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No Skelton for the wales series
I don’t think it’s a monstrous loss- especially given the type of rugby is likely to be more expansive outside of the World Cup paradigm.No Skelton for the wales series
Are we talking about Skelton here or are you just generally venting?Every time we lose a player 'its not the end of the world' but once you lose 100 players it kind of is.
Mark was one of the few locked in. If Koroibete's form continues to slide or he retires pre Lions, who are our wingers?
Petaia, Kellaway, Wright are the proven ones. Then presumably Jorgensen, Sua'ali'i and Toole will come into contention in the back 3 somewhere.
Darby Lancaster looks to have the goodsMark was one of the few locked in. If Koroibete's form continues to slide or he retires pre Lions, who are our wingers?
Petaia, Kellaway, Wright are the proven ones. Then presumably Jorgensen, Sua'ali'i and Toole will come into contention in the back 3 somewhere.
Yeah I'm excited for him too but probably should get a Super game or 20 before Wallabies come knocking.Darby Lancaster looks to have the goods
Just a general thing ive noticed. Every time a player leaves or is unavailable its not the end of the world but cumulatively it kind of is. We are so uncompetitive right now.Are we talking about Skelton here or are you just generally venting?
You're right, but no point having players involved that don't want to be thereJust a general thing ive noticed. Every time a player leaves or is unavailable its not the end of the world but cumulatively it kind of is. We are so uncompetitive right now.
Toole isn’t test standard probably Kellaway at fullback with Petaia and Wright on the wingsMark was one of the few locked in. If Koroibete's form continues to slide or he retires pre Lions, who are our wingers?
Petaia, Kellaway, Wright are the proven ones. Then presumably Jorgensen, Sua'ali'i and Toole will come into contention in the back 3 somewhere.
Vunivalu isn't crap either, he scores tries with easeToole isn’t test standard probably Kellaway at fullback with Petaia and Wright on the wings
need more of a look at Jorgensen and Sua'ali'i
Some of those names shouldn’t be therePost by rugby bloke on Instagram about 8 players that "should debut" for the Wallabies next year.
- Max Burey. At first I thought no way but it's not a bad shout with because of our current situation. A lot will depend on the Force winning games and Pasitoa. He won't win us a WC but we're a bit lost at 10 still with a lot of kids coming through behind Gordon. Noah is an obvious recall chance to get in the way.
- Josh Flook. Think this is pretty obvious. Wallabies lacked versatility and smarts. Ticks a lot of boxes and seems a leader as well.
- Max Jorgensen. Would have already if not for the broken leg. He'll be blooded for sure.
- Corey Toole. With Mark leaving I think he's definitely in a side at some stage.
- Tom Horton. I think we are in some deep trouble if he's wearing gold. A small hooker who can't throw (shouldn't count against him). He's got energy but it's a no for me.
- Harry Potter. Think this is another good chance. Another versatile back. If fit he should start for the Force without much competition, so he will get show what he can bring.
- Ryan Lonergan. Think he should have gone to the WC in place of IFL. Happy to see him get a crack.
- Miles Amatosero. I'll wait on this one. Yes he has all the attributes but we've heard this before about 2nd Rowers. Also only 21, so he has a couple of years before he is even at his physical prime.
Beyond those guys Flook probably gets his start on the wing (or as a bench utility covering it) and Vunivalu will likely keep plugging away, people may not like him but there's plenty of upside to his game and he will hopefully get a full super season to push his case. Pietsch is likely in the frame too, though I personally don't rate him as a test prospect yet.Mark was one of the few locked in. If Koroibete's form continues to slide or he retires pre Lions, who are our wingers?
Petaia, Kellaway, Wright are the proven ones. Then presumably Jorgensen, Sua'ali'i and Toole will come into contention in the back 3 somewhere.
I don't like the phrasing of "should" before the season has been played and their form has been seen, but for this list to come true the Force will have to have a massive step up in form. Potter has the best chance of those in terms of little competition for a start, but with the rest of the backline up in the air at the moment he might have a hard time showing his wares. Hooker is not a strength but Horton would have to have a hell of a season to push past the likes of Faessler, Lonergan and Pollard. If BPA is coming back the year after he may come back into the fold earlier for the wallabies too, making the job even harder for Horton. Mafi and Nasser are much more likely debutants (though both only an outside chance).Post by rugby bloke on Instagram about 8 players that "should debut" for the Wallabies next year.
- Max Burey. At first I thought no way but it's not a bad shout with because of our current situation. A lot will depend on the Force winning games and Pasitoa. He won't win us a WC but we're a bit lost at 10 still with a lot of kids coming through behind Gordon. Noah is an obvious recall chance to get in the way.
- Josh Flook. Think this is pretty obvious. Wallabies lacked versatility and smarts. Ticks a lot of boxes and seems a leader as well.
- Max Jorgensen. Would have already if not for the broken leg. He'll be blooded for sure.
- Corey Toole. With Mark leaving I think he's definitely in a side at some stage.
- Tom Horton. I think we are in some deep trouble if he's wearing gold. A small hooker who can't throw (shouldn't count against him). He's got energy but it's a no for me.
- Harry Potter. Think this is another good chance. Another versatile back. If fit he should start for the Force without much competition, so he will get show what he can bring.
- Ryan Lonergan. Think he should have gone to the WC in place of IFL. Happy to see him get a crack.
- Miles Amatosero. I'll wait on this one. Yes he has all the attributes but we've heard this before about 2nd Rowers. Also only 21, so he has a couple of years before he is even at his physical prime.
Post by rugby bloke on Instagram about 8 players that "should debut" for the Wallabies next year.
- Max Burey. At first I thought no way but it's not a bad shout with because of our current situation. A lot will depend on the Force winning games and Pasitoa. He won't win us a WC but we're a bit lost at 10 still with a lot of kids coming through behind Gordon. Noah is an obvious recall chance to get in the way.
- Josh Flook. Think this is pretty obvious. Wallabies lacked versatility and smarts. Ticks a lot of boxes and seems a leader as well.
- Max Jorgensen. Would have already if not for the broken leg. He'll be blooded for sure.
- Corey Toole. With Mark leaving I think he's definitely in a side at some stage.
- Tom Horton. I think we are in some deep trouble if he's wearing gold. A small hooker who can't throw (shouldn't count against him). He's got energy but it's a no for me.
- Harry Potter. Think this is another good chance. Another versatile back. If fit he should start for the Force without much competition, so he will get show what he can bring.
- Ryan Lonergan. Think he should have gone to the WC in place of IFL. Happy to see him get a crack.
- Miles Amatosero. I'll wait on this one. Yes he has all the attributes but we've heard this before about 2nd Rowers. Also only 21, so he has a couple of years before he is even at his physical prime.
It's not Uelese and he's with Moana now so he'd count as an international pick?