qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
I'm going to assume once again it's for players that are signed mid-season and not already in the squad/academy.
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I'm going to assume once again it's for players that are signed mid-season and not already in the squad/academy.
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Vay Wilson (31)
Sharpe is rated by his peers - as in other locks from his opposition like Matfield - as one of the best ball carriers the Wallabies have. And he was possibly the only forward (other than Pocock) last year that was willing to carry the ball into contact regularly, and make metres.
Groucho
Greg Davis (50)
For the Force, Sharpe has made quality inroads into every defence, continually getting over the gain line when the other Force forwards were being knocked back, and that includes Wykes and Pocock.
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TheNextBigThing
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It blows my mind that there is still discussion about Sharpie beyond "Thank god his injury is minor and he'll be wearing 4 against SA" The guy's not just Australia's best lock. He'd be contending for Australia's best player for the last two years and one of the best locks in the world.
What perturbs me more though is that the ARU didn't top up his contract. It's not like Waugh or Baxter who were getting pocket money as a thankyou for years of impeccable service. Sharpes going to be the first guy picked for the Wallabies for a couple of years yet and JON has shown a remarkable lack of foresight.
What perturbs me more though is that the ARU didn't top up his contract. It's not like Waugh or Baxter who were getting pocket money as a thankyou for years of impeccable service. Sharpes going to be the first guy picked for the Wallabies for a couple of years yet and JON has shown a remarkable lack of foresight.
Ruggo
Mark Ella (57)
That's what I like about Sharpe. The job needed doing so he did it. He and Horwill will offer a good combination and stiffin our tighter game. Last year we had trouble finding Sharpe a partner, this year the right player is available.
Bring it on.
ChargerWA
Mark Loane (55)
Technically there really isn't much discussion, most people know how valuable he is to the wallabies........... and then there is QWERTY.
Did he eventually get the top up? I thought I read in another thread the public out cry prompted them to give it to him.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Deans took ages to dump Richard Brown and Dean Mumm, at that rate Sharpe will be 40 untill Deans drops him.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Only because of a lack of options at the time, Sharpe will have competition now with Vicks and Horwill in the picture.
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International Badboy
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Does Mumm make the 22 been performing well as captain when waughs off the field for the tahs IMO
Joe Mac
Arch Winning (36)
Sharpe is one of the best 2nd-rowers in the world at the moment. How some people can confidently say Vickerman will replace him after not seeing him play top-flight footy(Super Rugby) for two years is absolutely retarded.
Besides, on current form; Rob Simmons will replace Sharpe in WB's when Sharpe retires, not Vickerman...
Besides, on current form; Rob Simmons will replace Sharpe in WB's when Sharpe retires, not Vickerman...
BrumbiesPolynesian
Fred Wood (13)
Elsom, in all honesty, I wouldnt even pick him, not just for the fact he hasnt played any footy over this season but purely he is not the best 6 option in the country...that honour has to go with Higgenbottom, Brown as his back up and Samo to cover that position as well as Play 8...Palu to back him up, Pocock to play 7 with Beau Robinson his back up....and also throw in the mix McCalman and Hodgson so in all fairness, where does Elsom fit in?
Toutai Kefu has been throwing Ita Vaeas name in the mix but I dont think the time is right for him just yet.
Toutai Kefu has been throwing Ita Vaeas name in the mix but I dont think the time is right for him just yet.
Slim 293
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Higginbotham likes to run with the ball a lot but does a fraction of the work Elsom and other 6s perform...
I wouldn't have him starting for the Wallabies until he learns to put in the hard work...
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
I agree, but if McCalman gets selected at 8, i would balance out the backrow as he does more of the grunt work
He is doing more these days, but he ain't no work rate whore.
I would like to see how he goes in a Tri Nations game and whether he can get through the work
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Grinder
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Speaking of opportunities in the 2nd row, I have been impressed by the rapid rise of Sam Wykes.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
The injuries are definatly starting to build up
Gone for 3N: Horne, Mitchell, Tatafu (apparently), Barnes, Palu,Hynes, Hoiles, Ma'afu, Edmonds
Currently Injured but due to return: Robinson, Morahan, Harris, Lucas, A.Fainga'a,Slipper, Baxter, Mowen, Pyle, Shepherd, Elsom
Hopefully we don't lose anymore players.
Also, for the initial 40 man squad, Deans has always picked one or two bolters (ie:Morahan,Dennis, Phipps ect). So I won't be suprised if some bolters like Timani/Pyle, Shatz, Longbottom, Charles, Saffy, Vaea get picked in that initial squad.
Gone for 3N: Horne, Mitchell, Tatafu (apparently), Barnes, Palu,Hynes, Hoiles, Ma'afu, Edmonds
Currently Injured but due to return: Robinson, Morahan, Harris, Lucas, A.Fainga'a,Slipper, Baxter, Mowen, Pyle, Shepherd, Elsom
Hopefully we don't lose anymore players.
Also, for the initial 40 man squad, Deans has always picked one or two bolters (ie:Morahan,Dennis, Phipps ect). So I won't be suprised if some bolters like Timani/Pyle, Shatz, Longbottom, Charles, Saffy, Vaea get picked in that initial squad.
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