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Desmond Connor (43)
I think it falls off a cliff from here, maybe only one more win
Waratahs 2025
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Strewthcobber
David Codey (61)
That game disappeared with three bits of awful backline defense in 7 minutes. Two were just plain poor tackles, and one was a disintegration of the system after a turnover.
The Tahs urgently need to consider if O'Donnell and Creighton can be trusted to defend in the channels they are being asked to defend. If you are relying on Kellaway in d to save the day, it's not going to be a good day
The Tahs urgently need to consider if O'Donnell and Creighton can be trusted to defend in the channels they are being asked to defend. If you are relying on Kellaway in d to save the day, it's not going to be a good day
Derpus
Phil Waugh (73)
Bell*
Bell needs a rest. The rest of these fluffybunnys should be nowhere near the Wallabies.
The wheels are certainly falling off.
A mutterer
Chilla Wilson (44)
It aint our tens thats the problem. When wallaby forwards are watching players run past them unlocking the backline is the least of our worries.
They all look good behind a pack going forward
Strewthcobber
David Codey (61)
The problem with the inside backs at the Tahs at the moment is their defence, not unlocking the backline.
It isn't helped by dropping a new set in, defence is as much about connection, knowing instinctively what your centre partner is going to do
Creighton Wilson O'Donnell looked really solid for a few
We then lose O'Donnell for a match
We then lose Wilson for a match gaining back O'Donnell
We need to pick and stick ................... and trust the process
The reality is that there is no one in this lot who is markedly better, they need to be the glue that allows the strike options to excel
Agent
Ted Thorn (20)
Think you mean Walton.... not Wilson.
errr yes
Wilson
John Eales (66)
His defence at 13 for the Wallabies was pretty suspect. Beyond that he'd be wasted at 13 in this tahs backline. From 15 (or wing) he can inject himself in the attack as he pleases and is available to chase the contestable kicks.
TSR
Steve Williams (59)
The team? Or the supporters?
Derpus
Phil Waugh (73)
I don't really agree. I thought he defended well and I expect he could be effectively used in attack from the centres too.
It's true that he can pick and choose his moments more from fullback. But he also has to cover the backfield and play for territory... which there is no evidence he can do.
I'd prefer not to go down the Folau route with the bloke and end up with a team that's carrying a known weakness. I could see wing but the Tah's (and Wallabies) have wingers.
HogansHeros
Alex Ross (28)
Agreed, he showed he can be an effective attacking threat from the centres. Drawing 2 defenders and getting an offload away or in the air attacking contestable kicks. We are missing a strong centre, we have plenty of outside backs that can play test level.