Wallabies 2025
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The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
I don't want to get into the whirlpool of 10 chat but at the Force it makes less sense than the Wobs. Donaldson, Burey and Harford on the books. Stewart is likely too valuable in the Centres where they lack depth
Dctarget
David Wilson (68)
Interesting listening to the KOKO show interview with Slipper. Definitely reads like he'd happily play this Spring Tour but because Joe wants to focus on RWC'27 they've agreed (or Slips has been told) it's time to retire.
Also that his least fun season was the 2023 RWC campaign. From the training, stress, results etc. etc. Said it was awful and didn't want to return to rugby after that campaign. Fuck it sounded miserable.
Also that his least fun season was the 2023 RWC campaign. From the training, stress, results etc. etc. Said it was awful and didn't want to return to rugby after that campaign. Fuck it sounded miserable.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
A colleague of mine whose partner was plugged into the elite system concurs with that assessment. There were no tears shed after Eddie's exit apparently.
stillmissit
Jim Lenehan (48)
Same in 2005, many of the players disliked him, his name among most of the players was 'Wang Eye', so I heard.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Go ask Owen Finnegan what he thinks of him. Both bleed Myrtle as well.
Congrats though everyone. We're that hangry for some footy we're back on EJ (Eddie Jones) is a asshole chat.
Congrats though everyone. We're that hangry for some footy we're back on EJ (Eddie Jones) is a asshole chat.
stillmissit
Jim Lenehan (48)
So! Ghost don't tempt us, what did Owen Finnagan think of him? I sat next to him on a flight, but he didn't mention him.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
I don't believe they ever saw eye to eye as player and coach but it stems from camps prior to the 2003 RWC and the fact Eddie was working the wider group in the lead up with everyone knowing selections were coming and some people miss out. That's the business of pro sport.
The part that caused friction was after the last session prior to squad selection Eddie didn't front up and tell players they hadn't made it but let them leave on the day then call them and say your'e not in. Seen as gutless which it is.
Since he has the capacity to show such disrespect, iv'e never felt remotely bad that he has at times faced toxic heckling.
This is one of many stories about Eddie.
The part that caused friction was after the last session prior to squad selection Eddie didn't front up and tell players they hadn't made it but let them leave on the day then call them and say your'e not in. Seen as gutless which it is.
Since he has the capacity to show such disrespect, iv'e never felt remotely bad that he has at times faced toxic heckling.
This is one of many stories about Eddie.
Strewthcobber
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Have heard some pretty awful stories out of the mouths of some of the 2007 Reds team
dillyboy
John Solomon (38)
If he did, wouldn't we all be debating why he was first pick?
Yoda
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
True. I guess Edmed has the photos!!
dillyboy
John Solomon (38)
I'm assuming Donno reglected to shave his sideburns......
Major Tom
Desmond Connor (43)
God, I had actually forgotten that tenure until then...
Tomikin
Michael Lynagh (62)
Joe's come out and said his given him clear work ons. And it's around defensive organisation, (this does not mean tackling). I guess with Tom Wright gone the 5/8s are getting the D in order from the back and they don't think his very good at it.
PhilClinton
Mark Ella (57)
It's all lies maaaaaaaaate
Dctarget
David Wilson (68)
I know we bang on about our injury list but I don't really think it's that extraordinary, more that we have no depth and injuries are more keenly felt.
Check out this injury list from France, who we play in a month:
Antoine Dupont, François Cros, Peato Mauvaka, Uini Atonio, Yoram Moefana, Gabin Villière, Théo Attissogbé, Jonathan Danty, Pierre Bourgarit and Joshua Brennan.
That's their best scrumhalf and captain, best and 3rd best hooker, best prop, best inside and outside centre and then a bunch of bench players too. We'd be spewing if we had that list.
In other news, we could have a chance against them.
Check out this injury list from France, who we play in a month:
Antoine Dupont, François Cros, Peato Mauvaka, Uini Atonio, Yoram Moefana, Gabin Villière, Théo Attissogbé, Jonathan Danty, Pierre Bourgarit and Joshua Brennan.
That's their best scrumhalf and captain, best and 3rd best hooker, best prop, best inside and outside centre and then a bunch of bench players too. We'd be spewing if we had that list.
In other news, we could have a chance against them.
Schmidt wants them released.