John Eales Medal 2014

[Brumby Jack]

It doesn't look like it will be this year

 

[Scrubber2050]

thanks BJ

 

[Cattledog]

http://www.rupa.com.au/news/archive/several-wallabies-in-contention-for-2014-john-eales-medal

This came out yesterday

 

[Hugh Jarse]

^^^ Gotta love the title of the RUPA Post

"Several Wallabies in contention for 2014 John Eales Medal"

It is great that they have cleared up any confusion. Some people may have thought that there may have been some Saffers or Kiwis in contention for the JEM, not to mention a couple of Wallaroos.

 

[RugbyReg]

I assume the John Eales Medal is now awarded to the Most Overrated Player? As voted by Alan Jones?

 

[Scrubber2050]

Thankfully, only dickheads and a squillion old ladies listen to the bloke

 

[Dctarget]

Surely Carter takes out debutant?

 

[FTS]

What other categories are there?

 

[qwerty51]

Surely Carter takes out debutant?

Foley if he's eligible.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

What other categories are there?

Full detail in post #22 on page 2

<snip>
If they keep true to form, it will be rinse and repeat for the 2014 "Night of Nights", and the following will be announced:
2014 Prizes
Male Sevens Player of the Year:
Outstanding Sevens Player of the Year - Shawn Mackay Award:
Joe French Award:
Volunteer of the Year:
Referee of the Year:
U20 Player of Year:
Womens Player of the Year:
Spirit of Rugby Award (Nick Farr Jones Award):
2014 Hall of Fame Inductees:
Rookie of the Year:
Try of the Year:
Australia's Choice Award:
John Eales Medal:

For the John Eales Medal all Test Matches from 2013 Spring Tour until Bledisloe #3 will count.
2013 Spring European Tour
England v Wallabies Twickenham, London 2 November 2013, 20 - 13
Italy v Wallabies, Stadio Olimpico di Torino, Turin, 9 November 2013, 20 - 50
Ireland V Wallabies, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 16 November 2013, 15 - 32
Scotland V Wallabies, Murrayfield, Edinburgh 23 November 2013, 15 - 21
Wales v Wallabies Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 30 November 2013, 26 - 30

French Tour (Trophee des Bicentaires)
Wallabies v France,Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 7 June 2014, 50 - 23
Wallabies v France, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, 14 June 2014, 6 - 0
Wallabies v France, Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Saturday, 21 June 2014, 39 - 13

The Rugby Championship
Australia v New Zealand, ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Sat 16 Aug, 12 - 12
New Zealand v Australia, Eden Park, Auckland, Sat 23 Aug, 51 - 20
Australia v South Africa, Patersons Stadium, Perth, Sat 6 Sep, 24-23
Australia v Argentina, Cbus Stadium, Gold Coast, Sat 13 Sep, 32-25

South Africa v Australia, DHL Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, Sun 29 Sep
Argentina v Australia, TBC, Sun 5 Oct

Third and Final Bledisloe Cup Test
New Zealand v Australia, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Sat 18 Oct

 

[Quick Hands]

^^^ Gotta love the title of the RUPA Post

"Several Wallabies in contention for 2014 John Eales Medal"

It is great that they have cleared up any confusion. Some people may have thought that there may have been some Saffers or Kiwis in contention for the JEM, not to mention a couple of Wallaroos.

Not much gets past the RUPA does it?

 

[Hugh Jarse]

2014 Nominees
Male Sevens Player of the Year:
Con Foley
Ed Jenkins
Cameron Clark
Greg Jeloudev
Jesse Parahi

Outstanding Sevens Player of the Year - Shawn Mackay Award:
Emilee Cheery

Joe French Award:
No nominees announced
Dick Marks

Volunteer of the Year:
Jessie Treherne
Bill Coulter
Chris Hicks

Roger Vanderfield Award - Referee of the Year:
Steve Walsh
Matt O’Brian
Amy Perrett

Super Rugby - Referee of the Year:
Angus Gardner
Rohan Hoffman
Steve Walsh

U20 Player of Year:
Jim Stewart
Rowen Perry
Sean McMahon

Women's Player of the Year:
Emilee Cherry
Charlotte Caslick
Sharni Williams
Louise Burrows
Shannon Parry

Spirit of Rugby Award (Nick Farr-Jones Award):
Tatafu Polata-Nau
Wayne Ericson
Geoff Larkham
Andrew Purchas
David Brockoff
Pat McCabe
Gary Speckman
Stephen Rowntree
Henry Speight
Br Bob Wallace
Al Baxter
James Horwill
Matt Hodgson
Warren Robilliard
Wayne Londema

