Super Rugby 2023 Rd 1 - Reds v Hurricanes

[Confucius Say]

Particular interest in the 18 year olds - Lynagh and Jorgenson.

 

[RugbyReg]

I am really looking forward to the SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) (Super Rugby Pacific) player who put their hand up for Wallaby selection this week and every week.

GnGR should start a thread after this round of players who have put their hand up to be selected for test selection. I’m sure all of us armchair selectors will have a view!

Mr Eddie Jones is going to have a busy weekend. Love to know what he’s looking for.

Listen to his podcast. He's looking for workers - more off the ball than on.

 

[Slim 293]

GnGR should start a thread after this round of players who have put their hand up to be selected for test selection. I’m sure all of us armchair selectors will have a view!

God no, never again…

 

[Qldtragic]

how the hell does one quantify the metric of mental strength of a 14year old

compare him to his peers at the time
watch how he develops over time
observe how he acts and behaves especially in game situations when under pressure
decision making and execution

Many many ways. They all go towards pundits making their mind up a kid is a "great " or an average player ( which leads to professional careers)

 

[Qldtragic]

Particular interest in the 18 year olds - Lynagh and Jorgenson.

let them develop.
They are kids trying to match it with seasoned men

 

[Adam84]

compare him to his peers at the time
watch how he develops over time
observe how he acts and behaves especially in game situations when under pressure
decision making and execution

Many many ways. They all go towards pundits making their mind up a kid is a "great " or an average player ( which leads to professional careers)

Jeez mate, having worked within a few high performance organisations, If you're able to quantify the metric of mental strength of an adult from his behaviour as a 14 year old purely as a causal observer and no direct involvement with him, then you should be sending your resume off.

 

[RugbyReg]

let them develop.
They are kids trying to match it with seasoned men

says the poster who just shit canned a player because of what he was doing as a 14 year old.

 

[Qldtragic]

says the poster who just shit canned a player because of what he was doing as a 14 year old.

Wasn't shit canning but stating my observations

not as a 14 year old -- SINCE he was 14 years old (about 5 seasons worth of games and some training sessions)

But you are welcome to your opinion (or follow the leader if you want)

 

[RugbyReg]

Wasn't shit canning but stating my observations

not as a 14 year old -- SINCE he was 14 years old (about 5 seasons worth of games and some training sessions)

But you are welcome to your opinion (or follow the leader if you want)

My apologies. Let me correct my statement.

Qldtragic said:
let them develop.
They are kids trying to match it with seasoned men

says the poster who just shit canned a player because of what he was doing as a 15 year old.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Fuck yeah even the threads are getting amped leading into round 1.

Pre Season is over for the forums as well.

 

[Braveheart81]

For a guy with poor temperament and mental strength Taj Annan sure has done really well continuing to stand out at each age group, earning a Super Rugby contract straight out of school, making the under 20s squad and being selected for round 1 of Super Rugby in his first season.

Imagine how good he'd be if his mental strength wasn't holding him back so much!

 

[Adam84]

Wasn't shit canning but stating my observations

These aren't mutually exclusive concepts.

 

[Confucius Say]

Ok. Looking out for the workers.

Eddie will love the QLD backrow who I would think have the highest work rate…but need to do it off the ball too!

 

[MungoMan]

Ok. Looking out for the workers.

Eddie will love the QLD backrow who I would think have the highest work rate…but need to do it off the ball too!

And off the playing field! They could endear themselves to management by doing odd jobs around HQ.

 

[liquor box]

So for u, is Paisami an impact player?

No, I just don't think he is as good as Fluke and Henry, he is next best in the squad so he gets to be on the bench.

 

[liquor box]

Like this team a lot - a little unsure about Zander but let's see how he goes.

Big shame about Wright, can't seem to catch a break.

I am hoping Zander can become a Ben Daley, not the greatest prop ever, but reliable and does his job.

 

[Marce]

No, I just don't think he is as good as Fluke and Henry, he is next best in the squad so he gets to be on the bench.

So he isn't a test player? According to u

 

[Confucius Say]

Anyone in Townsville?

 

[Confucius Say]

Stan commentators calling from the studio?

 

[dru]

Not the greatest crowd. Or is it the sort of stadium that hides numbers?