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Yeah, the ball looked like it was an absolute bar of soap, but the handling errors were maddening. Don't know the temp or humidity, but the front-rowers were absolutely drenched with sweat after about 20 minutes. Still, you think that both teams would've gone through pre-season under similar...

I was fairly pleased with the Force's performance, other than still not being able to execute when the pressure is on. With TPN throwing and Coleman jumping, you can't win your own lineout when it's crunch time? I'm hoping it's technical/cohesive issues that can be fixed, and not mental...

I couldn't agree more - it was an issue all last year, and nothing has changed. They turn over more ball through handling errors than any team I've ever seen. I watched the first half before work, and left for work thinking - "OK, they've probably left two tries on the table (through, you...

Haven't seen him play in a few years, but I recall him having a decent running game and pretty stout defense, as opposed to being nothing more than a "kickbot". that may have changed over the past two years, but I think it's a mistake to cast him in the same mold as Sias (but older).

Hodgo was immense with 29 tackles. Or, in the imperial measurement, 6x that of Higgers.

Why, do you think that will eliminate the two losses per year for the Tahs?

Can someone please tell me why the f#%$# Sias Ebersohn is still getting game time for the Force? Please, if there is a an adventurous soul out there who can tell me what he adds to the team, you will win the $60k prize. He only knows one option, and that is to kick. And he's not good at it...

Does Burton have a background at 10 at the club/schools level? Agree about the rest (and HB at 11). IF Rasolea can step up - he hasn't really done it this year. I'd also like to see Prior start at 9. I think Ably is great for this team, but he seems burnt out or something. Sias isn't the...

Fair enough regarding "meaningless statistics" - they can be used to make excuses for anything. But I haven't really heard Foley quoting statistics. And frankly, as I said in my post, their game plan actually appears to be working in the last few games. They get themselves in the right parts of...

...and how is this relevant to the post you quoted (other than a chance to share the fact that you're still angry at Foley)?

After week after week of trying to figure out why they won the game on the stats sheet, but lost on the scoreline, I think Honey Badger hit on the main reason during his post-match interview - decision-making. Despite the naysayers rants, their attack is looking much better - they had several...

I'm a bit surprised (and disappointed) that Sias is the run-on 10. Unless its really just a horses-for-courses thing - wet weather and a SA opponent?

From the sounds of that tweet, it doesn't sound like he's back for the Cheetahs. I can't imagine he'll player after 1.1 training sessions.

Once again- defeat snatched from the jaws of victory. Definitely robbed on McCalman's try. Spineless TMO and ref. More and more impressed with Burton every week. OPverall, the backs looked good - lots of good footwork getting them over the gain line. McCalman huge again, Mafi as well...

While I totally agree that the ref was bad, good teams adapt. And the Force absolutely shot themselves in the foot (once again) with boneheaded penalties. If you're told 4-5x what he doesn't want from you on the maul, why do you keep doing it? And why is it that nobody talks about their...

True, Higgenbottom should have gotten a yellow for deliberately stopping a quick tap . But other than that, I don't think the ref was the difference. The difference was idiotic penalties - one trip by Heiberg for 3 points, and I believe the other was Brache taking out the main the air. That's...

Heh, like the last time you visited? It would've been the same wailing in Melbourne....if anyone there cared.

Agreed on all points re. Larkham, Brumbies and Force. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. I think the Force will be able to turn it around, but this probably isn't the game that they'll do it.

I had to turn that crap off towards the end. And I got up early to watch - not a great way to start my day. The pass that was rifled off Stander's head was the last straw. How bad has their handling been the past two weeks? Nobody can hold onto the ball in a carry? Much like last week...

In all those games he's played this year? In his defense, it's been pretty clear that the game plan hasn't been to set the backline alight. Last season he had a few games where he distributed well, but generally, it looks like he's playing to a game plan. I agree, though - he's not a great...