Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
Why would they do that when they have Hooper on the wing.
Waratahs 2022
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Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Hooper is off fishing, looks like they're biting
Jimmyjam
Watty Friend (18)
Tahs Final trial team v Reds announced with a few names missing completely.... Ruan Smith, RWV, Tizzano, Porecki, Nawaqa, James Grant the stand outs not named.....
Jimmy 'the jet' Turner named in the starters..... Trial form rewarded and a good Shute shield recruit story, may even be on track to snag a wing spot for next week, with Jamie Roberts to get some minutes off the bench.
Jimmy 'the jet' Turner named in the starters..... Trial form rewarded and a good Shute shield recruit story, may even be on track to snag a wing spot for next week, with Jamie Roberts to get some minutes off the bench.
alanpartridge
Frank Row (1)
Shocked by the complete omission of Tizzano. Some real concern that he's on the outer - I at least haven't heard anything about an injury. Too much potential not to be getting game time.
Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
Or Cam Clarke, but the Brums stole him from us.
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
Different coaches look for different things in a player. It is possible the guys being picked have offered a balance that Coleman prefers, especially considering Tizzano will end up likely out of the 23 once Hooper returns. Maybe it's about building continuity with the players he knows will still be there at the back end of the year, and Tizzano hasn't done enough in pre-season to absolutely demand selection.
Drew
Bob Davidson (42)
Agreed. I like Gamble, not as much impact as Tizzano, but always seems to be involved. Don’t know much of Silk
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Guilty as charged M'Lud.
In my defence, I didn't realise so many Tahs' fans suffered from collective guilt complex, Yeronna, to the extent they would see it necessary to continue the denials across something like the average number of points they scored in SR2021, ie about 6 pages.
Anyway, I had the first post, and sincerely hope this is the last on the subject. I now throw myself at the mercy of the Court (of Tahs public opinion). If I am to be banned from entering the hallowed halls of this thread, then so be it. I will just grin and bear it.
Jimmyjam
Watty Friend (18)
Tizzano brings that intense, brutal style of 7 reminiscent of Phil Waugh whereas Gamble is more the street smart footballer, bit faster, clever and finds himself in the right spot to make a difference, both great young 7's who bring something different. I did read somewhere that Tizzano was a bit on the outer, but no media updates from the Tahs to explain who's out of action, being rested or just on the outer......
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
There's a thread for Brumbies fans. Both of you.
Tizzano must be injured surely. He hasn't played in any of the trials has he?
alanpartridge
Frank Row (1)
All reasonable points! Interesting, though, when so many other players have been given game time during the trials that he has had zero minutes in pre-season. After topping the tackle count in Super Rugby AU last year, I'm amazed the coaching staff don't even want to take a look at him...
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Have heard nothing about injury - not surprising given the news machine at Daceyville is hardly firing flat out - but haven't seen him thus far.
Wilson
Michael Lynagh (62)
On Tizzano, there is some evidence he may be on the outer or at least might have slipped down the pecking order on the basis of attitude:
It's maybe not massive, but it's worth noting that while Coleman says it's not directed just at him names Tizzano twice and no one else. Not much, but at least enough to give Gamble a good opportunity to have pushed passed him in the pecking order.
It's maybe not massive, but it's worth noting that while Coleman says it's not directed just at him names Tizzano twice and no one else. Not much, but at least enough to give Gamble a good opportunity to have pushed passed him in the pecking order.
Rob42
John Solomon (38)
I thought there was a short mention in one article about how Coleman was laying down the law at training, he name-checked Tizzano as someone who'd complained about the temporary facilities they're in - but I can't find the link now.
EDIT: Too fast for me, Wilson.
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
"It wasn't directed just at Carlo" is the polite way of saying - Carlo blew up about our shit gym, before anyone else could get involved I told him to shuttup because you currently aren't going to be here in 2023 so you may as well enjoy what we have.
What sort of player cracks it over training facilities when they're playing Super Rugby? This isn't the EPL, he's not rushing around in his Lambo and eating at Michelin star restaurants every night. He's a fringe squad member who's spot will be taken once Hoops returns. No wonder he's on the outer with management.
What sort of player cracks it over training facilities when they're playing Super Rugby? This isn't the EPL, he's not rushing around in his Lambo and eating at Michelin star restaurants every night. He's a fringe squad member who's spot will be taken once Hoops returns. No wonder he's on the outer with management.
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
To be fair, Waratahs current facilities are absolute garbage and most club/teams have better facilities.
Yes they are getting new ones built and I’ve been out there and had a look, but the current demountable were supposed to be a short term temporary solution that instead turned into 3 years.
That been said, you’re right as a fringe player you should shut your mouth and let the senior players do the talking on issue like that.
Regardless if Tizzano is a bit on the outer, I find it hard to believe that he's effectively being blackballed after being the starter in pretty much every game last season.
Surely he's not healthy and getting zero game time in the trial games. It wouldn't make any sense.
Surely he's not healthy and getting zero game time in the trial games. It wouldn't make any sense.
Rugby Mum 2
Bill Watson (15)
Given all squad and extended squad played vs Two Blues etc, suggests Carlo is more likely injured as you would have him ahead of Tom Silk who is a relative newcomer training with the squad, no offence intended.