The Wallabies Thread

[swingpass]

Koroibete's defensive issues this year are more to do with the terrible defensive pattern the Rebels are running, rather than his inability to tackle or read the attacking play in front of him. on friday he played exclusively on the outside wing, Maddocks was always on the blindside - both in attack and defence. The Rebels concede the outer 15 - 20 metres to the opposition and then the last man has to rush up and make the tackle, difficult to do with precision every time.

 

[Mr Pilfer]

Yes. I would have Koriebete on one wing and Banks, DHP or Maddocks on the other.

I agree with this and whoever misses out on the bench for versatility but part of me wants to see Taqele as an impact player off the bench as well.

 

[fatprop]

I agree with this and whoever misses out on the bench for versatility but part of me wants to see Taqele as an impact player off the bench as well.

Cheika's history suggests he is prone to pick an impact reserve back

 

[Derpus]

I also want to see Taqele given a jersey, although he got burnt defensively on the weekend in positions where he really shouldn't have. I guess that's always the risk with him.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

I also want to see Taqele given a jersey, although he got burnt defensively on the weekend in positions where he really shouldn't have. I guess that's always the risk with him.

It’s not a risk it’s a certainty

 

[Derpus]

It’s not a risk it’s a certainty

Yeah he's got a bit of Kerevi about him. He's should be able to tackle one handed but he's so easy to get past.

 

[Rebels3]

Sorry, thought you meant Toby as the discussion was about LHPs.

JP has certainly shown some good form this year (as he did with the Brumbies), but despite him apparently having resident status, I think there is still a question mark over his eligibility because he went back to SA to play for a couple of years.

Now i get where you are coming from haha.

To be honest i just wish we start the whole pick from within Super thing ourselves and pick MAT as our backup LH, Samu in the squad and even Toby Smith if we are short. Start letting the kiwis know if they want to sign Aus qualified players we aren't afraid to pick them. Ball is in their court then, not that they are signing many Aussies.

 

[Tomikin]

Do we think any Force players will make it? The 10 looks handy

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[Up the Guts]

I also want to see Taqele given a jersey, although he got burnt defensively on the weekend in positions where he really shouldn't have. I guess that's always the risk with him.

DHP got burnt as well and jammed in on the man Koroibete had covered which led to the Sunwolves try. Koroibete got bumped off at least once and Perese missed a tackle that led to a try. Defending on the wing is hard, kudos to Petaia who doesn't miss tackles.

 

[RugbyReg]

Do we think any Force players will make it? The 10 looks handy

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no chance given they name it this week and the Force have played 2 games against relatively middling opposition.

 

[Getwithme]

no chance given they name it this week and the Force have played 2 games against relatively middling opposition.

Idk would be nice to see them throw him in the squad, any flyhalf is a good flyhalf really for us atm

 

[upthereds#!]

Would be surprised if they picked Deegan to give him a chance considering only recently he left the tahs - not when there is Stewart and Mason in the wings

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Would be surprised if they picked Deegan to give him a chance considering only recently he left the tahs - not when there is Stewart and Mason in the wings

Hawera must be getting close to eligibility
;-)

 

[upthereds#!]

Debracinini completed a pass or 2. He should be the backup 10.

 

[Tomikin]

Debracinini completed a pass or 2. He should be the backup 10.

At the Rebels ?

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[Joe Blow]

Beale should be the back up 10 in the 23 and Hodge another option in the squad.

 

[liquor box]

And if it's tight at the end of the game you still get the benefit of having a long range goal kicker. Given we don't play a tight, set-piece oriented game where we try and force penalties for points I'm not sure we'll win many games if we're reliant on Hodge kicking 50m penalties for us throughout the game so it's unlikely his boot bags him a place in the starting side.

having the option may change the opponents play, they are less likely to "stretch the rules" on half the field rather than within 20 metres if Foley is the only option

 

[dru]

Beale should be the back up 10 in the 23 and Hodge another option in the squad.

I don't disagree, but herein lies a major problem with the WBs 2018.

 

[Joe Blow]

Stewart looks to have potential but it’s too early. QC (Quade Cooper) has opted out of test rugby having turned up his nose at several decent offers away from QLD that would have kept him eligible.
Everything should have been done to keep To'omua in Australia as he still has a long way to go in his career and probably has his best footy ahead of him.
Foley is a good test player but he has too much and not enough pressure on him.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Beale should be the back up 10 in the 23 and Hodge another option in the squad.

While I'd be happy with either of those as options for an in game injury or something. But I do think you really want a more 'full time' flyhalf in the squad. Ultimately, I think you take Stewart or Mason in the squad, but not the 23 because they are the only real flyhaves. Hodge and Beale are part timers at best, Beale has looked like a real fly half at times but then at other times was very obvious not a flyhalf. Hodge was fine for the Rebles but required a Beale type 12.

Debz isn't going to cut it. Hawera will never 'be Australian' to my mind, he's just always been 'the kiwi import'.

I agree with those who have said Stewart and Mason aren't really ready, but we have have no real alternatives, and never of them has shown they aren't up to it due to a lack of skill or ability. Fundamentally either of them must be better than Hodge.