Rugby Head
Tom Lawton (22)
Perese could be a good option at 12, his power running is elite.
Northern Hemisphere/6N Rugby
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Red Runner
Watty Friend (18)
just did - he looked very classy
Upthemaroon!
Ted Fahey (11)
Simone? Don't think he has been playing much this season but why not, add on a couple of European based players
Upthemaroon!
Ted Fahey (11)
Doesn't Alex Newsome play for Clermont as well?
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
Have you been watching these players and think their form warrants selection or are you just listing Australians playing in Europe?
Upthemaroon!
Ted Fahey (11)
I have been watching some Top14, but was just spitballing names here. Have you seen any Australian uncut gems in the Northern Hemisphere?
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
To what end? Are you suggesting these players are playing better than those in the squad?
Upthemaroon!
Ted Fahey (11)
Just getting some conversation in. Now with that whole Giteau Law scrapped I was just asking if someone had some information on players in not Super Rugby.
But yes, I do think that Simone is better than Hamish Stewart.
But yes, I do think that Simone is better than Hamish Stewart.
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
Based on the fact that you "don't think he's been playing much this season"?
It's fair enough to discus the inclusion of foreign based players, but just throwing names up based on the fact that they're all of a sudden eligible doesn't make a lot of sense.
Strewthcobber
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Like most of these conversations, Simone was eligible under Giteau law anyway
Dctarget
David Wilson (68)
Notes from the Top 14's round 7 (specifically from Le Midi Olympique):
Maddocks - Started at fullback in their great win at home against Toulouse buuuut.. got a dishonourable mention and a 4/10:
"The Australian fullback had his most mediocre performance of the season, especially in the first half. He was dominated on high balls and a very crucial kick for touch. He didn't make up for it in attack either. He was beaten by Teddy Thomas from a quick a pass from Romain Ntamack. At 23-23, he kicked a ball dead. A performance to forget very quickly.
- Jordan Uelese got MoTM for Montpellier in their big win against a good Lyon (35-13)
"The former Wallaby once again represented the power and healthy aggression of the Montpellier pack, Uelese clearly dominated his opponent. He tackled notably with ferocity, even sending several Lyon players back into their own half, as well as causing considerable damage with ball in hand. The hooker also showed great skill by scoring a one handed try behind a Montepllier maul.
Newsome and Simmons were demolished by Bayonne, scoring 3.5/10 and 4/10 respectively but their whole team did pretty awful.
Other players like Banks, Leota, Latu, Fainga'a were unremarkably good or bad. Skelton didn't play.
- Injured: McIntyre, Swinton, Coleman, Simone, Hewat. Staniforth banned
Maddocks - Started at fullback in their great win at home against Toulouse buuuut.. got a dishonourable mention and a 4/10:
"The Australian fullback had his most mediocre performance of the season, especially in the first half. He was dominated on high balls and a very crucial kick for touch. He didn't make up for it in attack either. He was beaten by Teddy Thomas from a quick a pass from Romain Ntamack. At 23-23, he kicked a ball dead. A performance to forget very quickly.
- Jordan Uelese got MoTM for Montpellier in their big win against a good Lyon (35-13)
"The former Wallaby once again represented the power and healthy aggression of the Montpellier pack, Uelese clearly dominated his opponent. He tackled notably with ferocity, even sending several Lyon players back into their own half, as well as causing considerable damage with ball in hand. The hooker also showed great skill by scoring a one handed try behind a Montepllier maul.
Newsome and Simmons were demolished by Bayonne, scoring 3.5/10 and 4/10 respectively but their whole team did pretty awful.
Other players like Banks, Leota, Latu, Fainga'a were unremarkably good or bad. Skelton didn't play.
- Injured: McIntyre, Swinton, Coleman, Simone, Hewat. Staniforth banned
Dctarget
David Wilson (68)
They were both decent in a great team performance. Slade played better than Ikitau but very impressive from both of them considering they just got off the plane.T Hooper had a very good game for Exeter, Ikitau was Ikitau
James O'Connor did exceptionally well for the Tigers at 10, dispatching reigning Premiers Bath. I think he was awarded MoTM? He also managed to put down a raging Alfie Barbeary in open play.