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He's improved his place kick distance, but I see no evidence he's done much with his general play kicking - it remains the same as it ever was. The reason I believe that he is nowhere near optimal is because there is no evidence that his general kicking has improved since he first came on the...

And don't say that shit like what I described above doesn't happen all the time. It's fucking monotonous with how regular it is.

Why do you guys think this is his maximum? He's way better than what he is - it's clear as day. I'm not sure you guys even watch rugby. Not the opposition in any case. Watch when one of the NZ guys kicks for touch and watch the curve of the ball as it gently draws or fades to the touch line...

Hahahahaha. He does *not* work on his accuracy and does not work on his tactical kicking. Evidence? He is no different now to what he was when he first started - he still doesn't find touch when he should and he still doesn't find grass. Furthermore - when starting at a low base , then yes...

Examples - almost every single one of them. They almost all improve on their weaknesses as they play. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) still wouldn't pass after 100 tests. Do you honestly believe that no one can address their deficiencies, practice to eliminate them and therefore improve? Is that what you are actually...

I disagree wholeheartedly with your last statement.. Some might learn to live with it, but will generally be found out. Most don't, they work on whatever their weakness is and fix it through hard work. That is common amongst elite athletes, amateur athletes with a competitive spirit...

Sure. Any international player that has managed to play for >30 or 40 tests. Foley and QC (Quade Cooper) are *still* running around the park with the same frailties that were obvious when they first ran out. Now, why do you and your other flower buddies believe that this forum should only be for the...

There are some glaringly bad deficiencies in australian 10s. Foley has them in spades. Other countries have players who seem to want to fix their issues.

Foley is clearly in front of any other 10 at the moment. That's only based on form, though. Particularly the current form of the other options (or lack of game time). Edit* - I agree that there are some limitations that come with Foley, but feel that it's just swapping around limitations when...

Precisely. It's a false dilemma argument.

Because some people can manage up and are not really leaders. Hooper isn't a leader and should not be captain.

i beg to differ. There is more than enough evidence that consistent positional play leads to instinctive play and confidence. Successful teams (in any sport) don't shift their players around willy nilly.

This is something I'd like Australia to really work hard on. That backline above has guys I'd like to see as well, but they are having to play out of position so is it any wonder the backline looks like it only just met up in the carpark before the game. I'd like the Australian teams to sort...

Quade's not going to prove himself in training camps. Ripping it up in NRC is. (I am presuming that injuries are not the issue).

Thanks for that. Makes much more sense.

Thinking about this further. What qualifications has Kafer actually got to fulfil the HP role? Seems to me that this would probably be a largely managerial and strategic role, wouldn't it? What's he done in the past that justifies his ascension to that type of position? I really like his...

OMG! HOW CAN QUADE BE LEft out of the......... No. Wait. I'm fine with that. His form has been very poor, and selection would be totally unjustified.

It will be interesting to see how Kafer goes in the new role. I think it's fantastic that he's stepped out of the commentary box to make a difference, but saying the right things into a microphone and working with embedded mediocrity are two entirely different things. I truly hope he doesn't...

Hi-viz belongs on construction sites and in shitty airport lounges. The modern canary yellow is fucked. Edit - I love the pattern - but hate the colours.

Oh hahahaha Link me to the game this year that showcases his suitability for the test jersey.