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by Olo
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Toole is a must. His defence has been a step up on Marky Marks performance on the weekend. He missed a few in Fiji. Toole has also been pretty good in contact along with scoring tries that are not really there. He also has the speed to chase down anyone in the game.
by Olo
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/waratahs- ... er-2024321

Perese gorne. Can’t blame him as he might be a little down the list at OC right now. Good player but needs to refine his game, handling in particular. Hard as nails and will go well in England.
by Olo
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Gordon cant kick for goal or the line consistently and once again the Rebels are guilty of going to the boot too often and too early. At least Lolesio has some test experience, is showing some consistency with the boot and following the game plan for the Brums, as are both Queensland 10s. I don’t h...
by Olo
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

And Schmidt is talking about hard work and consistency trumping pure talent.
“Hard work and consistency bake the cake and talent is the cream on top”
Its a change in ethos that Oz rugby has had to make for a long time but couldn’t.
Quade will fit right in if he is still up to it.
by Olo
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

One of those Queensland lads has started one SR game at flyhalf - neither of them are near ready to play test rugby. Why do we insist on throwing promising players to in the deep end and then write them off when they fail? Australian rugby people used to be smart. I dont think they should be thrown...
by Olo
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Carter Gordon. I’m not sure who else could it be. He still cannot kick. He must be well below the likes of Lolesio and the two Queensland lads. Some are pitching him as a 12 but I reckon we have far better. One of those Queensland lads has started one SR game at flyhalf - neither of them are near r...
by Olo
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

What time did you start drinking? 3. Tupou - the game is months away. 6. Hanigan 8. Bobby V 10. Gordon 12. Paisami Gordon who? Carter Gordon. I’m not sure who else could it be. He still cannot kick. He must be well below the likes of Lolesio and the two Queensland lads. Some are pitching him as a 1...
by Olo
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Here is my team vs Wales based on the season so far. No overseas picks, that's too hard basket, and with the state of Wales, hopefully unnecessary. 1. Bell (first name on team sheet, and not because of his number) 2. Faessler (daylight second. Hope Porecki comes back and gives him some competion). ...
by Olo
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I had seats on the halfway line at the SFS in 2001. Was a spectacular game. I would guess that Schmidt will have us competitive but unlikely to win the series, as per usual.
by Olo
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread
Replies: 160
Views: 1875

Re: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread

That was a late no arms unsighted shot at his sternum. Yellow card all day. It was late but I’m on the too-many-cards bandwagon. Penalty was right call. Anyway, it’s good for the young bloke to take that treatment and get through the other side. He did him a favour. I thought he did well to get up....
by Olo
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread
Replies: 160
Views: 1875

Re: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread

Pity it wasn't a night for excellent refereeing. I thought the refs were very positive in all 3 games I watched this morning. Added to great spectacles. I wonder how positive Tom Lynagh feels today. He was absolutely pole-axed, late. That was a late no arms unsighted shot at his sternum. Yellow car...
by Olo
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

We have to build now towards the Lions series and I reckon it’s time to bring these young guys through. Last year was absolutely the wrong time to throw Carter Gordon and Donaldson into the frontline, especially so without an experienced option on deck. Now they have a couple of season to bed in a s...
by Olo
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Gordon might get somewhere with a good coach. Lolesio is a super level player only. Lolesio has the potential to be a solid, squad player but he’s not the starting flyhalf of a top test team. None of the 10s are test standard. Barely SR standard Which is why the smarter coaches were looking at Quad...
by Olo
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Zakar wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:31 am Great call.
Yes. Good call, coaching what he knows well. Schmidt will pull the best out of him.
by Olo
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Gordon gets nowhere near it.
I would go Lonergen and one of the Reds boys. The other and Tate as the backups.

When I say world class I mean blokes like Bobby V and TT and Lenny Ikitau. Players who can play at any level and would be at home in most test sides.
by Olo
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

But he needs a master quarterback to run the show at 10 and a sprinkle of world class players throughout to build from.
by Olo
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Interesting that Schmidt mentioned the unsung heroes in that Waratahs first half. Sinclair etc. The Irish success came from putting together a group that would work together and for each other, many of them not recognised stars but their collective game brought the Irish level far above the sum of t...
by Olo
Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Towny used to love Uelese Mind you, Towny used to love Tony Abbott as well Uelese has been a massive disappointment. Played his best test rugby in his first couple of tests at 19 was it? He has the size and the skills but not the ticker unfortunately Hooker has been a big problem for the Wallabies ...
by Olo
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Gordon has always had the skill set but never the mindset. His slow play from the base and his inclination to look for penalties that are not there hold back any side he plays for.
by Olo
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Gordon doesn’t get anywhere near it. He’ll be off OS at the end of the year
by Olo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs
Replies: 113
Views: 1703

