Wallabies v Samoa, Sat 7th September, 7.30pm, Bankwest (Parra) Stadium

[Tex]

I think Banks showed why he's the third choice 15. Dempsey was great and would be at the top of the list for blindside flanker options.

Paul Alo-Emile. What a beast. I'm still disappointed we lost him to the French dollar so early on. Imagine a front row/bench with him, Tupou, AAA and Sio? Pure beast-mode.

 

[Lindommer]

Banks had a few hesitant moments. Yet I saw something in his play on Saturday night that could lead to him playing at a higher level. I wouldn't give up on him at this stage.

 

[fatprop]

Banks had a few hesitant moments. Yet I saw something in his play on Saturday night that could lead to him playing at a higher level. I wouldn't give up on him at this stage.

I think Banks will have a solid test career, just not for this RWC

 

[Dctarget]

Having a brief look at the highlights, To'omua had some nice touches. His grubber through for AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)'s try was pinpoint and he had some solid passing after receiving some fairly ordinary balls from Foley.

Also, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)'s try wasn't a done deal, he still had a bit of work to do and probably wise not to pass to Dempsey on the touch line.

Any news on Coleman? Is he injured?

 

[Derpus]

Having a brief look at the highlights, To'omua had some nice touches. His grubber through for AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)'s try was pinpoint and he had some solid passing after receiving some fairly ordinary balls from Foley.

Also, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)'s try wasn't a done deal, he still had a bit of work to do and probably wise not to pass to Dempsey on the touch line.

Any news on Coleman? Is he injured?

If he is, it could be a blessing in disguise. Push LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) into the row and bring along another proper backorder.

 

[Tomikin]

Having a brief look at the highlights, To'omua had some nice touches. His grubber through for AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)'s try was pinpoint and he had some solid passing after receiving some fairly ordinary balls from Foley.

Also, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)'s try wasn't a done deal, he still had a bit of work to do and probably wise not to pass to Dempsey on the touch line.

Any news on Coleman? Is he injured?

I feel To'omua had his best game since he came back from the UK, his slowly staking his claim for time at 10 - 12.

 

[KOB1987]

I feel To'omua had his best game since he came back from the UK, his slowly staking his claim for time at 10 - 12.

He did, because he was playing in his proper position. Play him at 10 again and he'll go awful. He's adequate cover from the bench there but if Lilo or Foley are unavailable, the other one starts.

 

[Brumby Runner]

How good was AACs sliding defence. Samoans, like everyone else, thought they could just run right round him.

He did miss at least a couple of fairly easy tackles. Well past being an option against the better international teams.

 

[Derpus]

He's always been a 12. I felt he should have been our first choice 12 after Gits retired but he left and got worse, plus Kerevi came about.

 

[Derpus]

^^^
I agree his time has passed but I must have missed those missed tackles.

 

[fatprop]

Having a brief look at the highlights, To'omua had some nice touches. His grubber through for AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)'s try was pinpoint and he had some solid passing after receiving some fairly ordinary balls from Foley.

Also, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)'s try wasn't a done deal, he still had a bit of work to do and probably wise not to pass to Dempsey on the touch line.

Any news on Coleman? Is he injured?

Cheika in the press conference said it wasn't major

And I actually thought LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) was quite good, he is going to be quite effect against the direct big sides for a shift

Foley looked liked a guy that hadn't played for a few weeks, as with To'omua the passing was quite crap ay times

 

[Viking]

He did, because he was playing in his proper position. Play him at 10 again and he'll go awful. He's adequate cover from the bench there but if Lilo or Foley are unavailable, the other one starts.

He actually made a lot of his impact this game as first receiver though.... I do agree he's a better 12 but I don't think he will be awful again if he started at 10. I think he'll go better then Foley at least.

 

[Viking]

How good was AACs sliding defence. Samoans, like everyone else, thought they could just run right round him.

He missed a couple but he did better then I expected.

 

[KOB1987]

He did miss at least a couple of fairly easy tackles. Well past being an option against the better international teams.

I did actually see one of the missed tackles, but that aside the point was that he played well. No one is suggesting him as a first choice option against the tier 1 teams, but that wasn't the point of the post.

 

[Derpus]

Still, youd expect TK to run out in the lesser group games. Not sure what the point of taking 3 13s was.

 

[KOB1987]

Agreed, so he'll probably find himself on the wing.

 

[cyclopath]

Come on.

 

[Bobby Sands]

He did, because he was playing in his proper position. Play him at 10 again and he'll go awful. He's adequate cover from the bench there but if Lilo or Foley are unavailable, the other one starts.

LOL.

 

[The Honey Badger]

I’m a big believer that in the modern era a 6 needs to be a jack of all trades. Needs to be someone that can bend the line, provide link play, lineout option and get their head over the ball. All without been the primary source for the team in each area, more of a support option if the game requires two people to be a pest at the breakdown or extra primary ball carrying is required beyond your 8. Dempsey is the most likely we have to this. He can also laterally cover space in defense better than some tall timber that might be preferred there.

Agree, but 6 needs to be able to stick his head in the 2 row. Something should not be ever be required of the 7.

 

[dru]

Agree, but 6 needs to be able to stick his head in the 2 row. Something should not be ever be required of the 7.

Surely that depends on the bench?