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Ron Walden (29)
hooker not centre
Wallabies Squad - the Link Era
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Absolutely.
I think he's one of those players who can do the things you can't teach and has to learn the things you can teach. That's definitely a much better situation to be in and I'd say the reason why he's been picked in this squad.
scaraby
Ron Walden (29)
you are dead right and thats the risks we should be taking in picking a squad...can't teach speed and raw talent but you can teach him how to hang on to the ball...positive thinking ...i stand down... leave him there..
Athilnaur
Arch Winning (36)
Slim I think your 1i-ness is showing again, but I'll agree Fardy has had a couple of good games.
On Harris, I see a lot of potential in him and was disappointed he didn't see more time at 12 for the Reds this year so very surprised to see Ewen has stepped him up. That said I see him as a EOYT player.
Lastly:
PYLE!
is showing again, but I'll agree Fardy has had a couple of good games.On Harris, I see a lot of potential in him and was disappointed he didn't see more time at 12 for the Reds this year so very surprised to see Ewen has stepped him up. That said I see him as a EOYT player.
Lastly:
PYLE!
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Jason Little (69)
Won't surprise me to see all three of MMM, Kimlin and Fardy in the matchday 23 as starting or cover for lock/6. Arguably, there are other locks showing as good form, but these three have the hardness required, and I think that Link is looking for, to take on and be competitive for a whole game against the ABs. Probably Kimlin to start at 6, MMM to start at 4 and Fardy on the bench as cover. Not a good scenario for Pyle who is one of my favourite players, but that's how I see it going.
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Jason Little (69)
The front row is shaping up to be an interesting selection issue for the first RC test. Most posters here seem to think Benny A has done his dash at THP after the Lions series. However, as much as he was towelled up in test 3 by one of the best, he was strong in the other two tests, and has since dominated the Cheetahs' LHP in the elimination semi final. I don't think his position is necessarily as dicey as some seem to think given he is about the most capped and experienced THP in the squad. I predict we'll see Benn Robbo and James Slipper starting with Scott Sio and Benny A on the bench. Unlike Benny A, Scott Sio is a novice, but he is a monster in general play and seems to be a very good scrummager. I think his time has come.
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
1. Future development
2. Keep the 23 honest
3. Hold the tackle bags at training
4. Opposition for contact/opposed training
5. Cover injuries
6. The Lions tour made some money, so lets spend it on allowances, airfares, food and accommodation.
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
Yeah man it's been well covered. Not sure about the obvious bit. Aside from the obvious trolling motive.
Gnostic
Mark Ella (57)
I have never been a fan, but after his injury this year I have really noticed the difference that he makes to the Reds. Without him at 12 or 13 the Reds midfield was pretty awful in both attack and defence. It appears to me that he is the organiser in defence and without him nobody else in the Reds backline had any impact carrying the ball forward, especially after the loss of Ioane. I would also say that backline involvement fell, and by that I mean the work done by players off the ball to create gaps for others ad provide options. It may well be for these qualities that he was selected over Rob Horne, who I think has been proved to be a good 12 and only an able 13.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I think Betham is a very good prospect. His ITM Cup was awesome last year. Didn't lose the ball as much in contact as he did during this years S15, but it's still a concern. But like Nonu and Lauaki before him, who like Betham has a poor technique issue, this can easily be turned around by just changing a couple of things in the way he carries.
Good luck to him in the camp
Langthorne
Phil Hardcastle (33)
Like many, I'm surprised Horne didn't make the 40. I am happy to let the new coach do his stuff, and I'll be hoping he does it well. I'm sure he'll bring in Horne if the origianl selections don't work out, assuming Horne is available.
With it being a 40 man squad, it is exciting to see a few new names - all deserving.
With it being a 40 man squad, it is exciting to see a few new names - all deserving.
Groucho
Greg Davis (50)
Plenty of goal kickers in the squad: Lilo, JOC (James O'Connor), Cooper, Mogg, White.
You'd need four of those injured to call up Harris as cover.
Garryowen
Larry Dwyer (12)
No interest in trolling, however it strikes me as a very partisan selection. That and Mike Harris,
Whatever, they won't be in the 23.
There are a lack of quality centre options in Oz, which is disappointing as this traditionally a strength. That said, Godwin and JOC (James O'Connor) could become great 12s.
I like to watch
David Codey (61)
It was awful in attack,with or without him.
If he is to be selected for his defence, he will shut the backline down at the higher level.
in that event a defensive 10 should be selected beside him.
But we know that's not going to happen.
nathan
Watty Friend (18)
I'll give the 10 man cull a go:
Nick Phipps, Dave Dennis, Ben McCalman, Mike Harris, Anthony Faainga, Jake Schatz, Peter Betham, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Rob Simmons, Bernard Foley
23 Man Squad:
1. Robbo
2. Moore
3. Slipper
4. Fardy
5. Horwill
6. MMM
7. Hooper
8. Mowen
9. Genia
10. Cooper
11. O'Connor
12. Lilo
13. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
14. Folau
15. Mogg
16. TPN
17. Sio
18. Ryan
19. Kimlin
20. Gill
21. White
22. Kudriani
23. Tomane
Nick Phipps, Dave Dennis, Ben McCalman, Mike Harris, Anthony Faainga, Jake Schatz, Peter Betham, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Rob Simmons, Bernard Foley
23 Man Squad:
1. Robbo
2. Moore
3. Slipper
4. Fardy
5. Horwill
6. MMM
7. Hooper
8. Mowen
9. Genia
10. Cooper
11. O'Connor
12. Lilo
13. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
14. Folau
15. Mogg
16. TPN
17. Sio
18. Ryan
19. Kimlin
20. Gill
21. White
22. Kudriani
23. Tomane
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Mark Loane (55)
Ahhhhh. Faith in Link's infallibility restored.
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
First thing i notice in this squad is the lack of depth at 12. Harris & A. Fainga dont cut it.
Lilo is great but i prefer him at 10 after his stella super xv season last year, he does not seem to have the same impact at 12.
Flyhalf - To'omua best defensive 10 going round, sorry about the attack. Cooper best attacking 10 going around, sorry about the defensive. Give me Lilo any day of the week.
Backrow looks good but light. Need more physically dominant players. Pocock and Higgers are sorely missed.
But lots of positives in there of coarse.
Lilo is great but i prefer him at 10 after his stella super xv season last year, he does not seem to have the same impact at 12.
Flyhalf - To'omua best defensive 10 going round, sorry about the attack. Cooper best attacking 10 going around, sorry about the defensive. Give me Lilo any day of the week.
Backrow looks good but light. Need more physically dominant players. Pocock and Higgers are sorely missed.
But lots of positives in there of coarse.
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