Wallabies 2024
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The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
It goes alright there but I think Flook needs to keep developing before going against some of the real big boys in the 13 at Test level. He could honestly do with an extra 5kg on the body. Always looks busted by the end of a game. Does he have a crook shoulder?
He's got that prototypical white kid body that won't be filled out until hes 24-25. Look at what Jack Maddocks was like when he debuted v what he looks like now as a 27 year old. It's a more robust and generally stronger guy.
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Big loss Jack Maddocks. What we would give for a top class fullback now.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
He's 27... If someone wants to sign him and bring him back he'll be in his prime come 2027.
I think a lot of people would like to see him play here first as he was a mixed bag when he left so we hold those ratings still. Hard to se where he would land if he did besides the Force. Reds have ok depth at the spot and back Campbell with Petaia up in air still. Tahs have Jorgo, JS and Kellaway on the books and the Brumbies have performed well with Wright.
I get the feeling he's a happy dude making good money in France and might not be bothered with coming back to sit on a bench.
I think a lot of people would like to see him play here first as he was a mixed bag when he left so we hold those ratings still. Hard to se where he would land if he did besides the Force. Reds have ok depth at the spot and back Campbell with Petaia up in air still. Tahs have Jorgo, JS and Kellaway on the books and the Brumbies have performed well with Wright.
I get the feeling he's a happy dude making good money in France and might not be bothered with coming back to sit on a bench.
dru
David Wilson (68)
Fabulous and developing. For the Reds. For internationals I suspect that Flook may need to bide time and that plenty will pine for a bigger body than Paisami.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
He was clearly a talent who got in his own head. Never seen a pro drop his shoulders so much.
I reckon now that hes more mature etc hed probably be great.
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Maybe, but I wonder if anyone is talking to him? I always rated him as a great prospect and atm we don't have a capable FB. Of those you mentioned none apart from Campbell are a genuine FB and he's a bit light for internationals. He might be too expensive for Super Rugby and as you say there may not be a current spot for him.
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Jack Maddox, 6 seasons for Australian rugby, another Giteau-eligible option should Schmidt want to select him
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Maddocks hasn't improved much. He's still a good super rugby player. Maybe a bench Wallabies option.
He is a reliable player for Pau, mid tier french team. Not in their top 3 players. On Kellaway and Wright's level. Yes, I'd like him back in Aus but he's not fixing our problems. We need big meat up front.
He is a reliable player for Pau, mid tier french team. Not in their top 3 players. On Kellaway and Wright's level. Yes, I'd like him back in Aus but he's not fixing our problems. We need big meat up front.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
We have big meat its just not that useful.
Bigboppa2
Peter Burge (5)
Taniela Taupo a prime example of this, A big body great for a couple of runs but then is needed to be subbed. And at the moment hes having trouble with injury.
-BP
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
We are at the start of a rebuild after beginning to rebuild with Dave Rennie and then having EJ (Eddie Jones) blow the whole thing to smithereens.
There are the makings of a truly world class pack a few years down the track.
Frost comes on, Cale packs on an extra 5-10kgs, Angus Bell is well and truly over his foot issues and strings a few season together, TT loses the rest of his puppy fat etc etc. A few younger players come through.
Admittedly there is little to get excited about right now but the bones are there and we have a great coach to get them there.
There are the makings of a truly world class pack a few years down the track.
Frost comes on, Cale packs on an extra 5-10kgs, Angus Bell is well and truly over his foot issues and strings a few season together, TT loses the rest of his puppy fat etc etc. A few younger players come through.
Admittedly there is little to get excited about right now but the bones are there and we have a great coach to get them there.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Until we sack them. It's like our favourite thing to do.
Bigboppa2
Peter Burge (5)
Yes I agree with you there footyguru21 Gordon is adds great spark to the team, however I just don't think that's what they need at the moment. He doesn't give then the direction they need like Mcdernott and Lynagh do.
Sincerly
-BP
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Totally agree with this Joe, what we need to do is to hold it together, have a few wins and build a great team.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Bigboppa2
Peter Burge (5)
Whatever could you mean by that my good sir, please keep the topic on rugby. Or I'm afraid you will have to excluded from this chat young man.
Sincerly
-BP
John S
Chilla Wilson (44)
Wow, a poster with 10 posts laying down the law to someone with 11k posts. LOL.
But as the old man says, back to the rugby.