Graeme Forbes

an Englishman living in France, Graeme runs the Rugby Analysis website thedeadballarea.com. He coaches in his spare time, is an IRB qualified coach and you can catch him on twitter lazily re-tweeting other peoples comments.

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  Brumbies vs Reds: Pre-Match Analysis

  Anyone who’s played in a final, in any sport, will tell you that’s what it’s all about....

  Graeme Forbes September 17, 2020
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  The Anatomy of a Try – Liam Wright vs Brumbies

  On occasion heavily criticised, on occasion praised, the quality of attacking play during Super Rugby AU has...

  Graeme Forbes September 14, 2020
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  Super Rugby AU: Queensland Reds Defensive Analysis

  Defence has been a big focus in Super Rugby AU and compared to the more open fare...

  Graeme Forbes August 19, 2020
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  Waratahs Defensive Analysis

  You win by scoring more points than the opposition. Defence wins matches  and any other number of...

  Graeme Forbes July 21, 2020
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  Anatomy of a Try: Andy Muirhead vs Melbourne Rebels

  There is something about the set play and Australian Rugby, it’s in the DNA. Personally I’m a...

  Graeme Forbes July 6, 2020
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  The Anatomy of a Try – Sean Waniui vs Highlanders

  Welcome back Rugby. We’ve missed you. I guess it was only fitting that the Country that managed...

  Graeme Forbes June 18, 2020
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  Analysis: what Beale’s role tells us about the Wallabies

  Back in 2014 one of the key to the Waratahs Super Rugby Title was the Foley/Beale axis....

  Graeme Forbes September 16, 2017
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  Bledisloe One Analysis – Wallabies Defensive System Failures

  As part of the fallout from the 1st Rugby Championship game its been interesting to hear the...

  Graeme Forbes August 22, 2017
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  Analysis – Basic errors undermine Reds

  Accuracy of execution is everything in Rugby. You can play the most stifled and restrictive game plan...

  Graeme Forbes February 26, 2017
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  Pre-Match Analysis: How the Wallabies will beat England

  I’m pretty sure that after the frankly awful June series and the hit and miss Rugby Championship,...

  Graeme Forbes December 2, 2016
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  Analysis: Wallabies kicking woes

  You probably feel like we have been here before. Certainly in the time I’ve been writing for...

  Graeme Forbes August 24, 2016
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  Analysis: How Australia can smash the White Wall

  About 15 minutes into the first test I nearly turned the TV off, I’d had enough. Another...

  Graeme Forbes June 24, 2016
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  Anatomy of a Test: Australia vs England 1st Test

  Once again we take a look at some of the key moments in the first Australia vs England match...

  Graeme Forbes June 17, 2016
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  Anatomy of a Test: Australia v England RWC 2015

  You may have seen our anatomy of a try posts, pioneered by our resident English analyst, The Dead...

  Graeme Forbes June 9, 2016
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  In depth: England Squad – The Backs

  If they took a poll, 99% of England fans over the last 10 years will have been...

  Graeme Forbes June 9, 2016
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  In depth: England Squad – The Forwards

  Last week we took a look at the coaching set up for England’s tour to Australia. Now we’re going...

  Graeme Forbes June 6, 2016
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  In depth: England’s New Coaching Set Up

  Leading into next week's test, resident Englishman Graeme Forbes takes an in-depth look at the England Coaching...

  Graeme Forbes May 31, 2016
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  Kurtley Beale’s new club: Just who the hell are Wasps?

  Now the dust has settled on Kurtley Beale’s £1.5m ($3m Aus) deal we give you the skinny...

  Graeme Forbes May 15, 2016
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  Video: Anatomy of a try – Folau vs Stormers

  Looking at the match stats from the Stormers vs Waratahs it’s pretty clear the stormers dominated the Tahs everywhere except the scoreboard. They had a better tackle completion rate, 99/17 compared to the Tah’s 132/31. They had 59% possession. They conceded fewer penalties, beat more defenders, made more turnovers. They pretty much...

  Graeme Forbes May 5, 2016
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  VIDEO ANALYSIS: Melbourne Rebels Attack

  One of the main highlights for me this year has been the way the not so obvious teams have stood up and given great accounts of themselves. The Lions in South Africa and the Rebels in Australia have both shown they’re on the right path to doing something in the next couple...

  Graeme Forbes April 8, 2016