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Wallabies 2023

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John Thornett (49)
I’m relying on the eye test here - but I thought he got quite a few turnovers from pilfering. He also seemed pretty good with ball in hand - more god footwork than straight power.

The big test for him I feel will be scrum time and in defence. He seems a relatively accurate defender but not a dominant tackler is my observation and I’m not sure how that will go against more powerful international packs.

In a straight choice against Porecki I’d be happy to see him get an opportunity as, IMO, Porecki has been underwhelming at test level. Not expecting him to light up test rugby, but hopefully he will be solid.

An obsession from Super Rugby sides in the decade :rolleyes:
 

rodha

Dave Cowper (27)
Ignoring all the chat about win %s etc. I don't think Rennie really 'got' what the Wallabies coach needs to do. The engagement and cutthroat is a prerequisite now with where the sport is at here.
So why did McLennan and Waugh miss their chance on snapping up the ever charismatic, youthful & enthusiastic Razor earlier this year? Now Rugby Australia are stuck with a miserly 63 year old to provide the gee-ups for the next 6 years... excellent haha.
 
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Braveheart81

Will Genia (78)
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In that case why did McLennan miss his chance on snapping up the ever charismatic, youthful & enthusiastic Razor earlier this year? Now Rugby Australia are stuck with a miserly 63 year old to provide the gee-ups for the next 6 years...

Ahh yes, I'm sure that Robertson, the overwhelming favourite for the All Blacks job, would have accepted an offer from Rugby Australia if only they'd made it slightly before NZRU offered him the job.
 

Mr Pilfer

Dave Cowper (27)
Surely this is Vunivalu's last chance to impress during TRC and if he does nothing then out of the World Cup squad.

He is still being picked on potential and I agree that there is still that very slim possibility that if you put him outside Quade, Kerevi and Ikitau he could be dominant at the next level
 

PhilClinton

Mark Loane (55)
Campbell Graham is interesting.

Something doesn't seem right about how he left NSW Blues camp with an injury, yet Fittler had several other players training who were also injured and waiting to prove their fitness.

Could be on the outer?
 

LeCheese

Greg Davis (50)

Which are these guys? Lol

NRL players off contract 2024


Big names:
Dane Gagai
Joseph Manu
Payne Haas
Angus Crichton
Campbell Graham

It's been said, but it's pretty clear from the video that he's taking the piss...
 

Agent

Billy Sheehan (19)
So why did McLennan and Waugh miss their chance on snapping up the ever charismatic, youthful & enthusiastic Razor earlier this year? Now Rugby Australia are stuck with a miserly 63 year old to provide the gee-ups for the next 6 years... excellent haha.
I don't think we can blame Waugh for missing out on Razor or anyone else for that matter .....he doesn't start in his role as CEO until July 6th!! Might be a bit early on the blame game there rodha! ;)
 

The Ghost of Raelene

Simon Poidevin (60)
Campbell Graham is interesting.

Something doesn't seem right about how he left NSW Blues camp with an injury, yet Fittler had several other players training who were also injured and waiting to prove their fitness.

Could be on the outer?
Said it yesterday that he would be my pick. Big fast defensive wall of a human. He has a simple but effective play style I could see transitioning easily.

On that list of the other guys.
Gagai - old now even though playing pretty well. Not worth it.
Manu - a genuine freak but also the Kiwis best player and would cost as much as Joseph
Haas - maybe. A lot of money and a lot of risk bringing a guy who can only be a forward.
Crichton - I’d love to see him in Rugby.
 

Jimmy_Crouch

Ken Catchpole (46)
Said it yesterday that he would be my pick. Big fast defensive wall of a human. He has a simple but effective play style I could see transitioning easily.

On that list of the other guys.
Gagai - old now even though playing pretty well. Not worth it.
Manu - a genuine freak but also the Kiwis best player and would cost as much as Joseph
Haas - maybe. A lot of money and a lot of risk bringing a guy who can only be a forward.
Crichton - I’d love to see him in Rugby.

I would only spend cash on players under 23 with a rugby background or absolute superstars (SOO/Australian players).
 

Adam84

Rod McCall (65)
You‘re either paying a premium for NRL players for the marketing boost they bring, or you’re paying a premium for young players who have high ceilings for potential.

Ideally, the player ticks both those boxes. In that sense; i’m not sure guys like Gagai tick that box, and Crichton has probably missed that window to swap also. Haas certainly does, although i don’t like what he represents for some of his off-field indiscretions.
 
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