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Stirling Mortlock (74)
http://www.rugby.com.au/wallabies/News/NewsArticle/tabid/1516/ArticleID/4888/Default.aspx
Cowan for Fainga'a
Dennis, Lucas and Tapuai added
Cowan for Fainga'a
Dennis, Lucas and Tapuai added
2011 Spring Tour
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Braveheart.
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Interesting to see that JOC (James O'Connor) is listed as a fullback.
Wwith Kurtley staying at home it'll be interesting to see who will take the 15 jersey - either AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) or JOC (James O'Connor) you'd assume.
I'd imagine that it'll go to JOC (James O'Connor).
9. Genia
10. Barnes
11. Ioane
12. Horne
13. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
14. Turner
15. JOC (James O'Connor)
Wwith Kurtley staying at home it'll be interesting to see who will take the 15 jersey - either AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) or JOC (James O'Connor) you'd assume.
I'd imagine that it'll go to JOC (James O'Connor).
9. Genia
10. Barnes
11. Ioane
12. Horne
13. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
14. Turner
15. JOC (James O'Connor)
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Alex Ross (28)
Turner over AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)?
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Chilla Wilson (44)
I'm leaning towards the nickname of Passenger 30, or Passenger for short. All in favour?
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You would assume JOC (James O'Connor) will be back up 10 with either AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) or Turner going to 15
You would assume JOC (James O'Connor) will be back up 10 with either AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) or Turner going to 15
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Tony Shaw (54)
What an absolute joke. Proves that Deans has learnt nothing post-RWC. And, why would he when he was effectively told by the ARU that he was so good that (a) any performance level at the RWC was acceptable and would not cause a review of his position, and (b) he'd be granted another two years as Head Coach irrespective of results achieved.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
More of a genuine winger, Turner has more pace, a better kicking game, the defence is about even.
bloodred
Fred Wood (13)
I agree. I think also he was used in a particular role by Link in that he covered the defensive frailties of Quade. I remember vividly the role he played in the 2007 Brisbane grand final. He cut us to shreds. Fair bit of difference to a test match i know but he must have only been 18-19 at the time. He also was 1st choice half for the Reds before getting injured so I think he needs to re-discover his attacking qualities. I am glad to see another TSS boy in Taps get a run.
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Braveheart.
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I'd imagine that Lucas is not being considered as a half, but rather a fullback come fly-half.
Therefore everyone slating Deans for taking three halfbacks is delued.
Therefore everyone slating Deans for taking three halfbacks is delued.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
And yet in the official press release for the squad he is named as "Fullback /Halfback".... sounds like he's being considered to me
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Right on, Braveheart. Even the most deluded Deans slater should realise that our national coach-for-life would never have three half backs in a squad. It would be almost as absurd as having only one No. 7 in a squad, or - to use an even more ridiculous example - playing a 35-year-old 197cm 117kg forward on the wing in a Test when we're supposed to have the world's best backline.
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John Thornett (49)
I've said it before, but I would definatly have Lucas as the reserve scrum-half in the 22 now Burgess is gone. Genia usually plays 80minutes anyway, and Lucas is a more then capable Fullback and Fly Half cover.
Phipps isn't quite ready yet.
Phipps isn't quite ready yet.
Bruce Ross
Ken Catchpole (46)
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Tony Shaw (54)
Indeed, surely no one here thinks the official press release today had this position description item in as some kind of typo? This known versatility of Lucas was precisely why Link advocated considering Lucas as RWC squad member (before the squad was announced).
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