Why David Pocock should be Wallaby No 7

[jono]

Have a look at the smoke they were blowing up his arse on Twitter last night

[shasta]

Pocock is the very obvious choice as 7 for mine. He will be there if he stays fit. His moral/political views should have no bearing at all. He's entitled to his just as we all are to ours, in this country.

Choosing a Wallaby skipper is another matter. The ARU will not choose a potential loose cannon.

[chibi]

In my opinion to compare him to Kurtly Beale is wrong.

Sorry mate, I think there's a misunderstanding there, I don't compare him to Beale in the sense that you think I am. I actually think that the incidents are incomparable to each other. Which is why I have no real problem with Pocock, just some concerns in the back of my mind; but I still have a few issues with Beale.

[.X.]

Perhaps I have a far fetched or whimsical expectations of the Wallabies but I ask that you all ask yourself this.

Would Nick Farr-Jones go out of his way to get himself arrested?

Would John Eales go out of his way to get himself arrested?

Would George Gregan go out of his way to get himself arrested?

Would Nathan Sharpe go out of his way to get himself arrested?

[sevenmile]

Because when he got arrested it made the news. And if the report had said D.Pocock 28 of Canberra was arrested and charged with trespass etc I would be fine and no problem.

BUT the report said Former Wallaby Captain David Pocock was arrested and charged. Plus add in the fact that by chaining himself to what ever he chained himself too- he knew that he was going to be arrested.

How is that good for Australian Rugby?

The only way any of these pretenders can keep up with Ritchie is to chain themselves to him

[jono]

Oh! Shots fired across the bow!!!

[jargan83]

This dead horse is copping a beating....

[Rex Messup]

Pocock is very strong on the ball and a great pilferer. The wallabies have really missed this aspect in the last 2 years. Hooper does bring incredible pace and line brwaking ability. He would be a sensation off the bench. I have been massively impressed with Liam Gill. Official stats have him ahead in turnovers. His pick and go from the ruck has also been impressive. He has been a shining light in a Reds disaster.

[andrewg]

I have been massively impressed with Liam Gill. Official stats have him ahead in turnovers.

Numbers updated after Round 14.

Not surprisingly as Liam Gill has played >2 games more than Pocock.

Liam Gill has 22 TOW (1st in SXV) from 864 minutes played in 2015 - 2.0 TOW per 80 minutes played.

David Pocock has 19 TOW (2nd in SXV) from only 676 minutes played in 2015 - 2.2 TOW per 80 minutes played.

Michael Hooper has only 7 TOW (Equal 13th in SXV) from 948 minutes played in 2015 - 0.6 TOW per 80 minutes played.

[Happy]

Because when he got arrested it made the news. And if the report had said D.Pocock 28 of Canberra was arrested and charged with trespass etc I would be fine and no problem.

BUT the report said Former Wallaby Captain David Pocock was arrested and charged. Plus add in the fact that by chaining himself to what ever he chained himself too- he knew that he was going to be arrested.

Shouldn't you the blame the media?

[andrewg]

Just realised that I had ruck stats for Hodgo's first game back.
Table updated for comparison.

Attachment 3816

Will gather some more data following the Reds game!

[Alison]

Saw an article today where it said that Clive Woodward describes Hooper as a "hybrid centre". Hell to the yes on that one!!

[G_Beard]

Saw an article today where it said that Clive Woodward describes Hooper as a "hybrid centre". Hell to the yes on that one!!

Agreed, I've been calling for Toomua at 10, Hooper at 12 and Kuriandrani (spelling) at 13.
Rock solid, fast, with huge line breaking ability.
Playing proper rugby, without the dancing around shit.

[Marty_Mcfly]

Perhaps I have a far fetched or whimsical expectations of the Wallabies but I ask that you all ask yourself this.

Would Nick Farr-Jones go out of his way to get himself arrested?

Would John Eales go out of his way to get himself arrested?

Would George Gregan go out of his way to get himself arrested?

Would Nathan Sharpe go out of his way to get himself arrested?

for a cause they believed in and felt strongly enough about? I would bloody well hope so.

Would you? Can you think of a cause that you think might be worth it?

I am not having a go at you Ex, just interested in the starting position you are commenting from.