Bledisloe #4 New Zealand vs Australia Nov 7 2020
- Thread starter Dismal Pillock
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Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Radio NZ reporting that Ofa's hearing went ahead as scheduled but that no announcement re: sanction has been made.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
John S
Peter Fenwicke (45)
sounds good but he dislikes League as much as me I think
It's off piste, but it's a worthwhile mention that player safety in League isn't really paramount - how can it be when there's a culture that celebrates players hiding injuries from coaches to keep playing (ala Cameron Smith having to take pain killers before each match for a shoulder injury, and hiding suspected broken ribs from training staff just to play in their final)
(Plus I think I dislike league as much as you guys)
sendit
Bob Loudon (25)
Im with you on Wright but thought it was Tupou that fucked up on the Vaa'i try? He was super slow to get to his defensive position and turned his shoulder in horrible as Vaa'i ran at his outside shoulder and straight through the hole
Tupou was slow but Wright flew off the line so I think both parties should carry some blame.
I wasn't happy with Wright going for the steal in the AB ruck a minute or so before, which prompted Berry to blow the play up for an AB penalty (which Bell gave away). It wasn't a smart thing to do at that time, we needed to slow the ball and chew up time, rather than go for a steal.
He hasn't been dealt a great hand but I can't say he's made a compelling case for a starting jersey....... yet.
I wasn't happy with Wright going for the steal in the AB ruck a minute or so before, which prompted Berry to blow the play up for an AB penalty (which Bell gave away). It wasn't a smart thing to do at that time, we needed to slow the ball and chew up time, rather than go for a steal.
He hasn't been dealt a great hand but I can't say he's made a compelling case for a starting jersey....... yet.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ Hearing went ahead as sheduled but there's been no news nor anything re: why it's taking so long. Makes me think that whatever the sanction there's gunna be some pissed off people.
Internal trials baby!
Should be free to even play the proper trials now given when the season starts.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
Here is another view on Wright. FWIW I don’t necessarily agree with the conclusion in that it appears to place Wright as a preferred 6 in front of Swinton, but it does provide a perspective on his credentials to fill the 6 in Swinton’s absence and makes a good case for his spot in the 20 jersey
https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/11/11/how-the-bench-warmed-australian-hearts-in-brisbane/
https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/11/11/how-the-bench-warmed-australian-hearts-in-brisbane/
Tahtrajic
Ted Fahey (11)
Thanks that’s I am afraid of. I think Swinton got a harsh penalty but then I think the whole system is rubbish.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
No - that would include scheduled Tests remaining this year (2 v Arg) and matches for SRAu according to the proposed schedule.
Tu'ungafasi suspended for 3 weeks, up to and including Saturday 20 February 2021.
6 weeks down to 3 with a full 50% reduction.
I wonder if Swinton's suspension will change given the season dates have now been announced or whether he just got lucky.
6 weeks down to 3 with a full 50% reduction.
I wonder if Swinton's suspension will change given the season dates have now been announced or whether he just got lucky.
Tahtrajic
Ted Fahey (11)
Thanks for the info
How about they just schedule a couple of TRIALS like the Kiwis did for Sonny B a few years ago
They've removed that loophole because they now list a date.
Swinton may have found a new loophole from the suspension being handed down prior to knowing the dates of his next games (i.e. when Super Rugby starts).