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Wallaby Watch 2014

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Benaud

Benaud

Tom Lawton (22)
If he's listed as a 10 option so he can provide bench cover for Foley, I'm happy. If he starts, we might lose to France!
 
Joe Blow

Joe Blow

John Hipwell (52)
Love the second row selections. No matter what we will have at least one debut there in the first test.
Mogg would have been a good choice with the boot. Cummins and Horne not recognized kickers. No out and out speedster in the squad.
Pek Cowan.....well done son!

ditto for you Hodgo!
 
Hugh Jarse

Hugh Jarse

Rocky Elsom (76)
For the record:
PROP
Ben ALEXANDER, ACT Brumbies, 29 yrs, 62 caps
Pek COWAN, Western Force, 27 yrs, 5 caps
Sekope KEPU, NSW Waratahs, 28 yrs, 38 caps
Scott SIO, ACT Brumbies, 22 yrs, 4 caps
James SLIPPER, Queensland Reds, 24 yrs, 49 caps

HOOKER
Nathan CHARLES, Western Force, 25 yrs, Uncapped
Stephen MOORE, ACT Brumbies, 31 yrs, 91 caps
Tatafu POLOTA-NAU, NSW Waratahs, 28 yrs, 46 caps

LOCK
Sam CARTER, ACT Brumbies, 24 yrs, Uncapped
James HORWILL, Queensland Reds, 28 yrs, 48 caps
Luke JONES, Melbourne Rebels, 23 yrs, Uncapped
Rob SIMMONS, Queensland Reds, 25 yrs, 37 caps
Will SKELTON, NSW Waratahs, 22 yrs, Uncapped

BACKROW
Scott FARDY, ACT Brumbies, 29 yrs, 10 caps
Scott HIGGINBOTHAM, Melbourne Rebels, 27 yrs, 23 caps
Matt HODGSON, Western Force, 32 yrs, 6 caps
Michael HOOPER, NSW Waratahs, 22 yrs, 28 caps
Ben McCALMAN, Western Force, 26 yrs, 29 caps
Wycliff PALU, NSW Waratahs, 31 yrs, 49 caps

SCRUMHALF
Will GENIA, Queensland Reds, 26 yrs, 55 caps
Nick PHIPPS, NSW Waratahs, 25 yrs, 14 caps
Nic WHITE, ACT Brumbies, 23 yrs, 10 caps

FLYHALF
Kurtley BEALE, NSW Waratahs, 25 yrs, 39 caps
Bernard FOLEY, NSW Waratahs, 24 yrs, 4 caps

CENTRE
Tevita KURIDRANI, ACT Brumbies, 23 yrs, 8 caps
Christian LEALI’IFANO, ACT Brumbies, 26 yrs, 13 caps
Matt To'omua, ACT Brumbies, 24 yrs, 10 caps

BACK-THREE
Adam ASHLEY-COOPER, NSW Waratahs, 30 yrs, 91 caps
Nick CUMMINS, Western Force, 26 yrs, 12 caps
Israel FOLAU, NSW Waratahs, 25 yrs, 15 caps
Rob HORNE, NSW Waratahs, 24 yrs, 15 caps
Pat McCABE, ACT Brumbies, 26 yrs, 20 caps


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NSW Waratahs, 11
ACT Brumbies, 10
Western Force, 5
Queensland Reds, 4
Melbourne Rebels, 2

Squad Ages
Oldest: 32
Youngest: 22
players > 30: 4
Average Age: 25.9

Caps
831 Test Caps
Most Capped: 91
> 50 caps: 4
> 30 caps: 7
< 10 caps: 5 (& >= 1 cap)
Uncapped: 4
Average Caps: 26
 
Hammeroid

Hammeroid

Chris McKivat (8)
Whats the problem with Beale, I think he provides that X factor the back line needs. Can't have all the defenders marking up on Izzy
 
chiraag

chiraag

Larry Dwyer (12)
Cowan's been very good all season, so good to see him there. I think Longbottom was much more deserving of training with the group than Ryan though, who's been pretty poor this year IMHO.

Disappointing to not see Cottrell in the mix as well, but no doubt he'll be in the setup sooner rather than later.

Looks like a decent squad overall, and glad to see some young players rewarded for their performances this year (especially Carter, who does the hard work but doesn't get a mention too often becasue he's not too flashy). Really hope Beale isn't allowed anywhere near the 10 jumper though!
 
Viking

Viking

Mark Ella (57)
No strong goal kicker is a concern. Its gunna be either Foley, White, or Lealifano. Foley and White are pretty fresh and untested, Lealifano off form.

Also a clear captain is still in question. Hooper probably.
 
chiraag

chiraag

Larry Dwyer (12)
Seb V said:
No strong goal kicker is a concern. Its gunna be either Foley, White, or Lealifano. Foley and White are pretty fresh and untested, Lealifano off form.

Also a clear captain is still in question. Hooper probably.
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Yeah, it's weird that the captain wasn't announced at the same time...
 
