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Is that where he went?? How does a professional player get granted a week's holiday mid-season??
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Is that where he went?? How does a professional player get granted a week's holiday mid-season??
Oh, the top players all have a leave accrual system which they can take any time. It's all part of the CBA that RUPA signed with the ARU. 99% of players choose not to take time off during the season though as they generally lose their starting spot and find it very hard to get it back.
But clearly Jones needed some time off. 2 weeks in Bali should have him nicely refreshed.
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But clearly Jones needed some time off. 2 weeks in Bali should have him nicely refreshed.
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Scarfman
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I've only seen a couple of Force games this season and Sharpey looked like he was in retirement mode. If you guys saw more than that, fair enough.
Some joke selections in there. Deans still with the youth fetish. I know what you're saying baabaa, that they're only in the 35-40 squad, but still, you like to see form rewarded. The most worrying thing about Maafu is that clearly Deans in still in the same mode, so we can expect to see LHs at TH and vice versa.
Some joke selections in there. Deans still with the youth fetish. I know what you're saying baabaa, that they're only in the 35-40 squad, but still, you like to see form rewarded. The most worrying thing about Maafu is that clearly Deans in still in the same mode, so we can expect to see LHs at TH and vice versa.
He was immense on Saturday vs the Lions. Agree he has had a few quiet games, but his form is good enough plus we badly need an experienced lock to help with all the young guys we have coming through (Simmons, Pyle, Neville, Douglas etc).
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1-3 Agree
4. Probably Harris
5 ????
6. Will keep Alexander Slipper - need somebody to replace Robo and Kepu later on
7-8 Agree
9710 - surely keep Morahan - 3 years has been in Walls and still not a cap, But Tomane and Shipps are good
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John Solomon (38)
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Peter Johnson (47)
I feel for Mowen. I might not know as much about rugby as others, but I refuse to believe that on current form McCalman and Dennis are better players than him.
He would be perfect off the bench as he can play 6 or 8, and would add some valuable leadership late in the game.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Looks like Sharpie has become a bit more versatile with age!
It will be interesting to see the crouch before engagement and the hookers shoulder position will be interesting
you would think Growden would get the most basic things correct
It will be interesting to see the crouch before engagement and the hookers shoulder position will be interesting
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Tom Lawton (22)
The Tri Nations we won against two teams who did not run their best! They were more focused on Bill.
My point is more about Robie Deans. Don't think he should be Australian coach, pure and simple.
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Mark Ella (57)
Are you suggesting that Deans might actually come up with one for a change.
Oh sorry, I forgot or rather blocked out the memories of his last (and first) game plan 'kick it to the shit house and defend.'
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Mark Ella (57)
Apart from the Scotland test which is really stuffed up because of the conflicts in scheduling, the 22 (not 15 those days are gone) should really be known to the coach now. The disaster awaiting us is the fact that Deans really has no idea about selection IMO apart from selecting his favourites, usually out of position.
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Definitely agreed. Mowen, Higgers and Dennis have been the 3 best utility backrowers in Aus this season and probably most of last, who have all excelled at 6 and 8 at differing times. Either one missing out on the 22 could feel hard done by. Missing out on the 40 is a travesty.
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Greg Davis (50)
Tomane is the form Australian winger along with Ioane. I'd be starting him against Wales.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
As a force man I must say I was abit surprised to see mccalman named in the squad. But i do feel alittle sorry for the guy after he was left for dead by deans during the RWC with the 7 debacle.
I think the blokes confidence must have taken a hit after that it's not really his fault he was played out of position. I think he deserves a second chance.
He is still very young still learning and growing who knows what he could be and do in the future.
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I think the blokes confidence must have taken a hit after that it's not really his fault he was played out of position. I think he deserves a second chance.
He is still very young still learning and growing who knows what he could be and do in the future.
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same game plan as the Brums !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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