Recent content by stillmissit

Also, have a look at the number of games under Schmidt we lost with small margins. It points to a head problem rather than a skills problem.

Yeah BR, I get it now. I couldn't see it in slow mo and that is my only excuse. Strewth and you are correct, still don't like the ref but!!!!

BR, I never saw the AB player bind onto him until he was on the ball. Didn't see a swipe, but agree with your final sentence.

I'm not sure Frost deserves it after that performance. No great shakes in the LO, and little grunt work around the paddock.

Bollocks, and a re-reading of history.

Strewth. I just rewatched it a few times, the rules state A ruck is formed when at least one player from each team are in CONTACT, on their feet and over the ball which is on the ground.(my caps). My issue with this penalty is that Potter was over the ball but not in contact with an opposition...

Unfortunately, reffing does attract pedantic people. Angus is a great ref, but even he has a running commentary to ensure everyone knows how detailed his decisions are.

Was the penalty based on him supporting his weight by his hands on the ball? If that is how it is now, we can forget any pilfering, as a pilfer depends on having hands on the ball for balance. The ref's association has been slowly affecting the breakdown and ruining the competition for the ball.

Maybe the only solution is, assuming World Rugby don't deal with him, is for the ARU to say NO! to appointing him, and see what happens.

There's a lot in there I agree with BUT, a pro CEO running the show is something I'm not comfortable with, unless they have been involved with the game. The days of Australia having many great CEO's is gone, most of them come in to look at what they can cut to up their stock options or increase...

RugbyAU, we have been in this loop for nearly 20 years. Seems amazing that we turn out plenty of talented youngsters, but can't find a high quality 10. Carter Gordon's going to league was a loss.

That's true Dan, they have more ticker but still find ways to lose. Still think they have to change their D patterns. I was a manager for several years. On annual reviews, some guys would point to how things are improving, and results will soon follow. If in the next 3 months discussion, the...

God!!!! I would not have picked that.

Also a strong win. Not another 2 point wonder, having been down at halftime.

We can jump up and down as much as we like, but missing almost 4x as many tackles as the AB's is a damning stat. 41-11