I was wondering the same thing.
Wallabies EOYT 2017
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I was wondering the same thing.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
Cheika won't confirm the severity of the Dempsey injury but has said
Dempsey - highly unlikely for the tour.
Tui - needs a scan but hopefully not too bad
Rory Arnold - might miss the tour too with a knee injury
Dempsey - highly unlikely for the tour.
Tui - needs a scan but hopefully not too bad
Rory Arnold - might miss the tour too with a knee injury
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McCalman has done a Stephen Bradbury and earned himself a spot on the tour. Disappointing news about the injuries.
Carter has to come into the squad to replace Rodda, Douglas for Tui, and I think someone like Staniforth could be a smokey for Dempsey. Throw in Phillips as well for a bit of extra depth in those lock/blindside positions.
Carter has to come into the squad to replace Rodda, Douglas for Tui, and I think someone like Staniforth could be a smokey for Dempsey. Throw in Phillips as well for a bit of extra depth in those lock/blindside positions.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
He's 2 caps short of the 60 so technically not plus he's retired from test rugby. With Dempsey out I'd personally move McMahon to 6 and based on today's performance mccalman at 8. Timani remained underwhelming but take him on tour with Hanigan and Hardwick as the b graders and Liam wright the apprentice.
I think this makes the most sense. McMahon to 6, Timani or McCalman at 8, probably the latter. Phillip maybe to get a call up?
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Wright makes Hanigan look muscle bound. 97 kgs. He needs an off season.
I am pretty sure it is former Australian Idol judge Ian "Dicko" Dickinson.
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Andrew Slack (58)
Fox Sports advertising Wallabies v Japan as East v West.
WTF? Last time I checked, Australia was in the Eastern Hemisphere.
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WTF? Last time I checked, Australia was in the Eastern Hemisphere.
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east-west dichotomy is cultural rather then geographical.
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Steve Williams (59)
Shame Naisarani's not available he would fill the void nicely. McCalman was playing 6 today when he came on so he could potentially slot in there and McMahon can stay at 8. Apart from where they pack down in the scrum I can't see the number on their backs changing their roles too much.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Phillip had some handling issues today but was very busy when he came on. His form during the year for the Force and more lately for the Spirit must have him in with a shot.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Phipps wasn't too impressive in the Barbarians game, reckon it's time we see any of Powell, Ruru, or Gordon given some time off the bench at some point on the tour.
Mr Pilfer
Bob Loudon (25)
Mccalman has come from nowhere, what a game. He has to tour.
I really don't think Douglas has done anything for 2 years to deserve selection but we are really short on options. Phillips should go as well.
I think hardwick and Ross Hayley Petty are both recovering from surgery as well, otherwise would be good options.
Meakes was disappointing may have blown his chance
I really don't think Douglas has done anything for 2 years to deserve selection but we are really short on options. Phillips should go as well.
I think hardwick and Ross Hayley Petty are both recovering from surgery as well, otherwise would be good options.
Meakes was disappointing may have blown his chance
I think McCalman to 8 would be great but McMahon will probably stay there so 6 would be ok.
Douglas has been a passenger for a while and needs to go and find some form. His hard hits in defence used to earn him a spot but he’s dropped off in that area and others have stepped up.
Hanigan needs to be left at home so he can put on a bit of size and focus on a few key areas. He lost at least two line outs when the ball was stripped from him in the air and he was manhandled by Quade in a tackle.
Meakes was in a difficult position as he was playing outside Duncan who didn’t have a great distribution game. Outside Foley or someone who plays 10 a bit more he would get a bit more ball.
I also thought Phipps was underwhelming at 9 and as captain. It would be great to see someone else get some more game time. Powell wasn’t that great in his little cameo too though.
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Douglas has been a passenger for a while and needs to go and find some form. His hard hits in defence used to earn him a spot but he’s dropped off in that area and others have stepped up.
Hanigan needs to be left at home so he can put on a bit of size and focus on a few key areas. He lost at least two line outs when the ball was stripped from him in the air and he was manhandled by Quade in a tackle.
Meakes was in a difficult position as he was playing outside Duncan who didn’t have a great distribution game. Outside Foley or someone who plays 10 a bit more he would get a bit more ball.
I also thought Phipps was underwhelming at 9 and as captain. It would be great to see someone else get some more game time. Powell wasn’t that great in his little cameo too though.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Andrew kellaway form this year imo sees him well down the pecking order - for a smokey I would like to see banks selected.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
You kidding about b players against Scotland and wales. We have struggled in the past to beat these sides with our a team.
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Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I’d be leaving the Dicko look alike at home so he can work on some reactions of outrage which are different to his bosses - at the moment he’s not adding anything to the squad.
Meakes was not helped by the 10 playing a bit of a lone hand.
Douglas did little.
McCalman was disturbingly good.
Meakes was not helped by the 10 playing a bit of a lone hand.
Douglas did little.
McCalman was disturbingly good.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
So we want 35 players:
Props: Sio, Kepu, Alan, Robertson, Faulkner
Hookers: TPN, Uelese, Moore
Locks: Coleman, Simmons, Douglas, Arnold (Carter if unavailable)
Loosies: Hooper, McMahon, Hanigan, McCalman, Timani
9s: Genia, Phipps, Powell
10s: Foley, Pauaia, Cooper
Centres: Kuridrani, Beale, Meakes, Kerevi
Back three: Hodge, Koroibete, Speight, Hunt, Nayaravoro, Rona
That's 33. Need another loosie and maybe a smokey
Props: Sio, Kepu, Alan, Robertson, Faulkner
Hookers: TPN, Uelese, Moore
Locks: Coleman, Simmons, Douglas, Arnold (Carter if unavailable)
Loosies: Hooper, McMahon, Hanigan, McCalman, Timani
9s: Genia, Phipps, Powell
10s: Foley, Pauaia, Cooper
Centres: Kuridrani, Beale, Meakes, Kerevi
Back three: Hodge, Koroibete, Speight, Hunt, Nayaravoro, Rona
That's 33. Need another loosie and maybe a smokey
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
My smokey would be Christian Lealiifano. Under contract to the Brumbies and playing good quality rugby in England by all reports, so I think he's eligible and would certainly shore up a spot that is currently a weakness in the Wallabies' side.
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