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Waratahs 2024

fatprop

George Gregan (70)
Staff member
There is merit but he’s always been a limited footballer and there hasn’t appeared to be much improvement in the last 5 plus years beyond his physical capabilities.

An effective but limited Super Rugby player seems to be his ceiling.
They are all limited footballers, ie play Tane @ 12 and we have no attacking threat in that channel
 

The Ghost of Raelene

David Codey (61)
Don't make me re live the Halangahu, Barnes combo. It has no threat.

If the argument is made you need kicking, you should be looking towards the 15 and Jorgo has a pretty good boot that will only get better.
 

shanky

Darby Loudon (17)
The '2nd Five' or the "Direct Runner' argument gets made depending on who one has on your team at any particular time.

I'm pretty sure I've argued passionately for both over the years.

I'm not above arguing for left or right-side players (like league) if the situation calls for it :)
 

fatprop

George Gregan (70)
Staff member
The '2nd Five' or the "Direct Runner' argument gets made depending on who one has on your team at any particular time.

I'm pretty sure I've argued passionately for both over the years.

I'm not above arguing for left or right-side players (like league) if the situation calls for it :)
I think we will do the same as this year, our two ball players will be 9 & 10

With Gordon running the short stuff and the flat ball to a wider runner on the edge trying to get quick front foot ball over the advantage line - with the 10 then playing in behind looking for opportunities

Our real threat looks to be the edge with our back tree, so I would like to see unselfish centres selected who give our wingers and 15 space and support hard
 

shanky

Darby Loudon (17)
Will be good to have centres who can run a nice line then, and run it well. I'd put Perese in that camp, with leg speed and some evasion
 

Dctarget

Tim Horan (67)
when does Lee-Warner blow into town? Currently still playing for Bath. Will he be in Sydney for the start of the season?
 

The Ghost of Raelene

David Codey (61)
No better pre season than playing meaningful footy.

I'm sure there is a date on it. Not sure how Bath are going re getting guys back from the WC if any but they may wait to release until they get squad depth back.
 

TheRugbyGURU95

Frank Nicholson (4)
Signings and re-signings have started.

This is for confirmed contracts, as much as possible. Let me know if I missed any.

NSW Waratahs 2024 (29 signed)

Darren Coleman – Head Coach
TBC – Assistant Coach (attack)
TBC – Assistant Coach (defense)
TBC – Assistant Coach

Hooker:
Dave Porecki - 2024
Theo Fourie - 2024

Prop:
Harry Johnson-Holmes - 2024
Tom Lambert - 2024
Adrian Brown - 2024
Angus Bell - 2027
Hayden Thomson-Stringer - 2025
Dan Botha - 2024
Tom Ross - 2024

Lock:
Jed Holloway - 2025
Miles Amatosero - 2024
Ned Hanigan - 2024
Fergus Lee-Warner - 2025

Backrow:
Langi Gleeson - 2025
Charlie Gamble - 2024
Ned Slack-Smith - 2024
Lachlan Swinton - 2024

Scrumhalf:
Jake Gordon - 2025
Jack Grant - 2024
Teddy Wilson - 2024

Flyhalf:
Tane Edmed - 2024
Will Harrison - 2024

Centre:
Izaia Perese - 2024
Lalakai Foketi - 2025
Harry Wilson - 2024
Moses Tuipultou - 2025

Wing:
Dylan Pietsch - 2025
Mark Nawaqanitawase - 2024
Vuate Karawalevu - 2025

Fullback:

UNSIGNED:

Mahe Vailanu (???)
Tetera Faulkner (???)
Archer Holz (???)
Tiaan Tauakipulu (2023)
Taleni Seu (2023?)
Zac Von Appen - lock (2023?)
Zane Marolt - lock (2023?)
Hugh Sinclair (???)
Jack Bowen (2023)
Joey Walton (???)
Kurtley Beale (2023)
Max Jorgensen (???)

RUMOURED GONE:
Tetera Faulkner - Retired
Tiaan Tauakipulu - Force

CONFIRMED GONE:
Michael Hooper - elsewhere (possibly 7s)
Tolu Latu - France
Ben Donaldson - Force
Will Harris - Force
Ben Dowling- TBC
Harrison Goddard - Brumbies
Nemani Nadolo - retired
Can move Te Tera, Zac, Zane, Tiaan and Taleni to the confirmed gone list - https://nsw.rugby/news/nsw-waratahs-farewell-departing-players-for-2023-2023621
 

Marce

John Hipwell (52)
Our new jersey or is just for U19s dutties?
Screenshot_20231105_123125_Instagram.jpg
 

Yoda

Cyril Towers (30)
What he is referring to here is a pay packet commensurate with his ability.
I guess a lot of Wallabies are thinking if RA is going to pay overs for JS to come over, ”Why am I only on ‘X’ much”? Fair call. Well done Hamish.
 
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