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Ken Catchpole (46)
I guess that's a hypothetical?And is there anything more boring that the pigs going nose down for one metre?
I guess that's a hypothetical?And is there anything more boring that the pigs going nose down for one metre?
Without a doubt it’s a highly contested role with the Tahs, which is a good place to be. Coleman is spoiled for choice and the competition for spots will hopefully drive all three to play better rugby. I think it’s a bit harsh to talk about dropping Donaldson after one substandard game. I also think it’s all hypothetical at the moment as I doubt Harrison would be starting first game after an injury and Edmed (to me anyways) seems to be slightly behind the other two in his senior level development at present.Donaldson also started 5 games at 10 last season.
The reality is that they are both talented players but Donaldson isn't entitled to stay at 10 for a long time just because he's started the season there.
Coleman has to work out what is better for the team long term.
The team is now a chunk better than they were last year and importantly, the 10 is getting an opportunity to play with Gordon at 9 which Harrison didn't really get last season.
Meh, Well done reds, they solved the problems on the night, the Tahs didn't
I was concerned after the first decision to not take the points on a wet, miserable night
And is there anything more boring than the pigs going nose down from one metre out?
Edmed (to me anyways) seems to be slightly behind the other two in his senior level development at present.
I feel like both should be in the 23 and probably 15. My preference would be Harrison at 10 and Donaldson at 15.
I definitely think Harrison has more upside and is further along in his development.
I feel like both should be in the 23 and probably 15. My preference would be Harrison at 10 and Donaldson at 15.
I definitely think Harrison has more upside and is further along in his development.
I am not sure about Donaldson at 15 as not sure he has the electric speed or x factor at the back, assuming that is what we need for our full back.
x factor
True..I suppose if looking for serviceable full back he is an option (at least at super rugby level).Alex Newsome doesn't provide that either so certainly not a reason to discount Donaldson.
Of course, he is a talent. All three options have factors they could improve. He’s behind the other 2 in terms of experience at present in my opinion. That could easily change. Competition for spots is a good thing.Edmed is a tough nut, good in contact. Can play 12. Can kick. A good bench option at the moment.
Yeah Newsome is a place holder with 15 a spot in need of an upgradeAlex Newsome doesn't provide that either so certainly not a reason to discount Donaldson.
That being said, he has done very well in the first two games this season. And if he plays well against the Brumbies, do we still then think we need an upgrade? How many good games will it take for us to say that we don't need an upgrade any more? I wouldn't put him on the wing but he has been excellent at fullback.Yeah Newsome is a place holder with 15 a spot in need of an upgrade
How many good games will it take for us to say that we don't need an upgrade any more?
I thought he was average on Saturday, he is solid and enthusiastic but lacks any threat. And at this level he needs to be error free, all the time to be first choiceThat being said, he has done very well in the first two games this season. And if he plays well against the Brumbies, do we still then think we need an upgrade? How many good games will it take for us to say that we don't need an upgrade any more? I wouldn't put him on the wing but he has been excellent at fullback.
Note: My opinion on Newsome has radically changed from last year. I would not have retained him in the squad. That either means I was a lousy judge of his abilities or he has really stepped up (probably the former).
That being said, he has done very well in the first two games this season. And if he plays well against the Brumbies, do we still then think we need an upgrade? How many good games will it take for us to say that we don't need an upgrade any more? I wouldn't put him on the wing but he has been excellent at fullback.
Note: My opinion on Newsome has radically changed from last year. I would not have retained him in the squad. That either means I was a lousy judge of his abilities or he has really stepped up (probably the former).
Error free?I thought he was average on Saturday, he is solid and enthusiastic but lacks any threat. And at this level he needs to be error free, all the time to be first choice
And we have an upgrade coming, Beale will be there next season
Error free?
Who is ever error free?
What a ridiculous statement.
Wow.Fatprop is saying that for Newsome to keep his spot at fullback for the long term he needs to be error free because he doesn't offer any of the upside that other players do.
The best he can be is a safe option.
He just doesn't have much upside, his "best" is a mediocre passing grade at best.Wow.
I would rather observe and see all the positives of what players offer to their team and so far, two games into the season, I think Newsome is going well, in a position he did not play last year.
I suppose though, he makes one mistake and Fat Prop would have to drop him.
Ditto for the whole Waratah team.