Re: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs

Ali being charitable to the Tahs. Two tries agains the run of play made the scoreline much better than how the actual game went. They were OK in patches but once again Gordon will be an anchor……as in holding them back. When he was replaced their play was much faster and more fluid. I thought Edmed w...
by Olo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs
Replies: 113
Views: 1703

Re: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs

He is the best kicking 10 in Australia right now. The rest of his play was mostly very good.
You can see the Les Kiss mark all over the Reds play, and that will be what puts them at the top of the Oz teams this year. Brums look typically solid as well and will be right there with them.
by Olo
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs
Replies: 113
Views: 1703

Re: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs

Harris came off the bench for the Force and was a bit meh. Not a good move for him although the Force have recruited well.
by Olo
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs
Replies: 113
Views: 1703

Re: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs

ROLDY wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:45 am
TranceNRG wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:42 am
ROLDY wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:41 am Tell you what, Gleeson & Gamble are fúcking trash.
They are Towny's poster boys...
:lol:

Will Harris should start at 8 over Gleeson when he’s back being fit. Gleeson is a spud.
I think you will find he has left the building
by Olo
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

TranceNRG wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:48 pm I thought Leota was decent in a beaten pack.
Yes, agreed, Wilson was just a little more polished and combined better with his back row.
by Olo
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Young Cale looks very good but Wilson was easily the best 8 on display in round 1
by Olo
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs
Replies: 113
Views: 1703

Re: Soup 2024, Reds v Waratahs

Tards are their usual train wreck. Reds on the other hand look to have some direction and cohesion.
Reds by 15+
by Olo
Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

No. But are some are more naturally gifted than others, as with most attributes.
by Olo
Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Yes, and that is why Lolesio has struggled in test rugby a bit. His decision making is OK but he is not a natural. Thats probably why he was selected at 12 in schoolboy rep rugby. However, hes not terrible in this department and has improved with age and experience. Young Lynagh has been passed down...
by Olo
Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Pietch and Jorgensen have been in Wallaby squads as well.
It’s the Tards curse. Long may it continue.
by Olo
Tue Feb 13, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

The tarts look like their traditional rabble and will probably get mullered throughout the season on a regular basis.
Reds looking sharp with a decent coach.
by Olo
Fri Feb 09, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
Replies: 326
Views: 10377

Re: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…

His career is probably cooked. You make your bed, you lie in it. His has been a disappointing career despite his number of Wallaby caps etc. He never really became the all time great he was destined to be when a schoolboy. He has had too many distractions and probably played his best footy in France...
by Olo
Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22660

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Wait until you all hit 60. At around about 40-45 my fitness dropped off, the diet was still pretty rancid and I was drinking too much, as always. I then had a cancer scare and had to make a few decisions. Once you start to approach 50 the body protests more frequently and recovers more and more slow...
by Olo
Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22660

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Not sure if this is the right spot but it’s going here. When I was 39 my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer (it was found on her 37th birthday). The cancer had spread to her liver but the doctors felt it was still operable. She had 12 weeks of chemo and then had a life saving operation sc...
by Olo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Are you kidding? Everyone will watch this train wreck! My apologies. Everyone -1 Minus 2. No way could I convince myself to watch this. I have enough irritations and outright disappointments in my life without seeking out more on’t telly. I’d prefer to have bamboo spikes pushed up under each nail o...
by Olo
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Larkhams time will come. Ideally he will be involved at some level between now and the Lions and will be in a position to take the reins down the track. He is not the coach for this kind of re-build…..yet. Smit is tailor made and ideal to work with Nucifora initially. Having TT and Bell fit is ideal...
by Olo
Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I am happy but will not comment yet. I was excited for that moron Jones to come back. I hope Oz fans and RA have learned their lesson. Smit is a great coach, as was Deans and Rennie, maybe to a lesser extent. Give the man some time and the support he needs and hopefully the Wobs will start tracking ...
by Olo
Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
Replies: 535
Views: 16975

Re: Eddie Jones has resigned

What a plum…….

He is dead to us………again
by Olo
Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284602

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

RA need to put their ducks in a row so all current and prospective players can see what 2024 and on looks like for the Wallabies. Need a coach.