Waratahs 2010

[Newb]

[The bloke was a kiwi until he signed with the Tahs.

now he's a born and bred NSWelshman from a small island just off of woollongong originally

 

[Moses]

Due to his Australian ancestry, Jowitt does not require exemption to play for New South Wales under either the developing foreign player or marquee player rules.

Must have a grandparent or something?

 

[Biffo]

Due to his Australian ancestry, Jowitt does not require exemption to play for New South Wales under either the developing foreign player or marquee player rules.

Must have a grandparent or something?

What might an "or something" be?

 

[TOCC]

does that mean that David Dennis is moving on, possibly north?

 

[fatprop]

does that mean that David Dennis is moving on, possibly north?

He would be smart to, he doesn't have a contract with the Tahs, it would depend on who are the contracted backrowers for the Tahs. I don't have a list, but Doherty & Robinson are gone, Fava is a crock ....................

 

[Moses]

Fava... why did we ever blow cash on that quokka fuockka?

 

[James Buchanan]

does that mean that David Dennis is moving on, possibly north?

He would be smart to, he doesn't have a contract with the Tahs, it would depend on who are the contracted backrowers for the Tahs. I don't have a list, but Doherty & Robinson are gone, Fava is a crock ....................

Of those (left) from last year, Waugh, Palu, Mumm and Mowen are thereabouts.

Mowen was the one that immediately sprang to mind for me. I like how he plays, but if the lock stocks are suitably stiffened by some of these recruitments then you'd think Mumm would be taking out a mortgage on the number 6 jumper. I guess Mowen could play off the bench as back row 'utility'. If I remember correctly, he was played as such a bit this year previous.

 

[Moses]

Mowen was one of our best players last year, most lineout steals in the comp and everywhere in the loose. Surely we'll start him, if fit.

 

[James Buchanan]

Mowen was one of our best players last year, most lineout steals in the comp and everywhere in the loose. Surely we'll start him, if fit.

Don't get me wrong, I seriously rate Mowen. He was probably my favourite Waratah this season especially for his work in the loose which didn't get recognised nearly enough on the telecasts.

Thing is, for my mind Mumm is a better 6 than a lock. If you could get two serious locks in a Waratah pack then Mowen is in the situation he was when he came to the Tahs, where he's behind Mumm for 6 and Palu for 8 which raises some questions about where to play him.

I'm not personally sold on the battering ram style 8s, so I don't mind the idea of a Mumm/Waugh/Mowen 6/7/8, but I suspect many would disagree with me on that. It may be that his performances so far will push Mumm into the second row again, but if there's genuine locking options, I am not sure that will happen.

Even so, its a good selection quandry to have.

 

[fatprop]

At the moment we don't know that Caldwell will be fully recovered, we seem to have loaded the squad with some decent size locks we seem to be light on backrower back up

 

[Lindommer]

Thing is, for my mind Mumm is a better 6 than a lock. If you could get two serious locks in a Waratah pack...

With a bit of luck Will Caldwell will report fit for duty in 2010. And if Douglas (is he still on the books?) and Thomson finally step up we look good for second-rowers with the addition of the two young blow-ins.

Depth is very important here as Caldwell, Mumm, Douglas, Jowitt, Thomson and Roodt are at different stages of their rugby development. Add in the odd injury, or sickness a la Will's, and they should all get a run.

Gee, there's a traffic jam at 6 for the Tahs next year. We could do with another big bruiser, or two, at number 8 though.

 

[fatprop]

and a 7

 

[naza]

Mowen was the one that immediately sprang to mind for me. I like how he plays, but if the lock stocks are suitably stiffened by some of these recruitments then you'd think Mumm would be taking out a mortgage on the number 6 jumper. I guess Mowen could play off the bench as back row 'utility'. If I remember correctly, he was played as such a bit this year previous.

In reality, Mowen is the 7, and Phil Waugh is the 6. That is essentially what ended up happening in the 2nd half of the Tahs' season. Mowen has the speed in the loose that Waugh no longer has. Waugh tends to focus on 'leadership' activities, like pointing out people that he wants other teammates to tackle. He is a great delegator and has a bright future in middle management ahead of him. Keeping him in the side means you need a 6'5" lineout option with mobility. Ben Coridas is 6'4" but will need to improve his ball winning in the air to push for Mowen's spot.

 

[fatprop]

The Tahs have updated their academy lists

Professional Squad

TIM BENNETTS

Position: Centre
Physical: 185cm, 90kg
Born: 1 August 1990, Sydney NSW
Club: Eastwood
Juniors: Pennant Hills High School
Rep Honours: NSW Schools, Australian Schools


ADAM D'ARCY

Position: Fullback
Physical: 183cm, 87kg
Born: 3 October 1985, Sydney NSW
Club: Manly
Juniors: St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill
Rep Honours: Australian Sevens (2007)




KANE DOUGLAS

Position: Lock
Physical: 201cm, 116kg
Born: 1 June 1989, Maclean NSW
Club: Southern Districts
Juniors: Yamba Buccaneers
Rep Honours: Australian U20


OFA FAINGA'ANUKU

Position: Prop
Physical: 180cm, 122kg
Born: 15 December 1982
Club: Gordon
State Caps: 1
State Points: 0
State Debut: 2006 v Northampton Wanderers
Rep Honours: HSBC Waratahs Development Tour


