Bledisloe #1
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@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisoe #1:
@shark said in Bledisoe #1:
I'm pleased with the backline. I think it's our strongest combination, sans SBW or Crotty off the bench for Laumape. Does anyone else feel like Goodhue has played at least another season longer than he actually has? Seems like he should have 20 odd caps rather than just 8!
In the forwards I'm worried about a couple of things. Potential lack of height in general, mainly thanks to the inclusion of Savea, Cane and Todd in the same group of loose forwards, plus the combination of Read/Cane/Savea and how they'll gel. It would be really interesting to see what they did if we lost a loosie - any loosie - to injury. Does Todd come on, or does Pat T come on and Barrett goes to 6? I guess the scenario at the time will dictate this. I do find it odd though that they have a third openside flaker on the bench. Does this mean they're hell-bent on playing two opensiders at any given time?
It’s all foxing before a RWC. We’ve seen this story before since Henry/Hansen took over.
With the flankers you mean? That would make sense as it's a significant departure from the contemporary AB model of having a larger blindside flanker and a drastic move away from their search for a bruiser to replace the Squire / Kaino qualities.
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@shark said in Bledisoe #1:
With the flankers you mean? That would make sense as it's a significant departure from the contemporary AB model of having a larger blindside flanker and a drastic move away from their search for a bruiser to replace the Squire / Kaino qualities.
You don't think Read will be playing that role in this loose forward trio?
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@Yeetyaah said in Bledisoe #1:
Scotty Barrett is back. Ardie at 6 is weird. Finally we get ALB and Goodhue combo. Exciting team.
I'm hoping the numbers on the loosies don't reflect how they play. Could see Ardie at 8 for some attacking moves perhaps?
ScoBa covering 6 is useful too; means if someone goes down you can bring on Pat T and shift him out.
Midfield is tantalising. ALB is only 24, and has made damn near every post a winner. A real taletn who probably doesn't get the love he deserves at times.
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@nzzp said in Bledisoe #1:
ALB is only 24, and has made damn near every post a winner. A real taletn who probably doesn't get the love he deserves at times.
by the coaching team only I think, most fans can see it there.
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@nzzp said in Bledisoe #1:
@Frank said in Bledisoe #1:
That loose forward combo.
Looks like the Wallabies will get a severe caning.
Quality.
They'll cop a Savea Caning if they don't Read what they're trying to do...
Dad, is that you?
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Official:
Wallabies
1 Scott Sio (56 Tests)
2 Tolu Latu (13 Tests)
3 Allan Alaalatoa (32 Tests)
4 Izack Rodda (19 Tests)
5 Rory Arnold (21 Tests)
6 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (13 Tests)
7 Michael Hooper (c) (93 Tests)
8 Isi Naisarani (2 Tests)
9 Nic White (24 Tests)
10 Christian Lealiifano (20 Tests)
11 Marika Koroibete (21 Tests)
12 Samu Kerevi (vc) (27 Tests)
13 James O’Connor (45 Tests)
14 Reece Hodge (35 Tests)
15 Kurtley Beale (85 Tests)Reserves
16 Folau Fainga’a (9 Tests)
17 James Slipper (88 Tests)
18 Taniela Tupou (13 Tests)
19 Adam Coleman (31 Tests)
20 Luke Jones (4 Tests)
21 Will Genia (102 Tests)
22 Matt To’omua (44 Tests)
23 Tom Banks (4 Tests)Qantas Wallabies team to play New Zealand in Perth
Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to his starting 15 ahead of Saturday night’s opening Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand at Optus Stadium in Perth.
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@nzzp said in Bledisoe #1:
@Frank said in Bledisoe #1:
That loose forward combo.
Looks like the Wallabies will get a severe caning.
Quality.
They'll cop a Savea Caning if they don't Read what they're trying to do...
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That's a good Wallaby team actually, we'll actually have to play well to win.
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@nzzp said in Bledisoe #1:
@Frank said in Bledisoe #1:
That loose forward combo.
Looks like the Wallabies will get a severe caning.
Quality.
They'll cop a Savea Caning if they don't Read what they're trying to do...
That left me Coles.
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@Snowy said in Bledisoe #1:
@nzzp said in Bledisoe #1:
@Frank said in Bledisoe #1:
That loose forward combo.
Looks like the Wallabies will get a severe caning.
Quality.
They'll cop a Savea Caning if they don't Read what they're trying to do...
Dad, is that you?
Daddy.
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So the master plan was Ardie at 6?
Let's hope this isn't one of those times when the team looks lethal on paper but doesn't work in practice. Fingers crossed.
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@nzzp said in Bledisoe #1:
@Yeetyaah said in Bledisoe #1:
Scotty Barrett is back. Ardie at 6 is weird. Finally we get ALB and Goodhue combo. Exciting team.
I'm hoping the numbers on the loosies don't reflect how they play. Could see Ardie at 8 for some attacking moves perhaps?
ScoBa covering 6 is useful too; means if someone goes down you can bring on Pat T and shift him out.
Midfield is tantalising. ALB is only 24, and has made damn near every post a winner. A real taletn who probably doesn't get the love he deserves at times.
During the Lions series ALB looked sluggish and down on confidence. A case of second season blues. But he’s developed his game more and more over these last two seasons. A long AB career ahead of him if he can stay fit.
I still think that him and Crotty is our best midfield.
