Wallabies 2025

[Slim 293]

I’d keep Wilson. I think the criticism has been harsh. He has given away a few penalties (one was harsh for the rolling maul last week as I thought he sacked the catcher not the lifters as the AR called) but I think he’s a symptom of a fwd group not working hard / accurately enough around the ruck. Valetini doesn’t seem to be firing on all cylinders and isn’t providing the impact to warrant selection IMO.

From what I hear Valetini is still working his way back to full fitness, but on the weekend he was far more impactful than Wilson and many of the other forwards.

Wilson has to share the blame for inaccuracy around the ruck.

 

[Strewthcobber]

I’d ring the changes, for the last 2 games of the season.
Tizzano onto the bench. Mcreight has had a huge workload and needs help.
LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) to start with either Williams or Frost. Or have Canham start if ribs still no good. But suggest they’re ok because swain has been sent home. Desperately need a bigger THL.
I’d start lonergan with Thomas coming off the bench (no point taking him if you’re not gonna play him). Pretty comfortable both those guys can handle the job and desperately want a pass off the deck to the 10.
Would love Carter there to start but his quad didn’t look great. So if no good play edmed, with JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) coming off the bench.
Pietch for Toole.
Jorgo for kellaway

Bench
Ross (unless bell injured, which I’d start him and have Robertson on the bench). Drop Faesler to the bench and start pollard.
Nongorr instead of AAA because I think he could do with a rest unless we absolutely need him.
Williams on the bench. Covering back row and lock.
Tizzano covers back row.
Thomas to ideally come on for the last 10mins. JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) to come on whenever. Daungunu to round for the final back.

I’d keep Wilson. I think the criticism has been harsh. He has given away a few penalties (one was harsh for the rolling maul last week as I thought he sacked the catcher not the lifters as the AR called) but I think he’s a symptom of a fwd group not working hard / accurately enough around the ruck. Valetini doesn’t seem to be firing on all cylinders and isn’t providing the impact to warrant selection IMO.

First penalty was fairly obvious from Wilson, swimming around

The second maul penalty before the try was actually against Nongorr though, even though the commentators pinged Wilson while talking over the ref explaining it.

 

[Major Tom]

First penalty was fairly obvious from Wilson, swimming around

The second maul penalty before the try was actually against Nongorr though, even though the commentators pinged Wilson while talking over the ref explaining it.

I’m thinking of the one that the ref called fair sack, then the AR called a pen, and then they swung it wide and JAS clipped the player high and they scored in the corner. I’d have to watch it again but seemed like the whole thing went down because Wilson sacked the ball carrier. One of those ones where I think it’s getting far too whistle friendly. Doesn’t really matter I guess ,they got the ball out and shifted away anyways.

 

[Strewthcobber]

I’m thinking of the one that the ref called fair sack, then the AR called a pen, and then they swung it wide and JAS clipped the player high and they scored in the corner. I’d have to watch it again but seemed like the whole thing went down because Wilson sacked the ball carrier. One of those ones where I think it’s getting far too whistle friendly. Doesn’t really matter I guess ,they got the ball out and shifted away anyways.

That's the one. Nongorr pulled one of their lifters out of the maul right in front of the AR

 

[Major Tom]

From what I hear Valetini is still working his way back to full fitness, but on the weekend he was far more impactful than Wilson and many of the other forwards.

Wilson has to share the blame for inaccuracy around the ruck.

Yeah I’m not saying he gets off Scott free but I think it’s a bit scapegoaty for my liking. Tbf he is the captain so should probably be held to a higher standard. Whole pack needs to lift their intensity and accuracy around the breakdown.

 

[Major Tom]

That's the one. Nongorr pulled one of their players out of the maul right in front of the AR

Yeah ok. I’ll watch it again. Anyways, need to take the error away from Harry. He would have legally shut the mail down if not for that.