Wallabies 2025

[Slim 293]

Sleepy Jo has got to go; his selections have been dreadful

- Jorgensen was fine this week. He should have played; he was mildly sick last week
- Why was AA rested against Italy? whereas Wilson should've been rested with Valetini starting (and why was he only given 17 mins)
- Why do we have Kellaway doing the goalkicking and restarts?
- Why has Edmed been in the squad? Donaldson and Lynagh should be there over him, and why was JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) not called in?
- Why is there no communication/transparency with the injuries, unlike NZ
- Why has Lonergan been given very limited minutes, when we're only using two 9's

Have you personally assessed Jorgensen's health?

Valetini didn't start because his calf is still not at 100%, which was communicated prior to the match.

Who should have been doing the goal kicking and restarts?

It was clearly communicated why Lynagh is not on this tour...

Edmed is in the squad because we've lost Lolesio and Lynagh, and JOC (James O'Connor) is not a long term option.

I'm also not sure what impact JOC (James O'Connor) would've had on this game, aside from maybe converting the first try... and I don't know what Donaldson would've added when it's clear he's not any better than the above selections?

I would like to see Lonergan get more minutes, but I also don't think that would've made much of a difference and none of those points really address any of the real issues.

 

[Hogan]

Have you personally assessed Jorgensen's health?

Valetini didn't start because his calf is still not at 100%, which was communicated prior to the match.

Who should have been doing the goal kicking and restarts?

It was clearly communicated why Lynagh is not on this tour...

Edmed is in the squad because we've lost Lolesio and Lynagh, and JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) is not a long term option.

I'm also not sure what impact JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) would've had on this game, aside from maybe converting the first try... and I don't know what Donaldson would've added when it's clear he's not any better than the above selections?

I would like to see Lonergan get more minutes, but I also don't think that would've made much of a difference and none of those points really address any of the real issues.

Going on previous games, O’Connor would have definitely made a difference coming on to replace Carter Gordon and would possibly have won the game for us with his ability to spark the attack and close out a game. Unfortunately we’ll never know. And Edmed has been a terrible selection by Schmidt. He might be a good defender but the team’s attack stalls when he is at 10. He poses absolutely no threat with ball in hand. Donaldson should have been selected ahead of him imo. A much more threatening player in attack with an elusive running game. And to watch Kellaway kickoff way too deep everytime not allowing our kick chasers to apply any pressure allowed the Italians to exit their 22 with ease. Starting the game without a recognised kicker was a rookie error. Not to mention Jake Gordon kicking for touch.

 

[Slim 293]

Going on previous games, O’Connor would have definitely made a difference coming on to replace Carter Gordon and would possibly have won the game for us with his ability to spark the attack and close out a game. Unfortunately we’ll never know.

When were these previous games?

 

[Tazzmania]

Who should have been doing the goal kicking and restarts?

How do you go into a test match without a proper goal kicker and kick restarter (who at least have done it more than a couple times on the training track), bearing in mind this is a test match, how crucial restarts are and knowing that we may possibly need points off the tee?

This was not a "clubbies" rugby match or kick around in the park.

 

[Rugby110]

How do you go into a test match without a proper goal kicker and kick restarter (who at least have done it more than a couple times on the training track), bearing in mind this is a test match, how crucial restarts are and knowing that we may possibly need points off the tee?

This was not a "clubbies" rugby match or kick around in the park.

Kellaway 2/3 goal kicks and his kick offs were good. Kellway’s first kick was from the side line and probably nervous for his first kick. It was Jake Gordon’s kick for touch kicks that were short.