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It's outstanding. That's how good it is. I really think we can look forward to a huge improvement in ensemble backline play next year.

With Quade at 10, I wonder if Tuttle would be a better starting 9? I'm not even sure that is my preference (would be very rough on Frisby for a start) - but I'm interested in others thoughts. But my thinking is his game is a bit simplier than Frisby's and his pass is better. Frisby may almost...

Quade is good at putting players into holes - but he also looks for second touches and interchanges well with players like Beale & O'Connor who have ball skills. Tapuai & even Ant (despite being an apparent non-passer) would often link back up with Cooper. I also note that, whilst DP is getting...

I agree with your first statement, but with the rider that I feel some players are more suited to finishing if there is a comparable player available to start. At test level, I see TPN as an example. I disagree with the second comment - although I am possibly misinterpereting it. I reckon...

I see a lot of advantages having experienced players helping close out games. Of course, that is not always possible or practical - but lack of experience/composure at the death can be very influential in a close game. I am not saying a change would be a bad thing in this case, all I am saying...

Well, it wouldn't be the most ridiculous reason I've heard lately for a plebiscite.

I had the same initial thoughts Chiraag, but I assume that Sio & Medical staff are confident that he is right to play (although it wouldn't be the first time a player has continued with an injury when they should have stopped). If he is fit to play, I don't think there is really a big...

Given how much our lineout has struggled, I'm happy to see we've decided to put some focus on it, as well as some focus on continuity. I'll be happy to see the same starting 15 bar the necessary change for Pocock.

To me, the problem with McIntyre was that he wasn't ready to be starting 10 at super level and he was trying to learn the ropes in a poor environment. I think this year presents something of a second chance for him. Gets a chance to develop under a test level 10 and, hopefully, an improved...

It is an interesting point you make about what Cheika is saying to players. He is having definite success enticing players back/across with a view to playing for the Wallabies. But I assume he is quite clear in what he does and doesn't offer them. To my knowledge there have been no instances of...

I don't think it should be viewed as ball player vs ball runner. DP has good ball skills and he is not a crash baller, but he also has good footwork and runs good lines. In 2011 Tapaui was very good in the 12 jersey next to Cooper and he did a similiar job. I would have no problem with Two...

I'm kinda hoping Stilesy is not scrolling GAGR for ideas. No offence intended.

Munster is filling Slaters role and making a very strong go of it. He is seen as having big upside - almost the next Slater if you like. I think the injury to Slater just bought things forward and removed the need to try and hang on to him in another position for a year or two until Slater...

Thanks. It'll be interesting to watch the development of some of Australia's back 5 players over the next few years.

I haven't seen enough of Dempsey to have an informed opinion - but Hanigan looks to me an abrasive backrowers in the Finegan mould that could really go well at test level (although I haven't seen a hell of a lot of him either). Is the preference for Dempsey on the basis that he is a better 6...

From memory, he set up two of our tries and had a hand in two others, plus created a number of other line breaks. Whilst the fall out of his pass over the sideline is disappointing, my bigger concern is that he did appear to fall of a few tackles. Generally speaking, tackling appears optional...

The more I see of Lukhan Tui, the more I like.

This is his second year back. He played rugby growing up and is from a rugby family. I don't think instincts were the problem. I think he just thought he could get away with. Or didn't think. I feel sorry for his team mates too, but like in every game, one individual act, no matter how bad...

To be fair, he had been very good until then. Terrible mistake though.

Fuck. :(