Australia vs British and Irish Lions - 1st Test (Brisbane)

[Ash]

The big question is, what will be the make up of the team for the second test?

 

[The Rant]

FFFFFFUUUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKK

I'll rant later about some very obvious issues,

BUT for now the important thing is to stand and clap for a wallabies team that tried bloody hard and made the jersey proud.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Can we have a real 10 now please?

Plenty of us recognised that this was our key risk.

Our judgement has been rewarded.

 

[ChargerWA]

Mower was great on debut. Looked like he had been doing it for years.

 

[Bardon]

Very exciting game. Delighted we won, but feel sympathy for Beale. Really thought Aus were gonna nick it at the end. Especially when we blew that scrum in front of the posts. Bring on the 2nd test. If it's even half as exciting as this one it will be a cracker.

 

[Ash]

What did St Sam do?

BO'D seemed to be more of a captain tonight.

Our backrow outplayed the Lions I thought, quite well. Mowen was my pick, followed by Hooper. Good contribution in play from our tight five too.

 

[Slim 293]

Mower was great on debut. Looked like he had been doing it for years.

Yep, had a good game.......

However, he needs to be more involved in the lineout......

I'm not sure if that's a coaching decision or what but that needs to change for game 2........

 

[Mr Doug]

Aussie Mike, where are you?!

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Thats a great effort from the Wobs.
Character from all.
Chin up KB (Kurtley Beale) - you didn't lay that shit turf and the slomo shows clearly it was the turf.
I hope no one got injured in club footy today: expect a call up!

 

[liquor box]

Yep...pretty much across the board crap for all Australian pitches. The only one worse if the SFS. The only thing that place is missing is a few cow pads. Total tip of a field.

it has been crap for a long time, it is not noticed for league so no one cares, but for soccer and rugby it is shit. I dont blame the pitch for this loss, there wer much easier shots missed earier in the game

 

[Rassie]

The big question is, what will be the make up of the team for the second test?

You want to hear the good news or bad news?

Good news is you got players from the Force left. The bad news is they are all mostly Kiwi's

 

[hazzaj]

Our backrow outplayed the Lions I thought, quite well. Mowen was my pick, followed by Hooper. Good contribution in play from our tight five too.

Our piggies were outstanding tonight. The Lions were getting the better of us but they fought back, hard. Just wish the injuries to the backs didnt happen. Lilo wouldve had us way infront.


Bring on Game 2!

 

[ACT Crusader]

The earlier missed kick is where Beale would be disappointed. That was a lot easier i thought.

Don't despair Wallaby fans. It's a 3 test series. OZ were right there.

12 years ago and plenty were writing them off after Test 1.

Would love to see JOC (James O'Connor) at fullback and Gilbert at 10.

 

[liquor box]

Yep...pretty much across the board crap for all Australian pitches. The only one worse if the SFS. The only thing that place is missing is a few cow pads. Total tip of a field.

it has been crap for a long time, it is not noticed for league so no one cares, but for soccer and rugby it is shit. I dont blame the pitch for this loss, there wer much easier shots missed earier in the game

 

[ACR]

Really, really hope that doesn't affect Beale's state of mind. If it does, a big fuck you to Deans.

lol, desperate much? Was deans telepathically telling him to kick with his left foot or something? Jesus.

 

[jollyswagman]

JOC (James O'Connor) played just like he did when the Rebels played the Reds. Made a few cameos at 10 then went into hiding. Whoever selected him in that position needs to go away.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

The pitch was clearly crap so I don't know why he kept the sweeping action. Front on would have been less risky n

yeah - all the great kickers recommend changing your style for the most important kick in your life

 

[Wales Fan]

What did St Sam do?

BO'D seemed to be more of a captain tonight.

Don't think any of the backrow on either side stood out, due to Pollock deciding not to allow any competition at all at the breakdown.

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[Bardon]

Our backrow outplayed the Lions I thought, quite well. Mowen was my pick, followed by Hooper. Good contribution in play from our tight five too.

Aus back row as a unit was excellent. Thought that Heaslip was the standout for the Lions. Warburton will be retained for the 2nd test and Croft may be the one to miss out.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Thats a great effort from the Wobs.
Character from all.
Chin up KB (Kurtley Beale) - you didn't lay that shit turf and the slomo shows clearly it was the turf.
I hope no one got injured in club footy today: expect a call up!

H Jones (Barker CAS) was kicking well yesterday at the trials.