Is Robbie Deans Ruining Australia's World Cup?

[dan-the-man]

I've never understood why McCalman gets so much criticism. As you say he is not a superstar, but he works hard, makes his tackles, and is a good lineout option. He actually had couple of very strong games for the Wallabies last year too (one vs the AB's in particular). He's the sort of player that is never going to standout, but is always going to do his job - I wouldn't actually mind seeing him in the 6 jersey with a strong ball carrier (Samo/Palu) at 8.




Quade Cooper has never started at 12 since Barnes left at the end of 2009 - all his games have been at 10 (with Faingaa or Tapuai outside him).

Yes, I'm saying whem Barnes was there they played him at 12, which wasn't good. I meant that he started playing well because he started playing at flyhalf, not because he got a new partner. I actually can't believe how many people rate Barnes. It's pathetic. We'll just wait and see when he ruins the game for Aus against SA. Just all you watch. I can't wait to come on here and brag about Barnes' shocking performance, which I am personally guaranteeing will be the case

 

[Darwin]

Yes, I'm saying whem Barnes was there they played him at 12, which wasn't good. I meant that he started playing well because he started playing at flyhalf, not because he got a new partner. I actually can't believe how many people rate Barnes. It's pathetic. We'll just wait and see when he ruins the game for Aus against SA. Just all you watch. I can't wait to come on here and brag about Barnes' shocking performance, which I am personally guaranteeing will be the case

Cooper played at 10 with at Barnes at 12 when they played together at the Reds - indeed only 2 out of Quade Coopers 61 starts for the Reds have been in the 12 jersey!