McKibbin Wallaby Bolter?

Gotta admit this bloke has a real crack. Gets the ball out the fastest of all current Aus 9's. Worked the crappy box options out of his game, explosive around the fringes. Real chance for a spot I reckon

He's doing alright, but he'd be behind Nic White. And obviously Genia, despite his form.

I'm not sure if your watching close enough, He has potential, he plays very well in patches, his goal kicking is pretty good but he needs alot more time (that can only come through playing) on his decision making that really let's him down in places and costs momentum more than a few times a game. He may be a bolter but I would prefer it as a squad member at this stage than on the field.

It would be a Cinderella story if he did. He is the epitome of the club rugby toiler, and is a converted backrower. Cheers to that bloke.

According to the fox commentators many of his uninspiring kicks are the result of calls from very senior players outside him. The rest of his decision making is ok. I would say he's been better for the tahs than burgess was last year


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After seeing him hit a kid in the crowd during warm up with a box kick, I'm not surprised he ditched the box kick.

Nick White is ahead of him. Every game White has played so far he has done well, looks dangerous and also clears quickly. very good player IMO.

Genia and White, then daylight though McKibbin played well yesterday.

He always the easiest choice, the closet call, the commentators put it down to "SR" players, but it's about his lack of awareness and trying to take the obvious, 9/10 when he backs himself he gets caught or throws hospital passes. I still rate burgess higher. SSarel has half Mckibbons speed of pass, but so much more brains in what needs to happen next.

At their best (and Genia finally played a good game this weekend), I would say it is Genia first, daylight second, then White, McKibbin, Sheehan and Phipps.

I think the backup halfback spot is still up for grabs and what is certain is that all the candidates are a long way behind where Luke Burgess was when he left Australian rugby.

Edited it for you, apologize for it and invite you to contribute to the thread now that your wants and needs have been forfilled, god bless.

When you say there's daylight between Genia and White, you must mean the kind of daylight that exists in the very northern regions of Europe when the days are blanketed in darkness.

This year certainly does highlight what a big lose Burgess was.

There is clear daylight between an in form Genia and white, but in form genia is on extended leave at the moment.

If Christian gets a chance at 10 against scotland or wales I wouldn't be against them leaving the brums combo in tack and giving Genia a much needed rest.

I did say "at their best". Genia's game against the Blues was just about his only decent game of the season.

On ability, Genia is one of the best players we have. I don't think you can possibly say the same about Nic White. I really rate him, but I think he is a long way off being close to the best halfback in the world (which is where Genia was before the RWC 2011).

I was just trying to think about Genia at his best, and compare him with White at his best.

And all that really separates them is experience. so I don't think there's much of a gap there at all.

Yes sad to see an exciting young bloke who can pass, tackle and kick burst onto the scene and have a 9th forward who cant pass leave our shores. what a state of affairs

I agree with that, very logical and a wise move.