Wallabies 2024

[RugbyReg]

I do think it's pretty interesting that the Reds have looked pretty good without McDermott at 9. He is no doubt one of the best footballers we have, but I do wonder how often his more than occasional wayward pass is impacting any team he plays for

He was there when we looked brilliant v the Rebels and beat the Chiefs…

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Kalani has outperformed expectation but when the Reds have Wilson, McReight & Tate all on the field at the same time they look their best. The interplay is great.

Kalani will be a lot better for this experience and I think Werchon will have some other teams sniffing around from what he's shown also.

 

[Ignoto]

Valetini and McReight are no brainers...

The last couple of weeks without McReight has shown while he is absolutely excellent, that the Reds did not lose too much at the breakdown with Wright and Bryant at 7.

Given Liam can play 6/7 and Valetini and Wilson have been the outstanding backrowers this year, I would add Liam to 7 and see how that operates at the international level. Then allows us to trial Valetini and Wilson.

Somehow we managed to make Smith/Waugh, Smith/Pocock and Pocock/Hooper work at international level so lets see what Bobby and Wilso can do together.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I think its a shame Kemeny is leaving. In between the injuries he's been outstanding this year and can easily be a line out option. Same goes for Leota.

How the bench shapes up will be interesting. You can make a good case for Holloway with his ability to cover 4,5,6,8 and his defensive line out work has been great.

 

[LeCheese]

The last couple of weeks without McReight has shown while he is absolutely excellent, that the Reds did not lose too much at the breakdown with Wright and Bryant at 7.

Given Liam can play 6/7 and Valetini and Wilson have been the outstanding backrowers this year, I would add Liam to 7 and see how that operates at the international level. Then allows us to trial Valetini and Wilson.

Somehow we managed to make Smith/Waugh, Smith/Pocock and Pocock/Hooper work at international level so lets see what Bobby and Wilso can do together.

McReight would be in contention for Super Rugby MVP this season, and his abilities at the breakdown are only one element to his game.

If he's not one of the first Wobs picked, I'll eat my hat.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Hat bets are back baby!

His tackle rate is undeniable and his motor doesn't stop which is invaluable. He's an attacking threat which separates him from others in competition for the spot as well.

 

[Derpus]

He's also obvious choice for el capitan, given he'll be on the field for the 80.

 

[LeCheese]

Hat bets are back baby!

His tackle rate is undeniable and his motor doesn't stop which is invaluable. He's an attacking threat which separates him from others in competition for the spot as well.

If Wilson is also favoured by Schmidt, it's a combination that time and time again shows something a little extra on attack.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Yeah, I'm not as big a Wilson fan as others but I can't deny as a pair they're combo is awesome and how they open up the middle is great to watch.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

The last couple of weeks without McReight has shown while he is absolutely excellent, that the Reds did not lose too much at the breakdown with Wright and Bryant at 7.

Given Liam can play 6/7 and Valetini and Wilson have been the outstanding backrowers this year, I would add Liam to 7 and see how that operates at the international level. Then allows us to trial Valetini and Wilson.

Somehow we managed to make Smith/Waugh, Smith/Pocock and Pocock/Hooper work at international level so lets see what Bobby and Wilso can do together.

I dunno, I thought Fraser was exceptional against the Cru last weekend, both at the breakdown and in open play and showed why he's so highly rated. He's an absolute certainty at 7 for me. I know that wasn't your point but, however.

 

[Strewthcobber]

If Wilson is also favoured by Schmidt, it's a combination that time and time again shows something a little extra on attack.

Counter to this is also true, if he's not picked, it's not because of his attacking skills. It's issues elsewhere in his game

 

[Marce]

What about this Brumby kid, Charlie Cale? Maybe a combination of:
6- Valetini
7- McReight
8- Cale
could work in a future. Maybe not this season but the next one?

 

[Strewthcobber]

6- Valetini
7- McReight
8- Cale

Would love to see a probables v possibles up against
6- Holloway/Hooper
7- Wright
8- Wilson

 

[rugbyAU]

6 - Valetini
7 - McReight
8 - Wilson

 

[Derpus]

6 - Valetini
7 - McReight
8 - Wilson

Nah - I think you need a more skilled lineout operator somewhere there. Take your pick of Wright, Hanigan, Swinton, Holloway, Leota, Uru etc.

Or maybe you could start with that line-up but have a more rounded player on the bench if it's not working e.g. Holloway.

 

[wamberal99]

Its probably White and Lonergan at this stage no?

White then daylight ATM.

 

[Mr Pilfer]

Nah - I think you need a more skilled lineout operator somewhere there. Take your pick of Wright, Hanigan, Swinton, Holloway, Leota, Uru etc.

Or maybe you could start with that line-up but have a more rounded player on the bench if it's not working e.g. Holloway.

Yeah and you definitely couldn't have Skelton playing with that backrow. I like the Valetini/McReight/Wilson combo, I think you could combine that with Frost and Swain or LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) and then have Holloway or Hanigan on the bench

 

[Yoda]

Kellaway for captain?

 

[KOB1987]

Kellaway for captain?

He wouldn't be a bad shout TBH. Brumbies supporters don't even have him in the team though.

 

[Highlander35]

Not big on Fullback and Winger captains. Bit far away from the action.