LeCheese
Geoff Shaw (53)
Thought Pollock had done enough tbh
Wallabies vs Lions , 19th July Suncorp
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I would have picked him. Such a dynamic player.
LeCheese
Geoff Shaw (53)
He's also someone I'd love to see get absolutely poleaxed. Would like Farrell in the 23 for the same reason
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Yeah who wouldn't love to see the cocky buggers shit mixed 
parkfootyenthusiast2
Fred Wood (13)
He's been far too productive and far too likeable to be the tour villain I had him picked as from the outset. He definitely is still awaiting his first welcome to test footy pasting however, and I too would like to see that. Unfortunately, I see a lot of Hooper in him and he'd probably just bounce back up and laugh it off.
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
He's very dynamic and exciting to watch he still has a couple of brain explosions in him per game, and I just don't think they need to (or will feel the need to) roll the dice on him straight up.
Grandmaster Flash
Johnnie Wallace (23)
When's team named? Tomorrow?
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
Well yes, but he is a much better 10 than Lolesio or Donaldson right now. Cometh the hour, cometh the man. It is a little earlier than expected but his upside is massive and he is the future. They will protect him as much as possible. Need a big shift from our pack.
Exciting stuff!
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Think I must be one of a very few who believes Chessum has been a standout in his matches leading to the first test. His selection if it happens won't surprise me in the least. If anything I reckon Conan has been well handled by the likes of Gleeson and has been generally underwhelming.
I fail to see how anyone can come to this conclusion.
parkfootyenthusiast2
Fred Wood (13)
I watched a 22 year old Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu rip us a new one on debut, back the young blood! I suspect he'll probably have a fine starting debut, he'll kick well, make his 1 on 1s, maybe a lapse here and there but I don't see that being any worse than our other options so I'm in.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
His game is more complete than either, both who have been a bit ho hum at the highest level. If you don’t see this then we have been watching a different game. As said, it is early for him but he is surely earmarked as our next 10. I imagine he will play Lolesios role but only better.
JRugby2
Trevor Allan (34)
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu played behind the Bok pack. I reckon I would have done alright too.
Running_rugby_1954
Ron Walden (29)
For me, the gap between Lynagh and Donaldson isn’t that clear-cut — neither is clearly ahead of the other right now.
That said, Donaldson’s ability to cover fullback gives him the edge as a more versatile bench option. So it makes sense for it to be Lynagh starting with Donno on the bench.
My inside sources outline that the reporting is correct and Lynagh is starting. Let’s go, Wallabies!
That said, Donaldson’s ability to cover fullback gives him the edge as a more versatile bench option. So it makes sense for it to be Lynagh starting with Donno on the bench.
My inside sources outline that the reporting is correct and Lynagh is starting. Let’s go, Wallabies!
Mr Pilfer
Cyril Towers (30)
Jack Morgan should be starting for them, has been outstanding
I still think that Skelton needs to be played in combination with Hooper at 6, whether that is starting together or off the bench together I don’t mind, I just think the lions will destroy our lineout if they are split up
I still think that Skelton needs to be played in combination with Hooper at 6, whether that is starting together or off the bench together I don’t mind, I just think the lions will destroy our lineout if they are split up
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
He is definitely much better than Lolesio right now... now that Lolesio has a broken neck.
I don't think Lynagh's game is more complete right now.
I agree that Lolesio and Donaldson have both been ho hum at test level. It's largely why Lolesio never really nailed down the spot despite being first choice for most of the last 3+ years.
Lynagh has barely played at test level and (I think it is either Strewthcobber or KOB's stat) that he has only passed the ball a handful of times and never in the opposition half. So far there's basically no evidence of him doing anything (good or bad) at test level in his limited appearances.
At Super Rugby level where we've seen them all play a fair bit they look like much of a muchness to me. Lynagh is younger so it's reasonable to assume some development but at this point it's all projection. I don't think it is a reasonable position to think that the Wallabies are in a stronger position this weekend with Lynagh instead of Lolesio or Donaldson. That to me seems like pure hope.
My view on Lynagh is that he probably isn't the future at 10 for the Wallabies (and if he is, it will continue to be rough sledding for the Wallabies). He's too small and isn't a plus athlete so is already at a significant disadvantage to 10s from the other top 10 nations. I have felt the same about Lolesio for the last few years. I don't think any of these guys are good enough to be the long term solution.
Hopefully we will have someone come through in the next couple of years and it will be crystal clear that we've finally got an option that looks like a long term solution at 10 for the Wallabies.
Filipo Daugunu
Herbert Moran (7)
Selection at hooker for the Wallabies will be very interesting. Both Porecki (9 matches since 2023 RWC) and Faessler are quite underdone for minutes through injury. Faessler was first pick last year but hasnt played much this year, while Porecki has had lots of injury concerns for a long time now. Pollard had a pretty strong Super campaign but in the little opportunity he has had at test level he has not looked totally comfortable. All bring their own strengths and weaknesses. Sounds like from the leaks that Faessler has the starting gig? Pollard a strong ball carrier to bring on late with others like Gleeson/Hooper and Bell.
Hogan
Sydney Middleton (9)
Agree with your opinion on Lynagh’s game. He is definitely not “much better” than Donaldson and Lolesio. Same, same for mine.
All three 10’s had shining moments this year but all were a bit inconsistent for one to really stand out. Lolesio’s game management was solid, Lynagh’s kicking game was effective whilst Donaldson’s running game and big boot were the highlights.
Is Lynagh the answer? Only time will tell. I too think he’s too small and fragile to be our long term 10. Plus he doesn’t possess great speed which will hinder his running game. But as someone mentioned earlier, if the forwards don’t do their job up front, it won’t matter who we play at 10.