Wallabies 2021
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Seems even harder for him to get back there this season unless he returns from injury with an unbelievable fitness level.
Assuming the Olympics goes ahead, wouldn't Anstee still be part of that?
eastman
John Solomon (38)
Chill mate - other loose forwards have come from the 7s team; McMahon, Samu and even Tom Cusack; nothing overly revolutionary.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Anstee looks taller and quicker, to me, than any of those. Dreaming I know, but he could just be the closest we will get to our own Maro Itoje. Wouldn't that be good.
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
listed as 191cm and <100kg
Same height but lighter then Cusack and Dempsey
Shorter and lighter then any of our decent 6's - Fardy, Swinton, Higs, Valetini.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Yeah, but, but. You're not an Eastwood supporter, are you?
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
No I don’t actually need to “chill” as I think from what seen with anstee is he has shown clever use of space and more agility and skills then others you mentioned as is style of play I really like and you can disagree with my opinion but it is my opinion. Please don’t tell me to chill as I find this patronising and next time won’t be so polite.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I like what I saw in Shute shield which obviously why got force spot - I also was religious 7s watcher and was a fan of him in sevens and hence why was keen to see what he can do in 15 game. He has created some interest but agree we need to see more of him to get a better picture of how much potential there.
Forcefield
Ken Catchpole (46)
How many games has Vunivalu started?
For what it is worth, I think it is very premature talking about Anstee as a Wallaby. Just pointing out some people might have double standards.
For what it is worth, I think it is very premature talking about Anstee as a Wallaby. Just pointing out some people might have double standards.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Did Anstee win the NRL grand final last year scoring a spectacular key try in the process? Not much of a double standard.
dru
David Wilson (68)
He has a rugby background. Rugby 7s which has been interrupted, but he is a dinky-di rugby name. But you claim NRL trumps it?
It is a complete double standard. Let's not get carried away by either, but be hopeful from both. Both have done heaps in their time so far.
dru
David Wilson (68)
Haha!
OK. I'm really looking to Vunivalu - note I follow League not one whit, but I like this guy.
Also looking intently at Anstee.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
But fuck me, what a game!!!!
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Half the fun is speculating with glimpses of player brilliance who could be a wallaby bolter. Heck author of mid stream wallaby 23 has anstee on wallaby bench, Robertson at starting LHP, force hooker starting and JOC (James O'Connor) at 15!!
All harmless speculation and won’t be the last name speculated on as season progresses. Heck I had Petaia out of starting line up but last weeks game he would be a shoo in for 13 if continues with the same sort of performance he showed in that game.
All harmless speculation and won’t be the last name speculated on as season progresses. Heck I had Petaia out of starting line up but last weeks game he would be a shoo in for 13 if continues with the same sort of performance he showed in that game.
Forcefield
Ken Catchpole (46)
No, but Anstee did score a cracking 40m try in the Shute Shield grand final. It might have been a key try if Eastwood did muff up their scrum dominance. Yes, I know the Shute Shield isn't near the level of the NRL grand final, but the NRL isn't the same sport either.
We'll have to agree to disagree. Maybe we can at least agree that, whenever either of them gets their first test cap, it will be an exciting to see what they can do. Both could be the explosive talent we need.