Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Hey Reg nice work on the stats, just so I can understand what I’m looking at how have you calculated the figure for attack efficiency?
Wallabies 2021
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Hey Reg nice work on the stats, just so I can understand what I’m looking at how have you calculated the figure for attack efficiency?
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
Wilson and Samu are always in the wider channels whereas the other 8s seem to be playing closer to the ruck. Wells has been outstanding. It’s really going to depend on what Rennie is looking for but its hard to go past Wilson as your starting 8 now and moving forward. He has such massive potential improvement in his game. Ditto for McReight although he is not yet at Hoopers level.
((line breaks + defenders beaten)/carries)x(metres run/carries)
Lucky Hanigan's back as an option at 6 and 20!
I agree with Samu but I think Wilson is playing pretty tight. The Reds use their hooker where Samu plays.
There's a bit of second year syndrome about Wilson I think, but I'm not too worried. I still think he gets the Wallaby 8 jersey against France.
The McReight vs Hooper looms as a fascinating battle. It wouldn't shock me to see them both starting at some point, though given Wilson's lineout involvement I'd suggest they'd have to have a different third wheel, like Samu or Hanigan.
McReight offers plenty of things we like in a 6, bar the lineout. He's physical, aggressive, works hard, runs and tackles well. His ball-running and support play separate him from Pocock in the 'Pooper' system, which was never quite what we needed from a 6/8. Fraser could be a bit more suited to that role.
Clearly they are both very talented, and if we don't have a standout option at 6/8 then I'd give it a crack to see how it goes.
The McReight vs Hooper looms as a fascinating battle. It wouldn't shock me to see them both starting at some point, though given Wilson's lineout involvement I'd suggest they'd have to have a different third wheel, like Samu or Hanigan.
McReight offers plenty of things we like in a 6, bar the lineout. He's physical, aggressive, works hard, runs and tackles well. His ball-running and support play separate him from Pocock in the 'Pooper' system, which was never quite what we needed from a 6/8. Fraser could be a bit more suited to that role.
Clearly they are both very talented, and if we don't have a standout option at 6/8 then I'd give it a crack to see how it goes.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
As usual it'll come down to the lineout I think. Given the numbers its hard to see Rennie starting Valetini at 6 with Wilson at 8 unless he's feeling lucky.
I think the primary attributes required of the 6 will be lineout and workrate. So, Hanigan (or maybe even LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)).
I think the primary attributes required of the 6 will be lineout and workrate. So, Hanigan (or maybe even LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)).
upthereds#!
Peter Johnson (47)
I'm not thinking we will get much in the way of smokies sadly...
I actually think a favourite of mine in Wright will miss out due to the rise of Mcreight
my 6 backrowers would now be
Hanigan, Swinton, Wilson, Valetini, Hoops, Mcreight.
Kemeny is well stuck behind several others at 6, so I think Naisarani, Samu and Uru as 8 options (at the expense of Hanigan or Swinton) all have a better chance then Kemeny.
Of course this is me assuming it will be a 33 man squad with
3 x Hookers
5 x props
4 x locks
6 x backrow
3 x halfback
3 x flyhalf
4 x centre
5 x outside back
I actually think a favourite of mine in Wright will miss out due to the rise of Mcreight
my 6 backrowers would now be
Hanigan, Swinton, Wilson, Valetini, Hoops, Mcreight.
Kemeny is well stuck behind several others at 6, so I think Naisarani, Samu and Uru as 8 options (at the expense of Hanigan or Swinton) all have a better chance then Kemeny.
Of course this is me assuming it will be a 33 man squad with
3 x Hookers
5 x props
4 x locks
6 x backrow
3 x halfback
3 x flyhalf
4 x centre
5 x outside back
James GC
Larry Dwyer (12)
I wouldn't be upset seeing either of those selected.
dru
David Wilson (68)
I don't think Hooper at 6 is a worthwhile experiment ;-)
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Only one ive seen was on Stan where they said McReight was the leading backrower for post contact meters..
James GC
Larry Dwyer (12)
Yeah I saw that was surprised it wasn't Samu, but his meters are on the wing with no contact in sight except for McGregor that is.
Dusky W
Allen Oxlade (6)
Very disappointed in you Reg. I thought you had access to everything rugby related. ; )
Ok, I'm a completionist so have finished the forwards.
