Waratahs 2018

[wamberal]

Fitzpatrick had a pretty good game all round last week, actually.

 

[Tomikin]

I was talking about players with a mate and Simmons came up.

It is quite amazing, he gets signed and a terrible lineout becomes effective in both attack and defense.

The only caveat we could think of was that we also have a tradesman hooker who throws well instead of Latu to factor in as well

The old colour of Jersey defence (only jokes you probably just see him more) His a very good super player.. I always wanted too see him dominant Tests but I think his just a good player at international workmen like.

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[eastman]

Not sure the value that Hegarty brings if you're not going to use him to replace either Beale or Foley. It's not like he has to kicking game to have him at fullback and move Folau to the wing- our attack drops off considerably even with his apparent ball playing ability. I think we'd be better placed to keep Folau at 15 and using a better attacking outside back.

 

[fatprop]

Not sure the value that Hegarty brings if you're not going to use him to replace either Beale or Foley. It's not like he has to kicking game to have him at fullback and move Folau to the wing- our attack drops off considerably even with his apparent ball playing ability. I think we'd be better placed to keep Folau at 15 and using a better attacking outside back.

He has done quite well this year and added ball playing value

 

[The torpedo]

Anyone know what the tahs form line has been after the blues loss? That appears to have been the line in the sand match

 

[Braveheart81]

Tahs squad to tour Japan during the break.

NSW Waratahs Touring Squad: Damien Fitzpatrick (captain), Cameron Clark, Lalakai Foketi, Jake Gordon, Bryce Hegarty, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Maclean Jones, Mack Mason, Ryan McCauley, Will McDonnell, Will Miller, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Alex Newsome, Hugh Roach, Paddy Ryan, Mitchell Short, Irae Simone, Tom Staniforth, Lachlan Swinton, Shambeckler Vui, Cody Walker, Michael Wells and Brad Wilkin

 

[wamberal]

Looked in vain for Jack Dempsey's name.

 

[Derpus]

Anyone know what the tahs form line has been after the blues loss? That appears to have been the line in the sand match

2 from 4. But we all agree they were robbed in the Saders match, and they've certainly been more competitive.

Losing to this Blues side in brookie is pretty grim.

 

[Blackadder]

Andrew Kellaway has gone to saints in England

 

[fatprop]

Andrew Kellaway has gone to saints in England

Good luck to the guy, I think he is a good buy

 

[Lindommer]

Big Taqele's also off to Northampton, a shame Andrew didn't decide to stay and fight for that wing spot. I could easily see him developing into a wing/fullback utility in the mould of Hegarty.

I wonder if Andrew's considered his speed advantage on those heavy Pommy pitches?

 

[Derpus]

Big Taqele's also off to Northampton, a shame Andrew didn't decide to stay and fight for that wing spot. I could easily see him developing into a wing/fullback utility in the mould of Hegarty.

I wonder if Andrew's considered his speed advantage on those heavy Pommy pitches?

I don't think he's good enough for the Tahs 15. Good luck to the lad though.

 

[eastman]

I don't think he's good enough for the Tahs 15. Good luck to the lad though.

He's about on- par/ potentially better than Newsome and Hegarty- he had the potential to lock down one wing position though.

 

[Braveheart81]

Seems like a reasonable move for Kellaway. The Tahs are in a position where they have multiple wing options who are all fairly similar. On that basis the offers made to them should be pretty low.

Cam Clark has taken his opportunity with both hands and should certainly be retained. We need that Taqele replacement though with some size.

 

[I like to watch]

My impression is that Newsome is still improving,AK (Andrew Kellaway) has plateaued.

 

[RugbyReg]

Another of those players who were superb at a younger age but never cracked it at the top. A coaching issue or a player issue? We may well see OS. Thankfully he's young enough to perhaps come back in a couple of years time a better player (like DHP) or else he decides he's done and enjoys life OS (like Blair Connor etc)

 

[wamberal]

Good luck to the guy, I think he is a good buy

Goodbye.

 

[Derpus]

Another of those players who were superb at a younger age but never cracked it at the top. A coaching issue or a player issue? We may well see OS. Thankfully he's young enough to perhaps come back in a couple of years time a better player (like DHP) or else he decides he's done and enjoys life OS (like Blair Connor etc)

Both, probably.

 

[fatprop]

Another of those players who were superb at a younger age but never cracked it at the top. A coaching issue or a player issue? We may well see OS. Thankfully he's young enough to perhaps come back in a couple of years time a better player (like DHP) or else he decides he's done and enjoys life OS (like Blair Connor etc)

runs good lines, but lacks the ability to blast past or blast through playing the big boys

 

[barbarian]

Not many short, light wingers running around International rugby today.

Early days it looked like he could be another JOC (James O'Connor), but I'm not sure he ever had that mix of mercurial skill and explosive power that he had.