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It is clear from the 2018 Spring Tour and the 2019 Six Nations what basic game plan will confront the Wallabies in the 2019…
Many of us have applauded Michael Hooper's play at 7 for the Waratahs and Wallabies during the last two years. He rarely has a…
At the beginning of June, Robbie Deans anointed James O'Connor as his Test 10 and all must have seemed right with the world for…
Its hard to disagree with the panels choices …. Hooper, Etzebeth, J Barrett, Montoya.
The Thursday rugby two-up: The Panel's Players of the Year
For me the finds of the year are Kellaway ….. he did the simple things really well …. Ikitau …. he has probably made the 13 position his own, still work in progress but doing well …. Valetini …. really upped his workrate in the 8 position …. Leota …. a good 6 proposition, came into his own with no Valetini to assist
Why it's not all doom and gloom for the Wallabies
Good comment on Law 11.3, I completely agree.
Roaring bonfire ???? Yeah and Marius Jonkers is on top of it.
Genuine flames, if not a roaring bonfire of momentum, to end the Wallabies’ year
The Tigers have a spine ??? Oh you mean 1, 6, 7 and 9 …. sorry, my bad.
The Wests Tigers' spine conundrum
Yep there is a lot to like. QC coming back and doing so well was a revelation. JOC not doing so well at 10 was pretty much what I expected. QC has the inside running for Wallaby 10, then lined behind him are Loloesio, Harrison, Carter Gordon, Donalson (although I reckon he should make fullback his own).
Is there any chance Wisenthal could get a 10 school going with QC as head teacher?
It's been emotional. But much more good than bad for Wallabies in 2021
Yep nice thoughts but I don’t reckon it will happen …. Knights don’t need Brooks, they have Clune.
Two things the Tigers need to do …. defend hard and attack strong.
Also …. remember to get off the bus on game day.
The two things the Tigers must do to dodge the spoon in 2022
Hmmmm ….. seems consensual and went both ways …. silly stuff from a recently married man but there are few who cannot say that they have been led by the d*&^at some time.
What I would like to know is who released the texts (obviously not Paine), why and why now.
Tim Paine is not the man we thought he was. Is anyone?
I was angry when the Dragons signed him
Around the Grounds: Dragons' fullback face-off, Dufty lauds Barrett, Knights hint at new halfback
I reckon Sloane will be fullback and Ramsey maybe on a wing, but I reckon the Feagai boys are ahead of him.
Ravalawa on the other wing is a conundrum, yeah he can score tries and defend but he is also a card magnet.
Around the Grounds: Dragons' fullback face-off, Dufty lauds Barrett, Knights hint at new halfback
IMO Clune is a better option than Brooks whom I do not rate.
Around the Grounds: Dragons' fullback face-off, Dufty lauds Barrett, Knights hint at new halfback
Agree Nick about Akira ….. but how old is he now? Past 25 which means he won’t grow the appetite for the tight stuff.
Effectively the ABs pack will be a man short against and aggressive tough French pack …. lol but the backs will be a man up.
Coach's Corner: Here's why the Wallabies have fallen off a cliff
Pete Samu in for Hooper …. easy. It is the rest of the selections that is difficult ….. drop Paisami, drop Skelton ….. back to home grown rather than OS imports
Slipper to lead Wallabies after Hooper ruled out
Goor morning Brett. Well this might have been a hard column for you to write but you effectively just stole an article I was writing, and about to submit, on exactly the points you make. Lol, thanks very much.
I was going to suggest dropping Skelton, benching Arnold, dropping Leota and selecting the back 5 as Philip, Rodda, Swinton, Samu (on the basis Hooper is out) and Valentini.
The backline is harder cos so many personnel are missing but I went with White, Loloesio, Feketi, Ikitau, Kellaway, Perese, JOC.
The bench is whoever is left standing
'No answers': Only questions and confusion left lingering from Wallabies' loss to England
So why exactly did the ABs have so little ball in the first half? Unfortunately this report does not explain that.
MATCH REPORT: All Blacks stunned as Ireland roar to deserved win
What happened to Moses Mbye ???
Imagining Dragons: How might St George Illawarra line up in 2024
Unless we achieve at least parity in the scrum and some badly needed backline cohesion and ball security, then we are probably going to lose.
I hope the lineout mauls and sneaky moves work well cos thats the only way we are likely to score tries.
WALLABIES TEAM: Beale starts at 15, Tupou AND Alaalatoa out, prop set for 'wild' debut
I don’t agree that Griffin’s head is on the block. He has finally got the bad out of the roster, including the bbq host. If he gets an ok run with injuries, and no more squad brain explosions then the Dragons should make the 8 with room to spare.
I do agree where to play Bird is a conundrum, probably 14 imo.
NRL 2022 Radar: Dragons must fire early or it'll be time to Hook Griffin
I agree …. Kellaway went quite well at 15 …. in fact I would also say that the Rebels now have a good fullback option than Hodge, now that DHP has retired.
Wallabies vs Scotland: Did I see what I needed to see?
Yeah all good points and conclusions Brett. In addition, although Arnold shored up the lineout I didn’t see a lot of other positives from him or Skelton, hopefully it was lack of familiarity and they will be better for the run.
But we do need to face facts, we are lacking at 10 and 12, and I am not sure what the answer is ….. obviously Loloesio is the option at 10 but what then do we do about 12?
Wallabies vs Scotland: Did I see what I needed to see?
An absolutely brilliant footballer and exemplary as a man …. RIP Russel Ebert
‘Perhaps the best of all of us’: SA legend Russell Ebert passes away
Well thats put the cat among the pidgeons …… or is it the first shot in the Eddie mind games
England skipper Owen Farrell tests positive to COVID, eight days before Wallabies showdown
Very interesting comments about EJ there Nick ….. things I never knew ….. did you ever get paid for those reports ???
Coach's Corner Issue 32: What do Scotland have in store for the Wallabies?
I hope he has learnt a lot at Munster because his previous tenure at the Brumbies was not so flash.
Larkham to return as Brumbies coach in 2023