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Jim Lenehan (48)
Tomane was a solid 6 on the G&GR scale, Cummins was a good 7/8 though, agreed. I prefer Tomane on defence however, watch only him for a game and see how quickly and effectively he repositions when the game changes.
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Tomane was a solid 6 on the G&GR scale, Cummins was a good 7/8 though, agreed. I prefer Tomane on defence however, watch only him for a game and see how quickly and effectively he repositions when the game changes.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
But when the ABs were losing more regularly between 98-02 to OZ it still wasn't panic stations that the coaches were bringing in debutantes to play the Wallabies to "try things out"
Those were the days. Ahhhhhhh.
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David Codey (61)
The funny thing is that you could argue Deans is the one that put both those players into the position of being scapegoats. Picking them out of position, or when going through issues. Picking them despite behavioural issues and promoting them ahead of form players. His selections have adversely affected these two players in the long run.
Was Dingo the sole Wobs selector?
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Bill McLean (32)
Ok I'll bite, who would you choose instead? Don't just bag a player and say they aren't up to test standard and offer no alternative.
I'd say JOC (James O'Connor) is battling for the spot. But we do need a basher to run off the inside of Quade and Cummins fills that role quite well.
Digby also had very average hands, possibly worse that the Honey Badgers but we didn't have a problem with him because of his running. We need a power house because Mogg = Wiley kicker with greyhound like acceleration and Folau = Aerial juggernaut and great with a bit of space. They would balance quite wel..
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I had to search the deepest darkest parts of the grey matter just to remember that period actually happened......
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Bill McLean (32)
I think it was like a "Dingo has the last say" arrangement. So Assistants and Super Coaches wouldve offered opinions and whatnot.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Super coaches? Really? Why would they have any input in a team they have no contract relationship with?
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Bill McLean (32)
Deans sought opinion from the Super 15 coaches in Australia. Did you miss the whole ordeal involving a leaked email?
I thought (based on Cricket) that there would be a panel that selected the Wobs and that Dingo may be one of that panel.
Obviously he would still have been able to white ant any squad selections by a panel by playing squad members out of position or keeping them on the bench, or not even announcing them in the match day 22 (23).
Obviously he would still have been able to white ant any squad selections by a panel by playing squad members out of position or keeping them on the bench, or not even announcing them in the match day 22 (23).
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I wasn't sure if that was actually real or just some stunt. Bit I didn't really follow it closely lewisr
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John Hipwell (52)
Maybe they should have....
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Chilla Wilson (44)
I'd like to see Horwill rested as he seems really off the pace, his injury must be worse than he is letting on because he really went missing in ChCH.
Not sure on a few positions but this is a test 23 I'd like to see, not sure if Godwin is injured but I'd like to see him settle on being an out & out 12.
1. Robinson
2. Moore
3. Slipper
4. Simmons
5. MMM
6. Mowen
7. Hooper/ Gill
8. McCalman
9. Genia
10. Cooper
11. Cummins
12. Godwin (injured?)
13. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
14. Crawford
15. Folau
Res: Hanson (Injured?), Kepu, Palmer (injured?), Douglas, Gill/Hooper, Nic White, Lilo & JOC (James O'Connor)/Beale.
Not sure on a few positions but this is a test 23 I'd like to see, not sure if Godwin is injured but I'd like to see him settle on being an out & out 12.
1. Robinson
2. Moore
3. Slipper
4. Simmons
5. MMM
6. Mowen
7. Hooper/ Gill
8. McCalman
9. Genia
10. Cooper
11. Cummins
12. Godwin (injured?)
13. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
14. Crawford
15. Folau
Res: Hanson (Injured?), Kepu, Palmer (injured?), Douglas, Gill/Hooper, Nic White, Lilo & JOC (James O'Connor)/Beale.
disco
Chilla Wilson (44)
I didn't know Speight was eligble.
Mogg is good I just think his tackling makes Quade look like Pocock in defence.
I'd have Cummins in my team.
Izzy @ Fullback.
I'd like to see JOC (James O'Connor) & Beale dropped for a while.
Please don't mention Tomane at test level again.
Back 3 I'd like to see would be 15. Folau 14. Crawford 11. Cummins.
English is one to watch for the future.
What's ChCh?
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
ChristChurch?
disco What is Horwill's injury? Its about 4 weeks away so I reckon There's plenty of chance to freshen up subject to whatever it is that ails him.
Much as I would love to see Crawford picked, for any number of reasons, I think the EOYT would be a better blooding for him, and hence the team, in the long term. (In line with the talk I heard last night that Agar should be dropped because he's not experienced enough: its counter intuitive, in a way).
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Mark Ella (57)
Palmer was right in there a few months ago - is he still injured ??
If Horwill's calf injury is minor he should be OK for Auig 17
If Horwill's calf injury is minor he should be OK for Auig 17
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