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Wallabies 2025

Blue

Blue

Steve Williams (59)
Strewthcobber said:
Why would Australia have any say in a contract between Skelton and La Rochelle?
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Sure. But if you want to pick International players for test matches you need to get the players, agents, players associations, and unions on the same page. South Africa is doing this. It took time, but its working. Contracts are negotiated with a clear expectations.
 
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Stan Wickham (3)
Blue said:
So what's the deal with Tupou? Buggering off is he? Does he remain in the 4N squad? Seems to have got himself off the couch. TH prop is a real problem. Nongorr was not much better than Robinson. How the heck did Aus rugby not stay in the loop in Skelton's contract negotiations to make sure he remains available when needed with compensation? They dropped a huge ball.
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What the ? Nonggorr did a solid 20 mins shift - he held the scrum strong and in the line out he did a huge lift for Williams which enabled him to do the steal - even the Stan commentators made mention of it. His work rate was high - In his 20 mins he completed 7 tackles - whereas in their 60 mins Slips and TT completed 6 and 5 respectively each. He had 4 carries - and Slips and TT 6 each. Slips and especially TT were great in the scrum - but Nonggorr held his own and did his job. I’m not going to bag Tom from the week before as it’s bloody hard work out there. But seriously - Nonggorr did good work - he matched the increased pace of the bench, his D was excellent and kept the intensity going. He’s 24 mate. He’s young and developing well. Slips is 35, AAA 31 and TT 29. We have depth. On both sides. Enough of the negativity.
 
Mr Pilfer

Mr Pilfer

Cyril Towers (30)
Definitely won’t be O’Connor, heard him on a podcast the other day and he was pretty clear he was flying straight out for a quick holiday on the way to Uk. We need to move on anyway
 
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Peter Johnson (47)
Mr Pilfer said:
Definitely won’t be O’Connor, heard him on a podcast the other day and he was pretty clear he was flying straight out for a quick holiday on the way to Uk. We need to move on anyway
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Move on to who? Lolesio and Lynagh out, Donaldson will travel, Edmed has been called up - JOC (James O'Connor) has been sounded out if he is able/willing to travel. Seems completely necessary to take him (or see if Foley is available) because who is next? I'd say Debrazcini but he is finishing up. HMP and Meredith are nowhere near being able to be Super Rugby starters, let alone Wallaby tourists.
 
Tomthumb

Tomthumb

Peter Johnson (47)
upthereds#! said:
Move on to who? Lolesio and Lynagh out, Donaldson will travel, Edmed has been called up - JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) has been sounded out if he is able/willing to travel. Seems completely necessary to take him (or see if Foley is available) because who is next? I'd say Debrazcini but he is finishing up. HMP and Meredith are nowhere near being able to be Super Rugby starters, let alone Wallaby tourists.
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I'd think his performances vs the Chiefs and Blues this year show he's more than capable of being a Super Rugby starter
 
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Peter Johnson (47)
Tomthumb said:
I'd think his performances vs the Chiefs and Blues this year show he's more than capable of being a Super Rugby starter
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I'd like to see a lot more then 2 ok games before we promote to Wallaby status. I suspect he will continue his development as the bench man at the brumbies, with occassional opportunities to start just like this year.
 
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Tomthumb

Peter Johnson (47)
upthereds#! said:
I'd like to see a lot more then 2 ok games before we promote to Wallaby status. I suspect he will continue his development as the bench man at the brumbies, with occassional opportunities to start just like this year.
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To be fair he was more than ok, was probably the best player on the field vs the Blues. I wouldn't be surprised if he beats out Edmed next year. I'm not advocating for him, but we need to build depth at some point. Constantly bringing David Knox or Dally messenger into the team every time there are injuries isn't developing depth
 
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