Wallabies Tri Nations
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Horwill isn't available.
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Mark Ella (57)
Will Higgers be having a run for Wests this weekend? If so, will he play 8 or 6? If so will any of the Brissy based members be going down for a look and report back to the forum on how he goes. It would be much appreciated if so.
If fit, he will go great at international standard and prove his critics wrong.
If fit, he will go great at international standard and prove his critics wrong.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Hey, you heard the man! Wallabies talk only!
Richo
John Thornett (49)
Yep. Let's hope we see Rocky slide to 8 and Higgers go in at 6. I'm not at all keen on the idea of A. Finger getting his first cap as the run-on 12 in the Tri Nations. I prefer to see Gits get dropped and Barnes start, with the Finger coming off the bench with 20 to go. Why Barnes was even dropped at all after the first England game remains a mystery.
And that goes directly to my recurring problem with Deans. Play. The. Damn. Bench. We have the depth in the back line, especially, to change things up with 20 minutes or so on the clock and really show teams a few different looks.
And that goes directly to my recurring problem with Deans. Play. The. Damn. Bench. We have the depth in the back line, especially, to change things up with 20 minutes or so on the clock and really show teams a few different looks.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Available when fit...
Also, add Kimlin to that list... he'll be in contention when he eventually returns...
farva
Vay Wilson (31)
I think Wykes makes a better back row than lock.
But it was interesting to note that neither Hocking or Wykes could establish themselves as Nathan Sharpes locking partner at the Force this year, with Mitchell ending up playing McCalman there when the full contingent of backrowers were back on board. And both of these guys have been in the pro set up for 3 odd years now, and neither have really made any seriosu impact.
I have my concerns about Horwill. He seems to be the walking wounded. He cant have played more than a handful of games over the last two years. Will he remember how to play when he eventually gets back, and even then I wouldnt be surprised to see him go down again. And another extensive spell on the side lines may well be career ending for him.
DPK
Peter Sullivan (51)
Adam Byrnes?
I was really impressed with McCalman this year. Thought he was more a backrower than a lock, so would prefer him picked there. But it's great to see him picked in the Wallaby squad. I look forward to seeing him getting a run to see if we can handle the big time.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
I am off to Uni V Para, I will let you guys know haw TPN goes.
farva
Vay Wilson (31)
I see him as being an enforcer type lock if he plays there. He is not of the height to compete at the lineouts against the Matifields. But if we could partner him with a good line out operator (Sharpe is our best, and will probably do) then he would add a lot to the scrum and the rucks. If we were to do this, we would need lineout options at 6 and 8, so Hodgson and Brown would be out (damn, there goes my dream of a Force 4-8) but I think if we went with Higgen and Elsom as 6/8 with a Mumm on the bench alongside Hodgson then this would work.
Reddy!
Bob Davidson (42)
He has played more footy over the last 2 years than Shepherd but I bet you would have him back in the team with no worries in a heart beat ay ay?
Geez, Reddy!, everything isn't Qld vs the World FFS.
I think it's a valid point about Horwill, and he didn't say he didn't want him back - I think all Aus rugby fans want a fit Horwill back. His run of injuries is concerning, as are those of other players, such as Shepherd.
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daz
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Quote from Higgers in the paper today that caused me to smile:
Higginbotham was pushing the right buttons yesterday. When asked whether he was up to ''bashing blokes'', Higginbotham laughed and said: ''Yeah, definitely.''
''I suppose it's one of the reasons we all play,'' Higginbotham said.
''It's a game where you get to hit blokes and not get in trouble for it. Hopefully I can bring a lot of physicality into the team and bring my running game across as well.''
Higginbotham was pushing the right buttons yesterday. When asked whether he was up to ''bashing blokes'', Higginbotham laughed and said: ''Yeah, definitely.''
''I suppose it's one of the reasons we all play,'' Higginbotham said.
''It's a game where you get to hit blokes and not get in trouble for it. Hopefully I can bring a lot of physicality into the team and bring my running game across as well.''
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Vay Wilson (31)
I would love a fit and healthy, and in form Horwill back. It would be a huge boost to the Aus pack. But I am very concerned that he wont be fit and in form.
And for me, I am quite amazed that Deans is considering Shepherd. He has tonnes of talent when fit, but his second half to the Force season (when he came back ) didnt blow me away. he is still clearly nervous about his injurie, and has kept away from kicking. Taking him into a 3N game is a liability unless he has sorted his problems out.
And for me, I am quite amazed that Deans is considering Shepherd. He has tonnes of talent when fit, but his second half to the Force season (when he came back ) didnt blow me away. he is still clearly nervous about his injurie, and has kept away from kicking. Taking him into a 3N game is a liability unless he has sorted his problems out.
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tranquility
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I know he can't because he hasn't played Super rugby yet, but wouldn't to be nice to give Luke Rooney a run in the back three? It would offer that size, and athleticism we seem to be lacking. Plus he is quick. Hope he goes really well in the NPC
just back from watching Souths play Gold Coast. Slipper and Daley prominent in a strong Gold Coast scrum. Daley off after about 50. Don't think he was injured.
Ant Fainga'a excellent for Souths. Cooper came on at half time and was brilliant. Set up three tries with beautiful cut out passes and scored a cracker stepping through the defence. Three conversions too. 2 from out wide (one from the left touch line and one from the right touch line), and one from in front.
Ant Fainga'a excellent for Souths. Cooper came on at half time and was brilliant. Set up three tries with beautiful cut out passes and scored a cracker stepping through the defence. Three conversions too. 2 from out wide (one from the left touch line and one from the right touch line), and one from in front.
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