Chiefs v Reds 5.05pm Friday 12/05 - New Plymouth

[BDA]

Had to come on and say a few things after a win like that.
Some random thoughts:
1. Great win, not only for qld rugby but australian rugby in general. We really needed to see at least one aussie team get a win over one of the top kiwi sides in new zealand to give the players some belief heading into the finals / the test season.
2. The thing that really stood out to me was the discipline of the reds players. Hard to reconcile that against their discipline over the last 20 odd games.
3. Fraiser mcreight is becoming the player we'd hoped...he's an ever present issue for the opposition. Even at the 80th minute he was almost at every breakdown
4. The kicking from the reds was super effective. I was actually really impressed with Vunivalu's kicking...never really thought of him as having an effective kicking game but i thought his kicks were super accurate in terms of what was obviously the game plan

 

[BDA]

Mate the reds just did the reds a massive favour.

Hard to disagree with that but im sure someone on the thread will

 

[BDA]

Reds just did Brumbies a massive favour.

Not sure itll matter at this point..cant see the brumbies catching them

 

[PhilClinton]

I would love to know what changed during the week, I genuinely would. That was more than just changing players, we actually played smart, thoughtful footy with big dose of defensive mongrel.

Defensive effort was 90% mental at the end.

That is a Thorn masterclass, he would have been prepping them with the classic QLD underdog speech all week, third string players in the side, going to NZ, the impossible task etc etc

The leaders would have been challenged to step up - the Wallabies in the team played their best game in years. That’s the sign of a changeroom who rallied together.

I’m so pumped with what I saw, but I hope it wasn’t a final stand and the emotion of the win will burn out.

 

[RugbyReg]

Apparently Angus Blyth was crook all day. Vomiting. Very close to not playing. He played damn well.

 

[LeCheese]

Apparently Angus Blyth was crook all day. Vomiting. Very close to not playing. He played damn well.

That just sums up the sheer grit and determination shown in this win perfectly

 

[kiap]

Amazing finish and Congrats to the Reds!

Didn't get a chance to watch it live (and TBH didn't think Qld had much of a chance) but they pull out their season's best performance ... awesome!

 

[Shiggins]

So good Reds. Great defence. That was a great game.

 

[Spamnoodle]

Reds just did Brumbies a massive favour.

The Reds just did themselves a massive favour.

 

[liquor box]

I am feeling embarrassed, I could not find a bookie online who would take my bet for the Chiefs to win with a 50 point start

 

[Spamnoodle]

One or two more points to secure a finals spot I think. A win vs the highlanders or the drua should guarantee it.

Fuck that. 2 Kiwi scalps in a row thanks. Blues are there for the taking next Friday at home!

I'd like to single out daugunu for a great defensive effort in an unfamiliar position.

 

[liquor box]

Wouldn’t say Gleeson, Samu are ahead of Wright?

No,
Wright is a sure thing as a jumper, has proven leadership and gets more turn overs. What more can he do?

 

[liquor box]

Had to come on and say a few things after a win like that.
Some random thoughts:
1. Great win, not only for qld rugby but australian rugby in general. We really needed to see at least one aussie team get a win over one of the top kiwi sides in new zealand to give the players some belief heading into the finals / the test season.
2. The thing that really stood out to me was the discipline of the reds players. Hard to reconcile that against their discipline over the last 20 odd games.
3. Fraiser mcreight is becoming the player we'd hoped...he's an ever present issue for the opposition. Even at the 80th minute he was almost at every breakdown
4. The kicking from the reds was super effective. I was actually really impressed with Vunivalu's kicking...never really thought of him as having an effective kicking game but i thought his kicks were super accurate in terms of what was obviously the game plan

Is it possible that Vunivalu is the centre we have needed, Daugunu seemed to defend on the wing when Vunivalu went looking for work

 

[Mug Punter]

Reds winning tonight has made me question everything I thought I knew about rugby. Wow. So confused but very proud

 

[Mr Pilfer]

Great win. I was really worried he was still coming back to the penalty after 30 odd phases
Was certain the chiefs were going to score on the wing a couple of times at the end there but the try savers were sensational, lynagh in particular

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Fuck that. 2 Kiwi scalps in a row thanks. Blues are there for the taking next Friday at home!

I'd like to single out daugunu for a great defensive effort in an unfamiliar position.

Yeah he was great wasn't he.

That was a backs to the wall win for the ages tonight for the Reds. They played some good footy in attack and defended like their lives depended on it. Good smart tactical kicking kept them in the game too. To do it over in NZ against an undefeated side would have made it all the sweeter,

 

[RebelYell]

Great win. I was really worried he was still coming back to the penalty after 30 odd phases
Was certain the chiefs were going to score on the wing a couple of times at the end there but the try savers were sensational, lynagh in particular

Tom can tackle, can't he!

 

[wamberal]

No,
Wright is a sure thing as a jumper, has proven leadership and gets more turn overs. What more can he do?

I have not been impressed with Wright this season, but he played like a champion last night.

 

[liquor box]

I have not been impressed with Wright this season, but he played like a champion last night.

Have you watched many Reds games? I think he has only had one match where I would not give him either 3, 2 or 1 points this season. He has been awesome.

 

[Sully]

I have not been impressed with Wright this season, but he played like a champion last night.

This is a joke right? Wright has had a massive influence.