Rugby Championship 2025 : Wallabies v Argentina Rnd 2

[Yoda]

Eh? I mean, wt actual f have I been reading for weeks? If it's not death riding Tom I don't know what to call it. I've rarely dived into your diatribe, but honestly... I'll stop there.

Are you a Reds fan?

 

[Joe Blow]

Hunter has played 31 tests and most of last season, I don't think his ceiling is that low but ceiling probably isn't that high at test level

His main issues are lack of discipline in the tackle. He needs to go low. Also he tends to be loose in the carry. Minimise turnovers.

 

[dru]

Are you a Reds fan?

A Reds fan is incapable of detecting a death-rider? FWIW, I bleed red.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

His main issues are lack of discipline in the tackle. He needs to go low. Also he tends to be loose in the carry. Minimise turnovers.

Both those issues scream his desire to win the collision. Good attitude but sometimes looses sight of a plan it seems.

Wallabies are finally playing to and beyond the 80 albeit with lapses amongst it, but everyone needs to settle into to the game plan over having huge moments trying to turn the tide themselves.

 

[Heavyd]

Really looking forward to see how the 4 changes perform. 5000 Argies are going to add to what is going to be an amazing atmosphere.

 

[Adam84]

Are you a Reds fan?

Reds fan or not, curious to know why Edmed gets a pass from the same critque and criticism you applied to others

 

[Yoda]

Reds fan or not, curious to know why Edmed gets a pass from the same critque and criticism you applied to others

He's from NSW! Ha... No seriously... we need someone to grab the jersey... Noah hasn't really, Tom hasn't yet, Donno I'd love to see grab it and James did well turning back the clock. Can Edmed produce something like a Test 10? We'll find out tomorrow.

 

[Heavyd]

Given Moore Park received 160mm of rain in 36 hours has anyone seen or heard of how Allianz held up? Was there a Captains run today? Considering it gets torn up Sunday let’s hope the condition of the oval isnt the big talking point after Tomorrows game.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Dre Pakeho (assuming Ollie Sapsford isn’t available)

Why wouldn't Ollie be available?

 

[Red Runner]

Why wouldn't Ollie be available?

For any number of reasons. But he’d have to be unavailable for Dre to be considered.

 

[Tomthumb]

Reds fan or not, curious to know why Edmed gets a pass from the same critque and criticism you applied to others

To be fair it's hard to criticize a guy before he has had his chance yet

Edmed might not work out, but he has all the tools to be a really good 10. His ability to take the ball to the line is quite exciting to add to an already good backline

 

[Tomthumb]

Not that concerned about Edmed. He's certainly not the answer at 10 we are looking for, and won't put any fear in the hearts of the opposition, but he's solid. He makes his tackles, has got a pretty fair boot and won't make any silly mistakes. While he doesn't have Lynagh's ceiling, he won't be much of a step down from Lynagh 2025.

He doesn't? I'd say he has a higher ceiling. He's bigger, stronger, faster and more athletic with a bigger boot

If Edmed comes in and does well there must surely be a bit of pressure on McKellar after the way he treated him

 

[Ignoto]

He's bigger, stronger, faster and more athletic with a bigger boot

Almost as if he's had 3 years more to grow and develop.

Shocking insights were getting to now.

 

[Tomthumb]

Almost as if he's had 3 years more to grow and develop.

Shocking insights were getting to now.

I don't think he's going to randomly develop speed and athleticism, and he doesn't really have the frame that suggests he will grow much more

Edmed was still all those things at Tom Lynagh's age and will still be those things when Lynagh is his age so unsure what age has to do with it. I'll give it to you Reds fans though, you'll back your players to the absolute hilt from any slightly mild and reasoned criticism

 

[stillmissit]

Does anyone have any ideas why Foketi is out of the picture?

 

[rugbyAU]

Does anyone have any ideas why Foketi is out of the picture?

Mostly dropped out of the picture last year with injury and poor form

 

[Hawko]

Does anyone have any ideas why Foketi is out of the picture?

He plays a similar style to Paisami but is considerably worse. Total ball hog, and I'm a Waratahs fan.

 

[stillmissit]

He plays a similar style to Paisami but is considerably worse. Total ball hog, and I'm a Waratahs fan.

didnt notice that last season but I take your word for it.

 

[Yoda]

He doesn't? I'd say he has a higher ceiling. He's bigger, stronger, faster and more athletic with a bigger boot

If Edmed comes in and does well there must surely be a bit of pressure on McKellar after the way he treated him

Come on Tomthumb. Can't criticise Tommy Turbo! All the die hard Red's supporters blow up!

 

[Yoda]

I don't think he's going to randomly develop speed and athleticism, and he doesn't really have the frame that suggests he will grow much more

Edmed was still all those things at Tom Lynagh's age and will still be those things when Lynagh is his age so unsure what age has to do with it. I'll give it to you Reds fans though, you'll back your players to the absolute hilt from any slightly mild and reasoned criticism

They just can't see any flaws in 'their' Reds blokes. I actually think Jock Campbell is one of the better footballer's at the Reds... always rated him.. just didn't really knock it out of the park at Test level.