Wallaby Watch 2014

[Slim 293]

There would be something slightly Deans-esque about To'omua and Beale swapping positions like that..........

 

[Benaud]

For what its worth BH, I'd back your judgment and that of most people here over Greg Growden's any day of the week.

You should have seen the squad he predicted.

 

[Mr Doug]

I'm happy to report that the Carter family is "very excited" with the news of cousin Sammy's selection!!

 

[Braveheart81]

For what its worth BH, I'd back your judgment and that of most people here over Greg Growden's any day of the week.

You should have seen the squad he predicted.

I don't rate a lot of what Growden writes, but for all his seemingly outlandish speculation, he's on the money more often than most of the rugby journos.

He clearly has plenty of insiders who feed him information (and pies).

 

[qwerty51]

Well Link has plenty of experience playing Beale at 10. In any case I imagine the 10 and 12 will be two of Foley, Beale and To'omua with the other on the bench.

 

[It is what it is]

Good luck to Cowan for getting his chance.
I wouldn't swap him for Robinson at Super Rugby level though.
Maybe its a case of Ewen knows what BR is capable of but interested to find out what Cowan has to offer in squad workouts.
Great squad selected.

 

[fatprop]

There would be something slightly Deans-esque about To'omua and Beale swapping positions like that....

I would still start Foley in front of Beale

 

[daz]

The old saying is that the Captain is the first bloke picked for the squad.

Say hello to Captain Izzy.

 

[fatprop]

The old saying is that the Captain is the first bloke picked for the squad.

Say hello to Captain Izzy.

or Hooper, or Moore

 

[qwerty51]

I don't get the calls for Moore to captain. He's not going to play 80 every game, more like 60-70 mins if you follow recent Tests. Surely you want a captain playing 80.

 

[Braveheart81]

I don't get the calls for Moore to captain. He's not going to play 80 every game, more like 60-70 mins if you follow recent Tests. Surely you want a captain playing 80.

Yeah, that's my biggest argument against Moore.

It doesn't make sense to have a captain that is one of the scheduled replacements.

 

[qwerty51]

I'll be shocked if the captain isn't Hooper. He's the obvious stand out to me and I can't see a decent reason for anyone else. Seems to me the only reason against him is youth but McCaw captained his country at 22. Warburton got the captaincy for Wales at the WC, worked out pretty well.

 

[fatprop]

Not surprised to see fatcat left out, he isn't dominant under the new scrum rules and his work around the field whilst OK, is not better than the selected.

 

[Iluvmyfooty]

There is also a good chance Gill could surpass him. Just because he is the best in his position today doesn't mean we should lock him in for the next 2 years, especially with the 7 jersey having so many good candidates. Even Colby has a small chance to surpass him.

your fkn kidding

 

[daz]

or Hooper, or Moore

Look Ma, I caught one!

This fishing caper is easy!

 

[Slim 293]

Look, there's only one man bearded enough to lead the Wallabies...........

 

[barbarian]

It's not the worst idea though- why not Fardy? Automatic pick, experienced, good head on his shoulders. Wouldn't be the worst choice.


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[Hugh Jarse]

I'm happy to report that the Carter family is "very excited" with the news of cousin Sammy's selection!!

Is he Quirindi's second Wallaby?

 

[SaderCheif]

Thats a great team. Only Phipps isnt quite up to test level yet IMO. Oh and Horwill too.
Hmmm..... This is the first time in a number of years I have a real fear of losing the Bledisloe.

 

[Westie]

Thats a great team. Only Phipps isnt quite up to test level yet IMO. Oh and Horwill too.
Hmmm... This is the first time in a number of years I have a real fear of losing the Bledisloe.

I'm calling bullshit on that one.