Waratahs 2014

[boyo]

Careful now, you sound like Malcolm Turnbull.

 

[Crazy Grey]

Is there anyone on here that goes to waratahs games from Wollongong on the train. I'm sick of silent trips back slowly sobering up

 

[Braveheart81]

Really tough news for Mitchell Chapman that he is out for the season after tearing his Achilles at training.

The signing of Potgeiter softens that blow a little bit but I still expect Chapman would have played a fair bit.

Of what we saw from Peterson last night, I don't think he is a reasonable replacement for Chapman.

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[en_force_er]

The signing of Potgeiter softens that blow a little bit but I still expect Chapman would have played a fair bit.

Absolutely. They're both lock/flankers who've previously been on the cusp of test level (though they're both arguably past that point) but they're very different players.

Chapo offers a lot at lineout time and I'd chance a guess is more mobile. He obviously doesn't provide the same biff though.

 

[Pete King]

Absolutely. They're both lock/flankers who've previously been on the cusp of test level (though they're both arguably past that point) but they're very different players.

Chapo offers a lot at lineout time and I'd chance a guess is more mobile. He obviously doesn't provide the same biff though.

Agree Peterson is most certainly not up to super rugby at this stage in my opinion. The loss of chapman with guys like douglas, skelton, potgeiter, palu in the mix to be in gameday 23 it leaves the tahs a little short on lineout options. I think Steve Hoiles looked pretty good in the second half and he has previously run the lineout at the brumbs and Randwick and offers alot around the field.

 

[en_force_er]

Agree Peterson is most certainly not up to super rugby at this stage in my opinion. The loss of chapman with guys like douglas, skelton, potgeiter, palu leaves the tahs a little short on lineout options. I think Steve Hoiles looked pretty good in the second half and he has previously run the lineout at the brumbs and Randwick and offers alot around the field.

I don't like to get too down on players but I think it's time Peterson goes to the NH. If he comes back a better player, that's awesome.

But I don't think he's getting better at the Tahs and he's not young enough anymore for it to be excusable.

 

[Tomikin]

Absolutely. They're both lock/flankers who've previously been on the cusp of test level (though they're both arguably past that point) but they're very different players.

Chapo offers a lot at lineout time and I'd chance a guess is more mobile. He obviously doesn't provide the same biff though.

Mitch Chapman s a fantastic player alot like Kilmin in my mind just needed the break out season to make the wobs.. probably past him now but never know

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[Braveheart81]

You would think that Chapman's injury is the piece of luck Stephen Hoiles needed to get a contract this year.

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[fatprop]

You would think that Chapman's injury is the piece of luck Stephen Hoiles needed to get a contract this year.

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We do lose lock cover with Chapman gone, but Dennis can cover lock

 

[fatprop]

I don't like to get too down on players but I think it's time Peterson goes to the NH. If he comes back a better player, that's awesome.

But I don't think he's getting better at the Tahs and he's not young enough anymore for it to be excusable.

Peterson is only 22, in forward years he is still a baby

 

[en_force_er]

We do lose lock cover with Chapman gone, but Dennis can cover lock

Holloway would probably be next cab off the rank in the 4/5/6 category.

 

[Braveheart81]

Holloway would probably be next cab off the rank in the 4/5/6 category.

Yeah. I think he should be healthy again pretty soon too.

Does anyone know anything about Tala Gray's injury last night?

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[en_force_er]

Peterson is only 22, in forward years he is still a baby

I do agree in principle, but he's been in the system for a long time.

We're not talking about a guy in his 2nd year in the stable here. It's got to be at least his 4th year of being a full professional which puts his playing age and experience much higher than most players his age.

 

[I like to watch]

Peterson is only 22, in forward years he is still a baby

He is in his fourth year as a pro.
Makes his original 3 year contract a poor decision.

 

[tranquility]

I do agree in principle, but he's been in the system for a long time.

We're not talking about a guy in his 2nd year in the stable here. It's got to be at least his 4th year of being a full professional which puts his playing age and experience much higher than most players his age.

Simmonds went through all the same stuff at that age. Looked meek, timid, passive. They take time.

 

[I like to watch]

He was signed to a full contract straight out of School.
Set up to fail.

 

[Pfitzy]

Peterson is only 22, in forward years he is still a baby

True, but how many years has Jeremy Tilse been around with the same sort of expectation?

 

[gowaratahs]

Simmonds went through all the same stuff at that age. Looked meek, timid, passive. They take time.

I think he's been downgraded to EPS this year... Though Hodge stays on. Is he at least fit? Will he get a trial? Hate to see squad/EPS players not good enough for at least a chance to play.

 

[en_force_er]

Simmonds went through all the same stuff at that age. Looked meek, timid, passive. They take time.

Not the worst point, but Simmons already has Wallaby caps by Peterson's age.

 

[fatprop]

True, but how many years has Jeremy Tilse been around with the same sort of expectation?

Yeah, the difference I would suggest is that Peterson was on a development contract straight from school and he said himself he had to develop physically before he would ever be ready for super rugby, this year is his opportunity, after a few shoulder injuries he has no more excuses

From watching him in club he just needs to get more angry and aggressive, but that is the issue for many giants

Tilse has a big year in front of him, he has had real quality keeping him out, but he has never really let the Tahs down when has got a chance, this year he can expect 30 minutes game time a week. My concern with him is his height and long levers under the new rules


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