Waratahs 2024

[Drew]

There was a fair bit of handwringing when we signed Perese due to past indiscretions (it wasn’t pretty reading). I’m glad the Tahs took the gamble and he has repaid their faith in him. The Tahs have made a few mistakes in the past years, but they should get a bit of credit for giving a bloke a second (third?) chance and reviving his career. Good luck to him.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Gilmore (who was his school coach) should take that credit.

 

[Nuggetyflyhalf]

There was a fair bit of handwringing when we signed Perese due to past indiscretions (it wasn’t pretty reading). I’m glad the Tahs took the gamble and he has repaid their faith in him. The Tahs have made a few mistakes in the past years, but they should get a bit of credit for giving a bloke a second (third?) chance and reviving his career. Good luck to him.

He is a good player and we’ll miss him.
I’m fairly sure I’d rather a backline with him and Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) rather than JS.
That said, I have no doubt JS will be a huge success. We cannot afford to lose Jorgo.

 

[eastman]

Sua'ali'i has the skills to be far more rounded than Perese at 13- let’s hope he fulfills at least part of his potential.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

We are dealing with a fair bit of recency bias with Perese.

Playing well for sure, but it has been sporadic through his career and injury prone. I think Sua'ali'i is a 13 and will have the ability to open the field for those around him. We won't lose any size with JS 196cm 98kg. Physically he's like Folau but I think he sees a game better than being pure athlete.

 

[Jamie]

We will lose more players by the end of the season, BUT there are a bunch coming through, I personally can't wait to see Jack Bowen in the 10 jersey.

Changing of the guard!

Incidentally, time for Jason Gilmore to take the reins, word on the street is that he does a lot of the coaching

 

[Yoda]

We will lose more players by the end of the season, BUT there are a bunch coming through, I personally can't wait to see Jack Bowen in the 10 jersey.

Changing of the guard!

Incidentally, time for Jason Gilmore to take the reins, word on the street is that he does a lot of the coaching

Harrison before Bowen.

 

[Derpus]

Looks like Jorgo is committed until 2027? That's good.

So we are looking at something like:

11. Pietsch
13. JS
14. Kellaway
15. Jorgo

Reilly seems promising but still a fair bit of work to do on his finishing. Good enough for the bench slot. Not the worst backline ever. Now to find some locks and THPs.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Reilly also said he’s interested in having another crack at the NRL. Has unfinished business.

I don’t mind a level of movement as it can open spots to promote our youth guys into the squad instead of them going everywhere else.

 

[snoopycatchicken]

Looks like Jorgo is committed until 2027? That's good.

So we are looking at something like:

11. Pietsch
13. JS
14. Kellaway
15. Jorgo

Reilly seems promising but still a fair bit of work to do on his finishing. Good enough for the bench slot. Not the worst backline ever. Now to find some locks and THPs.

Where did you see Jorgenson committed to 2027?

 

[Wilson]

Where did you see Jorgenson committed to 2027?

Nothing signed yet, but positive moves:

Jorgensen committed to the Wallabies, but post-World Cup NRL switch possible

Max Jorgensen is excited to work under Joe Schmidt ahead of next year’s British and Irish Lions tour, but won’t write off a potential code switch after the 2027 World Cup.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Steve_Grey]

Jack Bowen, Teddy Wilson and Harry Wilson all playing 1st Grade for Easts vs Sydney Uni tomorrow.

Easts 1sts Colts just put 40 points on Sydney Uni Colts tonight - collective BackRow Masterclass from Easts.

 

[Derpus]

Reilly also said he’s interested in having another crack at the NRL. Has unfinished business.

I don’t mind a level of movement as it can open spots to promote our youth guys into the squad instead of them going everywhere else.

I don't see how. He failed to finish a chance that is basically a league wingers 101 last match.

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

I don't see how. He failed to finish a chance that is basically a league wingers 101 last match.

He played centre in league.

 

[Pfitzy]

I don't see how. He failed to finish a chance that is basically a league wingers 101 last match.

League wings are terrible defenders. He'll slot right back in

 

[Lindommer]

I'm surprised how many tries get scored in the corner in league. Can't the bastards count in defence?

 

[Crashy]

Numeracy not a strong skill set in that game...

 

[Hogan]

Looks like Jorgo is committed until 2027? That's good.

So we are looking at something like:

11. Pietsch
13. JS
14. Kellaway
15. Jorgo

Reilly seems promising but still a fair bit of work to do on his finishing. Good enough for the bench slot. Not the worst backline ever. Now to find some locks and THPs.

Just need a 10 who can get the ball to them!

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I'm surprised how many tries get scored in the corner in league. Can't the bastards count in defence?

One thing they nail is the draw & pass at speed which Rugby players tend to stuff more often than not.

 

[GTPIH]

Numeracy not a strong skill set in that game...

Upto five it is, but then again the ref does that for them.