Wallabies 2023

[Braveheart81]

Surely after pages and pages of criticism that Donaldson didn't deserve to be in the squad, his name being brought up again was just rancid bait to start the cycle again.

 

[Derpus]

Surely after pages and pages of criticism that Donaldson didn't deserve to be in the squad, his name being brought up again was just rancid bait to start the cycle again.

You are surely correct.

 

[cyclopath]

So what does everyone think of Ben Donaldson?

Shit trolling.

 

[Tomthumb]

Just thought it was a nice change of pace from people comparing refereeing credentials

 

[Ignoto]

I do find it funny whilst he’s still yet to play a game for them, now Force fans are the ones defending Donaldson and not Tahs fans.

Force fans are keen for him to get that sweet Wallaby top up why the Tahs have to pay full price for Tane and Harrison?

 

[cyclopath]

Just thought it was a nice change of pace from people comparing refereeing credentials

You thought wrong.
Trolling is against the forum rules.

 

[Tomthumb]

You thought wrong.
Trolling is against the forum rules.

Have you read the last 10 pages?

 

[Dctarget]

So Jorgensen will be right for the opening game against Georgia, does he get a run or can we not afford to take Georgia lightly?

 

[cyclopath]

Have you read the last 10 pages?

Yes, which is why your effort is unnecessary and unhelpful. So don't.

 

[Derpus]

So Jorgensen will be right for the opening game against Georgia, does he get a run or can we not afford to take Georgia lightly?

They beat Wales last year.

 

[qwerty51]

So Jorgensen will be right for the opening game against Georgia, does he get a run or can we not afford to take Georgia lightly?

Can play whoever in the backs, play our best pack though.

 

[Joe Blow]

You are surely correct.

I hope he proves us all wrong and is “the guy”. If so the Force will be looking pretty good next year.

 

[RugbyReg]

So Jorgensen will be right for the opening game against Georgia, does he get a run or can we not afford to take Georgia lightly?

Personally I think we play our best team every week for the Georgia, Fiji and Wales. Then we weigh it up from there for Portugal.

Plenty of rest between games.

It will be interesting to see what team we put out v France.

 

[Herman]

Randwick ain't what they were. Hoiles is a great guy but not sure about his cred at coaching.

I think the club is finally getting over losing the licensed club.
Knowing the club like I do, I invite you to explain your comment about Hoiles and his coaching credibility, noting that they are two wins away from their first Shute Shield title since 2004.

 

[dusk]

So Jorgensen will be right for the opening game against Georgia, does he get a run or can we not afford to take Georgia lightly?

If he can hold his own in super rugby against teams like the Hurricanes, and the Chiefs, he should be able to do it against Georgia, Fiji, and Portugal. IMO NOT Wales and Fiji, MAYBE Georgia, and LIKELY Portugal. Will be interesting if Eddie throws him at full-back or wing.

I suspect Eddie might throw a backline like this with Jorgo against Portugal
9. Issak
10. Donaldson
11. Jorgensen
12. Foketi
13. Perese
14. Vunivalu // Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase)
15. Petia

 

[LeCheese]

Personally I think we play our best team every week for the Georgia, Fiji and Wales. Then we weigh it up from there for Portugal.

Plenty of rest between games.

It will be interesting to see what team we put out v France.

With resounding Eddie's focus on fitness, you'd have to think the plan is to rest sparingly. As a team, they need minutes together

 

[Derpus]

Personally I think we play our best team every week for the Georgia, Fiji and Wales. Then we weigh it up from there for Portugal.

Plenty of rest between games.

It will be interesting to see what team we put out v France.

Yeah we are a lot closer to Georgia than the top in the rankings.

 

[HogansHeros]

If he can hold his own in super rugby against teams like the Hurricanes, and the Chiefs, he should be able to do it against Georgia, Fiji, and Portugal. IMO NOT Wales and Fiji, MAYBE Georgia, and LIKELY Portugal. Will be interesting if Eddie throws him at full-back or wing.

I suspect Eddie might throw a backline like this with Jorgo against Portugal
9. Issak
10. Donaldson
11. Jorgensen
12. Foketi
13. Perese
14. Vunivalu // Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) (Nawaqanitawase)
15. Petia

Why are we sending Jorgo out to the wing now? Surely if your going to put him out there, play him in position.

 

[rodha]

I saw a video of a rugby coach talking about this subject recently. He stated that you have to do far more in supporting players and telling them what to do doesn't work.

You know it was quite interesting watching the Wales vs England game - it was mentioned that Steve Borthwick had been putting a lot of effort into changing Eddie's entrenched & deep-rooted 'culture of fear'...

Seems to really be paying dividends given the impressive over Wales with only 12 players on the pitch - shows there must be an outstanding team culture present for a group of players to achieve such an unlikely feat, against the odds.

 

[dusk]

Why are we sending Jorgo out to the wing now? Surely if your going to put him out there, play him in position.

You're probably correct and that's what I would want as well.