Viking
Mark Ella (57)
Oh I missed that. I 100% agree. I actually feel a bit sad about 'what could have been'.
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Oh I missed that. I 100% agree. I actually feel a bit sad about 'what could have been'.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
It depends on the time frame - "ever" is a long time. We have produced some very good fly-halves over the years.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
When you remember some of the performances Beale had during his John Eales medal year it hurts.
Am interested to see how he's used at the Tahs next year.
Am interested to see how he's used at the Tahs next year.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Okay - I actually said 'some of the greatest ever'. Feel like you guys are missing the general point of my post.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
I agree with everything you've said except I think you're giving Rennie too much credit for his heathier work environment.
He's only had to deal with the three amigos at the back end of their career's. Not much drama there, also to my knowledge there aren't players in his current squad who are 'troublemakers'.
As an aside, I don't think it's the job of the head of coach of the national team to set the standard of behaviours. Players are with their Super Rugby teams, in their home states for much longer periods of the year. Some of the behaviours the above three learned happened in that environment. For example JOC (James O'Connor) clearly didn't know how to handle being the marquee player for the Western Force straight out of high school and should have received more guidance.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
Or a couple of Coopers Tests. I love the year he combined with To'omua at 12. I think it was his Dunedin Test when I thought something special was starting to build.
JOC (James O'Connor)'s RWC was also superb. I think he was the winger of the comp that year.
The footy we were playing in 2010 at times was sensational. Cooper at 10. JOC (James O'Connor) on the wing. Beal at fullback. Giteau and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) in the centres. Genia sniping. Poey and Rocky in the backrow. It was amazing at times. Deans coach and I THINK Richard Graham skills coach?
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Jason Little (69)
See what you mean about JOC (James O'Connor) but I really don't think the Tahs should be held responsible for Beale's totally unacceptable behaviour as a Wallaby on the plane to/from Argentina. Some Tahs players, sure for backing him against Link, but not the Tahs club.
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Richard Graham was Skills Coach? Easy job with those naturally gifted players.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
His discipline is an issue and it was such a grub act.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Not sure he had intent but I think WR (World Rugby)/SANZAAR will take that out of our hands.
Tom Wright can go too. His discipline is appalling.
Foketi has replicated Paisami's game quite well. Not sure Hunter would slot straight back in.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Agree on Swain and Wright. Time to give Vunivalu a crack IMO
Only thing I’ll say on Paisami is he offers a better kicking option then Foketi, from what I’ve seen
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
I believe we will be very competitive at Eden Park. It is surely time. If not now, when?
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I swear Tom Wright has given the exact same yellow card away 3 times now. When is he going to learn a yellow is worse then a try.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
I was really impressed with Foketi, few solid runs too. He was also the one yelling at Foley to kick the ball out so that shows he can read the game and ref pretty well - well at least better then Foley did at the time.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Foketi was great but he could actually see and hear the ref from where he was standing but Foley couldn't....that's why the three in that gif doing the rounds were yelling at him.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
Foley was standing closer to the ref but couldn't hear? I think he was just waiting for the forwards to watch his kick.