Wallabies v Springboks
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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. -
I’ll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.
Didn’t think Foley did much wrong, but doesn’t quite look himself at mo
@majorrage said in Wallabies v Springboks:
I’ll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.
Didn’t think Foley did much wrong, but doesn’t quite look himself at mo
I’ve nver been a fan of Foley but I thought he’s 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:
I’ll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.
Didn’t think Foley did much wrong, but doesn’t quite look himself at mo
I’ve nver been a fan of Foley but I thought he’s 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:
I’ll now be watching this hopefully after seeing that 10-12 axis. Nice move by Cheika, roll the dice.
Didn’t think Foley did much wrong, but doesn’t quite look himself at mo
I’ve nver been a fan of Foley but I thought he’s 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 didn’t 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.
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@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.
@majorrage said in Wallabies v Springboks:
@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.
I agree he needs more ball, but as we know at 10 you want more steady and directing play rather than off the cuff.
I’d be concerned about him crabbing across field which he has a tendency to do sometimes. Giteau did it as well when he shifted to 10.
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I found it interesting in the media they are talking about Foley being demoted and Cheika saying he took the demotion well. Maybe semantics but wouldn't it be better to come out and say we are going for a different attacking style and Beale is better suited. Or we need to give other players a chance in crucial positions to improve our depth. Shag Is the master in this tactic.
Seems a bit of a public shaming to say, yeah Foleys been a bit shit and hes been dropped as a result. Would do wonders for the players confidence.