ED JENKINS

Position: Wing
Physical: 183cm, 92kg
Born: 26 June 1986
Club: Sydney University
Juniors: St Ignatius College, Riverview
State Caps: 3
State Points: 5 [1t]
State Debut: 2006 v Saracens A
Rep Honours: NSW Schools, HSBC Waratahs Development Tour, Australian Sevens, Taranaki (NPC)


LOCKY MCCAFFREY

Position: Flanker/No.8
Physical:
Born: 17 March 1990
Club: Eastwood
Juniors:
Rep Honours: 2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Rookie of the Year


PAT MCCUTCHEON

Position: Flanker
Physical: 187cm, 101kg
Born: 24 June 1987
Club: Sydney University
Juniors: St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill
Rep Honours: Australian Schools, Australian U19

BRENDAN MCKIBBIN

Position: Scrumhalf
Physical: 175cm, 85kg
Born: 19 September 1985, Scotland
Club: Eastern Suburbs
Juniors: Marist Brothers, Ashgrove
State Caps: 4 [Queensland 4]
State Points: 0
State Debut: 2009 v Chiefs [Queensland]
Super Rugby Caps: 4 [Reds 4]
Super Rugby Points: 0
Super Rugby Debut: 2009 v Chiefs [Reds]
Rep Honours: Queensland U16, Queensland U20, Saracens, Queensland Reds


GREG PETERSON

Position: Lock
Physical: 204cm, 115kg
Born: 23 March 1991
Club: TBA
Juniors: The Scots College
Rep Honours: NSW Schools, Australian Schools


PADDY RYAN

Position: Prop
Physical:
Born:
Club: Sydney University
Juniors: St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill
Rep Honours:


JACOB WOODHOUSE

Position: Fullback
Physical: 184cm, 91kg
Born: 28 September 1991
Club: TBA
Juniors: The Scots College
Rep Honours: NSW Schools, Australian Schools

Non-Professional Squad

Damon Anderson
Position: Wing/Fullback
Born: 08.05.91
Club: Eastern Suburbs

Phoenix Battye
Position: Lock
Born: 28.09.90
Club: Sydney Uni

Harry Bennett
Position: Flyhalf
Born: 31.03.90
Club: Eastern Suburbs

Eddie Bredenhann
Position: Scrumhalf
Born: 26.03.91
Club: Sydney Uni


Josh Daley
Position: Prop
Born: 31.12.90
Club: Sydney Uni

Greg Jeloudev
Position: Wing
Born: 24.03.90
Club: Sydney Uni

Maile Latekefu
Position: Backrow
Born:
Club: Parramatta

Michael McDougall
Position: Centre
Born: 25.02.91
Club: Eastwood


Cameron Mitchell
Position: Centre
Born: 23.09.90
Club: Eastwood

Sam Roberson
Position: Hooker
Born: 06.09.90
Club: Sydney Uni

Ben Seymour
Position: Flyhalf
Born:
Club: Manly

Scott Sio
Position: Prop
Born: 16.10.91
Club:

 

[Cutter]

Isn't it good to see how many of these young fellows Sydney Uni develops.

Interesting also to note that McKibbin was born in Scotland. That is probably his best bet for a test jumper.

 

[fatprop]

So why isn't Sam Latunipulu listed ..............................

 

[Lindommer]

The Tahs have updated their academy lists

Scott Sio
Position: Prop
Born: 16.10.91
Club: West Harbour

fixed

 

[fatprop]

Here is the 28 I believe are signed

Alastair Baxter Prop
Sekope Kepu Prop
Dan Palmer Prop
Benn Robinson Prop

Damien Fitzpatrick Hooker
Adam Freier Hooker
Tatafu Polota-Nau Hooker

Will Caldwell Lock
Chris Thomson Lock
Hendrik Roodt Lock
Cam Jowitt Lock

Dean Mumm Lock/Flanker
Ben Mowen No.8/Flanker

Phil Waugh (C) Flanker

Wycliff Palu Flanker/No.8

Luke Burgess Scrumhalf
Josh Holmes Scrumhalf

Daniel Halangahu Flyhalf
Kurtley Beale Flyhalf
Berrick Barnes Flyhalf

Tom Carter Centre
Rob Horne Centre
Rory Sidey Centre

Ratu Nasiganiyavi Wing

Drew Mitchell Fullback/Wing
Sosene Anesi Fullback/Wing
Lachie Turner Fullback/Wing

Unknown
Peter Playford Wing
Scott Fava No.8/Flanker
Jeremy Tilse Prop
Ben Batger Fullback/Wing

Unsigned
David Dennis Flanker


Does anyone have any info on the "unknowns"

 

[Lindommer]

Unknown
Peter Playford Wing
Scott Fava No.8/Flanker
Jeremy Tilse Prop
Ben Batger Fullback/Wing

Unsigned
David Dennis Flanker

Does anyone have any info on the "unknowns"?

They can all bugger off to Europe or Japan, none of them are good enough for Super rugby. Take the money while you can, boys.

Sign Dennis to join the Tahs' number 6 club, he'll be better for the Wallabies experience and will surely be needed by season's end.

 

[fatprop]

Unknown
Peter Playford Wing
Scott Fava No.8/Flanker
Jeremy Tilse Prop
Ben Batger Fullback/Wing

Unsigned
David Dennis Flanker

Does anyone have any info on the "unknowns"?

They can all bugger off to Europe or Japan, none of them are good enough for Super rugby. Take the money while you can, boys.

Sign Dennis to join the Tahs' number 6 club, he'll be better for the Wallabies experience and will surely be needed by season's end.

That was my thinking