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Hardly great 10’s either.
Wallabies' young gun mulling NRL switch as Rebels' future continues to cloud picture
It won’t happen by turning rugby into an amateur sport here and shipping what talent there is offshore and then thinking someone is going to bring them in and prepare them for tests and that through this rugby will become a major power again. And the pathways will dry up as the pinnacle of the sport is to hopefully get someone to notice you so you can get an overseas gig and from there hope to get a gold jersey to play a test against Georgia or some such, which in turn will only be watched by a few rusted on fans. You think things can’t get worse…
The insurmountable problem facing Australian rugby in a doomed rivalry with New Zealand
Pretty well mate. They have scored tries from some of his tackles and he has stopped attacks dead in the water on multiple occassions… can you say the same for Noah or TL. Most people I know are actually impressed with his defence and I imagine coaches think he is pretty handy too. In fact yours is about the only comment I have ever seen questioning his defence.
Wallabies' young gun mulling NRL switch as Rebels' future continues to cloud picture
Oops
The insurmountable problem facing Australian rugby in a doomed rivalry with New Zealand
Or the underarm incident. Nobody I know is too bothered about Russel Crowe moving to Australia, in fact most everyone I know is quite grateful for the fact.
The insurmountable problem facing Australian rugby in a doomed rivalry with New Zealand
But scrapping the Giteau law would mean a less cohesive side, which would mean not playing to Australia’s typical strengths when at their best which has been cohesion and creativity. Australia hasn’t always been the best team on paper, but has continually punched an over their weight until recent times. Having everyone go offshore will be the death knell in my opinion, but there seem to be plenty of people wanting to hit that bell, same as there were plenty who thought Eddie Jones ( not you, I know that 😊 ) was going to be the silver bucket Australia rugby and the Wallabies needed. All I can say is be careful what you wish for.
The insurmountable problem facing Australian rugby in a doomed rivalry with New Zealand
One of your better articles Ben. You make some valid points within the humourus and satirical. Most enjoyable way to start my day. Thankyou for that.
The insurmountable problem facing Australian rugby in a doomed rivalry with New Zealand
And nay 15 are on the field at any one time..
Super Rugby shows that the Bledisloe Cup isn't going anywhere - one selection could give the Wallabies hope
It’s not that dumb. Trying to pull together players from offshore and create a cohesive unit is a lot harder than you seem to think. It doesn’t work that well for SA and their offshore players are among the best in the world in their position, they play a simple game of attrition as opposed to an expansive game and it is their national sport, meaning they have club sides that can foot it in any international competition. Thinking Australia can do the same and be successful is fools gold. Australia will be more comparable to the pacific islands if they go down that track. The grass may appear greener when you are in orbit and don’t have to have a grasp of cause and effect, but it’s not and is why people with a good and much more sound working knowledge of how these things work than you and I don’t go down that track.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
😂 The top two defenders are Noah and Tom… that is hilarious. Leading the tackle stats? How many tackles made? How many in the frontline? How many dominant? Tom and Noah are not even close to being in his league on defence.
Wallabies' young gun mulling NRL switch as Rebels' future continues to cloud picture
Never seen Noah or TL make a dominant tackle. If those two are his equivalent then I’m a monkeys uncle. Tackle percentage is a rubbish stat on it’s own. CG is far far superior in defence than any other 10 playing the game in Australia. Not even close. Tom Lynagh and Noah… that just makes me laugh. His work rate both sides of the ball beats the next best in Australia hands down.
Wallabies' young gun mulling NRL switch as Rebels' future continues to cloud picture
The point you make is both valid and you argue the case well. I don’t think RA puts the players first. I do believe Phil Waugh is attempting to change that. Whether he is successful, time will tell. The damage already done is real and credibility amd trust will take time to get back.. certainly not something that will be achieved in the short-term. That is a large reason why I thought appointing a fly by nighter like Eddie Jones was a disaster and having a marketing ego-maniac like Hamish M was a poor choice for the top job.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
It is certainly not a good look and doesn’t go a long way to demonstrate any kind of loyalty or respect of players which are the most important assets the sport has. I agree with that, so I don’t think it encourages them to leave, but it doesn’t make them feel like they owe anything to Australian rugby, meaning it does nothing to encourage them to stay when their is something better in the wind.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
Just because you believe you are not biased doesn’t mean you aren’t. And I can’t see how Stewart even makes the conversation with respect to the Wallabies. So whether or not you mean it and don’t like the insinuation that you are biased, in all liklihood in my view you are. And that is not to suggest you lack intelligence or the ability to form coherent well thoughts.
To put another way, I think we all have biases which subconcioulsy impact our choices and decisions. To say you don’t think you are biased and mean it, simply might mean you lack awareness of what your biases are and how much of an impact they make on what conclusions you come to. For example, I too believe I am thoughtful and considered, logical and intelligent. I have grown up in the country and lived and worked in cities for the last 20 odd years. I grew up in NZ and now work in Australia. All those things and many other things I have experienced influence the way I think and see the world. The fact we see things differently is largely because we have different biases. All you are saying is you don’t believe that where you come from and who you support is biasing your opinion. However, your name suggests you are a proud West Australian, which is a great thing, but also likely colours your views to some extent, no matter how subconcious it is.
