Wallaby Watch 2014
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
How's Folau's kicking on both feet?
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
A good point. I wouldn't say that he's all that good on either.
He has other attributes that Mogg does not.
It would be interesting - if we could match the kiwis up front - to see the extent to which that limitation in Folau's game could cost us. Presently its about a 3rd order issue.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
It sounds like Folau's finito then............
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
No because his other attributes mean that you can't pin him
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
So does Mogg.........
But despite those attributes, including an excellent kicking game, he's apparently "finished" because it doesn't include his right foot?
Mogg has his issues (defence, physicality, pressure), but let's not invent new ones............
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
His excellent kicking game is his only real test quality attribute.
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If a S15 team can do that to you almost any test team will.
And if you think its cos I have a Tah as one of my icons check my other posts: I'm their biggest critic.
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Mogg is so far from being finito. His raking kick is one of the most unique weapons in Australian rugby.
He also has electric pace, and no matter how much money Donald Trump payed, Jesse would still be faster.
He also has electric pace, and no matter how much money Donald Trump payed, Jesse would still be faster.
No need, they're enough. For Test match footy. Folau has proved his mettle in that arena. Mogg has not had the chance yet, or has he? If Mogg shows he can improve those areas, I'd agree he has the potential to be a great Test player.
Some players are good Super players who can't make the next step so well. Still better than all of us, mind you.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Amen
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Colin Windon (37)
Both Mogg and Issy will make the 22... Kuridrani at 13. white @ 9, To'omua @ 10, Leo @ 12 and goal kicker...
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Peter Sullivan (51)
22 of the brumbies? You hoping to sign izzy? No chance
Nup. White - maybe. Cooper at 10, To'omua at 12, Kuridrani or AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) at 13 is more likely. IMO as to what WILL be picked.
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Mark Ella (57)
I don't argue regarding the potential for Mogg, but he has some work to do.
As for his kicking game I would hope that if he is picked on this basis it is better used than the same skills of a former Brumby, Mark Gerrard.
I am still mystified today why Deans went to the 2011 RWC with a conservative game plan not unlike the Brumbies plan today but failed to selected the best Australian kicker of the day.
I hope he fixes his defensive issues because I would love a backline of Mogg, Folau and a winger like Speight or Cummins. A great balance of skills, very similar to the best backlines Australia has fielded with two fullbacks and a specialist hard running fast winger.
think:- Roebuck, Campo, Edgerton and Burke/Latham, Roff, Tune
spot on and a very potent backline
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Mark Ella (57)
Really? Different times but Burke, Latham and IMO Roebuck are greats at 15 for a reason. Folau is good and has the ability to be as good but until he strings together 4 or 5 seasons as good as last year he he remains a bit of an unknown, unlike the consistent performances at exceptional levels like the greats mentioned. I would have Folau do not get me wrong, but he would take a wing and the others would have the 15.
Wasnt suggesting that he has done as much as those mentioned but he imo has the ability to surpass them based on what he has done in such little time.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
ha maybe. you could also say that To'omua is unlucky that Cooper was a revelation on the EOYT
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