Westie

Westie

Sydney Middleton (9)
Hugh Jarse said:
For the record:
PROP
Ben ALEXANDER, ACT Brumbies, 29 yrs, 62 caps
Pek COWAN, Western Force, 27 yrs, 5 caps
Sekope KEPU, NSW Waratahs, 28 yrs, 38 caps
Scott SIO, ACT Brumbies, 22 yrs, 4 caps
James SLIPPER, Queensland Reds, 24 yrs, 49 caps

HOOKER
Nathan CHARLES, Western Force, 25 yrs, Uncapped
Stephen MOORE, ACT Brumbies, 31 yrs, 91 caps
Tatafu POLOTA-NAU, NSW Waratahs, 28 yrs, 46 caps

LOCK
Sam CARTER, ACT Brumbies, 24 yrs, Uncapped
James HORWILL, Queensland Reds, 28 yrs, 48 caps
Luke JONES, Melbourne Rebels, 23 yrs, Uncapped
Rob SIMMONS, Queensland Reds, 25 yrs, 37 caps
Will SKELTON, NSW Waratahs, 22 yrs, Uncapped

BACKROW
Scott FARDY, ACT Brumbies, 29 yrs, 10 caps
Scott HIGGINBOTHAM, Melbourne Rebels, 27 yrs, 23 caps
Matt HODGSON, Western Force, 32 yrs, 6 caps
Michael HOOPER, NSW Waratahs, 22 yrs, 28 caps
Ben MCCALMAN, Western Force, 26 yrs, 29 caps
Wycliff PALU, NSW Waratahs, 31 yrs, 49 caps

SCRUMHALF
Will GENIA, Queensland Reds, 26 yrs, 55 caps
Nick PHIPPS, NSW Waratahs, 25 yrs, 14 caps
Nic WHITE, ACT Brumbies, 23 yrs, 10 caps

FLYHALF
Kurtley BEALE, NSW Waratahs, 25 yrs, 39 caps
Bernard FOLEY, NSW Waratahs, 24 yrs, 4 caps

CENTRE
Tevita KURIDRANI, ACT Brumbies, 23 yrs, 8 caps
Christian LEALI’IFANO, ACT Brumbies, 26 yrs, 13 caps
Matt To'omua, ACT Brumbies, 24 yrs, 10 caps

BACK-THREE
Adam ASHLEY-COOPER, NSW Waratahs, 30 yrs, 91 caps
Nick CUMMINS, Western Force, 26 yrs, 12 caps
Israel FOLAU, NSW Waratahs, 25 yrs, 15 caps
Rob HORNE, NSW Waratahs, 24 yrs, 15 caps
Pat MCCABE, ACT Brumbies, 26 yrs, 20 caps
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No fatcat.
 
Benaud

Benaud

Tom Lawton (22)
With To'omua named as a centre, Lilo is out of contention for a starting berth so it won't be him. The only options are Foley and White. We know one thing already - Genia, Beale won't be the halves combo!
 
Braveheart81

Braveheart81

Will Genia (78)
Staff member
My first test team:

Slipper
Moore
Alexander
Jones
Simmons
Fardy
Hooper (c)
Palu
White
Foley
Cummins
To'omua
Kuridrani
AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
Folau

TPN, Sio, Kepu, Skelton, McCalman, Genia, Leali'ifano, Beale

That is what I predict will be picked. I would have McCabe on the bench instead of Lilo though.
 
SammyP

SammyP

Chris McKivat (8)
Seb V said:
Also a clear captain is still in question. Hooper probably.
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I think Hooper is a great player in all facets of his game but question whether he has the right temperament YET to be captain. There are times when, rather than discuss issues with the ref, he whinges at them. That is not the way to get respect from match officials. Give him a few more years and a bit more maturity then yeah, he probably will make a good captain. And no, I don't have any suggestions of my own, other than Moore because of experience.
 
Benaud

Benaud

Tom Lawton (22)
Braveheart81 said:
My first test team:

Slipper
Moore
Alexander
Jones
Simmons
Fardy
Hooper (c)
Palu
White
Foley
Cummins
To'omua
Kuridrani
AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
Folau

TPN, Sio, Kepu, Skelton, McCalman, Genia, Leali'ifano, Beale

That is what I predict will be picked. I would have McCabe on the bench instead of Lilo though.
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Ditto across the board, with McCabe for Lilo (although I'd probably swap THs).
 
Viking

Viking

Mark Ella (57)
SammyP said:
I think Hooper is a great player in all facets of his game but question whether he has the right temperament YET to be captain. There are times when, rather than discuss issues with the ref, he whinges at them. That is not the way to get respect from match officials. Give him a few more years and a bit more maturity then yeah, he probably will make a good captain. And no, I don't have any suggestions of my own, other than Moore because of experience.
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I agree, but there doesn't look like any other options at this stage. Horwill shouldn't make the starting team let alone captain. I'd prefer a young Hooper as Captain over Moore though. I wouldn't argue with either AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) or Fardy given the role temporarily either.
 
vidiot

vidiot

John Solomon (38)
Interesting that we've gone from picking wingers to having a bunch of utility backs, Cummins excepted.

On the 10/12 allocations

Maybe McKenzie wants to build on the shape to the wallaby game from last year and having To'omua (Lilo if injured) at 12 outside Foley (Beale if injured) is the way he wants to play it.

That gives him robust defence/carries and ball-playing/kicking options at 12 with some spark at 10.
 
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