Australia v NZ. Bledisloe Cup Series 2024. Sep 21, Sep 28

[A mutterer]

All his super form showed was that he was one of the top locks in Oz, out playing the current Wallaby lock.

And with that take,means you didn't actually watch him at all.

I did watch him. As a neutral, it was obvious he hadn't eliminated his niggling. He's still a liability, stat's be damned, until he can reinvent himself as a cleanskin.

 

[stillmissit]

Give him time. He has a complete skill set and a good ticker. His physicality will grow. He has the potential to be the best since Eales.

I agree with this Joe but if SwaIn is too aggressive then Frost is too passive. Maybe, as BDA suggests we should put Frost with Swain and see how he goes AFTER 30!!!

 

[stillmissit]

I did watch him. As a neutral, it was obvious he hadn't eliminated his niggling. He's still a liability, stat's be damned, until he can reinvent himself as a cleanskin.

Like who? Any SA lock, or the nut case Pommie who wound Swain up with illegal holding back and several pushes and nudges? If a lock has no mongrel, it is hard for them to make it with one exception, Eales.

 

[stillmissit]

Really liked what Gleeson brought off the bench last week, hopefully he backs that up this week as he has the potential to be devastating in that role.

Otherwise would like to see Leota take that role when fit.

Leota has almost disappeared from posts here, Does anyone know how he is doing?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Seems to be featured in a few of the Tahs training videos online so I assume hes on track as per his program....

 

[Wilson]

Great to see. He has a rep unfortunately as did a guy like Swinton. Swain will be back if he strings together good showings for the Force next year.

I don't think Swinton has shed that rep - picked up a red last weekend in his 2nd game for Bordeaux.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Neither has Swain in most peoples eyes. It's what I'm saying.

Saying "did" does make it sound like he moved on from it but I used it as he's done in terms of Wallaby selection I imagine now he's left.

 

[BDA]

Give me a break!~So an aggressive player cannot improve until the end of his career? What planet are you on?

Where did i say an agressive player cant improve until the end of their career? Maybe reread my post.

 

[Ignoto]

You know Darcy personally? Is he such a handicap to a team? Played 14 matches in Super Rugby 2024, and not a single card of any colour. You don't suppose he might ahve learnt to keep the anger/aggression controlled after his hit on Taupea?

Darcy is Rob Simmons 2.0! Even if he doesn't concede a card for the next 2-3 years people will always harp back to when he did.

Personally I think Darcy should be there over Williams who looks raw.

 

[Derpus]

Darcy is Rob Simmons 2.0! Even if he doesn't concede a card for the next 2-3 years people will always harp back to when he did.

Personally I think Darcy should be there over Williams who looks raw.

I'd probably have him over Canham. Williams seems a great prospect.

 

[Dctarget]

Promising words about one of my favourites Kailea. Very happy that he’s getting exposure to Cron, Waratahs front row will be immense next year with Bell/Kailea & Tupou. Isaac isn’t actually too young but wouldn’t be surprised if his development wasn’t the fastest down in Melbourne.

 

[dillyboy]

Promising words about one of my favourites Kailea. Very happy that he’s getting exposure to Cron, Waratahs front row will be immense next year with Bell/Kailea & Tupou. Isaac isn’t actually too young but wouldn’t be surprised if his development wasn’t the fastest down in Melbourne.
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Not sure I like that selection policy though - we're not selecting the best XV but we're selecting based on a milestone/record.

So does Gregan now come out of retirement and get the call-up as the record is "there to be beaten"???

 

[Derpus]

Not sure I like that selection policy though - we're not selecting the best XV but we're selecting based on a milestone/record.

So does Gregan now come out of retirement and get the call-up as the record is "there to be beaten"???

They are making shit up.

 

[Pfitzy]

Peak Roar:

 

[stillmissit]

Where did i say an agressive player cant improve until the end of their career? Maybe reread my post.

re-read your original post - to save you time - early 30's was your dumb suggestion.

 

[Marce]

The Wallabies pathway in the current Rugby Championship have been one OK game and then a complete disaster

Springboks first game: Disaster
Springboks second game: OK
Pumas first game: OK
Pumas second game: Disaster
All Blacks first game: OK

Brace yourself for a new disaster???

 

[LeCheese]

The Wallabies pathway in the current Rugby Championship have been one OK game and then a complete disaster

Springboks first game: Disaster
Springboks second game: OK
Pumas first game: OK
Pumas second game: Disaster
All Blacks first game: OK

Brace yourself for a new disaster???

The pattern is actually Disaster followed by 2x OK - so, by your figures, we're coming up to an OK. Thanks for the cutting edge analysis.

 

[cyclopath]

The Wallabies pathway in the current Rugby Championship have been one OK game and then a complete disaster

Springboks first game: Disaster
Springboks second game: OK
Pumas first game: OK
Pumas second game: Disaster
All Blacks first game: OK

Brace yourself for a new disaster???

Except that's not what your sequence shows.
Following the pattern, which I don't, because it's an idiotic premise, it would be another OK game.

 

[cyclopath]

The pattern is actually Disaster followed by 2x OK - so, by your figures, we're coming up to an OK. Thanks for the cutting edge analysis.

Snap.

 

[Marce]

Except that's not what your sequence shows.
Following the pattern, which I don't, because it's an idiotic premise, it would be another OK game.

Are u the new RugbyReg? Following me like a paparazzi. I don't know where he is. Maybe he took over your account.