Waratahs 2013

[barbarian]

Sarel has just confirmed on Twitter he is leaving the Tahs for the Cheetahs.

Probably a good thing for all parties.

 

[qwerty51]

Members email also gave some updates on the squad

2013 HSBC Waratahs Squad
In
Cam Crawford – Brumbies
Michael Hodge – Sydney University
Michael Hooper - Brumbies
Peter Betham – Sydney University
Grayson Hart – Extended Playing Squad
Lopeti Timani - Extended Playing Squad

Out
Chris Alcock – Western Force
Rocky Elsom – N/A
Brackin Karauria-Henry – NTT Docomo, Japan
Daniel Halangahu – Zebre, Italy
Dean Mumm – Exeter Chiefs, England
Sarel Pretorius – Cheetahs, South Africa
Atieli Pakalani – N/A
Dan Vickerman – retired

8 out, 6 in. 2 remaining in the 30 man squad

 

[It is what it is]

Members email also gave some updates on the squad

2013 HSBC Waratahs Squad
In
Cam Crawford – Brumbies
Michael Hodge – Sydney University
Michael Hooper - Brumbies
Peter Betham – Sydney University
Grayson Hart – Extended Playing Squad
Lopeti Timani - Extended Playing Squad

Out
Chris Alcock – Western Force
Rocky Elsom – N/A
Brackin Karauria-Henry – NTT Docomo, Japan
Daniel Halangahu – Zebre, Italy
Dean Mumm – Exeter Chiefs, England
Sarel Pretorius – Cheetahs, South Africa
Atieli Pakalani – N/A
Dan Vickerman – retired

8 out, 6 in. 2 remaining in the 30 man squad

Tilse?

 

[qwerty51]

Still there

Robinson, Kepu, Tilse, Ryan, TPN, Fitzpatrick, Ulugia, S Timani, Douglas, Peterson, McCutcheon, Hooper, Dennis, Palu, L Timani

McKibbin, Hart, Barnes, Foley, Carter, Hodge, Horne, Turner, Mitchell, Betham, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), Crawford, Kingston

Would mean Matt Lucas is EPS. Definitely need another lock and probably a 10/12 or backrower. Way too many outside backs imo.

 

[It is what it is]

Thanks
Peterson must produce in 2013, Hart, Ulugia and McKibbin just not up to Super level, Mitchell to be fair is gone for 2013, Carter is back up fodder at best, assuming Foley plays 10 who will play 15, and agree with need for lock and another backrow fetcher.

 

[Dave Beat]

Still there

Robinson, Kepu, Tilse, Ryan, TPN, Fitzpatrick, Ulugia, S Timani, Douglas, Peterson, McCutcheon, Hooper, Dennis, Palu, L Timani

McKibbin, Hart, Barnes, Foley, Carter, Hodge, Horne, Turner, Mitchell, Betham, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), Crawford, Kingston

Would mean Matt Lucas is EPS. Definitely need another lock and probably a 10/12 or backrower. Way too many outside backs imo.

I thought I read Sam Lane signed

 

[waratahjesus]

Thanks
Peterson must produce in 2013, Hart, Ulugia and McKibbin just not up to Super level, Mitchell to be fair is gone for 2013, Carter is back up fodder at best, assuming Foley plays 10 who will play 15, and agree with need for lock and another backrow fetcher.

I think Ulugia has done pretty well, he is never going to be first choice but he hasn't really let the side down at all.

Carter is a first choice superugby player and used right as seen in the past can both defend with the best of anyone, breach the advantage line with the best of anyone and score try's with the best of anyone at that level.

AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) is fullback.

 

[qwerty51]

Let's just hope Fitzy is over his injuries..

I thought I read Sam Lane signed

That was just the 30 squad they mentioned, he'll probably be EPS with Lucas

 

[Dave Beat]

Let's just hope Fitzy is over his injuries..


That was just the 30 squad they mentioned, he'll probably be EPS with Lucas

I think the last 4 standing in he Shute Shield cold combine a back line that would more than compete against the above.

 

[Braveheart81]

I think Ulugia is an excellent squad member as a 4th choice prop and 3rd choice hooker. His ability to play both positions really makes him an asset.

I thought it was pretty telling that he was taking the field at prop ahead of Tilse at the end of 2012.

 

[Intruder]

I think Ulugia is an excellent squad member as a 4th choice prop and 3rd choice hooker. His ability to play both positions really makes him an asset.

I thought it was pretty telling that he was taking the field at prop ahead of Tilse at the end of 2012.

People must remember Tilse is solely a LHP option. Ulugia is only an option at THP if Ryan or Kepu are out injured or replaced he is not a LHP option.

Robinson played every game last year and with the injury to Ryan mid year opened the chance for Ulugia at Prop. Currently Tilse is our 2nd/3rd option at LHP seeing if Kepu switches sides and Ulugia is our 3rd option at THP.

 

[Henry]

Thanks
Mitchell to be fair is gone for 2013,

Mitchell tweeted today that he won't be needing surgery. Also posted a video of him running around.


"My tendon is still ruptured but there's a twist, It may have been that way since early this year. I'm back running with no pain or awareness"

Hopefully he gets his ankle to 100% not 97% or 98%, so he can have a full comeback season with the Tahs next year.

Link- http://twitter.com/drew_mitchell

 

[Sully]

Mitchell tweeted today that he won't be needing surgery. Also posted a video of him running around.
"My tendon is still ruptured but there's a twist, It may have been that way since early this year. I'm back running with no pain or awareness"







Hopefully he gets it 100% ready not 97% or 98% good so he can have a full come back season with the Tahs next year.

WOW that's amazing!

 

[Badger]

Drew Mitchell was on the ABC coverage of the Shute Shield today. Apparently won't be out for 12 months. He said his tendon was ruptured earlier this year and not in the Bledisloe match. Already back in training and no need for surgery at this stage.

Rob Horne was injured again during the Shute Shield semi. The commentary said his right hamstring was torn. So out for the rest of 2012.

Hope the Tahs coaching team saw this game.

EDIT: sorry, didn't see the above posts about Drew.

 

[fatprop]

Drew Mitchell was on the ABC coverage of the Shute Shield today. Apparently won't be out for 12 months. He said his tendon was ruptured earlier this year and not in the Bledisloe match. Already back in training and no need for surgery at this stage.

Rob Horne was injured again during this match. The commentary said his right hamstring was torn. So out for the rest of 2012.

and Lopeti Timani & Douglas looked damn good rolling over Manly

 

[qwerty51]

Ulugia as well, can't criticise him at all for a 3rd hooker.

Douglas might've played too well. Don't wanna get called up now.

 

[matty_k]

and Lopeti Timani & Douglas looked damn good rolling over Manly

Who is Souths winger? 14 I think. He has Marto brand Jet Shoes.

 

[qwerty51]

Pakalani

 

[fatprop]

Atieli Pakalani, he had a Tahs contract, when not injured

 

[matty_k]

Then who was the other winger?