Wallabies 2020 thread
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
We need Petaia at 13. He always seems to make a break and then offload in the next tackle. We need the two wingers running off him.
- Mog The Almighty
- Posts: 12475
- Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:33 am
- Location: Stockholm
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
1. Scrum was OK, and lineout was better.
2. The ABs shaded the wobs in the breakdown, probably got more turnovers than the wobs (haven't checked the stats).
3. Wobs packed lacked urgency and violence hitting the ruck, compared with the ABs.
4. Hannigan had a good game, Simmons is a cream puff. White was either having a bad day, or was nullified easily.
5. Wobs inside backs backs lacked penetration, but then on the other hand, the ABs defence is pretty good, however ...
6. Wobs defence was shit today. In particular the outside back defence was turnstyles central. The answer to this problem is to try some not-Fijian wingers for a change. We have had a series of Fijian wingers over the years who look great on attack, but do not defend consistently well. That try where the wobs left wing stepped inside against an already marked attacker, leaving his man on the (Barrett) wing in space to score the try, would embarrass a half competent school boy.
7. JP looked way better than any of the 11,13 & 15 on the paddock today. Time for him to start. It's a pity it was Toomua who was injured -he made some great tackles out wide to paper over the cracks, just like Samu did last week.
Watching the wobs today was like eating American cheese.
2. The ABs shaded the wobs in the breakdown, probably got more turnovers than the wobs (haven't checked the stats).
3. Wobs packed lacked urgency and violence hitting the ruck, compared with the ABs.
4. Hannigan had a good game, Simmons is a cream puff. White was either having a bad day, or was nullified easily.
5. Wobs inside backs backs lacked penetration, but then on the other hand, the ABs defence is pretty good, however ...
6. Wobs defence was shit today. In particular the outside back defence was turnstyles central. The answer to this problem is to try some not-Fijian wingers for a change. We have had a series of Fijian wingers over the years who look great on attack, but do not defend consistently well. That try where the wobs left wing stepped inside against an already marked attacker, leaving his man on the (Barrett) wing in space to score the try, would embarrass a half competent school boy.
7. JP looked way better than any of the 11,13 & 15 on the paddock today. Time for him to start. It's a pity it was Toomua who was injured -he made some great tackles out wide to paper over the cracks, just like Samu did last week.
Watching the wobs today was like eating American cheese.
- kiwigreg369
- Posts: 5430
- Joined: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:05 am
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
What's the outlook on Matt T?
I assumed that was end of TRC.
I assumed that was end of TRC.
- mightyreds
- Posts: 1623
- Joined: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:05 am
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Definitely time for McDermott and Lolesio to get the call up on the bench to get at least 20-30 mins - if DR is serious about the 'Nail it, or you're out' bit, that is. JOC has been quite good, especially last week, but I have been going through a fantasy replay of the last minutes of Bled 1 in my head, where Lolesio is playing, calls for the ball in that fateful move, and drops a goal to win it. As for McDermott, his 'perceived' passing and kicking frailties (which I don't perceive) are minimal compared to the advantage provided by his ability to speed up the game, which is equalled by very few players on the international scene today. I see the backline bench next week as McDermott, Lolesio, Paisami (assuming Petaia starts) - Hodge seems to have been selected for several years now on the assumption that he will be called up at the 80th minute to take a long range kick and win the game - it hasn't happened yet, and it's like Waiting for Godot. Let's move forward.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Hopefully Petaia can string a few more games like that off the bench, to prove to you guys that he’s worthy of a spot in that backline.
I can only dream.....
I can only dream.....
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Hodge, Powell...... sure you didn’t forget Jono Lance and Pek Cowan?kiap wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:14 am When is the Argies' warmup game? Give some uncapped Wobs squad guys like Hosea and Lolesio a hit out.
For Bled III, Toomua should be rested. I'd be tempted to put JOC at 12 and have Brumbie halves: 10. Lolesio; 9.White/Powell
The pack in Bled II weren't good enough ... some changes + try some new blood before reaching a dead rubber ...
