. Not sure how important being able to finish a try is for a 6 but that seems to be his best attribute at the moment.

Stealing lineout wins against the vaunted Reds is hardly a negative. Not to mention his defense, his ability to make large metres in contact and his linking/passing attributes.

 

[Derpus]

Stealing lineout wins against the vaunted Reds is hardly a negative. Not to mention his defense, his ability to make large metres in contact and his linking/passing attributes.

The Reds lineout sure as shit ain't vaunted BR

 

[Zero_Cool]

Yes. Id have both but have them reversed.

Hooper is basically built for coming off the bench. His speed against tired legs. I know I'm probably in the minority but I really don't rate Naisarani his body position is awful often leading to knock-ons form his or team mates, he has one or two 'Rob Simmons moments' every game, then he can't jump and is only really good for running the ball.
And Valetni has always been 'potentially good' but has yet to really step up.

 

[KOB1987]

First two Bledisloes both to be played at Suncorp on 10th and 17th October. Wallabies to base their bubble at Sanctuary Cove.

 

[Derpus]

Hooper is basically built for coming off the bench. His speed against tired legs. I know I'm probably in the minority but I really don't rate Naisarani his body position is awful often leading to knock-ons form his or team mates, he has one or two 'Rob Simmons moments' every game, then he can't jump and is only really good for running the ball.
And Valetni has always been 'potentially good' but has yet to really step up.

You have, in my opinion, ruled out our best three backrowers.

 

[Dctarget]

First two Bledisloes both to be played at Suncorp on 10th and 17th October. Wallabies to base their bubble at Sanctuary Cove.

Genuine hot scoop, how'd you get this one KOB? This news makes me a very happy fan.

 

[Up the Guts]

First two Bledisloes both to be played at Suncorp on 10th and 17th October. Wallabies to base their bubble at Sanctuary Cove.

Well looks like the Wallabies’ manager is on top of it booking into Sanctuary Cove. Few cool down sessions in the lagoon and team bonding over golf.