Maulalltheway
Ted Thorn (20)
neville also far more likely to stay on the field
Super Rugby Rd 1: Waratahs vs Brumbies Friday, 24th February
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Maulalltheway
Ted Thorn (20)
how about he didnt play a minute of trial footy? so is likely being worked back in. i think you are clutching
MarkJ
Bob Loudon (25)
Larkham talks up Debreczeni a fair bit in this article: https://wwos.nine.com.au/rugby/news...-preview/154fefd1-bb57-4d31-9d3c-09cff0c623ff
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Waratahs, Brumbies deliver selection shocks ahead of Super Rugby opener
Both the NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies have shaken up their line-ups as they find the best balance ahead of Friday's Super Rugby Pacific opener.
www.rugby.com.au
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Also has a big boot which is never a negative when considering potential European conditions and opponents.
TSR
Mark Ella (57)
From a Wallaby perspective it seems most likely to me he is competing with Samu for the bench impact role. Not saying that played any part in the decision making from Coleman here, but it seems a good move from a Wallaby fan perspective.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
What a shock. Coach says nice things about his player in game week.
Glad to see him name on a team sheet in Aus and one that isn't the Rebels but are people actually saying he might be the Wallabies 10? Sure we don't have anyone locked into the job but c'mon. I expect the Tahs to try and pressure him as much as possible and see if his head spins like it seemed to at the Rebels. Sure, he has a bit more help at the Brums but his 12 is also a bit of unknown with Sapsford on the bench.
I want Lonergan to have a good game at 9. I think he can be a reliable 3rd option for the Wallabies and these are the 2 Halfbacks going for that spot IMO.
Lightblue
Arch Winning (36)
I reckon there is absolutely zero chance.
As opposed to who???
It wasn't a critique, just an observation, but it does have clear game plan changes as we go forward
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
I was thinking that, add in JOC (James O'Connor) and Donaldson to that list probably Foley as well, the only one we had who was like that was Quade but even he has switched to being more of manage a game type
but who were the ones that just tried to win it on their own? I genuinely can't work out who you are thinking of?
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Rose coloured glasses of ages past?
TSR
Mark Ella (57)
Maybe I define ‘game manager’ differently, but Quade was and is an excellent game manager. A feature of 2011 was him standing back and directing forwards until he was ready for the ball. He played field position when it was called for.
Even when he called the ball it was with multiple attacking threats, of which he was only one. Guys like Ant Faianga’a, Digby Ioane, Ben Tapaui, Rod Davis and even Scott Higginbotham never looked as good as when they played with Cooper because he could coordinate attack. You’d probably add Genia in that list too. He was simply prepared to run a play with a higher risk return and he was always looking to keep the ball alive in contact rather than go to ground.
Even when he called the ball it was with multiple attacking threats, of which he was only one. Guys like Ant Faianga’a, Digby Ioane, Ben Tapaui, Rod Davis and even Scott Higginbotham never looked as good as when they played with Cooper because he could coordinate attack. You’d probably add Genia in that list too. He was simply prepared to run a play with a higher risk return and he was always looking to keep the ball alive in contact rather than go to ground.