I like to watch
David Codey (61)
He's always been earmarked as a talent.
But one year at the Reds,then,Brumbies,then Rebels is a bit of a red flag.
Waratahs 2014
- Thread starter fatprop
- Start date
- Status
But one year at the Reds,then,Brumbies,then Rebels is a bit of a red flag.
Richo
John Thornett (49)
I think we're pretty deep there, especially with versatile guys like Beale and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) in the squad. It's hooker and lock that have me a little nervous, Lindo.
Ruggo
Mark Ella (57)
Outside center is an issue for the Tahs. You have options but it is most likely they will be plucked from other starting positions which will disrupt your combinations.
Hooker is the biggest issue though.
I thought the Tahs had good stocks at lock. What you need is one to put his hand up and step up.
Hooker is the biggest issue though.
I thought the Tahs had good stocks at lock. What you need is one to put his hand up and step up.
Rugby Is My Life
Herbert Moran (7)
Round 2 team (Tahs have the bye Round 1) - thoughts?
It won't happen but I'd make Hooper the captain as well.
1) Robinson
2) Polota-Nau
3) Ryan
4) Douglas
5) Potgieter
6) Dennis
7) Hooper (C)
8) Palu
9) Phipps
10) Foley
11) Betham
12) Beale
13) Ashley-Cooper
14) Crawford
15) Folau
Bench - 16) Lotu, 17) Kepu, 18) Tilse, 19) Skelton, 20) McCutcheon, 21) McKibbin, 22) Volavola, 23) Lance
Is Holloway injured?
It won't happen but I'd make Hooper the captain as well.
1) Robinson
2) Polota-Nau
3) Ryan
4) Douglas
5) Potgieter
6) Dennis
7) Hooper (C)
8) Palu
9) Phipps
10) Foley
11) Betham
12) Beale
13) Ashley-Cooper
14) Crawford
15) Folau
Bench - 16) Lotu, 17) Kepu, 18) Tilse, 19) Skelton, 20) McCutcheon, 21) McKibbin, 22) Volavola, 23) Lance
Is Holloway injured?
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
That's pretty close to the starting team I'd pick as well with the exception of McCutcheon (purely for his lack of impact) and Lance. I think young Bread deserves a look in on the bench.
1) Robinson
2) Polota-Nau
3) Kepu
4) Douglas
5) Potgieter
6) Dennis
7) Hooper (C)
8) Palu
9) Phipps
10) Foley
11) Betham
12) Horne
13) Ashley-Cooper
14) Crawford
15) Folau
Bench - 16) Lotu, 17)Ryan, 18) Tilse, 19) Skelton, 20) Holloway/McCutcheon, 21) McKibbin, 22)Lance, 23) Beale
2) Polota-Nau
3) Kepu
4) Douglas
5) Potgieter
6) Dennis
7) Hooper (C)
8) Palu
9) Phipps
10) Foley
11) Betham
12) Horne
13) Ashley-Cooper
14) Crawford
15) Folau
Bench - 16) Lotu, 17)Ryan, 18) Tilse, 19) Skelton, 20) Holloway/McCutcheon, 21) McKibbin, 22)Lance, 23) Beale
I agree with fatprop's team except I expect that Gray might be ahead of Holloway as the backup 6/8. McCutcheon could definitely be the reserve backrower though although his best position is 7 and the intention will be for Hooper to play 80 minutes.
Not sure if Crawford is going to be ready for round one.
Not sure if Crawford is going to be ready for round one.
It would appear that Hugh Roach has one of the EPS spots for 2014.
Very happy with that personally. I think he's a really good footballer despite his small stature.
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk
Very happy with that personally. I think he's a really good footballer despite his small stature.
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk
Rugby Is My Life
Herbert Moran (7)
Cheik would be nuts to have Beale on the bench. He might start the season there but I'd bet my last dollar he's starting pretty quickly. Without a doubt when on song, he's world class. Add in some tough love from Cheil and we can expect big things I reckon.
I agree that he won't stay on the bench for a long time, but it also needs to be considered what provides the best balance for the team. Horne and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) were an excellent centre pairing last year and were a key part of the Waratahs attack.
Playing Beale in a position he isn't accustomed to (12) just so he has more minutes on the field isn't necessarily going to provide the best outcome for the team.
If he is on the bench for the first couple of games and carves teams up in the last 20 minutes it might be the case that that option is the best one going forward.
It's a good problem to have.
So I saw ShtinaTina and Badger at the members season launch last night.
Was anyone else there from the forum?
Was anyone else there from the forum?
JSRF10
Dick Tooth (41)
I had planned to go but got stuck in work, Mrs JSRF was upset that she missed out on chatting to Izzy although it might have worked out better for our relationship.
It was good. The players and coaching staff were all really approachable and good to chat to.
They've obviously had a fair bit of training in that regard in the last couple of years. It was impressive that the players always remembered people's names that they'd chatted to.
So has this been announced?
#1 Tah
Chilla Wilson (44)
You would have seen me in a Tahs polo being very hopeless at trivia - thought it was a really great event for the members and the location was good - it could have been somebody's backyard!
ShtinaTina
Alex Ross (28)
It was a good event, you weren't that bad at trivia #1 Tah.
gowaratahs
Sydney Middleton (9)
I'm going to guess that if you're in the extended squad for the final trial, you're going to be in either squad for the season proper. With 2 free spots plus 2 extra without injured Chapman and Hodge, it looks like Metcher, Roach and Hoiles have the inside running for the 3 full time and 1 EPS spots.
I'd upgrade Alofa, and give Hoiles a full time contract - leaving Metcher and Roach on EPS. Then you have a full time contract up your sleeve, which you can fill later if an established player becomes available - or upgrade another EPS player if you need coverage from a shield player (Lucas must be close, but 3 scrummies is a luxury).
Is Gray injured? And Carraro?
I'd upgrade Alofa, and give Hoiles a full time contract - leaving Metcher and Roach on EPS. Then you have a full time contract up your sleeve, which you can fill later if an established player becomes available - or upgrade another EPS player if you need coverage from a shield player (Lucas must be close, but 3 scrummies is a luxury).
Is Gray injured? And Carraro?
- Status