Waratahs 2012
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Nah, and apple laptop. do i have to change my settings maybe?
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John Solomon (38)
It's probably a security setting like "don't display images from 3rd party sites"
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Trevor Allan (34)
What are the chances of us seeing AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)-Horne centre pairing at the tahs next year? I know AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) is being considered a fullback mostly but anyone who read my first ever post will know what a hard-on I have to see this in action. likelihood probably minimal barring injury to Tom Carter (and rightly so, TC deserves his spot) but christ I think they offer the correct blend of skill sets and physical attributes to build a highly effective combination.
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John Eales (66)
It's a nice thought but injuries may make a mockery of it. I'm not just talking about the midfield. Injuries in the back 3 will see players move around like the faces on a Rubik cube.
Horne showed in the RWC, in the first half against the USA, that he has not lost the skill at 12 that he demonstrated for NSW Schools. If Carter is injured I'd like to see Horne and Kingston paired up in the midfield. I think that young Tom has a big future and I'd rather see him get a go there, than see AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) recycled.
He is young but he has an old head on his shoulders.
Horne showed in the RWC, in the first half against the USA, that he has not lost the skill at 12 that he demonstrated for NSW Schools. If Carter is injured I'd like to see Horne and Kingston paired up in the midfield. I think that young Tom has a big future and I'd rather see him get a go there, than see AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) recycled.
He is young but he has an old head on his shoulders.
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Bob Davidson (42)
It will be interesting to see how Kingston goes in 2012. How big is he and does he have any pace?
Kingston is pretty slight (only 90kg for 190cm according to his profile) but has pace to burn.
Possibly quicker than Lachie Turner.
Possibly quicker than Lachie Turner.
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Bob Davidson (42)
Wow, he'd have to be the quickest at the Tah's then wouldn't he? With that height he might end up being a pretty big footy player.
Swat
Chilla Wilson (44)
When compared with wonderwoman/man?
For a professional rugby player who is 190cm tall, it is on the lean side.
From the Tahs profiles, Pakalina is 183cm and 88kg, Turner is 189cm and 96kg, and Mitchell 182cm and 95kg.
Hopefully with a full offseason in the gym, he'll be 4 or 5kg heavier by the time the season starts.
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John Solomon (38)
When you're opposite Rene Ranger
[video=youtube;hN4-z9JhMqs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN4-z9JhMqs[/video]
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Advertised his intentions in that tackle a little earlier than he should have. Gave Ranger just enough time to wind up and hit him.
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Very true, rugger. However What I do in fact like about the clip, is that he was committed and he had good technique. He just wasn't powerful enough, but that will come. You can't teach the other stuff though.
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Sorry ha ha I was a bit vague, Im really tired.
I was referring to the heart he showed to set himself and have a go at tackling properly. Uncommitted defenders go high or jump on peoples backs, real defenders go low and are always committed.
I dunno if i'm right or not, but I often reckon going low is more about attitude than technique. I mean all of these blokes know how to make a tackle, they have played the game for a while, they understand the bio-mechanics. But at the end of the day, it hurts more, its riskier putting your head in those positions, and its only the blokes with a bit of ticker than persist with it.
I was referring to the heart he showed to set himself and have a go at tackling properly. Uncommitted defenders go high or jump on peoples backs, real defenders go low and are always committed.
I dunno if i'm right or not, but I often reckon going low is more about attitude than technique. I mean all of these blokes know how to make a tackle, they have played the game for a while, they understand the bio-mechanics. But at the end of the day, it hurts more, its riskier putting your head in those positions, and its only the blokes with a bit of ticker than persist with it.
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