Waratahs 2018

[Hawko]

I think he's a confidence player. Just needed to have one break out game to settle the nerves. Hopefully he'll take well to Cron being on staff now.

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I don't think it was just confidence, though maybe that's part of it. He had a breakout year in Shute and NRC and everyone expected that he would continue improving at the same rate once he hit the Tahs. But it doesn't usually work that way. Far more often growth comes in spurts, followed by a period of consolidation. Sometimes the next spurt never comes, sometimes it does. The NRC will probably give us some idea on how he's progressing, but next year will be critical for his development and the coaching he gets over the pre-season will be crucial.

A work in progress, but I still have high hopes.

 

[fatprop]

Who is going to play 13 next season?

 

[Slim 293]

Who is going to play 13 next season?

If the rumours are true......... Billy Meakes?

 

[fatprop]

If the rumours are true... Billy Meakes?

as a 13 outside beale & foley?

Of the current signed, I think Folau will be tried again

 

[TOCC]

Oh god, please give up on the Folau at 13 concept, he passes less then AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)..

 

[Braveheart81]

Hopefully they sign Meakes and play him at 13. It seems like the best option we have right now.

 

[daz]

Hopefully they sign Meakes and play him at 13. It seems like the best option we have right now.

If you guys don't want him, happy to take him off your hands. Obviously no-one will ever fill Mitch Inman's boots in my eyes, but a Meakes/Hodge centre combo may help dry my tears for 2018.

 

[Braveheart81]

Bryce Hegarty re-signed for two more years.

Also, Mr and Mrs Braveheart81 signed on for 2018 today.

 

[Jagman]

Bryce Hegarty re-signed for two more years.

Also, Mr and Mrs Braveheart81 signed on for 2018 today.

Thats really good news! not sure what I think about Hegarty though...

 

[Hawko]

Bryce Hegarty re-signed for two more years.

Also, Mr and Mrs Braveheart81 signed on for 2018 today.

How like the Tahs. One good announcement and one bad! With all the talent coming away out of the west, why did we rush to sign Hegarty? We could have bid for DHP, Rona, Newsome, Peni, Verty Am, Lance, Masirewa or Morahan. (Assuming Meakes is coming). They surely can't all fit in at the Rebels and Hegarty would have difficulty displacing any of them based on what he showed last season. As I said in my season review, the rot all started with squad recruitment in 2017 and it looks like nothing's changed!

 

[Braveheart81]

I reckon they know Lance is going to the Rebels (and will start there). With Deegan gone Hegarty makes sense as a playmaking option (but almost certainly behind Mason now as a 10).

Surely they aren't paying Hegarty that much.

I reckon of those Force backs we really need Meakes and if we can land Rona that would be great. Newsome would be a good addition as well.

DHP sounds like he is going to the Rebels and Morahan has gone to England.

 

[Jagman]

Penni would also be a better wing option than Kellaway, TN, and Clark

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[Braveheart81]

Penni would also be a better wing option than Kellaway, TN, and Clark

I believe all three are already contracted for next season.

We need to replace Reece Robinson in the main squad though.

 

[Derpus]

Anyone who watches NRC a little more religiously than me know how Mack Mason is tracking? Sure could use a decent backup 10.

 

[Braveheart81]

Anyone who watches NRC a little more religiously than me know how Mack Mason is tracking? Sure could use a decent backup 10.

He has controlled the two games for the Rams reasonably well so far.

I don't think he is close to setting the world on fire but he's certainly improving.

 

[Micheal]

Whilst I don't like discussing nabbing the Force players, both Richie Arnold and Phillip had awesome games on the weekend. We need some more locks, and we definitely need an eight. Those two + Naisarani could be great gets.

 

[Jimmyjam]

As the Force signings are starting, I reckon our Tah wishlist should be for..

a TH either of Vui or Ainsley
2 Locks out of Coleman, Philip or Arnold
2 o/s backs Pref Meakes, and Rona or Peni etc

With that lot on board we are looking v strong as will all the other squads.

Brumbies need a good back-rower and hooker and they've picked up Naisirani which is a great match.Assuming CL is back they will be very strong across the park. Maybe another winger as well..... Newsome /Verity Am?
Rebels need a better fly-half and hopefully will get Lance. They'll also prob get Coleman and the HP's which will give them a super backline and much better set piece.
Reds could use Hardwick at 7 to go with G Smith.
With the rest of the Force player spread evenly across the squads
Whilst no-one wanted the Force out it should theoretically make all the OZ teams that much stronger going forward. At least it looks that way on paper...

 

[Braveheart81]

If I agree with you, will you stop reposting?

 

[Jimmyjam]

If I agree with you, will you stop reposting?

Apologies! bit of a glitch!

 

[Jagman]

McCalman would be good get too considering how often Holloway and Dempsey are injured. I wouldnt mind picking up either of the Rays wingers. Balakana has a bit of Alofa Alofa about him but also rather physical in defence. Latunipulu is a bit of a wrecking ball. Also are we still allowed to sign a marquee? If so Fidow would be good too. Our current crop of wingers a very underwhelming. Kelleway hasn't added an attacking highlight to his reel since 2014, in Shute, NRC or Super Rugby.

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