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Peter Sullivan (51)
If he went to the Tahs early, where would he play? What would happen to that players contract?Sualli is going backwards at the roosters. Hopefully his manager can get him to Rugby next year
If he went to the Tahs early, where would he play? What would happen to that players contract?Sualli is going backwards at the roosters. Hopefully his manager can get him to Rugby next year
RA aren't paying 750k (his 2024 salary?) for a 7s player.Surely if he did get released you chuck him on the sevens circuit with maybe a token appearance at a tahs game like Moana Pasifika if fixtures don't get flipped automatically (as a sensible format would, hence no guarantee). Not because they're easybeats as the tahs proved on the weekend, but leaning on the Islander vibes.
I'm sure the roosters will chip inRugby Australia aren't paying 750k (his 2024 salary?) for a 7s player.
Super Rugby then 7s.
No need to panic yetTighthead options past AAA & Topou - both probably out for the first of the TRC and need 3 for the WC, would Talakai get the nod?
Hard to find too much wrong with that. Petaia was on track for selection on the right wing before injury. Could argue Ryan Lonergan ahead of Jake Gordon.My very unbiased Super Rugby Form XV:
Matt Gibbon, Matt Faessler, Sam Talakai, Nick Frost, Jed Holloway, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon, Carter Gordon, Corey Toole, Lalakai Foketi, Len Ikitau, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Tom Wright.
Richard Hardwick would've been #8 if eligible. Centres were difficult to pick. Player of the season is Carter Gordon.
That's what Buzz Rothfield on Fox and any of the Ch9 boot lickers are spinning since it was announced he's moving to Rugby. Right before that he was been spoken for Origin.Sualli is going backwards at the roosters. Hopefully his manager can get him to Rugby next year
13 immediately and figure it out with Perese. He could find a deal somewhere. Rebels are always looking for CentresIf he went to the Tahs early, where would he play? What would happen to that players contract?
Agree with that but maybe pick Lonergan over FaesslerMy very unbiased Super Rugby Form XV:
Matt Gibbon, Matt Faessler, Sam Talakai, Nick Frost, Jed Holloway, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon, Carter Gordon, Corey Toole, Lalakai Foketi, Len Ikitau, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Tom Wright.
Richard Hardwick would've been #8 if eligible. Centres were difficult to pick. Player of the season is Carter Gordon.
My very unbiased Super Rugby Form XV:
Matt Gibbon, Matt Faessler, Sam Talakai, Nick Frost, Jed Holloway, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon, Carter Gordon, Corey Toole, Lalakai Foketi, Len Ikitau, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Tom Wright.
Richard Hardwick would've been #8 if eligible. Centres were difficult to pick. Player of the season is Carter Gordon.
This was my form of super, not what I would select for Wallabies. Valetini played 6 this year and Kellaway has only played half a season in different positions. I would prefer him at 15 for Wallabies too, rather Wright on the wing.mmmmm
I think I would prefer Valetini & Gleeson to share time 8, with a worker\lineout option
White @ 9 - Gordon isn't in the same class - he may come up with a run away, but in organising and structure white is streets ahead
JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) @ 12 - I think he is the form 12 and a natural 12, ball playing 12
Kellaway @ 15 - I think after Ikitau he is our next quality back, he just continually makes good decisions and gets through that defensive line to get front foot ball
All he said was "I am here for five years,” he told the Herald. “But my only concentration is this Rugby World Cup, so I don’t think past that.”https://www.planetrugby.com/news/ed...inting-at-departure-following-rugby-world-cup
To erase any doubt - Eddie well and truly committed to the wallabies long term with eyes only to this World Cup
FP, following your and others suggestions regarding Gleeson I have watched him and am still not convinced he is an 8. Not totally on board with his Wallaby selection either. He doesn't run smart lines nor does enough work off the ball to be close to what Valetini brings. His best opportunity is to develop some skills over the ball and work at becoming the big fast 7 we have not seen for a while.mmmmm
I think I would prefer Valetini & Gleeson to share time 8, with a worker\lineout option
White @ 9 - Gordon isn't in the same class - he may come up with a run away, but in organising and structure white is streets ahead
JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) @ 12 - I think he is the form 12 and a natural 12, ball playing 12
Kellaway @ 15 - I think after Ikitau he is our next quality back, he just continually makes good decisions and gets through that defensive line to get front foot ball
The form Australian super rugby 8 is not suited to 8...FP, following your and others suggestions regarding Gleeson I have watched him and am still not convinced he is an 8. Not totally on board with his Wallaby selection either. He doesn't run smart lines nor does enough work off the ball to be close to what Valetini brings. His best opportunity is to develop some skills over the ball and work at becoming the big fast 7 we have not seen for a while.
I really could not disagree with that more.FP, following your and others suggestions regarding Gleeson I have watched him and am still not convinced he is an 8. Not totally on board with his Wallaby selection either. He doesn't run smart lines nor does enough work off the ball to be close to what Valetini brings.
His best opportunity is to develop some skills over the ball and work at becoming the big fast 7 we have not seen for a while.
He hits hard and runs hard, he ain't about smart, he is about hitting hard and running hard - that is his point of differenceFP, following your and others suggestions regarding Gleeson I have watched him and am still not convinced he is an 8. Not totally on board with his Wallaby selection either. He doesn't run smart lines nor does enough work off the ball to be close to what Valetini brings. His best opportunity is to develop some skills over the ball and work at becoming the big fast 7 we have not seen for a while.