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Bobby Sands
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Hope we take the same approach into the tests with him at 7.
Wallabies v Samoa, Sat 7th September, 7.30pm, Bankwest (Parra) Stadium
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Hope we take the same approach into the tests with him at 7.
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Bobby Sands
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Jack Lam is a genuine jet. Back when he was at the Canes he was a fixture. Lala never truly got going.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
It does seem a little unfair that Powell won't be playing this weekend, but it really has nothing to do with Cheika bias, or how Phipps performed in some amateur park footy final.........
It seems quite obvious (to me at least) that Phipps, along with TPN, are being given a farewell test at home.
Powell is still the standby halfback in the extended RWC squad, so this will be the last opportunity Phipps has to play in gold.
Having said that, I don't think we needed to play Genia, and it would've been nice to have Powell start or come off the bench to give him some actual match time.........
But it's still not half as crazy as starting LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) at 6 in every single test, including this one.
It seems quite obvious (to me at least) that Phipps, along with TPN, are being given a farewell test at home.
Powell is still the standby halfback in the extended RWC squad, so this will be the last opportunity Phipps has to play in gold.
Having said that, I don't think we needed to play Genia, and it would've been nice to have Powell start or come off the bench to give him some actual match time.........
But it's still not half as crazy as starting LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) at 6 in every single test, including this one.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Correct, with'home' having double meaning in this instance - In TPN's case, Parramatta is his home club, and in Phipps' case all the Kings boarders who aren't on leave are being ferried down to the game.
The selection committee has played their cards, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) will start when it matter to be replaced by Pocock. So they are investing in him. If LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) goes down, I expect Dempsey to start to be replaced by Pocock
I think if Dempsey was fit earlier there would have been a bit less game time for LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), but not much
We clearly want starters who hit and run harder than Jones (the same reason that Hanigan is captaining NSW Country). He is a solid but not spectacular player
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Yeah I think you are right but the balance is wrong. Isi hits and runs hard consistently and is the 8 we've needed for ages.
With him available, we need someone who jumps well and gets through more work. We don't need our 6 to play like an 8.
I don't think Jones gets through anymore work than LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), so it comes down to those individuals efforts.
Honestly Jones efforts, when he has got his test opportunities this season, haven't demanded selection as a starter.
It appears the coaches and selection panel has
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
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Phil Kearns (64)
I doubt we would go into a game against Wales with Dempsey at 6. Fiji, yes, I can see that. So you are right, I reckon.
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Phil Kearns (64)
Make the buggers walk down.
Better still, make them jog in full military gear, carrying their rifles over their heads.
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David Codey (61)
I tend to agree, Jones just has never showed the coaching staff enough to get the gig, before going to France and it seems after..