Waratahs 2021
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Desmond Connor (43)
Rennie has stated Hooper is being kept on ice until wallabies.
I think he should be able to help at training
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
I don't know what it looked like on TV, but on Saturday, it was really obvious that Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) was contact shy, not wanting to get too involved in attack or defence. It appeared that in attack he just tried to jink and jive, but didn't really go anywhere (like he was running on the spot).
Yep, I can see him being cast aside - he doesn't offer enough at the moment, being picked up somewhere where he finds his "mojo" so the Tahs can be again blamed for there lack of foresight and development
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
The kid lacks any particular skill or attribute that define a winger. He has no notable pace, he is shockingly weak in contact, he can't beat a man and has absolutely no idea how to defend a wing.
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Charlie Fox (21)
7's would definitely be good for his development. It would really force him to work on his 1on1 tackling.
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Sydney Middleton (9)
In his first season he could step around players like anything, he had speed at the drop of a hat, he was a fantastic finisher and try scorer. But he sucked in defence.
His second season he looked stronger but couldn't outrun a prop, anyone and everyone could read what he was about to do so he couldn't successfully step around anyone and continued with his defensive woes. This season has been about the same, but he's hitting up contacts more now at least in this weekend's game. Not as afraid of everyone out there.
7's sounds like exactly what he needs. Would love to see him try it.
His second season he looked stronger but couldn't outrun a prop, anyone and everyone could read what he was about to do so he couldn't successfully step around anyone and continued with his defensive woes. This season has been about the same, but he's hitting up contacts more now at least in this weekend's game. Not as afraid of everyone out there.
7's sounds like exactly what he needs. Would love to see him try it.
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John Solomon (38)
No one at the Waratahs has any top-end speed so he's not alone in the regard.
His other weakness (apart from tackling) is this absolute obsession to carry the ball in one hand and try to offload in every single tackle, which generally results in either a poor pass or the opposition ripping the ball off him in contact.
Sevens will definitely improve his defence and allow him to build some confidence ball in-hand - just don't expect him to come back as a significantly more complete or skilled player.
His other weakness (apart from tackling) is this absolute obsession to carry the ball in one hand and try to offload in every single tackle, which generally results in either a poor pass or the opposition ripping the ball off him in contact.
Sevens will definitely improve his defence and allow him to build some confidence ball in-hand - just don't expect him to come back as a significantly more complete or skilled player.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Seeing that winger promoted from Shute Shield play, I'm with Reg.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
He’s alright in contact with the ball, he just has some absurd need to offload everything and anything.
Positionally in defense he’s shocking. Cant overly tell if he’s okay in defensive contact or not because he’s always caught in the cold and having to make a flailing arms tackle or just doesn’t get near the guy.
7s would dramatically improve his one on one tackling.
Positionally in defense he’s shocking. Cant overly tell if he’s okay in defensive contact or not because he’s always caught in the cold and having to make a flailing arms tackle or just doesn’t get near the guy.
7s would dramatically improve his one on one tackling.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
He is not. Setting aside the one handed glory passes. He is weak in contact, i don't think I've ever seen him make a post contact metre and he struggles to maintain possession even when he's holding the ball properly.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
I agree with reg as he has done me spare with his (lack of) defence but I don’t deny he has raw talent and actually I think sevens for Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) is a great idea.
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Peter Johnson (47)
I think you might be thinking of Josh Turner...
James Turner has never played Aussies 7s.
James Turner has never played Aussies 7s.
Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Johnson (47)
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Desmond Connor (43)
Waratahs ‘embarrassing’ review revealed as effects of winless season laid bare | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au
However, it's in defence where their troubles have lied, conceding 166 points in those three matches. This is nearly more than the top three teams combined (170) and has left winger and vice-captain Alex Newsome frustrated after another 'embarrassing' review.
Gilmore: It's time to review our defence
Newsome: Which is
Gilmore: Shithouse
However, it's in defence where their troubles have lied, conceding 166 points in those three matches. This is nearly more than the top three teams combined (170) and has left winger and vice-captain Alex Newsome frustrated after another 'embarrassing' review.
Gilmore: It's time to review our defence
Newsome: Which is
Gilmore: Shithouse
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Desmond Connor (43)
Gilmore: Newsome, I want you to work on your game
Newsome: Where do you want me to start?
Gilmore: How about learning how to F%$# play
Newsome: Where do you want me to start?
Gilmore: How about learning how to F%$# play
wamberal
Phil Kearns (64)
Harsh, but fair.