Waratahs 2021

[Rugbynutter39]

Braveheart and rugbyreg disagreed with my view tahs would be wooden spoon candidates with squad quality. I take no joy in this but so far my expectations correct.

For tahs who support I just hope for improvement over
Season given rebuilding then finals expectations etc....

From tonight, as expected going to be long and hard season for tahs as lacking overall squad quality to expect too much as per views held for some time

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Can someone please explain to me how after 2 years of being an absolute failure as an attack coach the Tahs management thought it would be intelligent to keep Whittaker?????

Well you work with cattle you have and cattle below par.

 

[Dctarget]

Braveheart and rugbyreg disagreed with my view tahs would be wooden spoon candidates with squad quality. I take no joy in this but so far my expectations correct.

For tahs who support I just hope for improvement over
Season given rebuilding then finals expectations etc..

From tonight, as expected going to be long and hard season for tahs as lacking overall squad quality to expect too much as per views held for some time

You spanked the Reds in the season opener last year, you still have some good players to come back. Incredibly young team that will only get better with experience. I'm optimistic that there'll be some good wins for you.

 

[Blackadder]

Well you work with cattle you have and cattle below par.

He was shit the last 2 years

 

[Rugbynutter39]

My prediction tahs is wooden spoon vs rebels...now favour tahs for this...we need to still support tahs like me as reds few seasons back in rebuilding

 

[Blackadder]

So most likely next week :

No Gordon.
No Walton
No Perese
No Wykes

Depth was already an issue but already so many down after one round is scary

 

[RugbyReg]

Tahs were fine. Wouldn’t change a thing.

 

[Derpus]

Tahs were fine. Wouldn’t change a thing.

I dont like you

 

[Froggy]

Yep, that's right guys, one of the youngest, most inexperienced Super rugby sides ever lose the first match of the season, sack the coach!!! Unbelievable.
I agree, Nutter, we are a real chance for the spoon this year. Take the side that finished second last in 2020, remove Wallabies Robertson, Simmons, Hanigan, Hooper and Hunt, replace them with teenagers, and that's what you get.
I will still be supporting them, and hoping to see improvement as we go. Looking to really compete in about 2023!

 

[RugbyReg]

So most likely next week :

No Gordon.
No Walton
No Perese
No Wykes

Depth was already an issue but already so many down after one round is scary

15 Maddocks
14 Ramm
13 Newsome
12 Foketi
11 Nawaqanitawase
10 Harrison
9 Grant
8 Dempsey [c]
7 Tizzano
6 Swinton (is he back?)
5 Caird
4 Whetton
3 HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes)
2 Porecki
1 Bell

16 Horton
17 Faulkner
18 Tatola
19 Harris
20 Gamble
21 Robertson
22 Edmed
23 Moeroa

 

[Blackadder]

Yep, that's right guys, one of the youngest, most inexperienced Super rugby sides ever lose the first match of the season, sack the coach!!! Unbelievable.
I agree, Nutter, we are a real chance for the spoon this year. Take the side that finished second last in 2020, remove Wallabies Robertson, Simmons, Hanigan, Hooper and Hunt, replace them with teenagers, and that's what you get.
I will still be supporting them, and hoping to see improvement as we go. Looking to really compete in about 2023!

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The team had little go forward, looked lost and looked like they had just met that day.

It was hot potato footy which resulted in so many drop balls and balls into touch.

A common sense approach of not having so many kids but Penney chose this side.

Yes some of these kids will get better but you can burn moral quickly with constant losses without a few experienced players pulling them out of it.

 

[eastman]

^ That will be the side but really it's a glorified shute shield team

 

[Blackadder]

15 Maddocks
14 Ramm
13 Newsome
12 Foketi
11 Nawaqanitawase
10 Harrison
9 Grant
8 Dempsey [c]
7 Tizzano
6 Swinton (is he back?)
5 Caird
4 Whetton
3 HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes)
2 Porecki
1 Bell

16 Horton
17 Faulkner
18 Tatola
19 Harris
20 Gamble
21 Robertson
22 Edmed
23 Moeroa

I think Foketi is still injured.

 

[Froggy]

Personally I think it might be time to give Moeroa a crack at 12, although given Penney's apparent view of the guy it's unlikely. Then Foketi at 13 (if he's back and fit) and keep Newsome on the wing. Also not too sure about the locks, I think either Douglas or Williams should be given a shot, i didn't think either Whetton or Caird offered much.

 

[7137]

I think Foketi is still injured.

And Swinton isn’t back.
If Walton is out then Moeroa slots into the centre’s with Newsome. Unless Edmed get promoted to 12. Things looking very dire already.

 

[Drew]

Meoroa would straighten our attack up and create front foot ball.

 

[7137]

Meoroa would straighten our attack up and create front foot ball.

He would also be cut to ribbons in defence if he’s as slow as he was in the trial

 

[Blackadder]

He would also be cut to ribbons in defence if he’s as slow as he was in the trial

As compared to the team last night?

 

[Blackadder]

Tepai was injured had a knee injury

 

[Drew]

As compared to the team last night?

Beat me to it.
And thanks for the injury report.