^^ neither is Swinton
SR2023 R2 - Waratahs vs Drua - Saturday 4 March @ 7.35pm
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wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Things have moved on a bit since Swinton last played. There is a lot of backrow competition.
Coleman said last night that a number of the Tahs were still building match fitness "as they hadn't played for a while"
I think Swinton is one of them, he still looks half a second behind the play
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
The decision not to start Gleeson in round 1 one (and even the trials) continues to look poor. Arguably cost the game. Gamble looks good coming off the bench and Latu will push Porecki for a starting spot soon.
As long as Perese stays healthy shouldn't too concerned, it is possible he's lost explosiveness but hopefully will build into it. It would be nice to once peak at the end of the season and not at the start as the Tahs love to do.
As long as Perese stays healthy shouldn't too concerned, it is possible he's lost explosiveness but hopefully will build into it. It would be nice to once peak at the end of the season and not at the start as the Tahs love to do.
Micheal
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
He said that he’s hey we’re working on physicality / size in the preseason and that they’d play into fitness.
Its quite noticeable for a few players - Sinclair has really grown in the upper body and actually has a bit of a gut, despite previously being a pretty low impact / light player who relied on mobility. Will Harris also looks a lot bigger, but seemed quite fatigued in his cameo off the bench very quickly.
it might mean we have a slow start to the season, but the physicality was on display last night.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
He looks as though he has lost some muscle mass to me.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
I don't see that. There are a number of Brumby and Drua players who I am sure would disagree; I wouldn't want him to tackle me any time soon.
He doesn't seem to be doing as much lineout catching as he used to.
Both Perese and Swinton are short of a gallop after their visits to the infirmary last year. Give them time.
Running_rugby_1954
Dave Cowper (27)
Tough to have them both in the team, means the lineout would be difficult.
Brumbieman
Dick Tooth (41)
Running_rugby_1954
Dave Cowper (27)
Lineout with two jumpers is really easy to defend against. Especially as most teams will have at least 3
HogansHeros
Syd Malcolm (24)
Who is the solution? Hanigan?
Frost as a 6 (kidding, but not entirely).
Running_rugby_1954
Dave Cowper (27)
Or Holloway at 6? Opens the door for 3 really good lineout options and a really strong set piece. He is abrasive, Carries well and can pass well.
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The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Valetini at 8 and bring Gleeson on with 25 mins left to wreak havoc.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
I doubt that he will "wreak havoc" against the big boys at the national level.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Of course he will Wamb
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Mmmm. He is not big enough yet. Anyway, we will see. I hope you are right.