Hookers
9 players have played hooker this season:
Feleti Kaitu’u – 5 times
Alex Mafi – 4
Dave Porecki – 4
Folau Fainga’a – 4
James Hanson – 3
Brandon Paenga-Amosa – 2
Connal McInerney – 2
Jordan Uelese – 2
Tom Horton – 2
Tackle Success:
BPA @ 100%
Uelese @ 100%
Fainga'a @ 97.06%
Hanson @ 96.30%
Kaitu’u @ 92.98%
Porecki @ 88.57%
McInerney @ 87.5%
Mafi @ 86.36%
Horton @ 83.33%
BPA and Uelese have only made 8 and 6 tackles respectively. Fainga'a’s stats are outstanding as are Hanson’s. None are really bad.
Tackles per game
Kaitu’u – 10.6
Hanson – 8.67
Fainga'a – 8.25
Porecki – 7.75
Horton – 5
Mafi – 4.75
BPA – 4
McInerney – 3.5
Uelese – 3
The three highest here are also the ones with the highest tackle percentage which is outstanding.
Defensive importance to team
Kaitu’u is doing 7.34% of his team’s tackling
Hanson 7.16%
Fainga'a 6.42%
Porecki 6.26%
Horton – 5.13%
Mafi – 4.56%
BPA - 3.28%
Uelese – 3.14%
McInerney – 2.92%
Those same three are up the top again.
Attack Efficiency
Mafi – 116
Uelese – 44.9
Fainga'a – 21
Porecki – 11.76
Hanson – 11.11
Kaitu’u – 0
Horton – 0
BPA – 0
McInerney – 0
Mafi the expected standout but Fainga'a’s figures are still good and go well with his defensive work. An area of work for Kaitu’u if he wants to go further?.
Most penalties conceded:
Mafi/ Fainga'a – 3
Porecki / Hanson / Kaitu’u / McInerney – 2
BPA – 1
Uelese / Horeto - 1
Work Rate:
Kaitu’u – 17
Fainga'a – 14
Hanson – 13
Porecki – 12
Mafi – 8
Horton – 7
Uelese – 7
BPA – 6
McIneney – 5
In summary, Kaitu’u is a deserved Wallaby PONI squad call up, but we probably want more out of Mafi (or is that how the Reds are wanting him to play, again as evidenced by his high attacking impact). Hanson and Fainga'a both consistently performing too.
Hookers
9 players have played hooker this season:
Feleti Kaitu’u – 5 times
Alex Mafi – 4
Dave Porecki – 4
Folau Fainga’a – 4
James Hanson – 3
Brandon Paenga-Amosa – 2
Connal McInerney – 2
Jordan Uelese – 2
Tom Horton – 2
Tackle Success:
BPA @ 100%
Uelese @ 100%
Fainga'a @ 97.06%
Hanson @ 96.30%
Kaitu’u @ 92.98%
Porecki @ 88.57%
McInerney @ 87.5%
Mafi @ 86.36%
Horton @ 83.33%
BPA and Uelese have only made 8 and 6 tackles respectively. Fainga'a’s stats are outstanding as are Hanson’s. None are really bad.
Tackles per game
Kaitu’u – 10.6
Hanson – 8.67
Fainga'a – 8.25
Porecki – 7.75
Horton – 5
Mafi – 4.75
BPA – 4
McInerney – 3.5
Uelese – 3
The three highest here are also the ones with the highest tackle percentage which is outstanding.
Defensive importance to team
Kaitu’u is doing 7.34% of his team’s tackling
Hanson 7.16%
Fainga'a 6.42%
Porecki 6.26%
Horton – 5.13%
Mafi – 4.56%
BPA - 3.28%
Uelese – 3.14%
McInerney – 2.92%
Those same three are up the top again.
Attack Efficiency
Mafi – 116
Uelese – 44.9
Fainga'a – 21
Porecki – 11.76
Hanson – 11.11
Kaitu’u – 0
Horton – 0
BPA – 0
McInerney – 0
Mafi the expected standout but Fainga'a’s figures are still good and go well with his defensive work. An area of work for Kaitu’u if he wants to go further?.
Most penalties conceded:
Mafi/ Fainga'a – 3
Porecki / Hanson / Kaitu’u / McInerney – 2
BPA – 1
Uelese / Horeto - 1
Work Rate:
Kaitu’u – 17
Fainga'a – 14
Hanson – 13
Porecki – 12
Mafi – 8
Horton – 7
Uelese – 7
BPA – 6
McIneney – 5
In summary, Kaitu’u is a deserved Wallaby PONI squad call up, but we probably want more out of Mafi (or is that how the Reds are wanting him to play, again as evidenced by his high attacking impact). Hanson and Fainga'a both consistently performing too.
