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George Gregan (70)
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Jim Lenehan (48)
It’s pretty sad the state of the game when last year they were talking about need for NRC or a stronger 3rd tier (club) yet nothing been announced.
throwing some of that 80m loan at a new comp could help make our game stronger for broadcasters in search of more quality content
throwing some of that 80m loan at a new comp could help make our game stronger for broadcasters in search of more quality content
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George Gregan (70)
It's too late. We probably needed to add that tier way back in 2003 when we had the capital to do so (which we tried and failed to do effectively, twice). Any 3rd tier comp is a loss making enterprise designed to produce better outcomes over the long term in the top tier (which is pretty clearly a failed model as this point).
The top down pyramid model can't even fund the second tier anymore, let alone a third. Which is still why I think signing up for Super Rugby Pacific was consigning ourselves to defeat - even if an alternative model would have been very risky/unconventional.
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Mark Ella (57)
Agree - he’s in a tricky spot.
Form wise I think he’s been the same as all the others - had some very good games and a few others where he has come up short. I don’t think he looks ready for test rugby but the others are not exactly killing it either.
Having seen what has happened with Lolesio and Gordon I’m firmly on the side of holding him back another year but that could turn out to be one of those sliding doors moments where someone else gets in there first and locks down first.
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Nick Farr-Jones (63)
I just think Tom just needs a year of playing the maximum amount of rugby possible, since coming over from England he hasn't played a whole lot of rugby, so i'd almost argue that playing the remainder of the season in QPR getting maximum minutes would offer more development for him now then sitting in the Wallabies camp.
In January the team he played for didn't have a completely uncertain future.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Maybe I should have said early January given administrators were appointed 29 January.
I'm obviously not saying that the financial issues happened since January just that the true extent of them only became apparent after administrators were appointed.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
I don't know, December was full of articles about financial strife and a pending collapse. I'd be very surprised if there wasn't already significant concern amongst the playing group, or at least their management.
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Geoff Shaw (53)
The playing group was assured everything was good in December, whether they believed it or not. They had a meeting and told it was just negative media to drive down the cost for centralization.
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Peter Johnson (47)
IMO, Hanigan & Holloway are outperforming Hooper as lock/6 utilities, then there are full locks likely available and fit for purpose, like Frost, Swain, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), and then 8s. Hooper will get his time again but I wouldn't have him in the 23, or even the squad tbh. Like the cut of his gib, but would take the more grizzled holloway & hanigan over him for this series.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Tom Lynagh just seems to read the play very well. He often turns up in the right place at the right time to make a crucial tackle and his passing/kicking game is cultured. He also does not shirk the hard stuff and puts his body on the line repeatedly. There is a lot of improvement to be had there but I put him easily besides Lolesio and ahead of the others at this point.
However, I agree he should not be rushed and a spot on the EOYT is a realistic goal. Let the other three duke it out against Wales and Georgia and see what they can do.
However, I agree he should not be rushed and a spot on the EOYT is a realistic goal. Let the other three duke it out against Wales and Georgia and see what they can do.
I would add Rob Leota to that list, I wasn't a great fan, but in a couple of games this year he was looked really good playing angry and ripping in
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Peter Johnson (47)
Oh i think Rob is over Hoops aswell, just being a bit position specific. For me, Holloway, Hanigan and Hoops are potentially fighting for 1 squad spot.
I usually go by a 33man squad as per WC but I know this can vary.
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Darby Loudon (17)
Why the Wallabies must snub game’s hottest property and NRL target
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Ted Thorn (20)
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Larry Dwyer (12)
Jeremy Williams should be in the conversation for lock / 6 hybrid as well - he's been consistently excellent the last 2 years, especiially highlighted by how much the Force have struggled when he (and Rodda) haven't been in the side. With my Force tinted glasses on, I'd have him over all of the above candidates, except Holloway.
Probably had a few too many injuries this year to show the number of high level performances required, but hopefully that changes with the remainder of the SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) season.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
I think Williams is there and there abouts in the lock conversation, particularly backing up some of the more technical options like Frost, but I'm not sure how much of an option he is at 6. Certainly not impossible he could play at 6, but I think I'd want to see him do a fair bit of it at a lower level first. I definitely wouldn't put him above any of those candidates if you're looking at a utility who is a 6 first though.
That said, I also wouldn't look at Hanigan as too much of a lock option at test level and immediate injury aside I'd have Uru ahead of all of them in that role off of this season's form.