Bled III:
1 Slipper
2 BPA
3 Tupou
4 Philip
5 Hosea
6 LSL
7 Hooper
8 Wilson
9 Powell
10 Lolesio
11 Koroibete
12 JOC
13 Petaia
14 Daugunu
15 DHP
16 Uelese
17 Sio
18 AAA
19 Simmons
20 Samu
21 White
22 Hodge
23 Paisami
Fark off!! We’ve tried years of mediocre journeymen and it hasn’t gone great.
If Tate isn’t in the next squad I’ll lose my farkin’ mind. If Hodge, Simmons or DHP are in it I’ll stab someone with a star picket.
I’m sick of farkin’ losing.
- Mog The Almighty
- Posts: 12475
- Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:33 am
- Location: Stockholm
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
So you're still not sold on Hodge? Youre a bit silly sometimes towny.towny wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:40 pmHodge, Powell...... sure you didn’t forget Jono Lance and Pek Cowan?kiap wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:14 am When is the Argies' warmup game? Give some uncapped Wobs squad guys like Hosea and Lolesio a hit out.
For Bled III, Toomua should be rested. I'd be tempted to put JOC at 12 and have Brumbie halves: 10. Lolesio; 9.White/Powell
The pack in Bled II weren't good enough ... some changes + try some new blood before reaching a dead rubber ...
Bled III:
1 Slipper
2 BPA
3 Tupou
4 Philip
5 Hosea
6 LSL
7 Hooper
8 Wilson
9 Powell
10 Lolesio
11 Koroibete
12 JOC
13 Petaia
14 Daugunu
15 DHP
16 Uelese
17 Sio
18 AAA
19 Simmons
20 Samu
21 White
22 Hodge
23 Paisami
Fark off!! We’ve tried years of mediocre journeymen and it hasn’t gone great.
If Tate isn’t in the next squad I’ll lose my farkin’ mind. If Hodge, Simmons or DHP are in it I’ll stab someone with a star picket.
I’m sick of farkin’ losing.
Hodge is a gun. He's a one man match winner, a big dude, rocket launcher boot, solid defensively, hard runner, good under the high ball, plays his heart out every time, runs hard, has decent pace, is a penalty deterrent from 30000 meters out. What's not to like apart from his passing resemblance to an early 90s Michael Michael Rapaport?
I always thought he was decent but I'm starting to think he's better than decent and he's only 25. Latham was a nobody at 25 and the best fullback in the world a few years later given a chance.
Give Hodge a chance. He's a good player.
- The Optimist
- Posts: 4942
- Joined: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:47 pm
- Location: Chukity - puck!!!
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
The term soft cocks springs to mind.
Rugby is a game of physicality, if you cannot put the hits in on defence, you are not going to make it. Slipped off so many tackles, the Blacks were busting them at will.
Ball security was atrocious. Stripped off the ball often and dropped the ball frequently.
Failed to bend the AB defence, lacked penetration.
I fail to understand why the Wobs are going to kick the ball out if they are not going to compete at the lineout. Only 1 time they competed at lineout.
Rugby is a game of physicality, if you cannot put the hits in on defence, you are not going to make it. Slipped off so many tackles, the Blacks were busting them at will.
Ball security was atrocious. Stripped off the ball often and dropped the ball frequently.
Failed to bend the AB defence, lacked penetration.
I fail to understand why the Wobs are going to kick the ball out if they are not going to compete at the lineout. Only 1 time they competed at lineout.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
What match did Hodge win? He’s played a bunch of tests so there’d be a few examples, right?Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:12 pmSo you're still not sold on Hodge? Youre a bit silly sometimes towny.towny wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:40 pmHodge, Powell...... sure you didn’t forget Jono Lance and Pek Cowan?kiap wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:14 am When is the Argies' warmup game? Give some uncapped Wobs squad guys like Hosea and Lolesio a hit out.
For Bled III, Toomua should be rested. I'd be tempted to put JOC at 12 and have Brumbie halves: 10. Lolesio; 9.White/Powell
The pack in Bled II weren't good enough ... some changes + try some new blood before reaching a dead rubber ...
