Wallabies 2024

[Yoda]

Not personally at all, just calling out the hubris as demonstrated above.

We all know opinions are like arseholes in that everyone has one and they all stink - except one's own of course

Touché!

 

[SouthernX]

Bringing super rugby veteran JOC (James O'Connor) into camp >>> over inviting non super rugby players cooper/Foley

but in saying that. JOC (James O'Connor) provides nothing long term for the betterment of wallabies - so I don’t see what it achieves unless you think he’s good enough for 10 jersey or the utility back spot on wallabies bench

 

[Adam84]

Bernard Foley didnt seem all that interested in the idea recently:

“Not having thought about that at all, or going back and playing with a new coach they’ve brought in, new structures and they want to do things an easier way. Saying that the previous way didn’t work, so it’d be interesting to see which direction they take. That discussion may happen, but at the moment I’m definitely not thinking about it.”

“It’s not, but it’s probably have to be a pretty, pretty significant change to go back and endure international rugby. I think, you know, just knowing that commitment and how inclusive that drive is to be in those national setups, take a look to go back in playing to international rugby.

“Look, I want the Wallabies to do well, and speaking to Dane (Coles) he speaks really highly of Joe (Schmidt) and what he’ll be able to achieve. So you know, if there’s somewhere I can help, maybe a little but as I said, I’m pretty settled at just playing club footie and spending my time up here.”

 

[Dismal Pillock]

There’s a poster on here who labeled Beauden Barratt a ‘Coward’! One of the great All Blacks. Coming from an anonymous forum poster. Quite sad really.​

To be fair, it was probably Dismal...​

 

[Maulalltheway]

It’s because it’s in a position where we are struggling. He’s also an experienced head who has succeeded at test level before.

Not saying I agree with it - in fact I’d be very cautious given his injury run and his last few showings at test level - but I won’t be surprised if he’s pulled into the squad.

wowee it would be a backwards step. do we not remember the 10 errors in 10 minutes last time JOC (James O'Connor) pulled on a gold jersey

 

[Maulalltheway]

Our current and previous professional coaches are hopeless and have no idea what they're doing..... that is if you listen to the "state partisan experts" here who want Noah and Tom Wright hung drawn and quartered.

just admit it for what it is, at least be honest as to why you judge them harder than your own favourites

 

[Adam84]

Our current and previous professional coaches are hopeless and have no idea what they're doing..... that is if you listen to the "state partisan experts" here who want Noah and Tom Wright hung drawn and quartered.

just admit it for what it is, at least be honest as to why you judge them harder than your own favourites

if everyone but a Brumbies fan thinks Wright had a poor game, does that make everyone else wrong

 

[Slim 293]

if everyone but a Brumbies fan thinks Wright had a poor fan, does that everyone else wrong

Yes, it probably does.

 

[Maulalltheway]

if everyone but a Brumbies fan thinks Wright had a poor game, does that make everyone else wrong

apart from the guys who matter...




Wait for it





the national selectors and coach

 

[Adam84]

apart from the guys who matter... the national selectors and coach

except when players like Frost and Swain are overlooked for selection, and then it becomes a different story.?

 

[Adam84]

apart from the guys who matter...




Wait for it





the national selectors and coach

sorry you edited after i replied.. i like the pause for dramatic effect though, nice addition

 

[Maulalltheway]

except when players like Frost and Swain are overlooked for selection, and then it becomes a different story.?

heaps relevant to what i'm talking about bro.....

what does that have to do with Wright and Noah?

 

[Yoda]

Quality response from the keyboard coward.

 

[Sully]

And I thought the schoolboys were wankers. You guys get a lot of leeway on here. Consider it used up as of now.

 

[Joe Blow]

When are we likely to have a squad named for the RC?

add Skelton, Koriebete, BPA and Toole. Consider Kerevi if he is in good form and still up to it.
Anyone else?

Who is removed from the current mob?

 

[dillyboy]

When are we likely to have a squad named for the RC?

add Skelton, Koriebete, BPA and Toole. Consider Kerevi if he is in good form and still up to it.
Anyone else?

Who is removed from the current mob?

Read something yesterday that it's expected in two weeks (which seems bloody late as that makes it the week of the first test ).

Surely if he's calling people in they'd be travelling this week to get a chance to settle into the squad......

Edit: Quade's currently in Sydney if that's relevant

 

[Strewthcobber]

Read something yesterday that it's expected in two weeks (which seems bloody late as that makes it the week of the first test ).

That's all that's allowed under the international release window isn't it?

 

[Eddie's Eyebrows]

When are we likely to have a squad named for the RC?

add Skelton, Koriebete, BPA and Toole. Consider Kerevi if he is in good form and still up to it.
Anyone else?

Who is removed from the current mob?

I think I heard somewhere that we should expect a squad announcement around the 1st of August.

Regarding players, Doran has reported on the Roar:
- BPA is back in Sydney and has been scrummaging against Bell (who is on the return from injury);
- Skelton is a 50/50% on returning to the Wallabies set-up as he weighs up taking a break from a long 24 months of rugby;
- Korobiete is a stronger chance of linking up with the Wallabies than Skelton;
- No mention of Kerevi;
- Porecki is on the return path from his injury and would be available towards the back-end of the RC;
- Jorgensen was with the Wallabies last week as he's on the comeback from injury;
- Liam Wright injury is worse than initially expected and future is unknown; and,
- No mention of Rob Leota.

Edit:
- Petaia still two weeks away from being fit
- Bell a month away from being fit

 

[dillyboy]

That's all that's allowed under the international release window isn't it?

Really?

Doesn't seem long enough with the squad?

(Which is probably why Schmidt has been reluctant to call them in)

 

[Strewthcobber]

Really?

Doesn't seem long enough with the squad?

(Which is probably why Schmidt has been reluctant to call them in)