Wallabies 2024

[Derpus]

I absolutely detest the negative barbs being thrown at a young up and coming player.

Donaldson last year was the only ten taking on the line and had a boot with the length needed for international rugby. Whilst his performances this year have dipped, this has to be expected with young players, especially when thrown into a losing team. Let's also remember that he doesn't pick the squad or team and his first choice position is not 15- something I am hoping the next coaching regime learn from that players should be playing consistently in their position in Super Rugby and not shifting for internationals.

How about a nice change of pace and get behind and support Wallaby players, in particular young players only just coming into the team.

I expect Donaldson to be a key signing for the Force and with Pasitoa they have two players at 10 with significant potential.

You are right about one thing - it's not his fault he was getting selected.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

I rarely have a crack at a young bloke doing his best, as others have said - they don't pick themselves. If they've got a poor attitude or carry on like pork chops that's a bit different obviously.

 

[wamberal99]

You are right about one thing - it's not his fault he was getting selected.

And if he reads forums like this and is negatively affected he is not made of the right stuff anyway.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Did you watch the Baa Baas game? Keep Donaldson away from them next year please. His first instinct was to kick…….in a Baa Baas game.

He confirmed he is not ready for this level.

 

[stillmissit]

He confirmed he is not ready for this level.

We only have a short list of players ready for this level.
Bell
BobbyV
Tupoa (if fit)
Skelton
McDermott
Ikitau
Kellaway
Markymark

Possibles in 24 Gordon. Petaia, Liam Wright

 

[Derpus]

We only have a short list of players ready for this level.
Bell
BobbyV
Tupoa (if fit)
Skelton
McDermott
Ikitau
Kellaway
Markymark

Possibles in 24 Gordon. Petaia, Liam Wright

I reckon we let Liam complete a season of Super Rugby without incurring a major injury before we declare him ready for test rugby.

 

[Tomikin]

We only have a short list of players ready for this level.
Bell
BobbyV
Tupoa (if fit)
Skelton
McDermott
Ikitau
Kellaway
Markymark

Possibles in 24 Gordon. Petaia, Liam Wright

AAA

 

[rugbyAU]

We only have a short list of players ready for this level.
Bell
BobbyV
Tupoa (if fit)
Skelton
McDermott
Ikitau
Kellaway
Markymark

Possibles in 24 Gordon. Petaia, Liam Wright

AAA, Frost, BPA, Rodda

 

[stillmissit]

I reckon we let Liam complete a season of Super Rugby without incurring a major injury before we declare him ready for test rugby.

That was why I put him in possibles. He could be the bigger 7 we require. with Bobby V at 6 and T. Hooper 8 (although neither he nor BobbyV have the ball skills to play 8.

 

[stillmissit]

AAA, Frost, BPA, Rodda

Is BPA going to be available in 24? If yes then one of the first picked. Frost is still on the outside of possibles to me as I don't think he has it yet but I think he will be come next RWC. Rodda and AAA are tradesmen and useful but hardly test players based on what I have seen in this RWC.

 

[Derpus]

Frost is our best lock...

Rodda and AAA didn't play in this world cup...

BPA is coming back from a serious injury I'm pretty sure.

 

[wamberal99]

If we can get all our best players fit and keep them injury-free, we will perform a whole lot better.

 

[stillmissit]

Frost is our best lock...

Rodda and AAA didn't play in this world cup...

BPA is coming back from a serious injury I'm pretty sure.

Better than Skelton? Doesn't do enough work in the tight yet.

 

[stillmissit]

Frost is our best lock...

Rodda and AAA didn't play in this world cup...

BPA is coming back from a serious injury I'm pretty sure.

Please stop making obvious assumptions it pisses me off. Everyone knows they didn't play. I was making an observation on the competition they would meet v France, Ireland, NZ, SA and England.

 

[Tomthumb]

Please stop making obvious assumptions it pisses me off. Everyone knows they didn't play. I was making an observation on the competition they would meet v France, Ireland, NZ, SA and England.

Wait, are you saying AAA isn't good enough to play test rugby?

 

[stillmissit]

Wait, are you saying AAA isn't good enough to play test rugby?

Yes, I think his day is done. Might be OK on the bench for 24 but think we'll have better options in 24.

 

[stillmissit]

I want to see if Sam Talakai can step up as he looks good enough to me. Also he could backup Tupoa who is injury plagued atm.

 

[Tomthumb]

Yes, I think his day is done. Might be OK on the bench for 24 but think we'll have better options in 24.

1. He's only 29
2. What Better options? We had to watch Pone and Zane get lifted off the ground and pushed 10m back every single scrum, leading to James Slipper having to play there

 

[Tomthumb]

I want to see if Sam Talakai can step up as he looks good enough to me.

So AAA isn't good enough but Sam Talakai is?

Talakai is a 32 year old career journeyman

 

[stillmissit]

So AAA isn't good enough but Sam Talakai is?

Talakai is a 32 year old career journeyman

TT, so you have never seen him play? I think he is a solid prop who does all the work necessary and AAA gets worked over regularly. Pone = huge error, Zane is too light, not strong enough and young. At least Talakai can hold tighthead and I have not seen him worked over. I don't care who steps up but behind Tupoa is a hole.