Bled III:
1 Slipper
2 BPA
3 Tupou
4 Philip
5 Hosea
6 LSL
7 Hooper
8 Wilson
9 Powell
10 Lolesio
11 Koroibete
12 JOC
13 Petaia
14 Daugunu
15 DHP
16 Uelese
17 Sio
18 AAA
19 Simmons
20 Samu
21 White
22 Hodge
23 Paisami
Fark off!! We’ve tried years of mediocre journeymen and it hasn’t gone great.
If Tate isn’t in the next squad I’ll lose my farkin’ mind. If Hodge, Simmons or DHP are in it I’ll stab someone with a star picket.
I’m sick of farkin’ losing.
Hodge is a gun. He's a one man match winner, a big dude, rocket launcher boot, solid defensively, hard runner, good under the high ball, plays his heart out every time, runs hard, has decent pace, is a penalty deterrent from 30000 meters out. What's not to like apart from his passing resemblance to an early 90s Michael Michael Rapaport?
I always thought he was decent but I'm starting to think he's better than decent and he's only 25. Latham was a nobody at 25 and the best fullback in the world a few years later given a chance.
Give Hodge a chance. He's a good player.
Latham...... Hodge is nothing like him. Banks is though.
He’s not bad. But he’s not winning shit.
- Mog The Almighty
- Posts: 12475
- Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:33 am
- Location: Stockholm
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
He came within a turn of wind of the greatest Bledisloe win possibly in living memory, or ever.towny wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:11 pmWhat match did Hodge win? He’s played a bunch of tests so there’d be a few examples, right?Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:12 pmSo you're still not sold on Hodge? Youre a bit silly sometimes towny.towny wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:40 pmHodge, Powell...... sure you didn’t forget Jono Lance and Pek Cowan?kiap wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:14 am When is the Argies' warmup game? Give some uncapped Wobs squad guys like Hosea and Lolesio a hit out.
For Bled III, Toomua should be rested. I'd be tempted to put JOC at 12 and have Brumbie halves: 10. Lolesio; 9.White/Powell
The pack in Bled II weren't good enough ... some changes + try some new blood before reaching a dead rubber ...
Bled III:
1 Slipper
2 BPA
3 Tupou
4 Philip
5 Hosea
6 LSL
7 Hooper
8 Wilson
9 Powell
10 Lolesio
11 Koroibete
12 JOC
13 Petaia
14 Daugunu
15 DHP
16 Uelese
17 Sio
18 AAA
19 Simmons
20 Samu
21 White
22 Hodge
23 Paisami
Fark off!! We’ve tried years of mediocre journeymen and it hasn’t gone great.
If Tate isn’t in the next squad I’ll lose my farkin’ mind. If Hodge, Simmons or DHP are in it I’ll stab someone with a star picket.
I’m sick of farkin’ losing.
Hodge is a gun. He's a one man match winner, a big dude, rocket launcher boot, solid defensively, hard runner, good under the high ball, plays his heart out every time, runs hard, has decent pace, is a penalty deterrent from 30000 meters out. What's not to like apart from his passing resemblance to an early 90s Michael Michael Rapaport?
I always thought he was decent but I'm starting to think he's better than decent and he's only 25. Latham was a nobody at 25 and the best fullback in the world a few years later given a chance.
Give Hodge a chance. He's a good player.
Latham...... Hodge is nothing like him. Banks is though.
He’s not bad. But he’s not winning shit.
I think it's important to consider the possibilities, not the unfortunate result. Whether that kick went in or not, the threat and potential and advantage to having him in the side is obvious, and for more reasons that just that. All the other stuff I said too.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Oh, so he’s a match winner that’s yet to win a match? Potentially he’s a match winner - I think you could say that about anyone and he just as accurate.
He’s played 33 tests - how many until he snares us a win? I’m not saying he’s shit, but he hasn’t achieved much and I can’t imagine he’ll start soon.
He’s played 33 tests - how many until he snares us a win? I’m not saying he’s shit, but he hasn’t achieved much and I can’t imagine he’ll start soon.
- Mog The Almighty
- Posts: 12475
- Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:33 am
- Location: Stockholm
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
If it were not for the flap of a butterfly's wings in Wales or an errant fart in the grand-stand, you'd be singing a different tune. He would have been the hero of the greatest Wallaby win in recent memory. How many players you would select have even come close to winning a match like that? Have any of the other outside backs?towny wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:58 pm Oh, so he’s a match winner that’s yet to win a match? Potentially he’s a match winner - I think you could say that about anyone and he just as accurate.
