Waratahs 2016
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John Solomon (38)
My theory with Carraro is that he hadn't had let anyone down yet or had a poor enough game to justify dropping him- basically until now. I don't think his 'consistency' is enough to continually start him over other players like Stewart, Kellaway or Robinson who have greater upside as well as youth on their side.
I like Carraro and think he was been excellent as a Mr Fixit. Able to play multiple positions and never let us down when we needed him.
Now our team isn't as good and I think we can do better injecting a bit more pace out wide.
I'd be looking to give Reece Robinson a crack. I thought he looked good off the bench against the Highlanders and there is no doubt he's the fastest player in our squad.
Carraro is a good guy to have on the bench, particularly if we're playing a 6:2 split.
Now our team isn't as good and I think we can do better injecting a bit more pace out wide.
I'd be looking to give Reece Robinson a crack. I thought he looked good off the bench against the Highlanders and there is no doubt he's the fastest player in our squad.
Carraro is a good guy to have on the bench, particularly if we're playing a 6:2 split.
Tahspark
Ted Thorn (20)
^^^^^^
That makes sense to me and in the aftermath of the clash against the Clan I said in the match thread that the two changes that I'd like to see this week are Holloway and R. Robinson as starters. I'd be happy to see Carraro retained on the bench.
I'd also like to see B.Robinson return to the starting line up if he's fit. We're going to need to start well in the scrum dept against this strong element of the Reds' playbook.
That makes sense to me and in the aftermath of the clash against the Clan I said in the match thread that the two changes that I'd like to see this week are Holloway and R. Robinson as starters. I'd be happy to see Carraro retained on the bench.
I'd also like to see B.Robinson return to the starting line up if he's fit. We're going to need to start well in the scrum dept against this strong element of the Reds' playbook.
A mutterer
Chilla Wilson (44)
carraro looks like he's the new AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)
topgun
Billy Sheehan (19)
I think sticking with what you know works is probably a better approach. With Foley back there should be a a better structure to the backline. maybe Robinson should get more time though
Intruder
Dave Cowper (27)
That back 5 behind, that front row. Why not start Benn Robinson, Reds are locking their lips.
I couldn't help but point it out!
GTPIH
Ted Thorn (20)
Spiro in today's SMH thinks the Waratahs are soft at the breakdown because they have conceded the least amount of penalty goals. Interesting. My first thoughts at that statistic was that they are better disciplined than other teams or give away all their breakdown penalties out of goal kicking range or perhaps other teams prefer going for the try against us because of our poor scrum. I would never have made the leap that this stat shows they're soft.
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
I believe SMH will print the apology and correction to the article tomorrow.
The Tahs pretty clearly have a tactic of not contesting the breakdown unless they make a dominant tackle and can see a turnover opportunity.
There is generally only one or two players committed to try and slow the ball down but not an all out attack at eat tackle like the Brumbies etc.
They've been doing this for about three years (although perhaps it is more apparent this year). Presumably that means it's only a year or two longer until Spiro catches on and writes about it as if he's the first to notice.
There is generally only one or two players committed to try and slow the ball down but not an all out attack at eat tackle like the Brumbies etc.
They've been doing this for about three years (although perhaps it is more apparent this year). Presumably that means it's only a year or two longer until Spiro catches on and writes about it as if he's the first to notice.
Hugh Jarse
Rocky Elsom (76)
Don't give him free copy @Braveheart81.
The Media are known to trawl G&GR Forums for material.
The Media are known to trawl G&GR Forums for material.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
They will not.
They never apologised for Greg Growden's batshit crazy rubbish, or criminally lazy rumour mongering, or oddly placed food reviews.
I sincerely hope Greg is trawling:
The SMH fired you too late, you pretender. If you were to "shine a light in a dark area" you could start with your arse. You might find your head.
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