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    Wallabies 2024

    I don't recall him playing 40+ mins in any game this year... will come off the bench for the last ~25-30. Still need a starting THP that can scrum. Maybe Lukhan at 5 behind Ala'alatoa at 3 would work...
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    Wallabies 2024

    Geez, watching the Brumbies pack on ice skates at scrumtime vs Crusaders on Sat was ominous... Does that change the Wallabies front row hierarchy? Mine would still be: LHP: Slipper, Hodgeman, Schoupp HK: Faessler, BPA, Pollard THP: Ala'alatoa, Tupou, Talakai
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    Australian Rugby / RA

    Why wouldn't you leverage the vast resource base of the schools that produce ~70% of current Wallabies? Far cheaper than running multiple junior academies on balance sheet (which is what the states do today).These are union strongholds, but if you neglect them the AFL will continue to make...
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    Australian Rugby / RA

    It's bravado. The regular calls for more teams, let alone a 'third tier' are fantasy. People want to fight battles that have already been lost. A-League has the same disease (albeit context is v different) RA strategy needs to lean in to competetive advantage, and prioritise bottom line growth...
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    Wallabies 2024

    He was okay on the weekend, but there have been a couple of moments this year where he's looked quite apathetic. What's the timeline on Petaia?
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    Australian Rugby / RA

    Re-read the post. Agree wont move the dial on RWC and Lions games... Will take some time to get up to speed, but I reckon he'll get there. The league commentariat swung off him until he signed for union. He'll probably play origin this year so not going that bad for a 20 yr old!
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    Australian Rugby / RA

    We will sell more tickets at both state and national level (ex. Lions and WC) with JS in the game. Broadcast deal is more important. I agree that Super Rugby's marketing is woeful, but Aus teams not winning (or even being competitive for large swathes of the past decade) is the bigger problem...
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    Australian Rugby / RA

    The JS deal will be an accretive financial investment for RA. I dont think that is fanciful - it's clear anything his name is on cuts through in NSW. He will be on every ad/billboard nationwide over three years into a lions series & home world cup. Incremental bums on seats, merch sales...
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    Wallabies 2024

    Gordon inability to punch pass off the deck has been the perennial issue for me - core skill for a 9. Lonergan throws the best seed. Bc of the short lead in, I suspect combos might be in focus for the Wales series which also counts against Gordon. Am expecting to see one of the following...
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    Wallabies 2024

    For me, he's promising but needs to dominate tight contacts more before I'd look at him for Wallabies duty. Clearly has good skills and a bit of ticker. I have the same criticism for Frost. My current locking preference would be Skelton > Rodda > Salakai-Loto > Swain > Frost > Canham > Neville...
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    Wallabies 2024

    Tizzano a long way off for me. Tenacious defender but very limited in attack. My power ranking for 7 would be McReight > Wright > Scott > Reimer > Gamble > Browne > Tizzano
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    Waratahs 2024

    And could still field a handy team (pre-Rebels influx) of: Bell Porecki HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) Holloway Amotosero Lee-Warner Gamble Gleeson Wilson Edmed Jorgenson Walton Foketi Sualii Kellaway I want Carter Gordon, Tupou, Salakai-Loto, Canham and Leafi Talataina.
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    Wallabies 2024

    Reds seem to favour him at THP for some reason bit can definitely do a job. Though at 33, unless a major injury crisis I'd be picking Slipper / Hodgeman / Schoupp / Vella % Kailea ahead of him.
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    Wallabies 2024

    Scott has been good, and I think is robust enough for test match rugby. I still prefer the option of Wright at 7 - opens up ability to pick Valetini/Wilson in the same pack, or Valetini/Skelton later in the year.
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    Wallabies 2024

    Harrison needs time in the saddle - has been error prone in early weeks back. I rate him though - Aus A program would be perfect. Also want to see what Pasitoa could do for Aus A. Both have the talent. Lolesio and Gordon for me atm. Donaldson third in line.
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    Under-20 Competitions including Oceania & World U20s

    Any views on strongest team from that squad? Bit surprised to not see Hooper, Finau, Toufan make it from the prelim squad. From the limited sample size I have seen, would have thought something like: 1. Barrett 2. Edwards 3. Alatini 4. McPherson 5. Cordukes 6. Di Staso 7. Liddy 8. Harley...
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    Western Force 2024

    Poolman is poor. I don't see it either. Henry O'Donnell and Harry Potter both solid options at 13. I'd back O'Donnell there. Porter is great, but I think the Force might be better placed backing some of their promising young outside backs coming through (e.g. Tipene Grace, Ryan McGloin, Ronan...
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    Melbourne Rebels 2024

    Yes, they will argue that. But the idea that broadcast value is created by Rebels v Dunedin playing in front of no one in Tarneit is also fanciful thinking. The drop in value to Ch9 is principally the number of ppl who drop the Stan sub if the Rebels fold (I dont know what that number is). There...
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    Waratahs 2024

    True, but there's still broader issues IMO. - Talent ID is a big one - too many powerful players with low footy IQ (Pietsch, Perese, Gleeson). - Need a 9 who passes off the deck. Gordon has an excellent exit box kick, but is taking so much time off his 10 because he can't pass off the deck...
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    Melbourne Rebels 2024

    100%. The wallabies are the golden goose. Buying a Stan subscription is quite binary, so am not convinced that cutting a super team will materially reduce the value of the broadcast rights. Cutting a team is better than cutting the cap. If RA can save $4m p.a. by cutting 1 team (who if...
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