Buildcorp NRC Player of the Series
Sean McMahon
Samu Kerevi
Tala Grey
Jarrad Butler
Jack Debreczeni

2014 Hall of Fame Inductees:

Super Rugby Rookie of the Year:
Adam Coleman
Alofa Alofa
Samu Kerevi
JP Smith
Sean McMahon

Super Rugby Try of the Year:
Israel Folau
Bernard Foley
Kurtley Beale
Scott Higginbotham
Ben McCalman

Super Rugby Player of the Year:
Bernard Foley
Matt To'omua
Israel Folau
Michael Hooper
Matt Hodgson

Australia's Choice Award - Qantas Wallaby of the Year:
Adam Ashley-Cooper
Matt To'omua
Israel Folau
Michael Hooper
James Slipper

Wallaby Rookie of the Year:
Sam Carter
Laurie Weeks
Luke Jones
Will Skelton
Nathan Charles
Jake Schatz

Wallaby Try of the Year:
Michael Hooper
Nick Cummins
Kurtley Beale
Rob Horne
Michael Hooper

John Eales Medal:
Israel Folau
Michael Hooper
Stephen Moore
Tevita Kuridrani
James Slipper



Source:http://www.rugby.com.au/News/NewsAr...ohn-Eales-Medal-award-nominees-revealed.aspx?

Edit: Winners in Bold Orange

 

[Sword of Justice]

I'm not sure how Folau gets on this list other than for publicity. Tin foil hats at the ready... He's been marked heavily but even so I wouldn't say he's playing well.

 

[Braveheart81]

I'm not sure how Folau gets on this list other than for publicity. Tin foil hats at the ready. He's been marked heavily but even so I wouldn't say he's playing well.

He still tops the metres gained and tackle busts most weeks and is ever reliable under the high ball.

I agree he's not close to winning the JEM (I think Hooper and Slipper will be a long way ahead), but he's been very consistent.

Playing every test in the year and generally performing well puts you in the top echelon of players already.

 

[oztimmay]

Referee of the year - Steve Walsh hands down. Based on the Rising v Brisbane City game alone!

 

[Scrubber2050]

I nearly fell off my seat re Stephen Moore. If he continued playing the way he was then fine - woould have probably won the thing.

But he virtually missed all the French Tests (except for a few minutes), the whole of the RC - which means he really only played on EOYT 2013 - 5 games I think ???

Interesting that he is in the "mix" Thought Fardy would be up there as well

Hooper from Slipper

 

[Wilson]

My predictions:

Male Sevens Player of the Year:
Cameron Clark

U20 Player of Year:
Sean McMahon

Spirit of Rugby Award (Nick Farr-Jones Award):
Pat McCabe

Buildcorp NRC Player of the Series
Samu Kerevi

2014 Hall of Fame Inductees:

Super Rugby Rookie of the Year:
Alofa Alofa - If they don't want to give it to someone whose left Australia already then I'd guess it's either McMahon or Kerevi

Super Rugby Player of the Year:
Matt Hodgson

Australia's Choice Award - Qantas Wallaby of the Year:
Israel Folau

Wallaby Rookie of the Year:
Sam Carter

John Eales Medal: - Can't split these two
Michael Hooper
James Slipper

 

[Hugh Jarse]

My predictions:

Male Sevens Player of the Year:
Cameron Clark (Yep)

U20 Player of Year:
Sean McMahon (Yep)

Womens Player of the Year:
Sharni Williams (Nah)

Spirit of Rugby Award (Nick Farr-Jones Award):
Andrew Purchas (Yep)

Buildcorp NRC Player of the Series
Jack Debreczeni (Nah)

Super Rugby Rookie of the Year:
Alofa Alofa (Nah)

Super Rugby Try of the Year:
Israel Folau (Nah)

Super Rugby Player of the Year:
Michael Hooper (1/2)

Australia's Choice Award - Qantas Wallaby of the Year:
Israel Folau (Nah)

Wallaby Rookie of the Year:
Sam Carter (Yep)

Wallaby Try of the Year:
Michael Hooper (Nah)

John Eales Medal:
Michael Hooper (Nah)

(Tipped 4.5/12)

 

[Baldric]

John Eales - Slipper. Done brilliantly this year. Problem is that his work is not as "visible" as Hooper

 

[Wilson]

John Eales - Slipper. Done brilliantly this year. Problem is that his work is not as "visible" as Hooper

I don't know about the visibility, it's player voted so work in the tight and being there for the Hit up/tackle/clean out always rates well.