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I thought Hooper should/would switch his game to be more a traditional seven and hit more defensive rucks. He's pretty good at turnovers despite what many imply on this forum. However it looked like McMahon was the one hitting defensive rucks - which I think is strange, Why McMahon and not...

I think the majority, including myself would say it is clear Foley is the better kicker within the 40m mark. But being the best kicker in a poor bunch isn't much to rave about. And being the best by the slightest of margin's certainly diminishes it's value.

This is why I hate statistics. Example: On the front page it says DHP "missed a couple of tackles" like it is a huge negative- but those tackles he missed he was actually chasing a kick-off, whilst he didn't succeed in the tackle he succeeded in putting pressure on the receiver which is...

Arnold and Douglas over Coleman?

Except with Cooper did a cross field kick and brought Izzy into the game against the best team in the world. Or when Izzy ran an inside line to Cooper and made the only break in Bled 2. Foley has played every game this year and hasn't brought Izzy into the game anymore then Cooper. Izzy...

Nah there's only one problem I can see with Izzy = decision making. He's still making half breaks, he's still catching the high ball, he's still doesn't look slow. He just looks uninterested. All mental IMO.

3. Genia 2. DHP 1. Sio HM: Hooper

And his defence in the line. Which is pretty damn good and much needed given Foley & Cooper are there. But yeah, offers very very little in attack.

At least one of those was chasing a kick-off so that's not bad at all.

I don't think Mumm is picked because he is better then Fardy in the line-out. They are about equal, but Mumm has performed better around the field and hasn't given away many penalties. Simmons has also performed slightly better around the field then Douglas. Plus line-out is wat better - so...

Is Slater still playing?

Scrubber you seem very concerned with team selections. I don't see any changes coming form Cheika except for the forced change of McMahon in for Poey. What other changes would Cheika make? I can't see any. Actually a better question. What changes should he make? Personally I'd go with Hodge...

I guess i've gone over-board in the McMahon posts. I do rate his potential, and his attitude - damn his attitude is bloody good! Wish we could bottle it up and give it to rest of the players.

Fair call. My reaction and posts are really directed at the posters who have said he is the best ball-runner in Aus. I still disagree about the Barabians team, they have about 2 weeks training together and literally the whole team has barely ever played rugby with one another. They do a very...

Dissing? All I've said was "I haven't seen any evidence of significant ball-running at test level". Then backed up my point with evidence. Where are these posts of mine where I've been dissing McMahon? Not sure why everyone gets so sensitive all the time.

Good point. I should point out I'm not saying he is a poor ball-runner I just think he is over-hyped. Yet to prove anything on the big stage yet. I'll reserve my opinion until he has a few more games against the likes of the Boks, England or NZ.

I like to measure performance against fair opposition. The barbarians are rarely a strong well-organised team. I don't think they even get a test cap against the Barbarians. So if you think that's sad take it up with the ARU and World Rugby.

My statement was actually "I have failed to see McMahon make ball running impact against an organised defence". I should have been more clear and stated, McMahon has not had a large impact in ball-running at test level against top-tier nations. At least none that give him the tag "best...

If your talking rugby popularity compared to population, then surely Canberra would top the rest.

My thoughts exactly, many posters keep talking up his ball-running abilities. I can say I haven't missed watching a test match in years and I've failed to see McMahon making a ball-running impact against any opposition with a decent organised defence. His impact against Argentina was bloody...