Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Well you could say Hodge at least got them the draw instead of a loss with a very good conversion from difficult angle.
Wallabies v Pumas, Bankwest (Parra), Sat 5th December
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Well you could say Hodge at least got them the draw instead of a loss with a very good conversion from difficult angle.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Matt Burke: tHe WaLLaBiEs ShOuLd HaVe ScOrED mOrE pOiNtS - yes mate good assessment, can they borrow Chris Latham’s old gloves so someone can actually catch a farking ball and put a roof over the stadium too
Viking
Mark Ella (57)
Philips wasn't great tonight, giving away penalties. Still one of our better players and finds of the season.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
If somebody told me we would play two tests against Argentina and not get one win before the start of the tournament I would wonder what they are taking....
Chunderstruck
Alex Ross (28)
Rennie said he's proud of the effort playing with 14, but wasn't most of that 14 v 14?
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
12 too crowded - least likely spot needed. Sadly I think he is destined to be our wonderful utility player from the bench and start the odd game when lots of injuries like this test series. Credit to him though as to be able to play all positions bar halfback shows talented football - unfortunately just not showing a rockstart in one key position to nail down regular starting spot.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
I will say, the Pumas showed the benefits of spending a long time together as a team. They looked the most organised of the three teams. Trusted each other totally and their defensive line was unreal.
The Wallabies problem spend what, 4 weeks max as a complete squad before their first test each year? Maybe that needs to be looked at.
The Wallabies problem spend what, 4 weeks max as a complete squad before their first test each year? Maybe that needs to be looked at.
tragic
John Solomon (38)
The only good thing to come out of that game is the realisation that if you take a dive you’ll go off for a 10min HIA.
Swan dives are a blight on the game. And the argies are experts.
Shame because it detracts from their physicality and the positive aspects of their game.
Swan dives are a blight on the game. And the argies are experts.
Shame because it detracts from their physicality and the positive aspects of their game.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
He still might have been better
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Thought Valetini was very strong ball in hand when he got his chance. Ned and Simmo play their roles as lineout jumping ruck monkeys but I don't think you can carry two in the side. Looking forward to seeing Trevor Hosea start next year who carries very impressively.
Pleased with Philip and Wilson. Matt has been awesome all year and we should look to work out a way to get him playing next year. Harry's played so much footy this year, I think it would really be in his interests and the interests of Australian Rugby (maybe not in the interests of the Reds) to manage his workload at the beginning of next year. At 21, I feel there's room for him to put on a bit of hard muscle and some extended time in the gym in the preseason could take him to the next level.
Can't complain about the front-row. AAA is damn near world class but I think Rennie just has to start Tupou and pull him only when he's cooked, he's just too good. Telling him he only has the first 40 to play just makes him too aggressive trying to expend himself completely in the first half.
Tough night for the backs all round, although T Wizzie is outstanding and should be fullback long-term. I also don't think I've ever seen a player develop as quickly as Paisami. JOC (James O'Connor) was a bit one out, he and the team have really missed To'omua.
A bit of a 'mare for JP but I'm not going to cast him out after that. Huge year emotionally for him with the passing of his father and everything else going on. A lot for someone who was born this century to deal with, he looked spent. We'll see how he goes for the Reds next year at 13 but I'm not against starting him on the wing with Hunter at 13 and To'omua at 12 next year. Should also add that I don't really get around the "he's bought into his own hype, he thinks he can do everything himself," comments. He seems, and from all reports, is a very humble kid and we don't know what he's been instructed to do by the coaching staff RE kicking in behind etc. It's most likely something he's been told to do.
Pleased with Philip and Wilson. Matt has been awesome all year and we should look to work out a way to get him playing next year. Harry's played so much footy this year, I think it would really be in his interests and the interests of Australian Rugby (maybe not in the interests of the Reds) to manage his workload at the beginning of next year. At 21, I feel there's room for him to put on a bit of hard muscle and some extended time in the gym in the preseason could take him to the next level.
Can't complain about the front-row. AAA is damn near world class but I think Rennie just has to start Tupou and pull him only when he's cooked, he's just too good. Telling him he only has the first 40 to play just makes him too aggressive trying to expend himself completely in the first half.
Tough night for the backs all round, although T Wizzie is outstanding and should be fullback long-term. I also don't think I've ever seen a player develop as quickly as Paisami. JOC (James O'Connor) was a bit one out, he and the team have really missed To'omua.
A bit of a 'mare for JP but I'm not going to cast him out after that. Huge year emotionally for him with the passing of his father and everything else going on. A lot for someone who was born this century to deal with, he looked spent. We'll see how he goes for the Reds next year at 13 but I'm not against starting him on the wing with Hunter at 13 and To'omua at 12 next year. Should also add that I don't really get around the "he's bought into his own hype, he thinks he can do everything himself," comments. He seems, and from all reports, is a very humble kid and we don't know what he's been instructed to do by the coaching staff RE kicking in behind etc. It's most likely something he's been told to do.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Received some good ones too but seemed to always lose the ball in contact, grubber kick it to the opposition or throw it into s[pace to nobody. He had a shocker.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Also not a fan of Gordon - prefer Tate on the pine
molman
Jim Lenehan (48)
How long have the Wallabies been tied up together now? surely the Argentinians haven't had longer together?.. They couldn't even train as a complete unit at first with the Euro players in a seperate bubble so I'm not sure the benefit you are proposing ever existed for them in comparison to the All Blacks / Wallabies.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Big thing for me is the Argentinians know their game. We're still looking for ours.