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Who are the 8? Richie Arnold proved that he isn't a big dealJust about all 8 of those locks are eligible under Giteau Law (except for Hockings).
Schmidt has just decided not to select them
Who are the 8? Richie Arnold proved that he isn't a big dealJust about all 8 of those locks are eligible under Giteau Law (except for Hockings).
Schmidt has just decided not to select them
Schmidt has covered why the Big Willys of the World have not been picked; poor timing from France.I honestly think we have 8 locks playing overseas who are better than Blyth.
Likewise, going back 18months I think I said as much, he was trending that way and then injuries hit. This year he was injured for a large chunk and only played a handful. They weren’t his best games either.Before this year I would have said he was the next Reds lock in line for a Wallaby cap - its just weird that this year is the year he made it. But I don't think there is doubt about his ability.
Fuck I'd take Simmo right now.Likewise, going back 18months I think I said as much, he was trending that way and then injuries his. This year he was injured for a large chunk and only played a handful. They weren’t his best games either.
I’m thinking he might be a Rob Simmons-esque player. Big frame, does his role at the set piece well but a bit average around the field.
Fuck I'd take Simmo right now.
Made of glass. We got too many of those guys.
I thought about a logical retort to this but THEN i thought fuck you insteadGiving away more penalties is just crazy enough to work....
I'd like to watch Toole at this level. I think the gap between Koroibete and Toole is lees than the gap between a fit Kerevi and a fit Paisami. I mean, Toole could be a worthy replacement for KoroKellaway can play 80 in any of the back 3 positions. Tom wright has looked great at super but half of that was because of tool fishing everything off. No substitute for pace like that. Need him in the team. Jorgo is young and hasn't shown anything near enough for test rugby. Needs a couple years
Jorgo is costing the ARU aprox $500K a year they need him to pay for something hence the marketingDM them and ask.
IMO he's just tall. Doesn't really offer anything.
Hope Pollard can give a good showing. He still has the highest ceiling of all the Hookers used this year. Got that bit of freak athlete in him. Jorgo is a cool story but also a concern. He's played bugger all footy after being injured for Randwick. Still only 19 and learning his game at this level.
The Olympic Games conspired against that tooActually, on the back of this years Super Rugby season I would have thought that Toole would get a run before Jorgensen. Just because they have invested in Jorgo does not mean he is ready before someone else. Look at what happened with Vunivalu.
Donno wasn't great in his one start, not that Noah's set the world on fire but he wasn't as bad as Donno.![]()
Noah’s spark: How do the Wallabies get the best of an enigmatic playmaker?
Stephen Larkham knows a bit about how to be a successful Wallabies No.10. And he also knows how to get the best out of the heavily scrutinised five-eighth Noah Lolesio.www.smh.com.au
Last chance saloon today. I’d be applying this logic to backing Donno for at least 6 Tests in succession. Noah has had plenty of time to claim the position.
I don't think that'll be the thinking. I suspect we're going to see the three potential 10's continue to rotate this year as they give them all more minutes. Truthfully I don't think any of them have played enough Rugby and definitely not at this level. They all need more time and we need three genuine options next year and there would be an eye towards the Worldcup.![]()
Noah’s spark: How do the Wallabies get the best of an enigmatic playmaker?
Stephen Larkham knows a bit about how to be a successful Wallabies No.10. And he also knows how to get the best out of the heavily scrutinised five-eighth Noah Lolesio.www.smh.com.au
Last chance saloon today. I’d be applying this logic to backing Donno for at least 6 Tests in succession. Noah has had plenty of time to claim the position.
7.45pm EAT kickoff I believeWhat times the game today (east coast time) ?
"Enigmatic" makes him sound more mysterious than he is.![]()
Noah’s spark: How do the Wallabies get the best of an enigmatic playmaker?
Stephen Larkham knows a bit about how to be a successful Wallabies No.10. And he also knows how to get the best out of the heavily scrutinised five-eighth Noah Lolesio.www.smh.com.au
Last chance saloon today. I’d be applying this logic to backing Donno for at least 6 Tests in succession. Noah has had plenty of time to claim the position.
I had a racehorse once described as such, the reason being he would put in a couple of bad performances and then deliver when it mattered most. I’m not sure the reasoning is the same here but will be delighted in a few hours if it turns out to be."Enigmatic" makes him sound more mysterious than he is.