If he can't contest without what happened this morning, he has an obligation to refrain from contesting, yes.
So you are saying that in this situation, Michael Hooper, or any other defending player in his position should have just let him kick the ball uncontested?
Yeah, those grubbers. While I could see the opportunity with the alignment of the Argie defence, the execution was awful.On the topic of bad kicking..... Folau warrants a sock party after today.
On the topic of bad kicking..... Folau warrants a sock party after today.
Yeah, those grubbers. While I could see the opportunity with the alignment of the Argie defence, the execution was awful.
Just another page in the Wallaby "Can't kick for shit" book.
I'm not sure what it is you don't understand about this.
If you end up colliding with the kicker's head, be it with your ass, your lower back, your balls or your foot or whatever, you're going to get a 10 minute rest. If your chargedown technique is so primitive that it causes that to happen, then you either need to improve your technique, or not go for the chargedown.
I'd love to know your insight onto how Hooper should have better executed a charge down.
1. They don't grubber much in AFL, so not sure if that is relevant.for someone who was poached to play AFL he is surprisingly poor with his kicking..which is probably why he doesn't do much of it..very unusual for a fullback.
1. They don't grubber much in AFL, so not sure if that is relevant.
2. He actually can kick a decent distance but seemingly has been poorly coached in Rugby as to when to do it, and what type of kick is required.
For example, when he has a kick return, I have been surprised he doesn't up-and-under it more often, given his excellence at catching the high ball. It is a glaring oversight in his coaching that this area has been poorly addressed. I have absolutely no doubt it could be vastly improved in an off-season.
I guess so. The obligation is on the defender to not put the defenseless kicker in danger. If meeting that obligation reduces the efficacy of your chargedowns, then so be it. Tough shit, I guess. There's no law, written or implied, that provides some natural right for the defender to contest the flight of the ball regardless of the consequences.
Izzy was amazing last night, every time he touched the ball he threatened the line, he is our best fullback by a large margin. Last night in an apparent quiet night for him, this is what he did.
Run metres: 111
Clean Breaks: 3
Defenders beaten: 7
Offloads: 7
Secured so many high balls as well, people have a short term memory if they can't remember having your heart in your mouth every time KB (Kurtley Beale) or anyone else bar Izzy goes up for a catch.