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And he strikes me as a Schmidt type player

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Neville is a solid shout for TH lock. Experienced, strong and good at all the core skills of a lock. This is going to be a youngish pack so he might be a great fit.

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Makes sense. Too early for Canham probably but he looks to have potential. Uru is mobile and does the hard yakka. He’s also solid in the lineout. Pair him with Swain and have Holloway on the pine. Rodda is the one if he can get back to peak form. Neville never lets any side down and looks in good ni...

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:x Don’t make me tap the sign that says TH locks are not the same as LH locks Is there a difference between the number 4 and the number 5? We generally look to the tighthead lock to be the enforcer and the loosehead to be the lineout dude but ideally both locks are adept at either and they need bal...

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John Eales was not a hard man but would be regarded as one of Australia’s best ever if not the best in the second row. There is much more to it than channeling your inner Bakkies Botha.

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Rob Simmons and Nathan Sharpe. Not the hardest blokes running around but serviceable, doing the core jobs well. At that time we didn’t have many other decent options.
Its not that way ATM.

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Throw Holloway in at 6 to give Bobby V. a break and even tougher

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We could have a crazy lineout.

4. Swain
5. Frost
6.Valetini
7. Wright
8. Cale

What chance would the oppo have on their own throw?

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grievous wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:10 am Canham played very well on Friday.

He did, again. There is no shortage of 2m+ locks running around for Oz. A couple just need to go to the next level.

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Enzedder wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 9:05 am Thoughts on the Havili experiment? Didn't get to see much of the game

Actually I thought he was OK. Kicked well and directed the backline well. Hes a 12 thats decent at 10. Good man to have on the bench for the ABs or starting at 12 and a backup 10.

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Tough to play both McReight and Wright in the same starting side at test level. They will be our two 7s in the squad. I’d play Valetini at 6 with McReight starting at 7 and Cale/Wilson at 8. Wright on the pine. No way Harrison, Marky Mark and HJH get a look in. Foketi and Pietch also doubtful. Lots ...

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I dont think Marky Mark will go that well on the dark side. It will depend who is inside him in the halves. His defence is average(of late) and he tends to turn over the pill a lot. There is no doubting the high level of skill in loig and they play a lot of games. It does not always translate well t...

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Joe Schmidt speaks… https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/there-are-a-number-of-tens-but-schmidt-s-keen-for-gordon-to-stay-in-rugby-20240501-p5fnzt.html Tldr? CG can leave Lolesio considered the most consistent kicker but Lynagh and Donaldson also got a mention Won’t be picking overseas players ...

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C Gordon to league? If talk is to believed. WTF, Nooo. Apparently Paisami is considering a move to the English Premiership. Exeter have offered him a decent deal. Carter Gordon had a meeting with the Gold Coast Titans, but the Titans, sitting second last on the NRL ladder, are not interested... Sta...

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It’s only money. A couple of further grants/loans and a little account wizardry should paint a prettier picture for now.

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If size is the issue then 6. Valetini 7. McReight 8. Cale Bench - Wright How does that solve the size issue? Size matters because the Wobs regularly get bashed up front which is destabilizing to the entire team. I mean we lost to Fiji and got thrashed by a shit Welsh side last year. Not to mention ...

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If size is the issue then 6. Valetini 7. McReight 8. Cale Bench - Wright It may well be that it’s too soon for Cale but he is by far the best Oz 8 so far this soup season. He and Valetini cover all the bases for a 6-8 combo and McReights game speaks for itself to compliment that back row. Wright can...

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Bindi wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:17 am Vunivalu lost the game in a spectacular solo effort.

Scored a try and almost another. I didn’t watch the end?

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The Reds played well despite going down at the death. Paisami carried on his good form. Lynagh was again excellent. His defence is decent but he does get bumped off every now and then due to his size. Our 10s will not be picked primarily on defence. Attack and kicking will be more important. That yo...

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Valetini, Lolesio, Cale and Wright were excellent. Tua even better but I doubt he is eligible.
Swain also looked very good along with Lonergen.
AAA had a great run for his first game back.

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Yeah. I feel like Wilson has been pretty good in a resurgent Reds pack this year. Schmidt will look for balance and the right combination. The Reds back row seems to have it. Swinton is also an option at 6 with his lineout work but is going OS after this year. It might be too soon for Cale but playi...

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Having a quick look over the Super Rugby stats for Australian loose forwards I'd go for these guys: 6. Liam Wright 7. Fraser McReight 8. Charlie Cale Bench Josh Kemeny Valetini has the lowest tackle percentage and the most missed tackles of any Australian loose forward so far this season. Valetini ...

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To be fair you can't blame the backs on a day like that. Rebels forwards were blown off the park. Tupou is overrated. He’s lazy. He’s got the tools to be the best player in the world. It’s the most frustrating thing in my life... That and still being on the waiting list for Royal Sydney. Agree and ...

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So, what happened to the Rebels? I agree with Ali. It was far from a vintage Crusaders performance. The Rebels were shocking. They turned over the pill regularly and got smashed in the set piece.

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The arrogant little prick first destroyed Wallaby rugby from the ground up(within 9 months) and then tried to have his cake and eat it too. He should be flogged before being deported sans passport.

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The only way is up from last year. Its just how fast we can bounce back that will be interesting.

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Well, we still enjoy it week in and out for now. We will let you know when value dwindles.

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Despite what the Fleewees say it feels great every time we beat the Saders this year, and it may do for several to come.

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Good performance from the Force. Sam Carter and KB had some nice touches and it was good to see Izzac Rodda running around again.

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That was f**ked up. Brumbies looking very solid until this point.
Charlie Cale looked good in a losing side. Not many others did themselves any favours.
A dominant Blues side on the rampage.

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A good performance from the Reds. Defence was incredible, frequently pushing the Highlanders back forcing them to kick or cough up. It was a great team effort missing a few of their big guns and leaders. Paisami and others really stood up. Ryan Smith in his 50th playing his best game that I have see...

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Hunter Paisami put his hand up for the 12 jersey in a big way tonight

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$40-50 a pack in Oz now apparently. Sadly in other places, like Indonesia they are about $1 a pack. I gave up 14 years ago and would be all for banning it. Vapes too. The cost to health systems all over world is staggering. I’m sure governments make a pretty penny off the taxes Get the fudge off my ...

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Thats only because most of the decent kiwi 10s have departed. We are improving no doubt but are still not quite there. Our only test quality 10 here at home is Lolesio and he doesn’t really set the house on fire. He is steady and with a decent 9, 12 and 15 he is a good option. Gordon and Donno are g...

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Kerevi is a good call if he is fitter than last year. Issac Henry was looking the goods but understand he is out for the year. Is that right? We saw how imbalanced a Gordon/Kervei combo was last year. Samu much more suited to running of the likes of Lolesio or one of the old blokes in Japan. Foketi ...

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I am originally from just up the road in Waverley and was there all last week getting a grease and oil change and checking the ticker. I’m not sure how such an incident could be avoided and hopefully it does not spawn more of the same by copycat loons.
It’s rough for all affected. Sad days.

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Gordon had a good game outside of one shanked goal attempt. Another good performance from the Rebels all around. Daugunu shines again at 13.

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World has gone crazy. Sydney is no different. I was there a few days ago in Westfield.

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Thomas wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:57 am

Tiny calves! Any comment from Towns?

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The Tahs should probably start Harrison and see what he can do for the rest of the season. Edmed does his best and puts in but is barely soup standard, if that. I would also start Grant and Teddy Wilson. Sinclair made some telling plays towards the death as well. Organisation just cannot get unfucke...

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