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On now. Slade playing well.

As is Foden.

What a try that is.

Second try nicer than the first, backs and forwards combining nicely - reminiscent of the first half of last season. Paul Hill having a stormer at the breakdown.

Saints 2nd try was a beaut. Encouraging to see Foden looking so sharp and taking repeatedly good options.

Exe seem a bit flat, handling errors are killing them. They'be been very untidy.

That pass is why Slade should be waltzing straight in to the match day squad come Australia

Renniks wrote:That pass is why Slade should be waltzing straight in to the match day squad come Australia

He's got something hasn't he.

Yeah, not quite sure about that attempt at a pass though

A good win.

Renniks wrote:Yeah, not quite sure about that attempt at a pass though

I think he realised the Messiah status may be too much if he rounded Foden and scored/created that try, probably securing MOTM in the process.

That's my theory.

Mikey Brown wrote:

Renniks wrote:Yeah, not quite sure about that attempt at a pass though

I think he realised the Messiah status may be too much if he rounded Foden and scored that try, probably securing MOTM in the process.

That's my theory.

My theory is that he's better than most backs while incredibly rusty… which is a great situation for both Exeter and England

Interesting that the commentators were saying that he sees 12 as his favourite/long term position.

Mellsblue wrote:Interesting that the commentators were saying that he sees 12 as his favourite/long term position.

Good thing they haven't got another 12 coming to Exeter next season, oh, wait.

Renniks wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:Interesting that the commentators were saying that he sees 12 as his favourite/long term position.

Good thing they haven't got another 12 coming to Exeter next season, oh, wait.

Yeah, I still don't quite understand that. We'd preferably have Slade, Devoto and Hill all getting decent game time, ideally with at least 2 of them at 12.

Mikey Brown wrote:

Renniks wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:Interesting that the commentators were saying that he sees 12 as his favourite/long term position.

Good thing they haven't got another 12 coming to Exeter next season, oh, wait.

Yeah, I still don't quite understand that. We'd preferably have Slade, Devoto and Hill all getting decent game time, ideally with at least 2 of them at 12.

I think Slade could play 10/13 for club and still play 12 for country. Not ideal but.....
I think they'll play all 3 in the 12 & 13 shirt (not at the same time, obvs) with them chopping and changing between IC and OC during the match. I believe Slade and Hill already do this. Slade will probably then move to 10 when Steenson leaves.

Mellsblue wrote:

Mikey Brown wrote:

Renniks wrote:
Good thing they haven't got another 12 coming to Exeter next season, oh, wait.

Yeah, I still don't quite understand that. We'd preferably have Slade, Devoto and Hill all getting decent game time, ideally with at least 2 of them at 12.

I think Slade could play 10/13 for club and still play 12 for country. Not ideal but.....
I think they'll play all 3 in the 12 & 13 shirt (not at the same time, obvs) with them chopping and changing between IC and OC during the match. I believe Slade and Hill already do this. Slade will probably then move to 10 when Steenson leaves.

Campagnaro is not a player you'd easily leave out, assuming he is at chiefs next season. I think Slade will be at 10 more often than not. Very good progress in comeback even if a bit rusty.

fivepointer wrote:Saints 2nd try was a beaut. Encouraging to see Foden looking so sharp and taking repeatedly good options.

Exe seem a bit flat, handling errors are killing them. They'be been very untidy.

Foden ironically looks a much more rounded full back than when he was starting for England. Unfortunately I think the ship has sailed for him....be a good guy to take to Oz as Mikey and others need a rest in RWC season.

Banquo wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:

Mikey Brown wrote:
Yeah, I still don't quite understand that. We'd preferably have Slade, Devoto and Hill all getting decent game time, ideally with at least 2 of them at 12.

I think Slade could play 10/13 for club and still play 12 for country. Not ideal but.....
I think they'll play all 3 in the 12 & 13 shirt (not at the same time, obvs) with them chopping and changing between IC and OC during the match. I believe Slade and Hill already do this. Slade will probably then move to 10 when Steenson leaves.

Campagnaro is not a player you'd easily leave out, assuming he is at chiefs next season. I think Slade will be at 10 more often than not. Very good progress in comeback even if a bit rusty.

I'd forgotten about Campagnaro. It is starting to look very crowded. With that in mind I'd guess:
10 - Slade & Steenson
12 - Hill & Devoto
13 - Slade & Campagnaro

It'll be interesting if Jones uses EPS privileges and demands Slade plays IC.

Mellsblue wrote:

Banquo wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:
I think Slade could play 10/13 for club and still play 12 for country. Not ideal but.....
I think they'll play all 3 in the 12 & 13 shirt (not at the same time, obvs) with them chopping and changing between IC and OC during the match. I believe Slade and Hill already do this. Slade will probably then move to 10 when Steenson leaves.

Campagnaro is not a player you'd easily leave out, assuming he is at chiefs next season. I think Slade will be at 10 more often than not. Very good progress in comeback even if a bit rusty.

I'd forgotten about Campagnaro. It is starting to look very crowded. With that in mind I'd guess:
10 - Slade & Steenson
12 - Hill & Devoto
13 - Slade & Campagnaro

It'll be interesting if Jones uses EPS privileges and demands Slade plays IC.

personally I think Slade should play 10 tbh