Wallabies v Springboks
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I wish RA had the foresight to sign Jordan Mailata 2 years ago. Could be a starting Wallaby 8 or lock.
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@nta said in Wallabies v Springboks:
I wish RA had the foresight to sign Jordan Mailata 2 years ago. Could be a starting Wallaby 8 or lock.
Will Skelton didn't work, TBH, I don't think Mailata would have either.
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@nta said in Wallabies v Springboks:
@nepia I think there would be a massive difference in body shape, application, and work rate.
He looked a bit Skelton like in the league video I saw of him ... plus, who would be able to lift him in the lineouts?
Apparently Skelton has slimmed down over in Europe?
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I wish RA had the foresight to sign Jordan Mailata 2 years ago. Could be a starting Wallaby 8 or lock.
@nta said in Wallabies v Springboks:
I wish RA had the foresight to sign Jordan Mailata 2 years ago. Could be a starting Wallaby 8 or lock.
NRL didn't like him as he plays a few minutes at a time. High effect, but can't go 80.
NFL loves him as he plays a few minutes at a time. High effect, and can go the distance with breaks, drinks and massages.
So, yeah - probably not a rugby player, but certainly a great American Football dude. Keen to see him develop and hopefully have a good career
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https://www.rugbypass.com/news/will-skeltons-dramatic-weight-loss-major-talking-point-today/
He has really lost some weight in Saracens.
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@nta said in Wallabies v Springboks:
I wish RA had the foresight to sign Jordan Mailata 2 years ago. Could be a starting Wallaby 8 or lock.
NRL didn't like him as he plays a few minutes at a time. High effect, but can't go 80.
NFL loves him as he plays a few minutes at a time. High effect, and can go the distance with breaks, drinks and massages.
So, yeah - probably not a rugby player, but certainly a great American Football dude. Keen to see him develop and hopefully have a good career
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@nzzp with the way "finishers" are being used these days, you could get his fitness to a point where he's a 40 minute player and worth every second.
@nta said in Wallabies v Springboks:
@nzzp with the way "finishers" are being used these days, you could get his fitness to a point where he's a 40 minute player and worth every second.
Actually, he could be the Aussie Tongan-Frizell with 10-20 minute cameos.
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@sapetyvi One wonders why the coach here couldn't achieve that from him.
@antipodean I think he has also matured there, I remember one season at the Tahs he lost noticeable weight, but got it back during the season.
There is nothing the coach can do if a player goes home and eats like shit, that change needs to come from the player. -
Iāll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.
Didnāt think Foley did much wrong, but doesnāt quite look himself at mo
@majorrage said in Wallabies v Springboks:
Iāll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.
Didnāt think Foley did much wrong, but doesnāt quite look himself at mo
Iāve nver been a fan of Foley but I thought heās was one of the better Aussies. Saved a try last game with great defense, Real put your body on the line stuff. And set up a try soon after with a nice break. Seems odd to drop him.
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@majorrage said in Wallabies v Springboks:
Iāll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.
Didnāt think Foley did much wrong, but doesnāt quite look himself at mo
Iāve nver been a fan of Foley but I thought heās was one of the better Aussies. Saved a try last game with great defense, Real put your body on the line stuff. And set up a try soon after with a nice break. Seems odd to drop him.
@kirwan said in Wallabies v Springboks:
@majorrage said in Wallabies v Springboks:
Iāll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.
Didnāt think Foley did much wrong, but doesnāt quite look himself at mo
Iāve nver been a fan of Foley but I thought heās was one of the better Aussies. Saved a try last game with great defense, Real put your body on the line stuff. And set up a try soon after with a nice break. Seems odd to drop him.
Yeah not disagreeing with those moments, but he just didnāt seem to really spark the back line like he has in previous.
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Will Beale be better though? They finally have Beale looking comfortable in a position, dangerous at times, now they move him?
@kirwan said in Wallabies v Springboks:
Will Beale be better though? They finally have Beale looking comfortable in a position, dangerous at times, now they move him?
Cheika desperately rolling the dice in hope rather than expectation?
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Will Beale be better though? They finally have Beale looking comfortable in a position, dangerous at times, now they move him?
@kirwan said in Wallabies v Springboks:
Will Beale be better though? They finally have Beale looking comfortable in a position, dangerous at times, now they move him?
On the plus side at least the loose forwards will be closer when Beale inevitably misses tackles down his channel.
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Will Beale be better though? They finally have Beale looking comfortable in a position, dangerous at times, now they move him?
@kirwan said in Wallabies v Springboks:
Will Beale be better though? They finally have Beale looking comfortable in a position, dangerous at times, now they move him?
I think he wants Beale to have more ball. Which I whole heartedly agree with from his point of view. He's the best chance Australia have of creating something out of nothing.
