Wallabies v Wales, 6 July

[Lyall]

For McReight, the one late was a neck roll foul play penalty. Was there any others?

Sorry, I didn't realise that was a penalty, otherwise that was the only one I thought I saw.

 

[A mutterer]

Final point - really wish we would move on from a system that allows a TMO to intervene unrequested. Nothing kills atmosphere more than sitting around waiting to see why Jonker is wasting everyone's time.

What did you expect from good ol bonkers jonkers?

 

[Marce]

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Show me Lynagh's missed tackles on the photo? I'll wait.

Which app is that?

 

[Strewthcobber]

It's RugbyPass website. Well put together. Hopefully WR (World Rugby) have finally got there act together with this stuff

 

[Marce]

Ultimate Rugby is a good option too

 

[stillmissit]

Kellaway was pretty reliable if not spectacular (although he was fingertips away from a screamer of a try). Very busy in the first half and provided a really good counterpoint to Wright. Keen to see them develop that back three connection further.

Wright had a bit of trademark rocks and diamonds game, but the one big shiny diamond definitely outweighed the rocks here. Just a brilliantly taken try that will likely be playing on repeat in the heads of the Welsh defence all week. A few of the rocks too were down to the team rust and new combinations too, he should hopefully settle a bit into the role after a confidence building win.

Agreed and enjoy all of this post but I am firmly of the belief that Kellaway must be full back and Wright to wing. It appeared as if Kellaway did a fair bit of what Wright should have done in the D. Great try but not a fullback.

 

[Derpus]

It wouldn't be half as annoying if they had properly looked at and prepared the footage, and interventions were actually relevant.

Nah its just fucked particularly as in the stadium you don't really have a clue what's going on. I couldn't even tell what they were looking at from the replay it was so innocuous.

 

[Derpus]

Two phases before the Lolesio cross kick. It was on, until it wasn't.

If he just passed it to Wright from there he probably could have solo'd it.

 

[CasualObserver]

What was that about negative comments?

I was concerned the sarcasm was too subtle, but it seems not. Well spotted.

 

[Drew]

At the game thought the same, Just needed to go through hands. There was plenty of space to exploit.

 

[Sully]

As if it actually matters who's fullback and who's wing.

 

[Sword of Justice]

They’re essentially doing the Smith/Dagg thing anyway where they’re both actually fullbacks.

 

[Wilson]

Agreed and enjoy all of this post but I am firmly of the belief that Kellaway must be full back and Wright to wing. It appeared as if Kellaway did a fair bit of what Wright should have done in the D. Great try but not a fullback.

I like Kellaway on the wing, I think it's where he's most comfortable and makes his best decisions. Wright at fullback gives him more opportunity to inject himself into the game and create situations like last night's try. As long as there's a "2nd fullback" (Kellaway fills that role well) on one of the wings I think it's the best spot for him. I'd particularly like to see him get a solid run there after growing into the role this year, as a reasonably recent convert to the position he has a fairly high ceiling which he should get ever opportunity to reach, at least while he's playing well.

 

[swingpass]

i will reserve my judgement on Wright at FB. there were a couple of instances last night when the small rocks nearly became giant boulders! however, the try was beautifully taken. he may be a much improved player, but in the albeit limited amount i have seen of him for the Brumbies and now Australia THIS year, my prior thoughts and my opinion of him remains largely unaltered - he will still likely lose more games for the Wallabies with poor decisions/execution than he will win with X factor brilliance.

 

[griffins]

Is he not allowed to improve? Like Gordon has for instance?

 

[drewprint]

100%. Wright was good and steady, not perfect, and would benefit hugely from more time in the saddle. This assessment can be applied to the entire team - first team together under a new coach with a tonne of new personnel. Keep him at fullback, keep Kellaway on the wing. I personally think the same about Paisami; I watched the replay today and other than two poor kicks (one under advantage, one not) he again was good and steady, not perfect, and would benefit hugely from more time in the saddle.

 

[swingpass]

Yes, and he may have already and if he continues this form then that is wonderful for the Wobs. On my observations of him from previous seasons I'd say that he has a low rugby IQ. If I am wrong I will be very happy to say so and celebrate his ongoing selection.

 

[Slim 293]

Wright had an excellent year for the Brumbies, without any of the brainfarts that have plagued him in previous years...

He's earned that fullback position, and I hope to see him inject himself a bit more in the next game because his counter attacking has been a real highlight this year.

 

[stillmissit]

As if it actually matters who's fullback and who's wing.

If you believe this you ain't been watching Aus rugby over the last 25 years.

 

[stillmissit]

When I suggested Carter Gordon was good enough many howled that he needed 2 more years in Super Rugby and many mentioned that the Wallabies was not a training ground. Has that thinking died?