Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Heard he had surgery
Wallabies 2024
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The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
12 is completely open for someone to grab.
I think JS has the ability to slot into at least a Aus A game and see but I think the smart thing to do would be to put him on the Wing and let him get the lay of the land. He's done it before but let him be. Build a few plays for him to be the focus and target him on a few cross field kicks.
If Edmed keeps up his play it wouldn't surprise me to see him get a ticket. He's got match fitness and some level of form. It is a big difference to guys that have been running broncos.
I'd say the pack is probably locked in. Any outsiders like Porecki should be left to do pre-season. Hasn't played a game in over a year due to an achillies and hes in his 30s....
I think JS has the ability to slot into at least a Aus A game and see but I think the smart thing to do would be to put him on the Wing and let him get the lay of the land. He's done it before but let him be. Build a few plays for him to be the focus and target him on a few cross field kicks.
If Edmed keeps up his play it wouldn't surprise me to see him get a ticket. He's got match fitness and some level of form. It is a big difference to guys that have been running broncos.
I'd say the pack is probably locked in. Any outsiders like Porecki should be left to do pre-season. Hasn't played a game in over a year due to an achillies and hes in his 30s....
The pot is well and truly being stirred when you use SBW and Goog for quotes.... FMD Get the hatrick and give us a Horan in match observation.
stillmissit
Ken Catchpole (46)
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
I reckon it's just Turinui trolling
rugbyAU
Dick Tooth (41)
I don't think Porecki will be there
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
If he comes back for the Tahs and is playing well I think he's a good chance to feature for the Wallabies next year but it's just too long with zero game time.
We also don't know what Schmidt thinks of him either. Is Lonergan injured because he hasn't been involved in anything which tells you something. I tend to think he's too small when even the likes of Faessler, porecki aren't monsters but have 5-10kg on him.
We also don't know what Schmidt thinks of him either. Is Lonergan injured because he hasn't been involved in anything which tells you something. I tend to think he's too small when even the likes of Faessler, porecki aren't monsters but have 5-10kg on him.
Rugby Survivor
Ted Fahey (11)
Sua'ali'i is the best athlete and I would also say, back that the Wallabies now have. He has been playing in the toughest competition week in week out in the world. The guy knows how to play football and definitely knows how to tackle. The Wallabies need something to excite them and more importantly they need a reason for people to watch them. Get him in the squad and in the 23 for the first test against England. He needs to learn how Joe Schmidt wants to play. He can learn the defence structure very quickly and also kick goals. He needs to be picked.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
It's pretty crazy how hard he will be talked down by a lot of people but I can't wait to see how a 6'5, 100kg 21 year old develops in a Rugby backline. He's the same age as Tom Lynagh who we are all very cognisant needs time to develop but we get a 21 year old JS with 73 games of League behind him already.
I think some of these young kids like JS, Jorgo, Ryan, Toole will move the likes of Kellaway, Stewart out of squads long term. Exciting athletes are what we need to make an impact on games. The text book looking players aren't/don't get it done in the big ones.
I think some of these young kids like JS, Jorgo, Ryan, Toole will move the likes of Kellaway, Stewart out of squads long term. Exciting athletes are what we need to make an impact on games. The text book looking players aren't/don't get it done in the big ones.
griffins
Billy Sheehan (19)
Lonergan had his leg snapped in half in super rugby, would only have been due to come back around now. Hopefully he has been eating.
Rugby Head
Billy Sheehan (19)
His physically was a real strong point with the Roosters. He runs hard and hits with intent. I don't see there being any reason why he shouldn't be selected for the Wallabies for the end of season tour, can't see him doing any worse than our current wingers. Long term think he would be the ideal 13 or 15, need to keep him involved.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Agreed. Imagine how much better our backline would be with a fit and firing Kerevi for instance.
Wilson
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
He did, but he's expected to be back at full training in 2-3 weeks.
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Time enough to make it for the Australia A squad, though I can also see them leaving him with the Reds knowing there is plenty of game time available there and calling him up later if need be.
rugbyAU
Dick Tooth (41)
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I would say that Rhys van Nek will be in with a shot of making the A side. The backrow looks full but Luke Reimer has been in the squad this year. He will also be a possibility for the A side.
The real left field selection I'd like to see is Declan Meredith to cover 10/15. He has yet to get good time at Super Rugby level, but I reckon he has the skills to take the Brumbies No 10 spot next year or the next. Could do a lot worse than BOD on the wing at the A level too. In place of Vunivalu would be my suggestion.
The real left field selection I'd like to see is Declan Meredith to cover 10/15. He has yet to get good time at Super Rugby level, but I reckon he has the skills to take the Brumbies No 10 spot next year or the next. Could do a lot worse than BOD on the wing at the A level too. In place of Vunivalu would be my suggestion.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
Isaac Henry
Not necessarily big and powerful. More Tim Horan like with speed and a crazy step. Put Sua'ali'i outside him at 13. Maybe trial this with Australia A?
LeCheese
John Thornett (49)
Unavailable after he blew his patella tendon during Super season - won’t be fit until next year realistically.
eastman
John Solomon (38)
Arguably he is irreplaceable- Australia doesn’t have many players with that athletic profile- big, quick and relatively skillful.
He can play every outside back position and to quite a high standard; that’s extremely valuable in a 23.
stillmissit
Ken Catchpole (46)
I'm hopeful that Schmidt has not thrown the towel in on Kerevi