Pure speculation on my part but it makes sense (or made sense before the game was postponed) if you were planning on making unforced changes to give more players opportunity.
Super Rugby R4 2025: Waratahs v Force @ SFS, Saturday 8 March
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Pure speculation on my part but it makes sense (or made sense before the game was postponed) if you were planning on making unforced changes to give more players opportunity.
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
That's craaaazy.
This should be a split money game and only because it's Allianz. If a neutral venue it's Force favourites.
No guesses for which team I bet on.
Qwertyrick
Frank Row (1)
How does Lancaster keep his spot after last week lol ?
Was poor in attack and defence, got turned in side out to be made to look stupid…
Was poor in attack and defence, got turned in side out to be made to look stupid…
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Peter Johnson (47)
I am sure Porecki had two red zone lineout misses and two red zone mauls that he had control of the ball that were eventually turned over (had an opportunity to leave a maul earlier but didnt). I'll need to review the game again
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Alfred Walker (16)
Qwertyrick
Frank Row (1)
Plenty of other backs waiting for a turn.
Probably being picked because he played one game for the wallabies lol
Probably being picked because he played one game for the wallabies lol
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Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
Tahs $1.28, Force $3.50. Tell 'em they're dreaming! I know the bookies set the odds based on who the punters think will win, I don't blame them. But the punters putting money on the Tahs to those odds haven't watched either Tah's game live. To date they have not inspired $1.28 confidence. The Force, on the other hand gave the Brumbies a touch-up, beat Moana at the end and lost narrowly to the Reds.
For the Tahs this is a real banana-peel game especially as the weather is expected to be very wet. The Tahs are the very definition of a dry-weather team.
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Charlie Fox (21)
Yeah, chucked 50 on the Force. One of the biggest wagers i've ever placed. The odds are just too good.
Ladbrokes offering 13 dollar odds for Reds and Force win, chucked some on that too.
Ladbrokes offering 13 dollar odds for Reds and Force win, chucked some on that too.
Froggy
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
That team probably as good as it could be, although Reilly probably unlucky to miss a starting spot. After watching the trials I thought Ropati might have been a good shout to join O'Donnell in the centres with both Foketi and JAS out.
Amatosero needs some time to have a good hard think on his game. Massive human, but not running hard into contact, silly penalties and some other stupid rubbish, he needs to decide whther he actually wants to be a professional rugby player. Grant is tall but lacks weight, but works hard and is strong in the lineouts. Creighten well worth a go at 10.
Lambert on the bench at LHP hopefully will strengthen that replacement front row, they got belted last week. Disappointed to see Wilson miss the bench scrum half spot, Grant is solid and won't let you down, but Wilson has some real attacking X factor that we need to develop.
Amatosero needs some time to have a good hard think on his game. Massive human, but not running hard into contact, silly penalties and some other stupid rubbish, he needs to decide whther he actually wants to be a professional rugby player. Grant is tall but lacks weight, but works hard and is strong in the lineouts. Creighten well worth a go at 10.
Lambert on the bench at LHP hopefully will strengthen that replacement front row, they got belted last week. Disappointed to see Wilson miss the bench scrum half spot, Grant is solid and won't let you down, but Wilson has some real attacking X factor that we need to develop.
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
Can't help but negatively think they don't give 2 shits about Rugby at the betting shops so it's done on name by an intern for Super Rugby. If it doesn't come in by at least a $1 before kick off Force fans are missing out on free money.
If Grant can just take the lineouts with Sinclair that's enough for me right now. I think Miles can be alright through the season but needs a reality check. The bench has sized up for this one with Adamson out even though I like his energy I think it's good to blood some of the young big bodies. Force have plenty of big fit humans.
Am I the only one to be a bit worried about how Porecki seems to get stunned in contact quite often. I was convinced he got a Cat1 (NRL term) head knock in round 1 and was let play and I can't help but think he's a bit off from it. He is getting back to playing after more than a year so probably looking too much into it.
The force looks the much more cohesive unit, their pigs are grinding, have a solid, annoying set piece and they have wingers who will work all day with a 9/10 combo putting them in good positions
But they are letting in a load of tries, but I expect them to be too complete
But they are letting in a load of tries, but I expect them to be too complete
The only thing that holds me back from tipping them is they are the Force. Failure is baked into the walls. Don't get me wrong the Tahs have had a lean decade but the Force have been so consistently disappointing when it matters that I'm wary of putting my hard earned behind them.
Early signs would suggest this year is different, but I've been fooled before.
Early signs would suggest this year is different, but I've been fooled before.
Porecki gets concussed often too. Bit of a concern.
Yoda
Trevor Allan (34)
True Barbarian. But they are playing the Tahs! NSW hardly scream success from the rooftops!
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
And sadly the last Aus side to win it all.
Derpus
Phil Waugh (73)
Vailanu seems the the better player to me at this point.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Brings good energy. Heaven was playing some good footy last year and theres Dobbins in the squad. Likely to see some rotation if other positions are anything to go by.
Porecki hasn't been poor and he brings experience to the pack but he just seems a little off which isn't surprising given the injury and time away. It took AA the best part of 6 months to look like half the player people expect following his time away.
Porecki hasn't been poor and he brings experience to the pack but he just seems a little off which isn't surprising given the injury and time away. It took AA the best part of 6 months to look like half the player people expect following his time away.
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Syd Malcolm (24)
I thought Porecki was excellent in Round 1. Did a load of work and was put through the grinder. Looked well beaten up after that game and Id imagine was relieved to have a round 2 break.
Round 3 both Porecki and Vailanu had errors and they did occur at crucial times. Lineout mistakes, maul errors. Dropped pass in open play. Scrum was outstanding in first half and was a mess with Amatosero off the filed following his brain snap. Thankfully they didnt matter in the end. Lot of Rugby to be played this year, I would imagine Heaven and Dobbins will get their opportunities in the weeks ahead. No doubt frustrating for them in the interim. At least the Tahs have a fit squad and "team rehab" appears small.