Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I believe the plan is to have Sua'ali'i play 13, which seems a bit fraught to me.
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I don't think that's accurate at all. We had the requisite number of front rowers contracted.
It just happened that all our injuries are in the same spot.
The alternative you seem to be suggesting is that we only have one or two backs on contract who don't make the matchday 23.
If everyone is healthy there should be 4 or 5 backs playing Shute Shield every week. Likewise there should be more than a whole front row doing the same.
I rate Walton higher than I rate Tuipuluto. I'm not sure there was a better way the Tahs should have gone here.
Steve_Grey
Darby Loudon (17)
Correct - 3 backs playing Shute Shield, not 5.
The Waratahs squad has basically the same makeup in terms of positions as every year and every other squad in the competition.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Tuipulotu & Wilson aren’t big losses to the squad. It’s expected at this stage with the amount they’ve been seen.
If you want to get better you have to make calls and move on from certain players.
If you want to get better you have to make calls and move on from certain players.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
That development system though has plowed players into the Brumbies and their age sides. It’s our Pro set up that does fuck all. (I do agree we have too many stove pipes not working together)
These guys can’t crack a bottom of the table side. Good teams or teams that want to be good need to make calls and moves or expect more of the same.
These guys can’t crack a bottom of the table side. Good teams or teams that want to be good need to make calls and moves or expect more of the same.
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Watching that game last night and see the difference in S&C proved we are way off in this area. Our guys looked stuffed by half time.
eastman
John Solomon (38)
He had some opportunities and didn’t set the world on fire. He never was 100% dominant at Shute Shield either.
eastman
John Solomon (38)
They’re depth players but don’t want to get paid depth Super Rugby wages.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Good luck to them. Go get as much money as you can while you can.
Tahs have to make decisions in their best interest also.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Carnage:
www.brisbanetimes.com.au
Heaven out for the season, Gleeson, Perese, Foketi and Jorgenson all picked up injuries this weekend and are in doubt for next weekend.
Can all fit hookers report to the Waratahs? NSW injury crisis reaches crazy levels
The Waratahs will hand their No.2 jersey to a part-time concreter from western Sydney this week, amid an unprecedented run of front-row injuries.
Heaven out for the season, Gleeson, Perese, Foketi and Jorgenson all picked up injuries this weekend and are in doubt for next weekend.
Steve_Grey
Darby Loudon (17)
You couldn't make it up - amazing run of injuries, Jorgenson out with a hamstring injury.Carnage:
Can all fit hookers report to the Waratahs? NSW injury crisis reaches crazy levels
The Waratahs will hand their No.2 jersey to a part-time concreter from western Sydney this week, amid an unprecedented run of front-row injuries.
Heaven out for the season, Gleeson, Perese, Foketi and Jorgenson all picked up injuries this weekend and are in doubt for next weekend.
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Agent
Billy Sheehan (19)
Especially with Sual'ii and Kellaway coming in. Will be interesting to see how the Tahs structure their backline next year. We are also blooding plenty of front rowers this year. It will be interesting to see the front rower roster next year to see if anyone blooded this year gets an opportunity next year, e.g Heaven et al.
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The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Even though I think JS is a 13 long term it wouldn't surprise me to see him slot onto the Wing initially were Marky was with Jorgo still at 15 and Kellaway in for Perese at 13 for now.
I could also see Kellaway move back to 15 and Jorgo drop out and JS into 13. Jorgo is still so young it isn't concerning if he bobbed up and down in the side.
Lots of combos and JS at 15 is enticing but I can't imagine he's been doing much in play kicking for the last few years which makes him a target. He does have abetter foundation than Folau did though...
I could also see Kellaway move back to 15 and Jorgo drop out and JS into 13. Jorgo is still so young it isn't concerning if he bobbed up and down in the side.
Lots of combos and JS at 15 is enticing but I can't imagine he's been doing much in play kicking for the last few years which makes him a target. He does have abetter foundation than Folau did though...