He’s played 33 tests - how many until he snares us a win? I’m not saying he’s shit, but he hasn’t achieved much and I can’t imagine he’ll start soon.
And regardless of that incident, you sort-of are saying he's shit questionig his selection on the bench. I'd have him in the team regardless of the potential he demonstrated in Bled 1. At the very least on the bench, if not starting.
If Rennie sticks to his strategy of dropping under-performers without mercy (and I'm far from convinced it's the best strategy, just saying), then Koriebete probably won't start the next match. I'd would not be worried at all to see Hodge given a start. In fact, I'd be glad of it.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
The one where he scored a length of the field try versus the all blacks?towny wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:11 pmWhat match did Hodge win? He’s played a bunch of tests so there’d be a few examples, right?Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:12 pmSo you're still not sold on Hodge? Youre a bit silly sometimes towny.towny wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 3:40 pmHodge, Powell...... sure you didn’t forget Jono Lance and Pek Cowan?kiap wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:14 am When is the Argies' warmup game? Give some uncapped Wobs squad guys like Hosea and Lolesio a hit out.
For Bled III, Toomua should be rested. I'd be tempted to put JOC at 12 and have Brumbie halves: 10. Lolesio; 9.White/Powell
The pack in Bled II weren't good enough ... some changes + try some new blood before reaching a dead rubber ...
Bled III:
1 Slipper
2 BPA
3 Tupou
4 Philip
5 Hosea
6 LSL
7 Hooper
8 Wilson
9 Powell
10 Lolesio
11 Koroibete
12 JOC
13 Petaia
14 Daugunu
15 DHP
16 Uelese
17 Sio
18 AAA
19 Simmons
20 Samu
21 White
22 Hodge
23 Paisami
Fark off!! We’ve tried years of mediocre journeymen and it hasn’t gone great.
If Tate isn’t in the next squad I’ll lose my farkin’ mind. If Hodge, Simmons or DHP are in it I’ll stab someone with a star picket.
I’m sick of farkin’ losing.
Hodge is a gun. He's a one man match winner, a big dude, rocket launcher boot, solid defensively, hard runner, good under the high ball, plays his heart out every time, runs hard, has decent pace, is a penalty deterrent from 30000 meters out. What's not to like apart from his passing resemblance to an early 90s Michael Michael Rapaport?
I always thought he was decent but I'm starting to think he's better than decent and he's only 25. Latham was a nobody at 25 and the best fullback in the world a few years later given a chance.
Give Hodge a chance. He's a good player.
Latham...... Hodge is nothing like him. Banks is though.
He’s not bad. But he’s not winning shit.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
It’ll take a while for Towny to merge off Banks. Can’t rush it.
It depends how hard he Dumbledore’d the guy in the first place.
Me? I’ve got no such ethics. I’m prepared to say I’ve always liked Wilson. No worries.
It depends how hard he Dumbledore’d the guy in the first place.

Me? I’ve got no such ethics. I’m prepared to say I’ve always liked Wilson. No worries.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
I would have dropped MK for this game and played the best team. Hodge shouldn’t be on the bench - he simply doesn’t offer the impact. He can come on and be mediocre in multiple positions. Hopefully Rennie has seen enough and brings in someone else. I’d personally be looking at a 6/2 bench. Someone like McReight would provide genuine impact.Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:14 pmIf it were not for the flap of a butterfly's wings in Wales or an errant fart in the grand-stand, you'd be singing a different tune. He would have been the hero of the greatest Wallaby win in recent memory. How many players you would select have even come close to winning a match like that? Have any of the other outside backs?towny wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:58 pm Oh, so he’s a match winner that’s yet to win a match? Potentially he’s a match winner - I think you could say that about anyone and he just as accurate.
He’s played 33 tests - how many until he snares us a win? I’m not saying he’s shit, but he hasn’t achieved much and I can’t imagine he’ll start soon.
