Waratahs 2021

[fatprop]

It's not just speed on the flanks, it's a point of difference. Man we miss Taqele out there.

I would rather see back line play not revolving around the u14s game plan of "give it to the big guy"

 

[barbarian]

But like U14s that strategy was incredibly effective. I don't think I've ever seen someone so unstoppable from 5m out.

It's not like our backline has turned into a symphony of movement and skill without him.

 

[Braveheart81]

It's also not like Taqele was just given the ball to run from anywhere like the kids tactic.

He was actually effective at beating his man and finishing tries.

Surely backline play at any level has a key focus of getting the ball to the wingers with time and space.

 

[eastman]

Taqele was definitely a character.

He was unstoppable when in form but just as frequently the worst player on the field, with a literal inability to turn around to chase, bad defence and terrible decision-making.

 

[7137]

Yep, I think going for the "point of difference" winger too often means we're prepared to sacrifice skills like defence and kicking, in the hope of having someone like Taqele, who can create excitement in attack - 3-4 times a season. Ramm seems like a polished all-round performer, despite his inexperience - definitely worth investing in.

The two players in the backline I am most hoping we still have in 3 years are Ramm and Walton.

 

[Froggy]

Add Harrison to that and I'm with you

 

[7137]

Add Harrison to that and I'm with you

Yes. Of course

 

[Blackadder]

Anyone else hearing Will Harrison could be out for a extended period ?

Will Harrison NSW Waratahs Super Rugby 2021 news injury (nine.com.au)

You were right

 

[Dctarget]

Does that mean Edmed gets the keys?

 

[The Honey Badger]

Does that mean Edmed gets the keys?

Donaldson?

 

[Blackadder]

Does that mean Edmed gets the keys?

I'd say so with possibly Donaldson on the bench or vice versa

 

[formerflanker]

Does that mean Edmed gets the keys?

I would assume so, given that he's had some playing time off the bench recently.

 

[Dctarget]

I was prepared to not like Tane, some people weren't too impressed with him from last year and thought he was overhyped but I have liked what I've seen in his end of game performances.

 

[wamberal]

Just read an article in the SMH quoting Ben Batger absolutely excoriating the decision to pick Donaldson ahead of Edmed.

 

[Blackadder]

Just read an article in the SMH quoting Ben Batger absolutely excoriating the decision to pick Donaldson ahead of Edmed.

Super Rugby 2021: Eastwood coach slams call to hand Ben Donaldson, not Tane Edmed, NSW Waratahs No.10 jersey (smh.com.au)

This one?

Edmed has been playing well but Donaldson played off the bench last year and earnt his chance. If he wasn't injured he would have been coming of the bench and not Edmed.

 

[Rugby Survivor]

Totally agree with everything that Ben Batger says. These kids continue to get an arm-chair ride because they played in an Aus 20's team that had some success. I saw Donaldson play last year for Randwick and he was not even a good first grader never lone a Super Rugby player. Smacks of Whittaker wanting to pick his Galloping Green mates. Edmed has done his time and deserves a chance.

 

[upthereds#!]

Vosacoya (in Japan, ex sunwolves) coming to Tahs for 2 years.

Surprised as he is Japanese eligible and was killing it there, 2 years for Waratahs instead!

 

[cyclopath]

Vosacoya (in Japan, ex sunwolves) coming to Tahs for 2 years.

Surprised as he is Japanese eligible and was killing it there, 2 years for Waratahs instead!

Wrong thread, Scoop!
Try Waratahs 2022, where he is being discussed!

 

[7137]

With all the Edmed/Donaldson speculation it strikes me that the talk a few years ago about Maddocks being a 10 in waiting seems to have dried up. Not that I am advocating. It’s just curious that is never spoken about anymore.

 

[upthereds#!]

Wrong thread, Scoop!
Try Waratahs 2022, where he is being discussed!

What a dingus! Oopsy, Thankyou Mr Path.