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I'm really disappointed to see Andrew Ready left out. I thought he was surely in our top 3. Showed good work ethic to force his way into the starting XV, and has been our most consistent scrum/lineout/maul hooker. He probably fairly could feel very hard done by. But that's a lot of players...

I think this year is a consolidation year for LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) -- he was an 8 converted to lock, but then because the glut of Reds locks he converted to 6, then because the top two Reds locks left he is now having to convert back lock. If/when he finds some consolidation and plays the same position for a few...

I would have no lineout concerns if we pick Wright and Samu. They are for lineout purposes extra locks. I think Wright has the most lineout steals in the comp, and is an exceptional lineout target. I personally would have the back row something like Samu, Wright, Willson or Wright, McReight...

I really think all of Willson, Wright and McReight are all viable Wallabies starters. And while I think Wright probably just edges out McReight right now it'd be 51/49 to Wright, but in another game or two it'd be as close 50/50 as possible. But frankly you could probably pick out any 3...

Yeah, fair I'd not disagree on Banks, but who would you have instead? Maddocks hasn't got any more games, and DHP has been injured and when he wasn't he wasn't particularly good, and it's too soon to pick Campbell. Maybe Hodge??? I don't think Sio is quite there. Let's just hope someone really...

Additionally, I think To'omua pretty much has proven now he is not a flyhalf. The Rebels were better with a worse player on the field in Deegan (worse than more or less than all the backs). For the Reds vs Brumbies I think all the Reds back row really stood up, Willson was fairly quite, but...

So after that effort from the Force, I think Andrew Ready has got to be in the mix at Hooker. He's very good at linetout and scrum, he gets over the ball and makes tackles. He's gotta be at worst in our top 3 hookers.

No one has mentioned O'Connor as possible captain material. It'd be a really good news story, he's taking the talk and doing a lot of the media stuff for the Reds.

I think to suggest the Wallabies coach has an unfettered ability to choose whatever team they want is a bit of a reach. The ARU/RA being Sydney-centric is something even the most die hard New South Welshmen acknowledge it is real. So if anyone is going to get the benefit of that is NSW's own...

To go back to the Gill (et al) vs Hooper debate the real issue that I see is the ARU signed Hooper to what many argue is a justifiable contract. Is the money he's on justified... Maybe. The issue I think a lot of people are getting at and perhaps aren't expressing as clearly, is the value over...

Valetini isn't even starting for the Brumbies! I think the only good options for 6 would be Wright, Samu, maybe Dempsey (but I'm unconvinced still) & Hanigan (he's legittt finally come good). I'd love to have LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) in that let but he's needed in lock. I do think Isi is over rated, if you go...

Counter point to that Gutz why would you play an old, under performing 'disgraced former captain'* player who is about to take off for 6 months when you've got an upstart 20 year old who is performing exceptionally. But the answer is because you ought to pick your best team on recent form and...

I think conflating the Tupou situation with the Hooper situation is a bit silly. The Tupou situation isn't anything close to the Hooper situation. Tupou is in FAR better form than -- anyone else at the moment. Where as Hooper is likely depending on past form and experience to get him over the...

@Footy Before the 2019 RWC I'd have agreed with you on Moore, but Hooper really took it to another level. I think the really point of difference for him has been his before and after press conferences. Moore at lest kept the appearance of respect for the referees. I agree McReight might not be...

I think JO'C is a sneaky good option for the test captaincy. He's clearly in the XV. He's our best 10, top two 12's and best 13. So some kid playing well isn't going to put him under selection pressure. I also think Hooper can't be captain going forwards, his leadership has been good, but...

Who the F--- is Joey Walton? I'd think the only options at flyhalf would be Lolesio/Kuenzle, Deegan/To'omua, Harrison, and O'Connor. Obviously the players need to be at a comparable standard.

What if you could lose 3 games this year but be assured of winning the next RWC. Obviously you can never know. But I think there needs to be a balance. A good example is Trevor Hosea, Nick Frost, and Angus Blyth, vs Matt Philip / Cadeyrn Neville. I'd rather us picking someone from the first...

Hooper is basically built for coming off the bench. His speed against tired legs. I know I'm probably in the minority but I really don't rate Naisarani his body position is awful often leading to knock-ons form his or team mates, he has one or two 'Rob Simmons moments' every game, then he can't...

Players in Bold are probably locked into the 23, players in Italic are question marks. 1) Scott Sio 2) Folau Fainga'a 3) Taniela Tupou 4) Rob Simmons 5) Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 6) Pete Samu 7) Liam Wright 8) Harry Wilson 9) Tate McDermott 10)James O'Connor (c)...

Regarding Isi, he's a quality player, he carries hard. But that is all. His body position going into contact is often poor, often leading to turnovers, or knock-ons from himself or his halfback trying to retrieve the ball. He can't jump in the lineout, he is a one trick pony... Except his meters...