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Waratahs 2013

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Bill McLean (32)
rugbysmartarse said:
my mate tells me there are a couple of young blokes in there who look after fan engagement in a general way, but no one takes control or responsibility for any of it. Also they are guys in their early 20s with little experience
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It certainly shows if that is the case. It's a mystery as to why a greater emphasis isn't placed on it and looking after members. Either this is not a priority or they are not up to it.

When Cheika sorts out the team, he can take a broom to the administration as well.
 
Quick Hands

Quick Hands

David Wilson (68)
qwerty51 said:
It was really only one poor year in 2012, Hickey actually did a pretty good job. 2009 missed the finals by only 4 for/against points. 2010 made the finals and scored plenty of tries throughout the season in the backs thanks to the back 3. 2011 made the finals despite an horrendous injury toll towards the backend of the season.
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Replaced McKenzie and it seemed to be basically 3 seasons of aimless drifting. He never really seemed to want to take control. He may well be an ok coach who took over when the team was on the way down, but statistics don't always paint the true picture.

"Win ugly" was proclaimed and defended. Big wins against ordinary teams, but never really looked title threats. Backs running into each other during moves, balls passed to no-one, kicking without purpose,etc. The players seemed to be putting in maximum effort, but it just wan't happening.

Someone of the stature of Terry Curley felt motived to come to a public meeting and criticise them. Crowd figures plummetted.

An 8 year old rugby fanatic asked to leave at half time in 2011 because it was boring and wouldn't go back.

Hickey left the position with dignity intact and should be applauded for doing so.
 
qwerty51

qwerty51

Stirling Mortlock (74)
Crusaders have put out a full strength side for Thursday's clash

Crusaders team to play the HSBC Waratahs
1. Wyatt Crockett
2. Ben Funnell
3. Owen Franks
4. Luke Romano
5. Samuel Whitelock
6. George Whitelock
7. Matt Todd
8. Kieran Read (c)
9. Andy Ellis
10. Daniel Carter
11. Johnny McNicholl
12. Ryan Crotty
13. Robbie Fruean
14. Adam Whitelock
15. Israel Dagg

Reserves
16. Codie Taylor
17. Joe Moody
18. Dominic Bird
19. Luke Whitelock
20. Willi Heinz
21. Tom Taylor
22. Tom Marshall
23. Telusa Veianu
24. Shane Christie
25. Tom Donnelly
26. Corey Flynn
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This will be a real test
 
Quick Hands

Quick Hands

David Wilson (68)
qwerty51 said:
Crusaders have put out a full strength side for Thursday's clash



This will be a real test
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Looks a big step up in class from the previous 2 trials. Good chance to identify whether players have it in them to step up with the opposition. Better to find out now.
 
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Tony Shaw (54)
Likely Waratah squad man to man:

Crusaders team to play the HSBC Waratahs
1. Wyatt Crockett Ben Robinson
2. Ben Funnell Tatafu Polota-Nau
3. Owen Franks Sekope Kepu
4. Luke Romano Kane Douglas
5. Samuel Whitelock Sitaleki Timani
6. George Whitelock Dave Dennis (c)
7. Matt Todd Michael Hooper
8. Kieran Read (c) Cliffy Palu
9. Andy Ellis Brendan McKibben
10. Daniel Carter Ben Volavola
11. Johnny McNicholl Tom Kingston
12. Ryan Crotty Tom Carter
13. Robbie Fruean Adam Ashley-Cooper
14. Adam Whitelock Lachie Turner
15. Israel Dagg Israel Folau

Reserves
16. Codie Taylor John Ulugia
17. Joe Moody Paddy Ryan
18. Dominic Bird Ollie Atkins
19. Luke Whitelock Lopeti Timani
20. Willi Heinz AJ Gilbert
21. Tom Taylor Grayson Hart/Matt Lucas
22. Tom Marshall Elijah Nico
23. Telusa Veianu Peter Betham
24. Shane Christie Cam Crawford
25. Tom Donnelly Jed Holloway
26. Corey Flynn ANO

That's not a bad match-up in my opinion. We need to find out how rusty the returning Wallabies really are. Douglas looked very rusty last week.

As a matter of interest, have all four Whitelocks ever started for the Crusaders?
 
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Paul McLean (56)
Quick Hands said:
Replaced McKenzie and it seemed to be basically 3 seasons of aimless drifting. He never really seemed to want to take control. He may well be an ok coach who took over when the team was on the way down, but statistics don't always paint the true picture.

"Win ugly" was proclaimed and defended. Big wins against ordinary teams, but never really looked title threats. Backs running into each other during moves, balls passed to no-one, kicking without purpose,etc. The players seemed to be putting in maximum effort, but it just wan't happening.

Someone of the stature of Terry Curley felt motived to come to a public meeting and criticise them. Crowd figures plummetted.

An 8 year old rugby fanatic asked to leave at half time in 2011 because it was boring and wouldn't go back.

Hickey left the position with dignity intact and should be applauded for doing so.
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Spot on.
 
qwerty51

qwerty51

Stirling Mortlock (74)
Not started but I believe all 4 were got on at the same time last year

Poor Adam, would've got beaten up in backyard footy or maybe he ran around them.
 
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Ted Thorn (20)
Volavola at 10, interesting. Thought he was a true fullback from what he showed for Souths last year, it'll be interesting to see how he goes running the show.
 
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