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Because most times the situation is different. There is either an established captain or there is someone who is an easy pick. I really doubt the players think it’s a big deal and so I don’t feel it should be for the rest of us - you appear think differently. Happy to agree to disagree.

Probably not as easy if it sounds with Gordon under an injury cloud. I’m sure Ala'alatoa would get consideration but I get why front rowers aren’t ideal and I can also see he may consider starting Tupou and finishing with Ala'alatoa. Porecki - injury cloud, may not start and same deal as...

I’m happy with Bradbury type progress.

My read of that is that if Skelton is fit Wilson may not start. Wilson is being effective as a line out option but Hooper is that bit stronger as an option. Maybe I’m overthinking it but the only way it makes sense to me is either that or that Schmidt’s strong preference is Gordon and he is...

There is an interview with O’Connor where he talks about he & Kerevi training with the Reds guys so as to be ready to go if they got a call up.

Yeah - I see a lot of potential with Canham but I think he has some work to do. I thought Swain had the better season. Very different types of player so maybe that has something to do with it. But also Swain doesn’t seem able to win Schmidt over.

If only we’d both waited another hour before posting.

Yeah - but the choice here is really between Foley, JOC (James O'Connor) & Edmed as to who comes in now that Lolesio is out in the event that 1-2 more 10s go down. Edmed has obviously had at least some time with the squad but I see the value in an older head, so long as that isn’t all they are bringing to the...

My comment above does come across like that. He definitely isn’t the player he was previously and agree with your take here as to where he is at. I just disagree with the comment that my take on Foley v JOC (James O'Connor) comes down to State loyalty. If anything I think the opposite is true. Foley gets a lot...

Personally I thought the last 2 yrs Donaldson started Super very well and got worse over the season. I thought Lynagh was the better player this year. But I also think Lynagh should be held back at this stage. Lynagh is not a brash young 10 whose youth and daring could be a virtue here. I think...

My problem with Foley is that his kicking game in hand is substandard, from the tee is inconsistent, he is a very poor defender - even for a 10 and he doesn’t have a great long passing game. His strength has always been his running and short passing. Under Cheika who didn’t want us to kick, he...

Across the series it’s inevitable we are going to lose 2-3 more players to injury (probably more). There is a pretty decent possibility whoever gets called in will end up in the 23 at some point.

Agree - the difference is that he was hampered by injury so, for me at least, I hold some hope he is still capable of contributing at test level. I don’t see that in Foley. His issues extend well beyond the penalty he gave up.

I can’t get onboard with Foley, even as a mentor option. Even if they bring someone in as a mentor they should be capable of competing for a spot in the 23. He has been terrible the last two times they have tried him for the Wallabies so I really don’t want to see him in Gold again.

3. McDermott 2. McReight 1. Frost