THPS
10 THPs used so far this season.
Pone Fa’amausili – 5
Taniela Tupou – 5
Harry Johnson-Holmes – 4
Allan Ala'alatoa – 3
Santiago Medrano – 3
Greg Holmes – 2
James Slipper – 2
Tetera Faulkner – 2
Feao Fotuaika – 1
Thomas Ross – 1
So I won’t be looking further at the 1 cappers nor Medrano as he’s not Wallaby eligible
Tackle Success:
Holmes – 100% (14 tackles)
Slipper – 93.75%
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) – 86.67%
AAA – 82.35%
Tupou – 73.91%
Faulkner – 70% (7 tackles)
Pone – 66.67%
So the two big men (Tupou and Pone) are really very low. Perhaps the focus is on big hits too much or they just can’t wrap their arms around the opposition. Holmes is bloody good for an older timer, Slipper superb.
Tackles per game
Slipper – 15
Holmes – 7
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) – 6.5
Pone – 4.8
AAA – 4.67
Faulkner – 3.5
Tupou – 3.4
Clearly Tupou’s focus is not defence while Slipper’s work is quite mind blowing.
Defensive importance to team
Slipper makes 10% of his team’s tackles when playing
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) 5.83%
Holmes 5.07%
Pone 4.33%
AAA 3.97%
Tupou 3.06%
Faulkner 2.58%
Attack Efficiency
Tupou – 69
Pone – 18.64
Everyone is else 0.
Not a surprising result and not a really key criteria but clearly Tupou is a massive asset in this area.
Most penalties conceded:
Pone / HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) – 8
Tupou – 6
Holmes – 5
AAA – 2
Slipper – 1
Faulkner - 0
Work Rate:
Slipper – 18
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) – 15
Pone – 10
Holmes / AAA / Tupou - 8
Faulkner - 7
Obviously scrummaging is the key criteria for a prop and there’s no quantitative stat that really captures that. So we have to look past that a bit. Slipper is a freak from a workrate and effectiveness perspective. And this is filling in at THP away from his favoured LHP! Shout out to Holmes who is digging in and I like the progression in Pone’s game too – he’s clearly developed and more than just a kick returner!
10 THPs used so far this season.
Pone Fa’amausili – 5
Taniela Tupou – 5
Harry Johnson-Holmes – 4
Allan Ala'alatoa – 3
Santiago Medrano – 3
Greg Holmes – 2
James Slipper – 2
Tetera Faulkner – 2
Feao Fotuaika – 1
Thomas Ross – 1
So I won’t be looking further at the 1 cappers nor Medrano as he’s not Wallaby eligible
Tackle Success:
Holmes – 100% (14 tackles)
Slipper – 93.75%
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) – 86.67%
AAA – 82.35%
Tupou – 73.91%
Faulkner – 70% (7 tackles)
Pone – 66.67%
So the two big men (Tupou and Pone) are really very low. Perhaps the focus is on big hits too much or they just can’t wrap their arms around the opposition. Holmes is bloody good for an older timer, Slipper superb.
Tackles per game
Slipper – 15
Holmes – 7
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) – 6.5
Pone – 4.8
AAA – 4.67
Faulkner – 3.5
Tupou – 3.4
Clearly Tupou’s focus is not defence while Slipper’s work is quite mind blowing.
Defensive importance to team
Slipper makes 10% of his team’s tackles when playing
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) 5.83%
Holmes 5.07%
Pone 4.33%
AAA 3.97%
Tupou 3.06%
Faulkner 2.58%
Attack Efficiency
Tupou – 69
Pone – 18.64
Everyone is else 0.
Not a surprising result and not a really key criteria but clearly Tupou is a massive asset in this area.
Most penalties conceded:
Pone / HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) – 8
Tupou – 6
Holmes – 5
AAA – 2
Slipper – 1
Faulkner - 0
Work Rate:
Slipper – 18
HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) – 15
Pone – 10
Holmes / AAA / Tupou - 8
Faulkner - 7
Obviously scrummaging is the key criteria for a prop and there’s no quantitative stat that really captures that. So we have to look past that a bit. Slipper is a freak from a workrate and effectiveness perspective. And this is filling in at THP away from his favoured LHP! Shout out to Holmes who is digging in and I like the progression in Pone’s game too – he’s clearly developed and more than just a kick returner!