Waratahs 2021

[Braveheart81]

It would have been nice to keep Hunt but at the end of the day I don't think it's a huge loss. He was really helpful guiding Harrison around this year but Harrison will need less of that next year. Moeroa provides that direct running option who can really make the advantage line. What we saw of him at the end of the season was really promising.

I like Cam Clark and am sorry to see him go but he's not in our best 23.

Joey Walton confirmed himself as a starter this year and will only get better. He'll still be 20 when next season starts.

Our real weakness is at lock but aside from that I don't have too many issues with the squad.

1. Bell
2. Horton
3. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes)
4. Caird
5. Wykes
6. Swinton
7. Tizzano
8. Dempsey
9. Gordon
10. Harrison
11. Ramm
12. Moeroa
13. Walton
14. Newsome
15. Maddocks

16. Porecki 17. Faulkner 18. Tauakipulu 19. ?? 20. Harris 21. Short 22. Donaldson 23. Nawaquanitawase

Hopefully we sign Harrison Goddard because I think he's better than Short and could easily end up in our best 23.

 

[dru]

It would have been nice to keep Hunt but at the end of the day I don't think it's a huge loss. He was really helpful guiding Harrison around this year but Harrison will need less of that next year. Moeroa provides that direct running option who can really make the advantage line. What we saw of him at the end of the season was really promising.

I like Cam Clark and am sorry to see him go but he's not in our best 23.

Joey Walton confirmed himself as a starter this year and will only get better. He'll still be 20 when next season starts.

Our real weakness is at lock but aside from that I don't have too many issues with the squad.

1. Bell
2. Horton
3. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes)
4. Caird
5. Wykes
6. Swinton
7. Tizzano
8. Dempsey
9. Gordon
10. Harrison
11. Ramm
12. Moeroa
13. Walton
14. Newsome
15. Maddocks

16. Porecki 17. Faulkner 18. Tauakipulu 19. ?? 20. Harris 21. Short 22. Donaldson 23. Nawaquanitawase

Hopefully we sign Harrison Goddard because I think he's better than Short and could easily end up in our best 23.

As someone not watching closely there are a serious quantity of names that don’t mean anything. There are some strengths and plenty of “should prove great” but the unknowns are baffling. Tahs may do well with this from the get go, but I have to say it’s unlikely.

Given 9 has chosen to highlight the Tahs in FTA, god I hope they offer more than they look like offering.

 

[Braveheart81]

As someone not watching closely there are a serious quantity of names that don’t mean anything. There are some strengths and plenty of “should prove great” but the unknowns are baffling. Tahs may do well with this from the get go, but I have to say it’s unlikely.

Given 9 has chosen to highlight the Tahs in FTA, god I hope they offer more than they look like offering.

11 of that starting 15 were regulars in 2020. Lock is the real worry right now. We were short there in 2020 and are much weaker in 2021 with the current signings.

We won the same number of games as the Rebels and one less than the Reds.

9 will highlight the Reds and Waratahs pretty much indefinitely because they're by far their two biggest markets for rugby. Clearly it would be beneficial if both those teams are good.

I would say we will end up fighting for third with the Rebels again.

 

[sendit]

Hmm does it. Clark wouldn’t be a starter for sure and not the best bench utility. Not Hunt with Morea, Foketi, Newsome and Walton

At this stage for the tahs, losing any quality players hurt

I probably rate Clark alot higher than most, and losing someone as experienced as Hunt in an inexperienced team is not ideal

 

[hifflepiff]

Its probably been mentioned here before, but if I were the Tahs I'd be throwing money at Hugh Pyle to come back to Aus. Always thought he was very underrated.

I don't know if there are any other Aus locks off contract, are Hockings or Rodda available?

 

[dru]

11 of that starting 15 were regulars in 2020.

Lock is the real worry right now. We were short there in 2020 and are much weaker in 2021 with the current signings.

We won the same number of games as the Rebels and one less than the Reds.

9 will highlight the Reds and Waratahs pretty much indefinitely because they're by far their two biggest markets for rugby. Clearly it would be beneficial if both those teams are good.

I would say we will end up fighting for third with the Rebels again.

Hell yes, it will be beneficial to Aus rugby if the Waratahs are good. I wish the club all the best.

 

[upthereds#!]

Maybe the Tahs are already in conversation with locks to come back...but for 22/23 WC runs. No point paying overs for players for 2021. Bank the coin, use it later and make it count.

 

[Blackadder]

Dempsey hasn't signed back up yet according to the Tahs CEO but he is hopeful. So many spots still to fill.

I think Max Douglas will get a contract

 

[Blackadder]

It would have been nice to keep Hunt but at the end of the day I don't think it's a huge loss. He was really helpful guiding Harrison around this year but Harrison will need less of that next year. Moeroa provides that direct running option who can really make the advantage line. What we saw of him at the end of the season was really promising.

I like Cam Clark and am sorry to see him go but he's not in our best 23.

Joey Walton confirmed himself as a starter this year and will only get better. He'll still be 20 when next season starts.

Our real weakness is at lock but aside from that I don't have too many issues with the squad.

1. Bell
2. Horton
3. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes)
4. Caird
5. Wykes
6. Swinton
7. Tizzano
8. Dempsey
9. Gordon
10. Harrison
11. Ramm
12. Moeroa
13. Walton
14. Newsome
15. Maddocks

16. Porecki 17. Faulkner 18. Tauakipulu 19. ?? 20. Harris 21. Short 22. Donaldson 23. Nawaquanitawase

Hopefully we sign Harrison Goddard because I think he's better than Short and could easily end up in our best 23.

A lot of promise for the future with the team so far but a lack of decent depth so far is very concerning.

We have lost a hell of a lot of experience and not much experience so far signed.

This is yet another rebuild year coming up

 

[barbarian]

Its probably been mentioned here before, but if I were the Tahs I'd be throwing money at Hugh Pyle to come back to Aus. Always thought he was very underrated.

What is this 'money' of which you speak?

 

[Braveheart81]

What is this 'money' of which you speak?

We're offering potential recruits lots of free trades on CMC Markets in lieu of actual money.

 

[qwerty51]

If there was ever a pro sport to offer free trades as part of a contract it would be rugby..

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Talking about Pyle this is a really good read https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/09/09/aussie-abroad-hugh-pyle/

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

We're offering potential recruits lots of free trades on CMC Markets in lieu of actual money.

Maybe an aircon unit from Dakin?

 

[Braveheart81]

Maybe an aircon unit from Dakin?

They have an actual cost!

We're not made of money here.

 

[Blackadder]

What is this 'money' of which you speak?

That is that evil thing that Tahs do not speak of

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

They have an actual cost!

We're not made of money here.

One for the share house our 4 new locks are going to live in.

 

[Braveheart81]

One for the share house our 4 new locks are going to live in.

With Ray White as a sponsor they'll skip over the regular checks to see that the tenants have stable employment before letting them sign the lease.

 

[Brumby Runner]

What is this 'money' of which you speak?

That jingling jangling sound that makes the world go round (courtesy "Cabaret ").

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Dennis has signed with the Giltinis so there goes that idea.