Wallabies 2024

[Adam84]

this is a logic I don’t really agree with Phil.

looking thru the lense of one game should not be your evaluation on HMP.

he has looked the goods playing qpr most of season and with his limited opportunities in super rugby.

if Schmidt has no qualms about selecting Josh Nassir who is backup to Matt Fesseler then 1B HMP can be in the wallabies side next to 1A Tom Lynagh.

plus I am of logic there’s no argument for any player not to be in a squad in first year of a new coach or the caveat that it’s a World Cup year

HMP's strengths and weaknesses aren't currently suited to international rugby, which is more the issue than how he played on the weekend. At the Reds/Super Rugby level, HMP is the ying to Lynagh's yang; HMP is more of a ball runner/playmaker, but his kicking isn't as good, and his composure is still developing, which is where Lyagh's strengths lie.

 

[Dctarget]

Fuck me the cupboard is bare after Paisami. Wonder if we'll see any of Perese/Foketi/Kerevi called up.

 

[Adam84]

Fuck me the cupboard is bare after Paisami. Wonder if we'll see any of Perese/Foketi/Kerevi called up.

Foketi is banned for a few weeks following Red Card in Shute Shield isn't he?

 

[Dctarget]

Foketi is banned for a few weeks following Red Card in Shute Shield isn't he?

I'll may as well add Simone to that list too.

 

[LeCheese]

Is there an injury update on Paisami? He didn't look all too well coming off

 

[Dctarget]

Is there an injury update on Paisami? He didn't look all too well coming off

ruled out of TRC with an MCL. Kerevi still not fit, Foketi banned, Feliuai is inline for debut lol. We're so boned.

 

[Dctarget]

Cale is having shoulder surgery, so out for the season. McReight and Wright outside chances to be named. Bell, Ala'alatoa, Williams, Slipper, Frost, Jake Gordon, Tupou will all be available.

Leota and BPA are maybes.

 

[HogansHeros]

You are going with the wrong people...

Maybe or maybe I just spend too much time around Saffas who are noticably louder regardless.

 

[Tomthumb]

Players falling over injured like they do every year

 

[Adam84]

Besides Paisami and Cale, it looks like more players are returning then going out with injury.

McReight, Wright, Bell, Tupou, Frost, Gordon etc. all coming back.

 

[Derpus]

I'll may as well add Simone to that list too.

What's the Euro report on Simone?

 

[Dctarget]

What's the Euro report on Simone?

was named captain after his first season with Clermont which is impressive for a non-frenchie but then got a season ending knee injury last year after like 5 rounds so not much news.

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

wouldn't mind having simone back.

 

[Dctarget]

Apparently Sua'ali'i will go on the EOYT with the Wallabies.

 

[hawko07]

Apparently Sua'ali'i will go on the EOYT with the Wallabies.

This is big goss!

 

[Slim 293]

Week old goss from Pandaram...

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...n/news-story/168a885b119b2a4a4389143465d18624

Code Sport understands that if fit, Sua'ali'i will be included in the Wallabies squad for the spring tour starting in November.

 

[KOB1987]

ruled out of TRC with an MCL. Kerevi still not fit, Foketi banned, Feliuai is inline for debut lol. We're so boned.

It will have to be Stewart won't it? JOC (James O'Connor) would be another option, otherwise they will have to do a backline rejig. That said, I won't be surprised if Foketi's red get's downgraded, I was watching it live and it was 'clumsy' (the word used by Doran) but in no way malicious, and being a club game they didn't spend half an hour with the TMO having a look at it.

 

[Wilson]

It will have to be Stewart won't it? JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) would be another option, otherwise they will have to do a backline rejig. That said, I won't be surprised if Foketi's red get's downgraded, I was watching it live and it was 'clumsy' (the word used by Doran) but in no way malicious, and being a club game they didn't spend half an hour with the TMO having a look at it.

Even if it does has Foketi really made a case to leapfrog Feliuai? He had an indifferent season and wasn't originally selected, even when Feliuai left the squad for personal reasons and Ikitau was injured, Walton was called up ahead of him. I doubt a 'clumsy' red card will help his chances either.

 

[Braveheart81]

That said, I won't be surprised if Foketi's red get's downgraded, I was watching it live and it was 'clumsy' (the word used by Doran) but in no way malicious, and being a club game they didn't spend half an hour with the TMO having a look at it.

I think it's a definite red card.

I can't see it not resulting in a suspension.

 

[KOB1987]

Even if it does has Foketi really made a case to leapfrog Feliuai? He had an indifferent season and wasn't originally selected, even when Feliuai left the squad for personal reasons and Ikitau was injured, Walton was called up ahead of him. I doubt a 'clumsy' red card will help his chances either.

All I said was I won't be surprised if his red gets downgraded. If it does the rest is up to Schmidt. From memory Foketi was on leave and it was just to hold tackle bags anyway.