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Phil Kearns (64)
Oh, I agree. I think he probably showed enough to still be 3rd choice, but I wouldn't be amazed if they took Lonergan instead.
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KOB1987
John Eales (66)
That might be the case but so far you’re the only one who didn’t see the decision as laughable.
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
Even after all these years he still doesnt really know how to address the referee. Always seems to sound somehow a bit condescending. Probably not even meaning to.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
I’ve said it before, he is an athlete and physically unique, just not a very good rugby player, lacks the skillset and vision guys like Kellaway have.
swingpass
Peter Sullivan (51)
Yeah a few had underwhelming performances tonight, a few others strengthened their grip on starting 15 positions. QC (Quade Cooper), Kerevi, Kellaway, Ikitau all had good games, except for Valetini and Hooper thought the pack a bit meh ! Servicable but not as dominant as last week. JOC (James O'Connor) not great, McMahon did his job, won a couple of lineouts had a run or two.
dru
David Wilson (68)
Kerevi did very little before he came off tonight. The centres were (mostly) neutered by the Argies.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
You need a Babel fish to talk to Jaco and for both parties to understand what happened.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Not dissimilar to Latham. Not as good, but similar traits in this regard.
dru
David Wilson (68)
Ikitau took his chances and took opportunities with no look passes, done perfectly, resulting in tries.
But the centers were (mostly) neutered by the Pumas tonight. Ikitau just rose, not above it, but around it when the chance was there.
I like him, but sometimes he looks like he's blown a chip in one limb and gone rogue!
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Scoring tries does not a MOTGM make. Excellent performance by Kellaway again but it is the work of the players setting up the play that wins, or loses, games. The second half showed exactly how important Quade is to this team and just how effective he raises the performance of the whole backline. QC (Quade Cooper) MOTM for me.
Game management went to pot when JOC (James O'Connor) replaced Quade, but that shouldn't be a surprise given how long he has been out injured. JOC (James O'Connor) still a valuable member of the No 10 brigade.
Game management went to pot when JOC (James O'Connor) replaced Quade, but that shouldn't be a surprise given how long he has been out injured. JOC (James O'Connor) still a valuable member of the No 10 brigade.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
I thought the pack as a whole was average compared to last few weeks, expect Slipper and Hooper.
Tupou dropped a few balls and poor passes, needs to reign that in.
Fainga'a had a few poor throws, had a good role in two tries but not convinced by him as the test starter. Would prefer Feleti or BPA.
Swain did well in the lineout, but seemed to struggle in attack and defence, not a dominant carrier or defender. I think he is a few kg short of where he could be.
Samu was a step down from Leota in physicality in tight, I think Samu is a professional bench player.
Tupou dropped a few balls and poor passes, needs to reign that in.
Fainga'a had a few poor throws, had a good role in two tries but not convinced by him as the test starter. Would prefer Feleti or BPA.
Swain did well in the lineout, but seemed to struggle in attack and defence, not a dominant carrier or defender. I think he is a few kg short of where he could be.
Samu was a step down from Leota in physicality in tight, I think Samu is a professional bench player.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
They should with an eye on the future. Lonergan has similar skills to White and will be a good fit. I dont think Gordon brings much.
Valetini was pretty good, I reckon. Agree otherwise. Plenty of them had good moments but also some bad ones.
dru
David Wilson (68)
Yep. Valetini had his moments.
All in all though it was an unimpressive night for the pack.
Bullrush
Geoff Shaw (53)
I haven't said anything about the decision.
You're trying to blame the process and you are clearly wrong. Take it on the chin.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
I’m not blaming anything, I agreed with someone that the TMO should be able to change the decision regardless of the on field one. Especially in a circumstance like that, because it was laughable.