Bledisloe 1: 29 July @ MCG
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Dismal Pillock
Simon Poidevin (60)
Oh Jesus, not another back and forth on Penile Reconstruction.
Not again.
Not after last time.
John S
Chilla Wilson (44)
You're not supposed to discuss your private conversations with the Doc in public DP, even if you did get a PR
We're making gingers apply for permanent residency even if they're born in Australia? Harsh but fair.
Running_rugby_1954
Alex Ross (28)
Carter Gordon set to start at 10 with McDermott at 9.
Sounds like it could be:
1. Bell
2. Porecki
3. Ala'alatoa
4. Skelton
5. Arnold
6. Holloway
7. Tom Hooper
8. Valetini
9. McDermott
10. Gordon
11. Koroibete
12. Kerevi
13. Petaia
14. Nawaqanitawase
15. Kellaway
16. Uelese 17. Slipper 18. Tupou 19. Frost 20. Gleeson 21. White 22. Cooper 23. Perese
1. Bell
2. Porecki
3. Ala'alatoa
4. Skelton
5. Arnold
6. Holloway
7. Tom Hooper
8. Valetini
9. McDermott
10. Gordon
11. Koroibete
12. Kerevi
13. Petaia
14. Nawaqanitawase
15. Kellaway
16. Uelese 17. Slipper 18. Tupou 19. Frost 20. Gleeson 21. White 22. Cooper 23. Perese
* Those underdone due to injury
1. Bell *
2. Porecki
3. Ala'alatoa
4. Skelton
5. Arnold
6. Holloway
7. Tom Hooper
8. Valetini
9. McDermott
10. Gordon
11. Koroibete
12. Kerevi *
13. Petaia *
14. Nawaqanitawase
15. Kellaway *
16. Uelese
17. Slipper
18. Tupou *
19. Frost
20. Gleeson *
21. White
22. Cooper *
23. Perese
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dillyboy
Nev Cottrell (35)
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Carter starting at 10, don't hate it at all.
LeCheese
Peter Johnson (47)
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
After his performance against Argentina I wondered if Eddie might pull the trigger on that selection, but thought it might have waited until the following game...
Ultimately though, he could be on a hiding like Lolesio in 2020 if the forwards don't front up.
But I like the look of the speculative pack.
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
I like that forward pack but would prefer Frost to start in place of Arnold. Frost/Skelton could be our best combo for the RWC and beyond.
Tom Hooper at 7 has surprised me as I thought it would be either Gleeson or Leota.
I wish Eddie had had the courage/foresight or whatever to start Gordon against either or both of SA and Argentina. Starting against the ABs in full flight is shades of Matt To'omua years ago and perhaps Noah Lolesio more recently. Caused their careers to stall for quite some time. I am more hopeful of Carter handling the job, but it's more like throwing a player to the wolves than just into the deep end.
If we stay competitive for 60 minutes or more, I will be pleasantly surprised.
Tom Hooper at 7 has surprised me as I thought it would be either Gleeson or Leota.
I wish Eddie had had the courage/foresight or whatever to start Gordon against either or both of SA and Argentina. Starting against the ABs in full flight is shades of Matt To'omua years ago and perhaps Noah Lolesio more recently. Caused their careers to stall for quite some time. I am more hopeful of Carter handling the job, but it's more like throwing a player to the wolves than just into the deep end.
If we stay competitive for 60 minutes or more, I will be pleasantly surprised.
Dctarget
John Eales (66)
Tate & Carter is a bold choice. Think our tactical kicking will suffer a lot with both of them. Crazy to try this when we have three tests left before the RWC. Would've preferred White & Cooper to keep building combinations.
I don't think Christy has any mail on T. Hooper at 7, just that he could be an option. Would be surprised if he went to Tom again.
Based off social media stuff I doubt Philip will be in the 23 which is disappointing but guarantees a combination of Frost, Skeleton & Arnold.
I don't think Christy has any mail on T. Hooper at 7, just that he could be an option. Would be surprised if he went to Tom again.
Based off social media stuff I doubt Philip will be in the 23 which is disappointing but guarantees a combination of Frost, Skeleton & Arnold.
LeCheese
Peter Johnson (47)
On the flipside, that's why it's a good time to try it
It seems like Jones is less clear on who his best team is now than two tests ago.