Wallabies 2024

[Strewthcobber]

Ideally, though I'm not sure how regulation 9 works for a non test match within the test match window. Might be a limit to how much they can effectively take the piss there.

I think you're right. "Australia XV" isn't a national rep team.


The Right to Release for Matches shall apply to each of the senior National Representative Team, the next senior National Representative Team and the Under 20 National Representative Team of a Union in respect of all International Matches, International Tours and International Tournaments played over a period of three weekends in November each year

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

The backup 7 is a tough one. Tizzano is a goer that's for sure but so was Beau Robinson. He doesn't jump guys like Reimer and Scott just because they interchange and Tizzano has a lock on it at the Force right now. Think the Brumbies have greater competition for spots when there's Brown as well.

With the depth across 6 & 8 I think moving Wright into the 7 could be a very simple one if needed. On the bench, I think guys like Leota come into frame with the ability to fill the position if needed but both Mcreight and Wright are generally good for a lot of minutes.

Shame about Wilkins injury as I think he'd be the best of the lot in regards to backups. Is he due back soon?

 

[RugbyReg]

Will they have to take 12 front towers on tour?

You couldn't afford to have one of your test match 23 have to play a 70+mins 2 days before if there was an injury.

All euro comps are still running too, so possible no non-aussie based players released.

Do we have 12 eligible and fit Aussie props playing on super rugby at the moment?

THP - Nongorr, AAA, Van Nek, Pone, Talakai?
LHP - Fa’agase, Hoopert, Hodgman, Pearce, Vella, Eloff.
Miss any? Not counting clubbies from NSW

 

[Tomikin]

Do we have 12 eligible and fit Aussie props playing on super rugby at the moment?

THP - Nongorr, AAA, Van Nek, Pone, Talakai?
LHP - Fa’agase, Hoopert, Hodgman, Pearce, Vella, Eloff.
Miss any? Not counting clubbies from NSW

Slips , His back this week

 

[Derpus]

Wallabies have added a tour match against Bristol Bears to their EOYT:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1790011318667292946

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1789973866351366216

Fun story... when i was in my early 20s i got thrown in as a steward at a Championship game (soccer) at Ashton Gate. Was wild.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Do we have 12 eligible and fit Aussie props playing on super rugby at the moment?

THP - Nongorr, AAA, Van Nek, Pone, Talakai?
LHP - Fa’agase, Hoopert, Hodgman, Pearce, Vella, Eloff.
Miss any? Not counting clubbies from NSW

Surely some enquiries around Scott Sio with this list.

Tom Robertson keeping fit? (kidding)

When are some of the injured Props due back if any?

 

[eastman]

I know the tahs need centres for next year, but I hadn't realised they'd signed Kuenzle already.

He’d solve all our problems.

 

[fatprop]

Unpopular opinion, Jake Gordon is still the best poacher 9 we have. Not the best 9, but if we are picking/wanting that support unit who can sniff out opportunities against the run of play, he is our best option

 

[eastman]

The backup 7 is a tough one. Tizzano is a goer that's for sure but so was Beau Robinson. He doesn't jump guys like Reimer and Scott just because they interchange and Tizzano has a lock on it at the Force right now. Think the Brumbies have greater competition for spots when there's Brown as well.

With the depth across 6 & 8 I think moving Wright into the 7 could be a very simple one if needed. On the bench, I think guys like Leota come into frame with the ability to fill the position if needed but both Mcreight and Wright are generally good for a lot of minutes.

Shame about Wilkins injury as I think he'd be the best of the lot in regards to backups. Is he due back soon?

Gamble is also a superior player.

 

[eastman]

Unpopular opinion, Jake Gordon is still the best poacher 9 we have. Not the best 9, but if we are picking/wanting that support unit who can sniff out opportunities against the run of play, he is our best option

He’s still in the top 3 halfbacks in the country.

His core halfback skills are underrated (ask Dave Rennie) but what sets him apart are his effort plays. He’s constantly leading the defensive line, kick chases and is the best supporting player in AUS rugby.

 

[Yoda]

He’s still in the top 3 halfbacks in the country.

His core halfback skills are underrated (ask Dave Rennie) but what sets him apart are his effort plays. He’s constantly leading the defensive line, kick chases and is the best supporting player in AUS rugby.

All true Eastman, but imho overplays his hand and not sure if that’s game plan or just him.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

He's the dominant player in a backline. It's been the case since he was the leading try scorer in the Shute Shield with Uni before he got into the Tahs.

I like him but we can't say it's working.

 

[fatprop]

All true Eastman, but imho overplays his hand and not sure if that’s game plan or just him.

it comes with that poacher mentality and I would guess is incorporated into the game plan, if you have a player whose mindset is to have a go, chase down those kicks and make those darts - you either embrace it or pick someone else

 

[Derpus]

With Bell crocked the only Tahs I'd be considering are the loose forwards.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

yes good call, not sure if Schmidt was at the game but he was in Perth all week so they picked a good time to pull their fingers out and perform!

Yep, he was at the game. Walked right past me and a couple of my mates just before kick off.

 

[Raytah]

Unpopular opinion, Jake Gordon is still the best poacher 9 we have. Not the best 9, but if we are picking/wanting that support unit who can sniff out opportunities against the run of play, he is our best option

Gordon inability to punch pass off the deck has been the perennial issue for me - core skill for a 9. Lonergan throws the best seed.

Bc of the short lead in, I suspect combos might be in focus for the Wales series which also counts against Gordon. Am expecting to see one of the following 9/10/15 combos.

- Lonergan/Lolesio/Wright
- White/Donaldson/Beale; or
- McDermott/Gordon/Kellaway

None are perfect but Lolesio's goal kicking gets the top one across the line for me.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

McDermott/Donaldson/Kellaway for me. Lonergan on the bench with C.Gordon. Plenty of goal kicking and I think Donaldson has the ability to play with Tates' style quite well.

 

[Derpus]

McDermott/Donaldson/Kellaway for me. Lonergan on the bench with C.Gordon. Plenty of goal kicking and I think Donaldson has the ability to play with Tates' style quite well.

I'd take White and Donaldson myself.

I think Donaldson is the best option but I also think he is still capable of some really dire play so not feeling super enthused by it.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I'd take White and Donaldson myself.

I think Donaldson is the best option but I also think he is still capable of some really dire play so not feeling super enthused by it.

Numb to it now.

 

[fatprop]

Gordon inability to punch pass off the deck has been the perennial issue for me - core skill for a 9. Lonergan throws the best seed.

Bc of the short lead in, I suspect combos might be in focus for the Wales series which also counts against Gordon. Am expecting to see one of the following 9/10/15 combos.

- Lonergan/Lolesio/Wright
- White/Donaldson/Beale; or
- McDermott/Gordon/Kellaway

None are perfect but Lolesio's goal kicking gets the top one across the line for me.

Not sure why Wright or Beale would get a run