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Anyone know why Horton was cut for McInerny? I note some said he was too light, but I'm sure he was just as light when he was selected. Not saying it's a bad selection, it just seems strange to cut just one player with no indication there was a squad revision happening. Was there some sort of...

I recall back in the early 80's in Armidale there as some kind of internal blow-up in the local aboriginal Rugby League team (Narwan) and a group of them came and played rugby with us at Armidale City, they were really welcomed and became part of the social fabric of the club. Unfortunately...

Sport and politics are a part of daily life. You can't take politics out of sport, never have been able to and never will. Nor can you take it out of religion, or business, or anything else. All the bits of life are inter-related, to think any part can exist in isolation is fantasy-land.

With 9 we get FTA, which has been one of the big downsides of Fox, and a lot more exposure in the SMH. Despite Murdoch controlling Fox, they give rugby SFA coverage in the Murdoch papers. It's a gamble, but as was famously said, the definition of stupidity is to keep doing the same thing and...

For mine, Lolesio only plays 10 if To'omua is fit and Rennie decides he can do a better job of guiding us around the park than JOC (James O'Connor). He definitely needs the experience, the calm head and the strong defence that To'omua provides next to him. JOC (James O'Connor) did a good job in Bled 1, but I though was a bit...

Was going to say Loane Hornet, he's the best Australian 8 I've seen, with Gavin and Kefu close behind. My recollection of Tony Shaw was mostly at 6, tough too!

I thought our starting backrow was great. Hooper topped the tackle count, had two pilfers and worked his bum off as usual, Hanigan created our only try, got a pilfer and was second on the tackle count, and Wilson continued to be our hardest hitter in both defence and attack. If Hanigan is more...

3 Wilson 2 Hanigan 3 Hooper

Surely there must be some tall guys somewhere in the state!!!! Wonder how fit Steve Williams is these days, would only be about 60.

Many will disagree, but I thought FF (Folau Fainga'a) was below where he needed to be across for more than just line-out throws, and this has been the case in his previous test starts. He has certainly been the best 2 in super rugby, but at this stage doesn't seem to make the step up. I would have Uelese start...

3. Daugunu 2. Wilson 1. Phillip

Swinton hasn't had 'only one good game', he's been pretty good most of the year (excluding discipline), including one stand-out game against the Reds at which he was MOTM. Having said that, imo Dempsey has, overall had a better season and I would have selected him in my squad ahead of Swinton...

The whole lock thing has me very concerned. We were weak enough there this year, but with Simmons, Hanigan, Holloway and Tafa all gone, we are left with Staniforth and McCauley, neither of whom would make the 23 in any other Super side in Aus. And Sam Wykes I would rate about level with...

There is a lot of talk here about Hodge as 23 due to his versatility, however I would argue that's not needed. With (presumably) JOC (James O'Connor) and To'omua in the 23, there really is cover for just about every position. JOC (James O'Connor) can play every spot from 10 to 15, To'omua can cover 10 and 12, and assuming Petaia...

I fully agree with both KOB and Mr Walker over this, and yes, if we could get him onside it would be positive (although not a game-changer in any way). However, as the ARU didn't go, cap in hand, to AJ and beg him to take control of the game and guide them out of this mess, I'm afraid all you're...

As to Philip, my take that he is strong, plenty of aggression but it seems to be controlled, has a very high work rate, hits good and hard both in defence and attack, and is effective in the line-out and scrum. I don't believe he is much of a ball player, and doesn't seem to be particularly...

I think it's pretty positive the argument over Daugunu or Wright on the wing, given imo they are both pretty solid options at test level. With Ramm only a couple of steps behind them, I think we are in better shape for genuine wingers than we have been for a long time.

Moving on to the rest of the forward pack. Assuming no overseas players for the moment, I am clear LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) and Philip are our two best performing locks and should be starting. If we bring back an overseas lock, imo it depends who that is. If it's Arnold, Philip goes to the bench, however if it's...

The last couple of weeks have clarified a few things in my mind. I'll start with the front row, add posts on other positions later. FF (Folau Fainga'a) is the best 2 we have onshore, and has to get the gig. If they bring Latu back, he's better IF he's fit, but that's a big if. Uelese is our obvious back-up, but...

The only real surprise for me is Swinton over Isi. I also think Dempsey is a mile ahead of Swinton, but of the three the one I want in my squad is Isi.