Thread: Wallaby selections

My first selection would be a seat on a plane back to the land of the wrong white crowd for a certain coach. Mackenzie would then be just one of the Reds to be included in a team that might one day be taken seriously by the Allblacks.

Some very interesting selections. I too agree cooper will be included in the squad. Was just discussing the selections over dinner with my father inlaw. Will just have to wait and see how it all turns out. I wouldnt be displeased if robbie deans did get a one way ticket back across the ditch

Originally Posted by 2stroke

My first selection would be a seat on a plane back to the land of the wrong white crowd for a certain coach. Mackenzie would then be just one of the Reds to be included in a team that might one day be taken seriously by the Allblacks.

Surely the ARU will wake up and smell the coffee realising that Ewen Mackenzie knows how to beat NZ teams. It's a pity the Reds aren't playing Cantebury this season so we can beat them and make it an absolute clean sweep of all NZ teams.

Cheers,

Danial.

I just find it frustrating that in this country we have no shortage of great playing talent but the wallabies just don't seen to gel as a team. The Allblacks, on the other hand just seem to be a "team" and although their level of talent is not so different from the Wallabies, performance on the park is! Surely the coaching is at least part of the problem?

It will be interesting to see what Mackenzie does at the end of he season. The Irish have found their new coach and who knows if Mackenzie really wanted that job. Surely Deans has to go!! His supporters will say that he has made the Wallabies go from the no.5 ranked team in the world to 3rd (we were 2nd for a bit I think) and he did a fabulous job with a squad that was decimated with injuries last year. We need someone that can lift the Wallabies to stick it to the Kiwis.

Playing Devils Advocate, I think Deans had some interesting things to say about Cooper, and his style of play at the Reds, which may, or may not, be a dig at MacKenzie. If you think about it, he has a point. From Foxsports Rugby;

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"He (Cooper) needs to be a bit more prepared to take contact and the people around him will thrive more so," Deans told radio station Triple M on Monday

"You only have to look at the number of turnovers that have come off Quade as evidence." End quote

There are a lot of rugby followers in Aus. who would agree, and the memory of Cooper looking like a rabbit in the headlights against the All Blacks in the last World Cup is still fresh in their minds. The proof in the pudding will be how Quade plays in the Reds game against the Lions, without Genia. I'm sure if he passes that test, he will be welcome in the Wallabies. Can't wait for that game, Bob

HI Bob, as you know iI follow the Reds closely and I must say that Quade"s defence has been very good of late, see attached clip,[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZfHOEzMh9c]Quade Cooper Huge Hit On Rene Ranger 2013 Reds vs Blues - YouTube[/ame]

I am disappointed that Deans has not selected him in the squad, I am first to admit that he is not without faults but I do believe that he has a lot to offer.

Are you going to the Reds V Lions game Bob? We still need to have that Beer, I have tight my tickets and I'm staying down after the game so I will have a chance to catch up.

Cheers Jeff

Originally Posted by outback jeff

HI Bob, as you know iI follow the Reds closely and I must say that Quade"s defence has been very good of late, see attached clip,Quade Cooper Huge Hit On Rene Ranger 2013 Reds vs Blues - YouTube

I am disappointed that Deans has not selected him in the squad, I am first to admit that he is not without faults but I do believe that he has a lot to offer.

Are you going to the Reds V Lions game Bob? We still need to have that Beer, I have tight my tickets and I'm staying down after the game so I will have a chance to catch up.

Cheers Jeff

Well, I was going to take the old fart way out & watch it at home under the blanket, but you have given me the incentive to see if tickets are left. SWMBO wont come out in the cold, you see. I'll get back to you. BTW, I am impressed with the way Quade has been playing, as you know, I have been a critic. I do want to see him make me eat my words against the Lions, and I tend to think Deans does too. Bob