And regardless of that incident, you sort-of are saying he's shit questionig his selection on the bench. I'd have him in the team regardless of the potential he demonstrated in Bled 1. At the very least on the bench, if not starting.
If Rennie sticks to his strategy of dropping under-performers without mercy (and I'm far from convinced it's the best strategy, just saying), then Koriebete probably won't start the next match. I'd would not be worried at all to see Hodge given a start. In fact, I'd be glad of it.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
I’m not that big on Banks, but he’s going okay at the moment. When I say he is ‘like’ Latho, I meant that he actually plays like him. He has the same running style. Sadly doesn’t have the freakishness, but he’s probably caught more balls under pressure in the last 2 games than Beale did in 10 years.
- Mog The Almighty
- Posts: 12475
- Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:33 am
- Location: Stockholm
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
I suspect you are going to be dissapointed. I expect to see more of both Hodge and Hanigan.towny wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:02 pmI would have dropped MK for this game and played the best team. Hodge shouldn’t be on the bench - he simply doesn’t offer the impact. He can come on and be mediocre in multiple positions. Hopefully Rennie has seen enough and brings in someone else. I’d personally be looking at a 6/2 bench. Someone like McReight would provide genuine impact.Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:14 pmIf it were not for the flap of a butterfly's wings in Wales or an errant fart in the grand-stand, you'd be singing a different tune. He would have been the hero of the greatest Wallaby win in recent memory. How many players you would select have even come close to winning a match like that? Have any of the other outside backs?towny wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:58 pm Oh, so he’s a match winner that’s yet to win a match? Potentially he’s a match winner - I think you could say that about anyone and he just as accurate.
He’s played 33 tests - how many until he snares us a win? I’m not saying he’s shit, but he hasn’t achieved much and I can’t imagine he’ll start soon.
And regardless of that incident, you sort-of are saying he's shit questionig his selection on the bench. I'd have him in the team regardless of the potential he demonstrated in Bled 1. At the very least on the bench, if not starting.
If Rennie sticks to his strategy of dropping under-performers without mercy (and I'm far from convinced it's the best strategy, just saying), then Koriebete probably won't start the next match. I'd would not be worried at all to see Hodge given a start. In fact, I'd be glad of it.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Didn’t you say that about Fainga’a?
I told you he was a potato.
I told you he was a potato.
- Mog The Almighty
- Posts: 12475
- Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:33 am
- Location: Stockholm
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
You said he was the best hooker. They wear number 2 btw.Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:10 pm... Samu too?
I predicted Fainga'a would get picked, which he did. I didn't say he'd stay there if he bricked it.
- Mog The Almighty
- Posts: 12475
- Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:33 am
- Location: Stockholm
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
I said he was the straightest thrower, and selecting a hooker that can't throw straight is too much of a liability at Test level, so he gets the nod by default. I was certainly right about the second thing, although I was hoping he wouldn't be the one to prove that point.towny wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:17 pmYou said he was the best hooker. They wear number 2 btw.Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:10 pm... Samu too?
I predicted Fainga'a would get picked, which he did. I didn't say he'd stay there if he bricked it.
It's not as if you've got a great record predicting selections here towny, so maybe step back old son.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
He is incapable of making a break against an organised defence.towny wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:06 pmI’m not that big on Banks, but he’s going okay at the moment. When I say he is ‘like’ Latho, I meant that he actually plays like him. He has the same running style. Sadly doesn’t have the freakishness, but he’s probably caught more balls under pressure in the last 2 games than Beale did in 10 years.
Beale could do that.
Don’t knock KB, Banksy-boi

Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Banks has had one good game, one ordinary game (in which he still was fantastic under the high ball and kicked the sidelines well)shanky wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:02 pmHe is incapable of making a break against an organised defence.towny wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:06 pmI’m not that big on Banks, but he’s going okay at the moment. When I say he is ‘like’ Latho, I meant that he actually plays like him. He has the same running style. Sadly doesn’t have the freakishness, but he’s probably caught more balls under pressure in the last 2 games than Beale did in 10 years.
Beale could do that.
Don’t knock KB, Banksy-boi
![]()
Bit early to chuck him on the scrap heap no?
