KOB1987
John Eales (66)
No, just an angry realist.
Wallabies v Italy, Florence, Sun 13th Nov 12am AEDT
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Wales, Fiji, Georgia, and one of USA or Portugal. I think we'll get out of the pool.
After that we either play England, Japan, or Argentina. No guarantees who wins Pool D as England look a bit flat right now.
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Jason Little (69)
One was a no-arms tackle. Just very poor technique on that occasion.
On penalties, am I right in noting that Darcy Swain had no penalties conceded? If so, that has to be a move in the right direction. Together with his disrupting the lineout that led to Robertson's try, his mostly effective receipt of the kickoff (first one excluded), along with Skelton disrupting the Italian maul, his kick chases and challenging for the ball in the air, he had quite a net positive impact on the game. One of the best of the forwards.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Uh, right. The utter gibberish confused me.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Definitely…
Lolesio might not have had the best game, but if you’re not going to sub him earlier he needs to close out the match.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
He was lucky not to concede a couple for falling wrong side of the ruck. He just fell very ineffectively.
Maul defence was a highlight. Skelton and Swain were doing decent work.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
In terms of individual performances, I thought Skelton and Swain were our best players last night.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Yeah I think I can agree with that
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John Hipwell (52)
With less than a year for WC is impossible. But RA should sign Scott Robertson for 2024 ASAP
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
I also am confused. I usually agree with about 98% of what you say. The bit I am confused about is that as the president (I think) of a subbies club you are throwing out support for past RA decisions. The current crowd trying to a good job are constrained by Raelene’s legacy.
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Jason Little (69)
I don't see why so many posters are so down on Noah after this game. His kicking for touch was a welcome highlight after the very poor efforts by Foley forever. He gave the last pass for Wright's try. His kicking in general play might not be world shattering but was better than anything dished up by others during this tour. He was off target with a couple of early goal kicks, but did find his radar and the conversion of Robertson's try on the sideline was a beauty.
He was working with our third best No 9 in a backline that excludes any attacking team work but relies on individuals for territory gain and scoring tries. Overall, he was not really a step down from Foley imo.
Pass it to Dunning!
Bob Loudon (25)
He wasn't big enough. A bunch of times he got outmuscled over the ruck. He's good for a pilfer, but we need more for a Wallabies 7. Until Charlie Gamble is eligible, I think Hooper should start every game.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
It’s not impossible at all, just unlikely. I remember when he got appointed that there was no assurance he would take us through to the 23 RWC - does anyone know his T&Cs?
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Vintage BR.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
The most frustrating part of the match... 2 minutes to play and wallabies have to score twice to win the match and have just been awarded a penalty in an attacking position.
The wallabies then proceed to waste as much time as they possibly can. FFS Italy were positioned for the scrum long before the wallabies even got out of their huddle. If ever there was a team that needed to waste time it was Italy - and they were faster than the australians at setting up. The wallabies bled their own clock down - whilst in possession - in an attacking position - whilst behind!!!!!
Just no awareness whatsoever in them. They couldn't have done more to lose than that what they did.
The wallabies then proceed to waste as much time as they possibly can. FFS Italy were positioned for the scrum long before the wallabies even got out of their huddle. If ever there was a team that needed to waste time it was Italy - and they were faster than the australians at setting up. The wallabies bled their own clock down - whilst in possession - in an attacking position - whilst behind!!!!!
Just no awareness whatsoever in them. They couldn't have done more to lose than that what they did.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
FTFY
Won't help
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Michael Lynagh (62)
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Statistics are not your strong point…
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