Wallabies 2019 Thread

[Braveheart81]

The Wallabies have posted photos from the Brisbane camp on Facebook.

Of players who haven't been otherwise reported and potentially a little surprising: Jake Gordon, Harry Hockings, Jermaine Ainsley and Tom Banks.

Also, has Luke Jones had a bit of Advanced Hair action in the last few weeks?

 

[Brumby Jack]

Yeah, yeah

 

[Derpus]

The Wallabies have posted photos from the Brisbane camp on Facebook.

Of players who haven't been otherwise reported and potentially a little surprising: Jake Gordon, Harry Hockings, Jermaine Ainsley and Tom Banks.

Also, has Luke Jones had a bit of Advanced Hair action in the last few weeks?

 

[Braveheart81]

This is earlier in the season.

(photo from Getty Images)

 

[Silverado]

No

The Wallabies have posted photos from the Brisbane camp on Facebook.

Of players who haven't been otherwise reported and potentially a little surprising: Jake Gordon, Harry Hockings, Jermaine Ainsley and Tom Banks.

Also, has Luke Jones had a bit of Advanced Hair action in the last few weeks?

Not surprised by Ainsley. With all props fit and available for selection hes not in the mix. Hockings will be a good chance in tv h ed future. Banks and Gordon show promise but haven't demanded selection. Luke looks to have taken the lead off my favorite Victorian Sportsman

 

[Derpus]

No
Not surprised by Ainsley. With all props fit and available for selection hes not in the mix. Hockings will be a good chance in tv h ed future. Banks and Gordon show promise but haven't demanded selection. Luke looks to have taken the lead off my favorite Victorian Sportsman

Isn't BH saying those four players are there?

 

[Braveheart81]

Isn't BH saying those four players are there?

Yes. They were the not obvious players in attendance (that I could gather from the photos).

Others both in photos and media are: CFS, Toni Pulu, Cam Clark, Alex Mafi, Leali'ifano.

 

[Derpus]

I reckon Pulu is actually a fair chance of a cap.

Ainsley must be at least 5th choice though.

 

[Slim 293]

I reckon Pulu is actually a fair chance of a cap.

Ainsley must be at least 5th choice though.

I think that's being generous, unless you're saying 5th choice for that one side of the scrum? Then I would agree.........

Sio, Slipper, Ala'alatoa, Kepu, Tupou would be my five for the RWC, followed by Robertson, and HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) the smokey.

Anyways, there's a lot of players being invited to these training camps, so I wouldn't read too much into it............ if there's any injuries they're going to want anyone coming into the squad to be up to speed.

 

[Dctarget]

Jesus, that's impressive for Jones. Is that the real excuse for his recent absence?

 

[wamberal]

Jesus, that's impressive for Jones. Is that the real excuse for his recent absence?

Now he needs to dye it blonde, or red, or something. Never fails to catch the selectors' eyes.

 

[Silverado]

Oops, my bad. Nah they shouldn't be. I'll read more closely next time

 

[Silverado]

Isn't BH saying those four players are there?

^^^^

 

[TSR]

I’m not sure how much we should actually lose sleep over the Wallabies training selections, but leaving Pete Samu out is looking a bit silly right at the moment - especially with Pocock injured.

 

[Brumbieman]

Yeah, Samu has been massive tonight. Plus, he's actually been in a team that's won something, which is rare currency in the Wallabies atm.

My backrow contingent -

6. Jones/Dempsey
7. Hooper/Cock
8. Naisirani/McCaffrey

Samu to be the extra backrower in the squad.

 

[TSR]

I know McCaffrey was good before injury, but I would have Samu in front of him at 8 and potentially in front of Naisarani too. He has everything you need in an 8 - very good in contact, good link player, excellent at the breakdown, useful in the line out and strong defender. And that is from someone who thought Samu was overrated initially.

I like Naisirani too - but i would like to see Samu given a chop in the Wallabies 8 jersey. I’d also have Salakaia-Loto firmly in the mix at 6.

 

[upthereds#!]

Yeah, Samu has been massive tonight. Plus, he's actually been in a team that's won something, which is rare currency in the Wallabies atm.

My backrow contingent -

6. Jones/Dempsey
7. Hooper/Cock
8. Naisirani/McCaffrey

Samu to be the extra backrower in the squad.

That's 7, when there is a fair chance it will be 5 (if they take 3 hookers and 3 scrumhalves)

 

[lpd]

I'll say it quietly, but we might just have some good competition for places atm! Seem to have quietly acquired a pretty handy pack (in theory)

 

[TSR]

My position changes if Pocock is fit. I don’t think you can play Samu, Hooper & Pocock in the one side - which does make it tricky from a squad point of view, but squad balancing is always an art.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

That's 7, when there is a fair chance it will be 5 (if they take 3 hookers and 3 scrumhalves)

I would only take 2 half backs but and yes three hookers

I know McCaffrey was good before injury, but I would have Samu in front of him at 8 and potentially in front of Naisarani too. He has everything you need in an 8 - very good in contact, good link player, excellent at the breakdown, useful in the line out and strong defender. And that is from someone who thought Samu was overrated initially.

I like Naisirani too - but i would like to see Samu given a chop in the Wallabies 8 jersey. I’d also have Salakaia-Loto firmly in the mix at 6.

For me starting locks and back row

4 Arnold
5 Rodda
6 Jones
7 hooper
8 nasarini

Bench if go 6/2
Simmons
Pocock (if Pocock not fit - samu)
LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)

If 5/2 bench - LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) probably misses out