Its clear he's not adjusted to the higher pace of the game the ABs bring. Will he adjust? No idea.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Banks did not inject himself well once throughout both games. We know he has jet shoes but he just hasn’t been there. Maybe hes not reading the play well or has not been included in any set plays? The second is unlikely. Both DHP and Hodge are more elusive in traffic.
What about Maddocks? We need someone who can run off Petaia.
What about Maddocks? We need someone who can run off Petaia.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Even Banks’ mum would describe him as ‘solid’
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
DHP and Hodge are more solid, both also with decent cannons. Well, DHPs is more of a howitzer.
Even if his Mum claims he is solid, which is a bit off, that will not keep him in the jersey.
Even if his Mum claims he is solid, which is a bit off, that will not keep him in the jersey.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
I haven't watched the last match due to other commitments and Australia losing, but clearly we need Tate in against a tired defence. Gordon is a waste of time.
Hodgey at 15, like I was originally calling for, as well as JOC to 12 and Loleosio to 10 if Toomua is out. Pack can stay the same. JP in, obviously.
Hodgey at 15, like I was originally calling for, as well as JOC to 12 and Loleosio to 10 if Toomua is out. Pack can stay the same. JP in, obviously.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
TBF, maybe he gets another shot but must contribute something in attack. His Mum is on the money and he has been solid.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
What about Simone to 12? He's a bit stouter than JOC at 12, and adds an additional crashball option.
I see Simone/Petaia as our eventual centre combo.
I see Simone/Petaia as our eventual centre combo.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
If Toomua is out then Simone as a straight swap makes more sense than switching JOC to 12 and bringing in Lolesio at 10. Lolesio comes onto the bench as 10/12 sub and hopefully gets some time at 10 towards the end of the game. Petaia at 13 will stiffen up our defence out wide.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
White was the most effective tackler. Clarke is a problem but we could start by not kicking the pill too him. Shut down his space early.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
I’ve never seen White miss so many tackles. A couple of breaks down the blind side were due to be misses.
Tate can tackle..... just saying.
- kiwigreg369
- Posts: 5430
- Joined: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:05 am
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Not sure it’s right but the stats had that Nick White made 2 runs on Saturday- for 0 (zero) run metres.
That’s vs 7 runs for +40 metres the week before.
That’s vs 7 runs for +40 metres the week before.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
White missed 5 from 11 tackles according to the SMH. It’s Tate time.towny wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:56 amI’ve never seen White miss so many tackles. A couple of breaks down the blind side were due to be misses.
Tate can tackle..... just saying.![]()
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
I was referring to being able to actually tackle Clarke. White has to be there. Tate on the bench for mine. Gordon not up to it.towny wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:56 amI’ve never seen White miss so many tackles. A couple of breaks down the blind side were due to be misses.
Tate can tackle..... just saying.![]()
- Mog The Almighty
- Posts: 12475
- Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:33 am
- Location: Stockholm
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Geezus what does this bloke need to do to catch a break? He should have thirty Wallaby caps by now, but he's been unlucky his whole career, he plays 20 minutes and does pretty well and you're ready to throw him under the bus?Olo wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:41 amI was referring to being able to actually tackle Clarke. White has to be there. Tate on the bench for mine. Gordon not up to it.towny wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:56 amI’ve never seen White miss so many tackles. A couple of breaks down the blind side were due to be misses.
Tate can tackle..... just saying.![]()
I'll have Gordon every day of the week over Tate until Tate learns the basic scrumhalf skills. fudge I'd have Gordon over White, although White's kicking and all round game was great for Bledisloe 1.
Yes, he's a fine runner, and a courageous defender. But he's a half-back. And fwiw, Gordon is also an excellent running scrum-half.
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
Gordon was better than White on the weekend. White was woeful.Olo wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:41 amI was referring to being able to actually tackle Clarke. White has to be there. Tate on the bench for mine. Gordon not up to it.towny wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:56 amI’ve never seen White miss so many tackles. A couple of breaks down the blind side were due to be misses.
Tate can tackle..... just saying.![]()
Re: Wallabies 2020 thread
I’m going to have to watch it again. My impression watching it live was that White was not as good as the previous week, but also that Gordon had no direction when he came on. By then they had lost their shape and he was not able to bring it back.