So back to where I started, I don’t know what your biases are, but in my view and as has been demonstrated by his non-selection or consideration by any Wallaby coach, he is not among the best inside centres in Autsralia. His best to date is playing for under 20’s and for Australia A against Japan, Tonga and Samoa, where he was merely solid in my view. So for someone to be barracking for him, for me points to a bias, which is not meant to give offence. It is simply my view.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
He has with Ikitau outside him. That was a working combination. When Ikitau went down Foketi was still going strong. You want to talk unproven, try Stewart a player no Wallaby coach has considered.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
Against who? Of that percent how many dominant tackles? He is solid at SR level. Not a single coach has considered him a Wallaby. Terrific considering his size? That won’t cut it at internationals. Foketi, Henry, Kerevi, Paisami all offer a lot more.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
Or maybe you work out how to increase the revenue and reduce costs without compromosing rhe product.. but you solution is to dumb it down to a competition that no-one is interested in or ask for handouts.. because everything else is too hard. That is why some businesses succeed and a lot more ho to the wall. So yeah throwing your hands up may not be crazy, but it’s one step away if you think it is a forward step.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
Not sure they are pushing anyone in or out. Player agents are always feeling out opportunities for their clients. That is their job. Doubt Jorgensen or Suali come into the discussion. It makes for something for fans to be outraged at but that is about all. Neither are being paid basketball numbers and in Suali’s case most of the tab is being picked up by third parties. If Paiami or any other players and their agents can attract that level of sponsorship I wouldn’t bemoan that either.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
Still some time and water under the bridge at this stage. Australia should pay him what he is worth if they hope to retain eyeballs on rugby. I know you think all the players should ship out overseas and get selected and turned into a cohesive unit, but that only makes sense when flying at 80,000 feet. Once logic is applied this notion is a bad solution with bad outcomes in my view. The only argument is money. I suggest effort goes into finding and making some as opposed to retrenching to a boring local game without players fighting for higher honours (or fighting for honours playing in Japan or the NH) because it’s all too hard.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
Without bias? On what grounds is Stewart a consideration? His performances for bottom of the ladder force? Stewart is solid at best. He offers little on attack or defence and being solid won’t cut it on the big stage against the big boys. Your comment only makes sense if taken as biased.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
I agree DBox. The competition and rugby in Australia will be less for not having him, but it’s unfair to hold someone back as they come into their prime. I hope RA can put a strong case up for him.
Exclusive: Wallabies star weighing up big move to England
While there is no-one else demanding inclusion, I would say a few if he is being seen to be becoming more accurate and consistent.
Five things: Aussie sides finally discover what it takes to compete against Kiwis, rookie outshines World Cup Wallaby
Totally agree. The Wallabies will bounce back, their current ranking and situation is an aberration in my view. People writing them off and minimising them do so at their own peril. They may be a little inconsistent and struggle against the more fancied and mature teams for a bit, but if they can build over the next few years, I think they will go ok.
Super Rugby shows that the Bledisloe Cup isn't going anywhere - one selection could give the Wallabies hope
Cale is nothing yet and the Fezz is completely untested too. Good super rugby players but to suggest they are becoming world class is a bit of a stretch. Cale hasn’t even played a game for the Wallabies and now he’s fast BECOMING world class. Australia does have sufficient players good to step up and under a good coach who understands cohesion and has a game plan can and should put up a fight in LSL, Rodda, Mcreight, Valentini, Frost and from the props and hookers have enough to put a decent front row on the park if they can stay fit. Australia also can put together a decent bench that should be able to have an impact too with players like Hanigan, Leota, Kemeny, Holoway, Uru (if he is not starting.. I think he could do a job and would like to see Uru at 6 and move Valentini to 8, but not playing there week in and week out will likely impede that).
The next level of players like Canham, Cale etc. while exciting prospsects are still on their training wheels, not fast BECOMING world class in my opinion at least. However, there is enough to suggest the Wallabies can and will be able to compete and have some talented players coming through which could be quite exciting future prospects if RA doesn’t go broke first. First step is to knock over Wales.
Super Rugby shows that the Bledisloe Cup isn't going anywhere - one selection could give the Wallabies hope
Qualify is not a selector though right.. NL.can kick and that is about all. His game management is flaky to say the least. My point waa simply if CG wasn’t in the frontline and waa just defending like NL or TL, you think he wouldn’t be up to the task.
Your argument about others picking up the defencive workload and communicating effectively doesn’t make it the first fives problem if that is not available and the first five is needed to do some of the heavy lifting. Put it another way, do you believe NL and TL would make the Rebels go better or worse?
Wallabies' young gun mulling NRL switch as Rebels' future continues to cloud picture