Argentina v Australia Sun, 7/8/2022, 5:10 am

[Rugby Head]

Why even consider a player with deficiencies that have to be covered by another?

Because he can be a monster around the park? I know he didn't do much at the end of last year, more time with the group would certainly help. Google is listing him at 140KG and Darcy Swain at 113KG, I am sure that extra 27KG would be helpful at scrum time.

 

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Rennie to focus on Japan-based ‘Giteau Law’ picks only for England series

Rory Arnold and other Aussies in France won’t be considered by Dave Rennie for picks for the three-Test series against England in July.

www.smh.com.au

Plus skelton was tangled up in Finals for his french club

No return: Skelton commits to La Rochelle long term

Hopes that Will Skelton could at some point return to the Wallabies setup appeared to have evaporated with the barnstorming lock re-signing with French club La Rochelle through to end of 2025.

www.espn.com.au

 

[Braveheart81]

No return: Skelton commits to La Rochelle long term

Hopes that Will Skelton could at some point return to the Wallabies setup appeared to have evaporated with the barnstorming lock re-signing with French club La Rochelle through to end of 2025.

www.espn.com.au

Signing another contract overseas is different to Cooper, Koroibete, Kerevi and Arnold in what way?

All these players have expressed their desire to play for the Wallabies. None of them have re-signed with an Australian team.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Because he can be a monster around the park? I know he didn't do much at the end of last year, more time with the group would certainly help. Google is listing him at 140KG and Darcy Swain at 113KG, I am sure that extra 27KG would be helpful at scrum time.

Does he pack with his head in, now?

 

[Pfitzy]

Because they have attributes that no other player has?

You're missing the point: if they're Brumbies, they have NO deficiencies. Even if they just signed for them.

 

[wamberal99]

Because he can be a monster around the park? I know he didn't do much at the end of last year, more time with the group would certainly help. Google is listing him at 140KG and Darcy Swain at 113KG, I am sure that extra 27KG would be helpful at scrum time.

If it's muscle. But technique and experience matter more than extra weight.

 

[Slim 293]

You're missing the point: if they're Brumbies, they have NO deficiencies. Even if they just signed for them.

To be fair, that's probably true...

To be fair.

 

[Joe Blow]

We will see. I think RA and Rennie will try and convince one or more of the OS players they are interested in to re-sign back in OZ before the RWC. This will open up the opportunity to choose others, like Skelton, if they wish to.
They will probably take another look at him on the EOYT. I am not a big fan but every step up will help.

 

[qwerty51]

No way Arnold and Skelton would come back. Massive paycuts.

 

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No way Arnold and Skelton would come back. Massive paycuts.

and to think once upon a time Test Match rugby was seen as the pinnacle to aspire to.

Oh the modern world where cash talks hey?

 

[Slim 293]

and to think once upon a time Test Match rugby was seen as the pinnacle to aspire to.

Well, yes... back when players didn't get paid to play.

 

[dru]

Great player, but he doesn't exactly play like Fardy?

I see Fardy as more a 6/7, pest at the breakdown, workhorse, hard as nails.
Holloway 4/6/8, hard runner with pace, strong into contact. Does Holloway make any turnovers?

Not from my view. Fardy is exactly the model I see for Hollaway. Could have performed in the row, but was dynamic enough to play 6. That is exactly the role I see for Holloway.

No idea if he will fill those shoes, but an opportunity waits for him.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Why even consider a player with deficiencies that have to be covered by another?

Kinda how team sport works champ

 

[Braveheart81]

Imagine if Darcy Swain was a Waratah? Brumby Runner would have marked his card to never be selected again.

 

[Brumby Runner]

You're missing the point: if they're Brumbies, they have NO deficiencies. Even if they just signed for them.

Well, he's not a Brumby and he's not a Tah nor any other Aus team. Get a life Pfitzy and stop obsessing over the Brumbies and their fans.

 

[wamberal99]

Well, he's not a Brumby and he's not a Tah nor any other Aus team. Get a life Pfitzy and stop obsessing over the Brumbies and their fans.

Mate, you are a caricature of a rabid B........ fan.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Imagine if Darcy Swain was a Waratah? Brumby Runner would have marked his card to never be selected again.

Fucking bullshit BH and you should be better than that. I am consistent in my dislikes. I disliked Rob Simmons as a Red and as a Tah. The side he played for was immaterial.

For the record, I reckon Jed Holloway will be a smash hit at 6 for the Wallabies. He just needs to repeat what he has been doing for the Tahs and he'll have no problems at this level. A step up on Harry Wilson imo.

 

[Hawko]

and to think once upon a time Test Match rugby was seen as the pinnacle to aspire to.

Oh the modern world where cash talks hey?

For the last 100 years, good players have left Union to go to League so they could get paid. The Thornett brothers, Hawthorne, Summons, Price, too many to name. Then when Union went pro, League just hoovered up all the talented youngsters by paying them more as juniors. You are pining for an era that never existed. 'Twas forever thus.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Mate, you are a caricature of a rabid B........ fan.

Wamb, I note your comment, "If it's muscle. But technique and experience matter more than extra weight." Fortunately for you, it is known that you are a Tahs fan so you have avoided the wrath of Pfitzy for having the temerity to question the value of Skelton.

BTW I agree entirely with your view on the matter.

 

[LeCheese]

Fucking bullshit BH and you should be better than that. I am consistent in my dislikes. I disliked Rob Simmons as a Red and as a Tah. The side he played for was immaterial.

Yeah, but he wasn't a Brumby