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Nev Cottrell (35)
Hence why Quade didn't go to the WC
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John Thornett (49)
We did gift them those 2 tries though with that intercept & the box kick that was charged down
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
True, we got a bit sloppy there.
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John Eales (66)
Quade didn't go well?
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John Thornett (49)
Played like a 35 yo that was recovering from an achilles inj, had played 1 & a half games in 18 months & this was the 1st game of pre season
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Andrew Slack (58)
Thought he was a standout for the Junior Wallabies when he was there.
He’s a complete footballer like you say. Be nice to see him get a good run and build with Gordon, Kellaway and co
He’ll offer more than Monty
He’s a complete footballer like you say. Be nice to see him get a good run and build with Gordon, Kellaway and co
He’ll offer more than Monty
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Nev Cottrell (35)
The man should just retire already
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Andrew Slack (58)
C Gordon, Anderson, Kellaway, Proctor and Daugunu are my nailed ons in the backline. Leaves three spots, one starter.
I think that will be Strachan (as Gordon's backup) a center, and a winger.
Hence Glenny V is probably competing with Lancaster and Pincus for that last spot.
Keen for both him and his bro to get a solid run at it. I'd be inclined to run both in the 22 & 23 jerseys and start Strachan at Full Back but I'm not convinced Mr Foote won't stick to the older faces if fit.
I think that will be Strachan (as Gordon's backup) a center, and a winger.
Hence Glenny V is probably competing with Lancaster and Pincus for that last spot.
Keen for both him and his bro to get a solid run at it. I'd be inclined to run both in the 22 & 23 jerseys and start Strachan at Full Back but I'm not convinced Mr Foote won't stick to the older faces if fit.
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John Thornett (49)
I reckon Darby will play 23 for the 1st few games at least, do we know if Stacey is coming back?
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Andrew Slack (58)
Darby should be given time to settle in.
Didn't Pincus get a pretty bad injury for Eastwood or am I thinking of someone else? Was a while ago now so could be fine by the start of the season.
Didn't Pincus get a pretty bad injury for Eastwood or am I thinking of someone else? Was a while ago now so could be fine by the start of the season.
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Andrew Slack (58)
Yep: Fractured and Dislocated ankle: no idea when he'll be back, but for whatever reason he was consistently preferred in '23 over Vaihu despite Glen playing the vast majority of 2022 (13 starts).
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Bill Watson (15)
Yep. That was him. Pretty bad ankle fracture IIRC. I don't want to speculate on the rehab timeline but it might be touch and go for the start of the season.
Did you guys watch much of him play? Hes Nick Jooste II
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Andrew Slack (58)
Yeah we get stuck with these blokes that make us feel comfortable. His worst might be a 4/10 but his best only a 6/10. I saw let Vaihu, Lancaster who are still young so might have a 2/10 moment but also give you the chance for a 9/10
Rebels have the ability to start games with a current Wallaby 10 & 15 in the backline. Get some X factor around them.
Rebels have the ability to start games with a current Wallaby 10 & 15 in the backline. Get some X factor around them.
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John Thornett (49)
Viahu will prob get the start on the wing I would think
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Andrew Slack (58)
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John Eales (66)
I also quite like what I've seen from Jooste. Very serviceable squad member.Well, the options are Jooste, Strachan or a very not ready yet Mason
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Bob Loudon (25)
This is where the lack of depth is highlighted. The Force and Rebels end up with a lot of these "journeymen" type players. They are serviceable but are never going to help get you to a team pushing for a title. Good to have them in the squad but hopefully better players to keep them out of the 23
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John Thornett (49)
true but the brums make them look like world beaters look at Debreczeni lol