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John Thornett (49)
How is he going to play second row when he's getting brought in at 8 to smash those Argies so hard they wake up in the Atlantic
Australia Vs Argentina, September 13, Gold Coast
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How is he going to play second row when he's getting brought in at 8 to smash those Argies so hard they wake up in the Atlantic
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Maybe we just have concede that he'll never play for the wallabies again. I mean I don't see how it's fair that the IRB's new chief referee, brought into fix the issues plaguing the game could also turn out for one team.
BDA
Jim Lenehan (48)
The one thing im really liking about the wallabies as we lead in to the world cup is the potential bench we can put together. the bench is often a good measure of a team. In years past you'd look at the wallabies bench and see a real dip in quality. But at the moment our bench is a real weapon. Both Beale and Higgers seem custom built for coming off the bench in test matches. Both add a lot of spark.
Possible wallabies bench for the world cup:-
16.Sio
17.TPN
18.Alexander
19.Skelton
20.Higgers/Pocock
21.Genia
22.Beale
23.AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)/Horne
bobdog
Frank Nicholson (4)
In my hypothetical Pub bash up where the Saffers drag guys out into the dunny to belt them and the Darkness pull'em under the bar to do the job where are our Wob bashers and what level of mongrel to they bring to their fight?
To me there in the middle of the floor, confused and perplexed about everything and with out much of a clue about what to do. Why is this so?
Deans successfuly underahndedly instilled the notion that failure is somehow a success and gallantry was nice. Under Link we hope(d), with his own bash background, he might be the Freddie Roach for us in setting the right blokes with enough mongrel instinct in the middle of the room to match, and then conquer the other blokes.
But he's looking increasingly like a morteined floor roach in how he sets his pack sees the way to the promised land.
Im talking about balls here -and big ones and not limited to 2. Thorn and Ratallick, to me have at least 3 or 4 the size of a camel. Forget skill and the puff pastry stuff ...at this level that is taken for granted. Lets stop the pretense, the excuses and do the hard honest look at our forwards...based on size and number of balls!
Go on rate them...then pick the pack!
Heres a start using two well known bruisers as a benchmark- Thorne and Retallick- 4 camel size
Us...
Hodgson -2 donkey size
Moore-3 pit bull size
TPN- 2 yak
Higginbotham-2 red kangaroo
Horwill-2 Brahama
Simmons ..now be honest and based against Thorne and co.
Go on rate them....
To me there in the middle of the floor, confused and perplexed about everything and with out much of a clue about what to do. Why is this so?
Deans successfuly underahndedly instilled the notion that failure is somehow a success and gallantry was nice. Under Link we hope(d), with his own bash background, he might be the Freddie Roach for us in setting the right blokes with enough mongrel instinct in the middle of the room to match, and then conquer the other blokes.
But he's looking increasingly like a morteined floor roach in how he sets his pack sees the way to the promised land.
Im talking about balls here -and big ones and not limited to 2. Thorn and Ratallick, to me have at least 3 or 4 the size of a camel. Forget skill and the puff pastry stuff ...at this level that is taken for granted. Lets stop the pretense, the excuses and do the hard honest look at our forwards...based on size and number of balls!
Go on rate them...then pick the pack!
Heres a start using two well known bruisers as a benchmark- Thorne and Retallick- 4 camel size
Us...
Hodgson -2 donkey size
Moore-3 pit bull size
TPN- 2 yak
Higginbotham-2 red kangaroo
Horwill-2 Brahama
Simmons ..now be honest and based against Thorne and co.
Go on rate them....
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I kind of think maybe Canboring deserves this one actually.
Extremely rude to our guests from Argentina but at least they could drop by their embassy
ChargerWA
Mark Loane (55)
No, you can't make me.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
With Palu out, I'd expect to see Higgers in at 8. And it looks possible that Joe Tomane will come in for AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) on the wing. If Link goes that way, I think we might see McCalman on the bench along with big Will Skelton, both to come on at the same time.
Really hope to see Slipper fit and firing and Horwill to start in place of Rob Simmons. Think he will go back to a 5/3 bench to cover for Tomane possibly running out of puff. Probably Betham in place of Hodgson, but maybe Godwin. He's still with the squad I believe?
Really hope to see Slipper fit and firing and Horwill to start in place of Rob Simmons. Think he will go back to a 5/3 bench to cover for Tomane possibly running out of puff. Probably Betham in place of Hodgson, but maybe Godwin. He's still with the squad I believe?
Marcelo
Ken Catchpole (46)
What about Palu's injury? He's prone to loooooong injuries
emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
This stadium is great for viewing in that if you think of Suncorp and cut it off half way up, then you have CBUS. I was near the corner at the back for a game, and there was no problem.
It was actually a league game with close to a full house.
Somebody shouted me to it (say no more)
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
It's just a one week lay off as part of the concussion protocols.
emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
Bobdog, I'm kinda worried that you're too obsessed with animal balls.
You've been hanging around in the dark area of those scrums for too long man.
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
This is going to be a tough tough encounter.
Palu out, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) out, Slipper possibily out. If Slips out then Pek obviously with Benn the Robbo getting his first shot for about a year. He will make the most of it. I reckon his ship has sailed as the wallabies starting LHP but have said it before that his experience will be invaluable to the team at the RWC.
Horwill must now get a shot over one of Carter or Simmo - think it will be Carter. Whilst he hasn't set the house on fire he will be pumped if he returns to the starting side and would realise that he has to make the absolute most of this opportunity. Have been very surprised Carter hasn't brought his consistent S15 to the test arena and solidly locked down a starting spot. It may be a lost opportunity for him, particularly if James Horwill has a blinder
Would naturally retain Phipps Foley To'omua Kuirdrani Horne and Izzy
Palu out, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) out, Slipper possibily out. If Slips out then Pek obviously with Benn the Robbo getting his first shot for about a year. He will make the most of it. I reckon his ship has sailed as the wallabies starting LHP but have said it before that his experience will be invaluable to the team at the RWC.
Horwill must now get a shot over one of Carter or Simmo - think it will be Carter. Whilst he hasn't set the house on fire he will be pumped if he returns to the starting side and would realise that he has to make the absolute most of this opportunity. Have been very surprised Carter hasn't brought his consistent S15 to the test arena and solidly locked down a starting spot. It may be a lost opportunity for him, particularly if James Horwill has a blinder
Would naturally retain Phipps Foley To'omua Kuirdrani Horne and Izzy
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Well, concussion is usually a three week sit out. He'll probably tour to Argentina and RSA.
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Well, who else is there ? AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) injured. Maybe Foley or To'omua in the backs. Personally I don't believe in 2 x VC's. One captain and the Vice Captain to be in either the backs or forwards (where the Captain isn't)
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Probably taf if he's fit
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