Don't know about that, the tests we played against them last year were both very competitive matches and we had to play at our very best to win.
As far as utilities goes Gidley is actually quite good and I agree with the article - he covers more positions, so in that sense I have no issues.
Also, Australia's team will be far and away more talented, so it won't matter if we pick me as the utility and let me get on the field as much as DCE -- we'll still win comfortably.
The necessity of utilities in representative football is such a myth.
Unless you offer something like Wing or Berrigan there isn't any need for you.