Wallabies Positivity Thread . .

[flat_eric]

Obviously all these injuries results in players who usually wouldn't be there getting game time. It means when we do finally get our best team on the park we should have some decent depth.

 

[gel]

Hooper is REALLY good.

 

[Synicbast]

hooper was immense, and Beale did a lot with very little. He looks a real threat at 10 at test level.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

With all the "issues" with a perceived lack of depth in Aust Rugby, there will be an absolute contest for the #7 jumper when Bam Bam returns from injury. Wonder how he will go with a #6 on his back?

 

[Groucho]

With all the "issues" with a perceived lack of depth in Aust Rugby, there will be an absolute contest for the #7 jumper when Bam Bam returns from injury. Wonder how he will go with a #6 on his back?

Yep. He's not the usual Australian running 6 - but he could be. And we'll gain a great deal at the breakdown with two players so strong over the ball. Two short-arses in the lineout but meh, Polota-Moore can just throw it straight to the opposition (a skill they already have) and then we'll contest on the ground.

 

[wamberal]

Pocock is more likely to play 8, IMHO.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

It is good that there are plenty of young talented sportsmen coming through the ranks who are nice well rounded young adults that do not believe that the GOLD jumper worn by the Wallabies is a tradeable/negotiable commodity.

 

[Fireworks]

Wouldn't mind seeing a backrow of #6 Pocock #7 hooper #8 Mowen/Higgers

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Despite claims to the contrary from many, there is sufficient depth in Australian Rugby to allow the Men in Gold to roll out a pick up side which, with little preparation, comprehensively beat a favoured Argentina at home, regaining IRB #2 ranking in the process.

 

[antimony]

I'm not sure if its the early morning and strong coffee, but reading this mornings paper I feel positive!

Everybodies singing from the same hymn sheet.

I'm starting to really like this Hawker guy.

Genia is emabarrassed about the going to japan story.

Cooper wants to be a Wallaby.

 

[Man on the hill]

I'm not sure if its the early morning and strong coffee, but reading this mornings paper I feel positive!

Everybodies singing from the same hymn sheet.

I'm starting to really like this Hawker guy.

Genia is emabarrassed about the going to japan story.

Cooper wants to be a Wallaby.

feeling the same love - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...nds-on-the-wheel/story-e6frg7o6-1226499636782

Is the ARU brave / samrt enough to let Hawker be the interim CEO as well?

 

[chasmac]

Wallabies should be able to handle 30 degree heat better than the kiwis

 

[Hairy Test Eagle]

One of the gutsiest games they've played all year. Douglas and Palu had blinders. I'm just relieved we won't have to hear kiwis blabbering on about beating the winning streak

 

[Schadenfreude]

Second comes right after first.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

You are only as good as your last game. The #1 side in the World could not beat us. Bugger the IRB ratings, that makes us #1 equal in the Jarse ratings.

 

[Swat]

Wallabies: Protecting Lithuania's record since Hong Kong 2010.

 

[Bairdy]

An injury depleted team, with 12 players that have 10 test caps or less, came up with a draw against a full-strength All Black outfit.

 

[matty_k]

Wallabies: Protecting Lithuania's record since Hong Kong 2010.

That one is t shirt worthy.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Our backrow just needs a good eight to be equal best in the world.

Honey Badger can catch.

 

[Viking]

Honey Badger can catch.

He can also defend!

Another positive is that Lealifano, Cooper and JOC (James O'Connor) will be fit next year, our flyhalf battle is looking good.