Major Tom
Bob Davidson (42)
Doubt that. He was in the spring tour squad last year before Kiss was named. He’s just 1 of a very short list of options plain and simple.
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Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Schmidt selected Edmed over Lynagh on the end of year tour.
After Lolesio, Lynagh and Donaldson were all injured he was the bench option behind JOC (James O'Connor), and then promoted to start when it looked like JOC (James O'Connor) may not be back for Bled two.
As above. Last man standing
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Vay Wilson (31)
If he wants to go, let him. Plenty of good prospects who want to play in Australia.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Lynagh and Donaldson were both fit for both Bledisole Tests. Tane was just preferred over them
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John Eales (66)
Edmed got himself selected on the EOYT from his form in the NPC. Might not be the guy now but he earnt the call up at the time.
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
Lynagh wasn’t…
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
This is where I hope Super Rugby Aus shifts to a H/A next year.
Would be good to have Lynagh get an opportunity to test out a hammy at match speed and get the cobwebs off. I think the majority of the piggies would get shut down for a deserved rest but would be good for the fringe backs who see sporadic mins of Test footy get out there for 50-60 mins.
Would be good to have Lynagh get an opportunity to test out a hammy at match speed and get the cobwebs off. I think the majority of the piggies would get shut down for a deserved rest but would be good for the fringe backs who see sporadic mins of Test footy get out there for 50-60 mins.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Donaldson they choose to give him game time first in Super Rugby AU otherwise his last game would have been eight weeks
different with someone like Gordon as Lonergan and Thomas had one test between them
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Ken Catchpole (46)
He was, Doran and the other major journalists confirmed he was, why else would he be in the squad
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Lynagh was named in the Bledisloe squad and not in the unavailable list.
Unknown if his hammy progressed or not while in camp but he was in the squad.
Unknown if his hammy progressed or not while in camp but he was in the squad.
PhilClinton
Mark Ella (57)
Carter Gordon will be joining the spring tour by the sounds - just posted in the Reds thread but his signing and NRL release being finalised today.
Schmidt and Kiss must really dislike Edmed and Donaldson if the report about paying $100k to the Titans just to have Gordon released ASAP is true.
Schmidt and Kiss must really dislike Edmed and Donaldson if the report about paying $100k to the Titans just to have Gordon released ASAP is true.
Major Tom
Bob Davidson (42)
It's crazy to think that until this comp the vast Australian franchise players would effectively be doing nothing from the end of SS / HC til the next SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) pre-season.
Extending Super Rugby AU to 6 games is probably the perfect for what we need:
- Gives fringe players a go
- Keeps players battle harden
- Helps players rehab back from injuries
- Good for refs to get more experience (I thought they were fantastic)
- Festival type events with double headers are fun
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
They'll sort it out. I hope
First iteration with a quick set up so I get this season but lining it up with the underage games at a minimum helps give it that nostalgic feel of a day of lower grades into seniors. Clear air sports wise right now as well to get people to come out.
First iteration with a quick set up so I get this season but lining it up with the underage games at a minimum helps give it that nostalgic feel of a day of lower grades into seniors. Clear air sports wise right now as well to get people to come out.
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
He was actually....
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Ken Catchpole (46)
I wouldn’t say they dislike Edmed he’s very lucky to be in the Wallabies and starting
Reality is we need to throw so money to sort out the ten situation and Gordon has the biggest upside of the current crop
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Can you copy the report in the forum if possible?
Tomthumb
Jim Lenehan (48)
He was in the squad for both tests...
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
He was named in the squad, but…
‘The effort’s going to be there’: Schmidt backs Edmed, front row amidst more changes against All Blacks
The Wallabies have been playing non-stop since the commencement of the British & Irish Lions tour in July, with the All Blacks in Perth the last stop before a much-needed break ahead of a five-match Spring Tour.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
So he was picked in both squads but not available for selection? Seems like great logic. Who would have played 10 if Edmed went down at training?
Sometimes you have to read between the lines. "Not at full speed" is not a medical diagnosis, it's a coaches way of deflecting a question as to why the guy he backed for the whole Lions series is now not being picked in the 23
Sometimes you have to read between the lines. "Not at full speed" is not a medical diagnosis, it's a coaches way of deflecting a question as to why the guy he backed for the whole Lions series is now not being picked in the 23