Brumbies Vs Reds. Canberra.

[Scotty]

If Walsh was out there I think Hoiles might have been in for another long night after that line.

 

[Spook]

I thought the score flattered the Reds.

Why?

Set piece dominance, possession and opportunities. The Reds could have been penalised at nearly every scrum and could have been carded as a result (or penalty try could have been given). The Reds also got points from a few dubious decisions. One where the Brumbies counter rucked and got done for no reason I could see. Reds just didn't have enough numbers at the breakdown at the time. Rocky fluffed a certain try.

 

[Biffo]

Rocky fluffed a certain try.

No way! He correctly identified the defensive fortress between himself and the line and wisely passed to a team mate in a better position.

 

[Sandpit Fan]

It was interesting to see how Hoiles handled the ref tonight. Badly again, in that he was disrespectful. That line was appalling. Love to see how that would go down with a stronger ref.
But well done the Ponies, they played well, they deserved the win. Gotta wonder where that form has been hiding.

Mr Gupta was seen in Canberra this week.
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Like with Walsh?? You can see why Hoiles got stitched up last week if that's his style of dealing with the ref. Serves him right.


Biffo - gold mate :lmao:

 

[Biffo]

If Walsh or any other referee with balls was out there I think Hoiles might have been in for another long night after that line.

Fixed

 

[cyclopath]

At the risk of attracting a Shitstorm (TM - K Rudd) of horse manure upon me, can I make an observation about AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)?
Can someone tell him to farkin' pass the ball occasionally? He NEVER does. Sure he's hard to stop, and scores some good tries (and almost scores some others ) but he buggered at least one tonight with a big hog just out from the Reds line. If the oppo knows he will never pass, it has to make their life slightly easier.
Hynes too.

 

[Biffo]

At the risk of attracting a Shitstorm (TM - K Rudd) of horse manure upon me, can I make an observation about AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)?
Can someone tell him to farkin' pass the ball occasionally? He NEVER does. Sure he's hard to stop, and scores some good tries (and almost scores some others ) but he buggered at least one tonight with a big hog just out from the Reds line. If the oppo knows he will never pass, it has to make their life slightly easier.
Hynes too.

^ +1

 

[Spook]

At the risk of attracting a Shitstorm (TM - K Rudd) of horse manure upon me, can I make an observation about AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)?
Can someone tell him to farkin' pass the ball occasionally? He NEVER does. Sure he's hard to stop, and scores some good tries (and almost scores some others ) but he buggered at least one tonight with a big hog just out from the Reds line. If the oppo knows he will never pass, it has to make their life slightly easier.
Hynes too.

It's a fair criticism to make although I think he's better than he was. He does the occasional nice switch. Does he fend or does he pass?

 

[Scotty]

I made that same observation recently, cyclo

 

[Spook]

So did I which is why I was pushing for Chambers at 13.

 

[Scotty]

He also could pass more.

 

[cyclopath]

I made that same observation recently, cyclo

Apologies for the plagiarism, Scotty. I was unaware. You are obviously a keen observer of the game! ;D

 

[Spook]

Dunno, I think he fixes his opponent very well (chambers that is).

 

[Scotty]

I made that same observation recently, cyclo

Apologies for the plagiarism, Scotty. I was unaware. You are obviously a keen observer of the game! ;D

Sorry, came out a bit wrong. Should have read 'I too made that same observation recently'. (Me and 1000 others no doubt)

 

[Gagger]

As I mentioned back then when you weren't listening Cyclo you heel, it's the curse of the fend, or at least how AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) does it (with ball under armpit) vs how Chambers does it (ball in one hand).

While you get more offloads and creativity with Chambers' style, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)'s is probably safer going into contact looking for metres (and a try-line). It may be a function of AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)'s body and hand size. :nta: Interviewing him on EOYT tour, he wasn't that big a bloke.

 

[Scotty]

No issue with AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) not offloading in the tackle, but some times he could pass the ball before he gets to the defensive line to a player in a better position. Or do a little thing called draw and pass.

 

[cyclopath]

As I mentioned back then when you weren't listening Cyclo you heel, it's the curse of the fend, or at least how AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) does it (with ball under armpit) vs how Chambers does it (ball in one hand).

While you get more offloads and creativity with Chambers' style, AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)'s is probably safer going into contact looking for metres (and a try-line). It may be a function of AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)'s body and hand size. :nta: Interviewing him on EOYT tour, he wasn't that big a bloke.

Now I'm worrying I had a mini-stroke and missed something somewhere! Must pay more attention.
Good point re the carrying. If I was a) not 42, but 22; b) Much bigger; c) A much, much better rugby player than I ever was; d) Less deluded I would fancy my chances defending AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) for that alone. That said, many others have failed to stop him, so he is still pretty good.
The mungoes do have the knack of the offload much better sorted in general, but it helps if you know you can't have the ball stripped in the tackle unless it's one on one.
But he could pass before that, as Scotty notes.

 

[Biffo]

Someone please go to Reddy!'s house and check his welfare. Wrists slashed?

 

[Gagger]

Agreed with both of you (and just razzing you Cyclo my lycra loving brother of another mother). He's too busy sizing up the outside break and fend to pass

Having said that....

He makes metres every time and even though they must know it's coming, he seems unstoppable from 15m out. Nice to have both styles in the team....

....which leads me a to a fanstasy WB attacking line:

9 - Sanchez: running threat
10 - Cooper: distribution and options (assuming mentally and defensively right)
12 - Giteau/JO'C; gap running
13 - Chambers: ball running and offload
15 - AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper): copyrighted, indefensible outside break

 

[cyclopath]

Agreed with both of you (and just razzing you Cyclo my lycra loving brother of another mother). He's too busy sizing up the outside break and fend to pass

Having said that....

He makes metres every time and even though they must know it's coming, he seems unstoppable from 15m out. Nice to have both styles in the team....

....which leads me a to a fanstasy WB attacking line:

9 - Sanchez: running threat
10 - Cooper: distribution and options (assuming mentally and defensively right)
12 - Giteau/JO'C; gap running
13 - Chambers: ball running and offload
15 - AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper): copyrighted, indefensible outside break

If they all clicked, I agree fully. If Gits goes lateral, the outside breaks are in the stands.