Wallabies vs Scotland - 5 June 2012
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Chris McKivat (8)
Something just occurred to me. (lightbulb pic)
As much as we are cursing O'neil for the piss poor sceduling of the matches, perhaps he's one step ahead of us. The schedule has forced our selectors to choose players dependant on their Super Rugby schedules. Said Dingo:
"We looked at all the options around each position, in terms of the relative workloads each of the players have already had this year, the amount of preparation we were able to have with them before the game, and their ability to back up off a tight turnaround, before settling on the final combination,” Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says.
Perhaps big Jon has had enough of Dopey Deans making him look bad, and has limited his ability to make tired old selections by placing the schedule limitations on him. I suspect that this may be a condition of his 2012 contract. Dingo - a figure head only.
Wallabies in receivership?
As much as we are cursing O'neil for the piss poor sceduling of the matches, perhaps he's one step ahead of us. The schedule has forced our selectors to choose players dependant on their Super Rugby schedules. Said Dingo:
"We looked at all the options around each position, in terms of the relative workloads each of the players have already had this year, the amount of preparation we were able to have with them before the game, and their ability to back up off a tight turnaround, before settling on the final combination,” Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says.
Perhaps big Jon has had enough of Dopey Deans making him look bad, and has limited his ability to make tired old selections by placing the schedule limitations on him. I suspect that this may be a condition of his 2012 contract. Dingo - a figure head only.
Wallabies in receivership?
RedsHappy
Tony Shaw (54)
Agree Slim, when you lift the lid and look through the whole media release, there's lot of rather odd and inexplicable things going on...
And what does Deans mean re QC (Quade Cooper): '...if we can can get him game time...' clearly referring to playing outside the Tests? Brisbane Premier Grade?
And what does Deans mean re QC (Quade Cooper): '...if we can can get him game time...' clearly referring to playing outside the Tests? Brisbane Premier Grade?
The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
I still can't understand why Pyle has been cut from the squad. My only explanation as to why is "it's Robbie Deans". I am getting tired of that explanation though.
Other than that, I think this is a decent team to face the Scots.
Other than that, I think this is a decent team to face the Scots.
Wallatahs
Allen Oxlade (6)
I get the feeling that quite a few are jumping onto the 'Bag Berrick Barnes Bandwagon'. Have we all forgotten how well Quade performed at the WC?
My recollection of Barnes and Cooper's recent performances for the Wallabies seems to accord with the view of The Roar (at http://www.theroar.com.au/2011/10/17/wallabies-rugby-world-cup-player-ratings/):
My recollection of Barnes and Cooper's recent performances for the Wallabies seems to accord with the view of The Roar (at http://www.theroar.com.au/2011/10/17/wallabies-rugby-world-cup-player-ratings/):
- Cooper - "The big disappointment of Australia’s campaign. Says he was unaffected by the intense pressure of being ‘Public Enemy No.1′ but performances showed otherwise"; and
- Barnes - "Had an impact every time he was introduced, noticeably made Cooper’s life easier but was under-used".
RedsHappy
Tony Shaw (54)
Hmm. I rather think the actual game on Tuesday night may provide an equally good guide.
It is what it is
John Solomon (38)
Great news in that Slipper has been picked in his correct position of Loose Head.
Watch the rest of his game now lift.
Watch the rest of his game now lift.
vidiot
John Solomon (38)
Barnes didn't get much time at 10 in the RWC, apart from the playoff for 3rd with Wales. He looked good at 12, but McCabe really ended up doing a great job there.
I'm not filled with confidence, but live in hope.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Would have liked to have seen Pyle over Timani. Barnes is a worry though, yes he did well at the WC, but that was at 12. He has been poor this year, really hope he avoids his traditional kick first mentality.
I do like the backrow combination though.
I do like the backrow combination though.
Wallatahs
Allen Oxlade (6)
Further to my previous comment - am I correct in assuming that Barnes being picked at 10 for the Scotland match, suggests that he will not start the Wales match (either at 10 or 12) and that Cooper & McCabe might be Dingo's 1st choice 10 & 12 pairing? as per the his selections throughout most of 2011.
Yes, you most probably are, except QC (Quade Cooper) has been released from the squad... not sure if he comes back in after Tuesday given the comments by Deans about him needing game time.
Penguin
John Solomon (38)
He slotted in at 10 after Cooper did his knee in the Wales game....It was the best we looked all tournament, mind you Cooper was doing pretty well that match before the knee went to.
JOC (James O'Connor) played 10 on the EoYT, with Barnes at 12.
RedsHappy
Tony Shaw (54)
I cannot get this re QC (Quade Cooper) if true. Especially with our serious lack of good 10s this June, surely using him on the bench and playing after say 50 mins could make major sense, for the team and for QC (Quade Cooper)'s lower profile return? Not to play him at all in June seems really odd to me.
Unless....we have a return of the darker elements of the Giteau syndrome whereby many insiders have told me that Deans did not at all take kindly to Giteau's willingness to confront issues that went against the coaches' known opinions. (Btw, a leading figure in Aus rugby told me recently that Gits did this with all his coaches all his career, just his way.) You'll recall that recently QC (Quade Cooper) defended himself publicly wrt RWC criticism of his play by arguing that he was not always given RWC game plans that in his view worked, or worked for his attacking style of play.
Pardon my idle speculation.
Unless....we have a return of the darker elements of the Giteau syndrome whereby many insiders have told me that Deans did not at all take kindly to Giteau's willingness to confront issues that went against the coaches' known opinions. (Btw, a leading figure in Aus rugby told me recently that Gits did this with all his coaches all his career, just his way.) You'll recall that recently QC (Quade Cooper) defended himself publicly wrt RWC criticism of his play by arguing that he was not always given RWC game plans that in his view worked, or worked for his attacking style of play.
Pardon my idle speculation.
Missed that - where was that?
Gnostic
Mark Ella (57)
Here you go Sluggy. Took me a while to find it.
http://m.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/quades-at-peace-with-his-rwc-struggles-20120211-1sy1c.html
Also from O'Connor (Michael that is)
http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/q...rld-cup-downfall/story-e6frf4pu-1226185117267
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