Wallabies 2025
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TSR
Steve Williams (59)
Champion de Crespigny extended too
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
I hope he can keep his form up. There is a lot to like about this bloke and his presence on a field. The Wallabies have lacked intimidation players for a while now. Swinton could show glimpses of it but was more liability than asset.
Then we have players like Valetini, Bell and McReight who intimidate with their playing ability but I think CdC is one of those guys that oppositions need to know where is on a field and he doesn't seem dirty at all. Few genuinely hard men are needed to be successful in test footy.
Then we have players like Valetini, Bell and McReight who intimidate with their playing ability but I think CdC is one of those guys that oppositions need to know where is on a field and he doesn't seem dirty at all. Few genuinely hard men are needed to be successful in test footy.
JRugby2
Alex Ross (28)
Another great rugby acronym added to the books
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
Has to be done. I'll butcher it too much otherwise and I know it's lazy but I don't wanna stuff his name up endlessly.
TSR
Steve Williams (59)
Agree with most of this - but have to say I can’t imagine many guys enjoy being tackled by Bell or Valetini.
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
That's true and I don't doubt those blokes but having a work horse demon in the pack goes a long way. Dirty work is exhausting and I want my more ball in hand threats able to be in position to take the carries or go for the pilfer.
There's a lot of players vying for those backrow spots.
We've got Valetini, Wilson and McReight who are basically walk up starters from last season and then Rob Leota is back healthy and playing pretty well, Langi Gleeson's had a good start to the season with a MOTM performance in round 3, Liam Wright just returned, Champion de Crespigny is playing well, Charlie Cale is back and the list goes on.
We've got Valetini, Wilson and McReight who are basically walk up starters from last season and then Rob Leota is back healthy and playing pretty well, Langi Gleeson's had a good start to the season with a MOTM performance in round 3, Liam Wright just returned, Champion de Crespigny is playing well, Charlie Cale is back and the list goes on.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Our back row stocks are pretty outstanding at the moment. We're getting there with the locks too.
Adam84
John Eales (66)
- Frost, Pollard expected to re-sign.
- Ikitau has been offered a contract until 2028 post Exeter
- lolesio rumoured to be heading overseas
- McReight, Gordon and T.Wright are next key retention targets
Two horse race for wallabies coach between McKellar and Kiss
Leaving nothing to chance: Inside Rugby Australia’s re-signing spree
https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...s/news-story/ad76a216035a4293165e5141db9d7feb
- Ikitau has been offered a contract until 2028 post Exeter
- lolesio rumoured to be heading overseas
- McReight, Gordon and T.Wright are next key retention targets
Two horse race for wallabies coach between McKellar and Kiss
Leaving nothing to chance: Inside Rugby Australia’s re-signing spree
https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...s/news-story/ad76a216035a4293165e5141db9d7feb
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The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
Not going to be popular opinion but Liam Wright doesn't sit at the top of the priority list in my mind if that is who your'e referring too? Could be Tom? Not because he isn't talented but his lack of availability through injury is a concern.
Wilson
Rod McCall (65)
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
Appreciate that. Can't read the article. Can get around it but I know it'll be clarified by the boffins on here.
T Wright is at the top of the list but if he gets a Tom Banks type offer is there much we can do? He deserves a better offer than Banks as well.
Strewthcobber
David Codey (61)
Averaging 7 games a season for his Japanese club in his 4th year there. He got the greatest deal of all time
Wilson
Rod McCall (65)
Long term offers + sabbaticals. It's not perfect but it gives us some wiggle room and 4-5 year deals do carry a degree of certainty that players appreciate. There is plenty of risk in that and it's not something we can offer to players as they get older (how old depends on player/position), but it's our best chance of competing at the top end, if we want to keep these guys.
Not sure why, at Gordon's age, he is a "key retention target"
Dctarget
David Wilson (68)
That's incredible. Must be a bit odd for these highly competitive players who dream of adoring fans, representing their nation etc. etc. Having such good offers that they can't refuse to go disappear into Japan and have no recognition at all for your rugby (from your own world).