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haha in jest of course- i learnt a long time ago not to get my thp and lhps mixed up... thps are the easiest to run around^^
If you want to piss off half of G&GR, having a go at the front row is a good way to do it
haha in jest of course- i learnt a long time ago not to get my thp and lhps mixed up... thps are the easiest to run around^^
If you want to piss off half of G&GR, having a go at the front row is a good way to do it
i was looking forward to the Lions series, these team suggestions and talk of Dean's game plan (or lack of) have me thinking do I want to botherI don't think Deans will select McCabe at 12, although he may select him on the bench. With his job on the line Deans will still have to justify his selections, and choosing a player like McCabe, who is currently starting on the bench, ahead of Lealiifano, would be a hard sell. I think instead, assuming he is going to play a defensive gameplan, he may select Horne. And if that is his gameplan, he will need a good kicker, so Barnes would seem to be his obvious choice at 10.
i was looking forward to the Lions series, these team suggestions and talk of Dean's game plan (or lack of) have me thinking do I want to bother
Does Dan carter defend, as in actually make tackles, in the line phase after phase?Yes, Cooper can tackle. Personally, I'm fine with his defense. But because he doesn't consistently defend in the line there isn't much evidence that he can do so phase after phase. I'm not saying he can't, I'm not saying he hasn't effected some good tackles, I'm just saying that this is a problem for his selection from Deans's perspective. I'm not sure why it's such a difficult logic to understand. It might be the wrong emphasis, but the thinking is logical. Btw, as I've said about a dozen times now, if I was picking the team, I'd take him.
You're right about JOC (James O'Connor). Surely that should be sounding an alarm bell for Robbie?
Where are these indications?Exactly how I am feeling. Deans had a unique opportunity here:
- multiple super teams playing good rugby
- multiple form players that are exciting to watch
- likely the most watched test series in a decade in this country
- many fans from outside of rugby turning on the tv to have a gander
This is a critical series in terms of the overall state of the game in this country. We have the opportunity to play both attractive and winning rugby, yet all indications are that deans will be looking for boring and not losing by much rugby. If this occurs it will be a massive opportunity lost IMO.
No Beale, JOC (James O'Connor) at 10 and most people wanting a kicker at the back and thinking Mogg is not ready. Quade Cooper is the answer, he has proven he can defend there many times in the last few weeks and is a far better kicker from the hand than Barnes.
Genia
JOC (James O'Connor)
Ioane
Lilo
AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
Folau
Cooper
Where are these indications?
As far as I can see this all speculation as to the way he's thinking.
The one player that should, on form/experience, have been in the mix trashed his relationship with Deans.
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In the 22 or 23 because, with Beale out of the reckoning at that time, he'd only have 1 goal kicker in the 15, same now applies.Picking a 25 man logistics squad with the inclusion of Barnes who hadn't played all year was a pretty clear indication that he was at the forefront of his plans.
Paul Mclean played at 15 for the Wobblies despite being a 10Been thinking this over for the past two weeks and it's a good idea as Cooper has been playing brilliantly from the back on both attack and defense but it won't happen as there is literally zero precedent for it. I was even thinking about writing up an article on the merits of Cooper as the Wallaby 15 but it's a scenario which I don't think is ever likely to unfold or even be considered.
This is my oppinion on what should be the Aus team for test 1
1. Ben Alexander
2. Stephan Moore
3.Sekope Kepu
4. Siteleki Timani
5. James Horwill
6. George Smith
7. Liam Gill
8. Fotu Auelea/ Ben Mowen
9. Will Genia
10. Quade Cooper
11. Digby Loane
12.Christian Leliafano
13. Adam Ashley Cooper
14. James O' Connor
15. Israel Folau
16. Tatafu Polota Nau
17. Paddy Ryan
18. Hugh Pyle
19.Radike Samo
20. Berrick Barnes
21. Joe Tomane
22. Kyle Goodwin
Paul Mclean played at 15 for the Wobblies despite being a 10
My greatest concern is we beat an average Wales lat year by the skin of our scrotum playing an awful style of rugby. Many suggested it was due to injury.
We now have the same coach who looks like fielding a very similar squad despite form and fitness.
Exactly how I am feeling. Deans had a unique opportunity here:
- multiple super teams playing good rugby
- multiple form players that are exciting to watch
- likely the most watched test series in a decade in this country
- many fans from outside of rugby turning on the tv to have a gander
This is a critical series in terms of the overall state of the game in this country. We have the opportunity to play both attractive and winning rugby, yet all indications are that deans will be looking for boring and not losing by much rugby. If this occurs it will be a massive opportunity lost IMO.