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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 1132596" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>I hope the selectors know what they are doing because there are some huge calls in this squad. </p><p>Finau is an exciting player, a bit rough and has some work to do on the finer points of the game but cant help but admire how he throws himself into the game.</p><p>I'm not sold on Williams, he's a player for the future for sure but im not sure hes ready for a world cup. Aiden Ross deserves a spot more than he, Laulala or Ofa IMO</p><p>McLeod looks like a future AB as well, but injuries have obviously seen him come in. I'd maybe have gone for goodhue. My Concern is that Ioane just doesn't look anywhere near his best right now, form midfield is prob Jordie and ALB who is still building his way back from injury but looking good at least.</p><p></p><p>Cant deny the form of Emoni Narawa, Leicester Fainga'anuku & Mark Telea but I didn't think there was room for all of them. I guess there wont be for the world cup squad which will have 3 less players. Clarke has had great momments for the AB's but he hasn't looked near his best this year.</p><p>What does Shaun Stevenson need to do? He's been a revelation and probably more consistant than the other guys too. Coaches just aren't liking something about him or they would have picked him sooner. I guess with squad sizes the fullbacks are Jordan DMAC and Beauden but you want at least one of those guys fully focused on 10 I think squad balance is better if you have an extra fullback in there that can cover wing.</p><p>I think no Brad Weber is a mistake, I hope he makes the WC squad. Hes tough, experienced, quick and he clears the ball fast. I've always liked Cristie but he's not overtaken Weber IMO. Of this lot I Hope Roigard takes his chance, we need some real bite from the bench.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 1132596, member: 43875"] I hope the selectors know what they are doing because there are some huge calls in this squad. Finau is an exciting player, a bit rough and has some work to do on the finer points of the game but cant help but admire how he throws himself into the game. I'm not sold on Williams, he's a player for the future for sure but im not sure hes ready for a world cup. Aiden Ross deserves a spot more than he, Laulala or Ofa IMO McLeod looks like a future AB as well, but injuries have obviously seen him come in. I'd maybe have gone for goodhue. My Concern is that Ioane just doesn't look anywhere near his best right now, form midfield is prob Jordie and ALB who is still building his way back from injury but looking good at least. Cant deny the form of Emoni Narawa, Leicester Fainga'anuku & Mark Telea but I didn't think there was room for all of them. I guess there wont be for the world cup squad which will have 3 less players. Clarke has had great momments for the AB's but he hasn't looked near his best this year. What does Shaun Stevenson need to do? He's been a revelation and probably more consistant than the other guys too. Coaches just aren't liking something about him or they would have picked him sooner. I guess with squad sizes the fullbacks are Jordan DMAC and Beauden but you want at least one of those guys fully focused on 10 I think squad balance is better if you have an extra fullback in there that can cover wing. I think no Brad Weber is a mistake, I hope he makes the WC squad. Hes tough, experienced, quick and he clears the ball fast. I've always liked Cristie but he's not overtaken Weber IMO. Of this lot I Hope Roigard takes his chance, we need some real bite from the bench. [/QUOTE]
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