Wallabies 2024

[John S]

You'd have to wonder why Beale, who's in the squad is allowed to play and Foketi, who isn't, is allegedly blocked

 

[Joe Blow]

If Beale was playing club footy it’s unlikely he will be in the 23 next week. Sad for him. Hope he heals quickly.
We have Wright and Kellaway as 15s in the squad and several options at 12. I would add Kuenzle if there is a spot.

 

[KOB1987]

The article I read said that Beale was released to play because he wasn’t in line to play v Wales next week, Wright being preferred at #15. Based on that, the only thing that would make sense re Foketi is that someone has picked up an injury in camp, probably either Paisami or whoever is penned in at #23.

 

[Ignoto]

Looking at the footage on the roar, the ground looks very green. We're they playing on an artificial ground?

 

[KOB1987]

Woollahra oval, yes. I think it’s that hybrid Astro/real turf whatever it’s called.

 

[Wilson]

Apparently Walton has been called into the squad:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1807255562377482581

 

[stillmissit]

'I’m told Joey Walton has been called up' - Doran. I watched him play for Gordon yesterday, he went OK but nothing to suggest he was dominant and had Foketi been there it would have been very interesting.

 

[stillmissit]

I would add Kuenzle if there is a spot

Struggle to understand why he was not in the squad.

 

[Yoda]

Kuenzle over Walton based on form and versatility every day of the week.

 

[rugbyAU]

God knows why Walton is in there

 

[Yoda]

Some would say because he is a Waratah. Good player, although Kuenzle more versatile especially as he won’t be in the 23 but just the squad.

 

[stillmissit]

At 12 we need someone capable of a half break with good offloading skills. We don't have one of those since Kerevi. Who's the likely replacement for Ikitau?

 

[LeCheese]

It's entirely possible Walton was just called in as a squaddie as he's Sydney-based

 

[snoopycatchicken]

Walton was the form Australian centre for the first half of the super rugby season. Since then Tahs spiralled and Paisami/Foketi returned.

 

[wamberal99]

Walton is a tough, gutsy footballer.

 

[Wilson]

He went well, but Paisami, Henry, Flook and arguably Stewart were all better than him over that period.

 

[rugbyAU]

At 12 we need someone capable of a half break with good offloading skills. We don't have one of those since Kerevi. Who's the likely replacement for Ikitau?

Flook or Daungunu

 

[Sully]

I'm confused. Isn't Ikitau a 13? And Paisami is a mini Kerevi?

 

[KOB1987]

I’m a bit confused by that as well, Ikitau is a 13 and so is Walton. It’s unlikely he’ll get a start and has probably just come in to fill the vacant squad spot. Schmidt probably defaulted to Foketi as a first port of call then went to Walton after giving it further consideration.

Daugunu to 13, or does Flook get blooded?

 

[liquor box]

Flook, he can then be around players he is familiar with