Afternoon learned.
The polls have closed and the results are in.
59 wise & true GAGR faithful contributed to the poll, my thanks for your contributions – and YOUR Wallaby XXIII is listed below. Having gone through each respondents team may I suggest seven of you urgently seek psychological assistance and a further eleven nameless GAGR’s (Yowie) owe me a written apology – yikes.
Your GAGR Wallaby XXIII
Starting XV
1. James Slipper 34 votes (57.60%)
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa 42 (71.20%)
3. Taniela Toupou 43 votes (72.90%)
4. Mat Philip 48 votes (81.40%)
5. Lukhan Salakaio-Loto 46 votes (78.00%)
6. Rob Valetini 56 votes (94.90%)
7. Michael Hooper (c) 44 vote (74.60)
8. Harry Wilson 56 votes (94.90%)
9. Tate McDemott 40 votes (67.80%)
10. James O’Connor 45 votes 76.30%
11. Tom Wright 43 votes 72.90%
12. Hunter Paisami 56 votes (94.90%)
13. Len Ikatau 18 votes (30.50%)
14. Maika Koroibete 50 votes (84.70%)
15. Tom Banks 55 votes (93.20%)
Reserves based on a 5-3 split
16. Feleti Kaitu’u 28 votes (47.40%)
17. Allan Alaalatoa 26 votes (44.10%)
18. Angus Bell 42 votes (71.20%)
19 Sitaleki Timani 21 votes (35.60%)
20. Lachie Swniton tied with Fraser McReight 22 votes (37.30%) (I think Swinton gets the nod due to flexibility – can cover 4,5,6, & 8, plus Hooper is unlikely to be benched during the match)
21. Jake Gordon 24 votes (40.70%)
22. Noah Lolesio 25 votes (42.40%)
23. Reece Hodge 28 votes (47.50%)
So there it is folks, no doubt injuries and training form will impact the final 23 and I am sure Moses & co have been keenly awaiting our list for guidance – you’re welcome Dave.
All that’s left is to say, no matter who wears the sacred gold is – ‘go you good things’.
