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Lolesio, Donaldson and Lynagh were the form 10’s this season thus the reason they were selected by Schmidt. Bowen and Pasitoa are talented players but need a season or two dominating Super Rugby before even being close to being considered. Same applies to Edmed, HMP and co. Test footy is a...

One try in 160 mins of footy for the Wallabies is a serious concern. We can’t expect to be competitive if we’re not scoring tries. Our attack seems very limited. Not sure if that’s the game plan or the cattle? Would like to see Hamish Stewart be given a run at 12. We need another playmaker to...

I read somewhere recently that Easts didn’t enter any teams (U12-U18) at the recent NSWJRU State Championships. Do they have any juniors?

I have seen this mentioned numerous times before and it’s a ridiculous suggestion. I don’t think people realise how difficult a position 10 is - especially in the modern game. It is the most scrutinised position in rugby. It takes years and years of experience to master the position with plenty...

Yes agree Tomthumb. Donaldson had a terrific season behind an often beaten pack. And I believe he won the team’s Best and Fairest by quite a margin. Couldn’t have been too inconsistent.

Correct and Schmidt confirmed his support for Lolesio, Donaldson and Lynagh when he quoted that “some of their percentages exceeded Carter’s” throughout the Super Rugby season. None of them including Carter are close to the finished product but I’m prepared to back Schmidt’s judgment to give...

Didn’t that popgun backline put 40 on the Reds this year?

If Schmidt selects Donaldson at 10 this week like many are suggesting, I’d love to see Hamish selected at 12. They formed a terrific combination at the Force this year. Hamish is one of the best defensive centres running around, has a clever kicking game and can act as a second playmaker...

Donaldson is at his best when he gets his running game going like he did at the Force this year. Their attacking game plan suited him much more than the structured and conservative one at the Waratahs. He was a threat to opposition defences often. I think Schmidt will use all 10’s initially...

Luckily for Donaldson…Rennie, Eddie and Schmidt obviously don’t share your ‘expert’ opinion on his ability and potential. Didn’t he win a MOM award at last year’s World Cup? Not a bad achievement for someone so early in their Test career. I like the look of Pietsch. Runs hard, tackles hard...

Wilson did u post last week’s final TOTW or did I miss it?

He was always better than Edmed and imo will prove to be the best of the lot long term. He is currently playing with great confidence and freedom in a team with a clever and attacking game plan which suits his instinctive running game. I reckon he’s probably glad he made the move considering the...

1. Marley Pearce 2. Tom Horton 3. Sam Talakai 4. Josh Canham 5. Jeremy Williams 6. Rob Valetini 7. Carlo Tizzano 8. Jed Holloway 9. Jake Gordon 10. Ben Donaldson 11. Dylan Pietsch 12. Hamish Stewart 13. Len Ikitau 14. Tim Ryan 15. Jock Campbell

Not sure what you’re trying to say TSR but Schmidt is a world class coach who will select the 10’s that have displayed the best and most consistent form throughout the year and the playmakers that will best suit his game plan. Experience at the international level will probably also come into...

Donaldson leads the other Aussie 10’s for try assists, clean breaks, offloads, kicks, kick metres and is second overall in no of runs and fifth overall in the whole comp for points scored. And playing in a team that hasn’t regularly had a dominant forward pack. I don’t think he’s the favourite -...

Seems like Coleman has well and truly lost the Tahs playing group. Players can’t wait to get out of the joint.

Hudson Creighton was easily the best 10 on the weekend.

Donaldson and Gordon have both been selected in G&G’s TOTW on numerous occasions this year (for what it’s worth) so they must have been doing something right. And along with Lolesio, they are leading the Aussie 10’s for try assists with appx 6 whereas Lynagh has none. It will be very interesting...

“We still have issues at 9 and 10 with Tate unavailable and all of our 10s seemingly needing a strong set piece to be able to show their wares.” It’s a very good point you make BR. Does Schmidt dismiss some of our 9’s and 10’s because they are playing behind a beaten pack or losing team, even...

Not after last night’s performance. He’s a long way off and needs to first secure the starting 10 position at the Tahs. The way Edmed is going that shouldn’t be hard.