Chris Hickey
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NTA said:
but the shitty teams we had to beat nonetheless
mark_s
Chilla Wilson (44)
They were crapping on the ABC Radio coverage tonight that if the tahs win by 14+ BP then we would be top of the table. Very stupid thing to say given the others have had the bye and we haven't. We aren't the best team in the comp, but we are in the top half and on the improve. Like all of the other top teams, we have a tough run in but our destiny is in our own hands and anything is still possible.
I think Hickey is doing an ok job and gets a pass mark from me. He has made mistakes (WTF did he keep staring Anesi?)) but has probably got more things right than not.
I think Hickey is doing an ok job and gets a pass mark from me. He has made mistakes (WTF did he keep staring Anesi?)) but has probably got more things right than not.
Hawko
Tony Shaw (54)
If he comes up with the right gameplan to beat the Crusaders you might have the beginnings of a case. Until then, I'm with NTA. Even after that I'll need a lot of convincing. I've seen too much crap to be converted yet.
Note that McCaffrey got 7 minutes tonight. Seven! How do you show yourself in seven minutes?
Note that McCaffrey got 7 minutes tonight. Seven! How do you show yourself in seven minutes?
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
mark_s said:
If by "Grinch" you mean "realist" then I'm with you on that.
Look at Hawko's point - we had young blokes on the bench and the game in the bag against a poor opposition. Bring them on and see what they can do. Alcock tore it a new one; no reason to believe McCaffrey can't, especially as he looks a more solid ball runner than Mowen.
One thing that still worries me is our lack of forward penetration, which better defensive teams like the Crusaders (R9), Brumbies (R11), Highlanders (R12), Chiefs (R13), and Hurricanes (R14) can exploit. Lose Cliffy against these teams and we're deep in shit because no-one has been moulded to try and replace his talents.
Sure, we're on top of the table now, but all the other teams in the top 8 have a game in hand
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CanadianRugby
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Lose Cliffy against these teams and we're deep in shit because no-one has been moulded to try and replace his talents.
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and TPN.
As for people going on about the Tahs not having the bye yet, even if ALL the teams below them win during the extra game with a bonus point, the Tahs are still in fourth.
Couple more good wins and I might be forced to withdraw from the FHC. Not there yet, but he's doing better.
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and TPN.
As for people going on about the Tahs not having the bye yet, even if ALL the teams below them win during the extra game with a bonus point, the Tahs are still in fourth.
Couple more good wins and I might be forced to withdraw from the FHC. Not there yet, but he's doing better.
mark_s
Chilla Wilson (44)
NTA said:
By Grinch, I mean your determined to take the fun out of the tahs results. But heh its working as the tahs keep winning so keep it up.
McCaffery and Carter were the only reserves who didn't get atleast 20 mins last night. Re McCaffery, that was probably because Alcock and Mowen were playing well and were fillins anyway. Hickey started making the subs pretty quick after we secured the BP. I think the subs costed us a bigger win last night as we became more and more disjointed as the replacements came on. Thats ok because some players need a rest but I thought the tahs coaches used the bench well last night.
TPN's pick and go was huge last night, he has been a collossus for us this year.
We need to remember that we have lost two games (in the republic). Thats one more than the best team (the bulls) and 1/2 more than the saders, equal with the stormers and brumbies. But neither the bulls or crusaders have finished their big tours yet and they are the wins that will either secure them a home semi or otherwise open the door for other teams. ITs going to be a great 2nd half of the comp and the only thing I am certain of is that the tah fans will be complaining about something or other after the last game of the season regardless of where we finish.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Pretty sure my grounded opinion of how the Tahs are traveling has little, if any, effect on the results.
The Crusaders and Bulls do have some difficult games left, but they've got the class to do it. I think we have too but let's not all sit around smoking each other just yet.
The Crusaders and Bulls do have some difficult games left, but they've got the class to do it. I think we have too but let's not all sit around smoking each other just yet.
TheRiddler
Dave Cowper (27)
CanadianRugby said:
Read the Ts and Cs my crazy Cannuck friend, membership of the FHC is for life - and we have ways of dealing with turncoats.
I will allow our patron one get out of jail free card though for selecting Alcock and allowing him to play the full 80. Fantastic game for him as well and further proof that the Tahs should be stacked full of Highlanders rather than this current obsession with Uni and Eastwood players. But I'll let the Force keep DHP for now.
Talking of Alcock, did you see Waugh and him chatting after the game? Can just imagine Phil saying "well played Chrissy boy, but dont get too used to that no.7 shirt."
Scarfman
Knitter of the Scarf
If - and only if - Hickey has the Tahs peaking at the right end of the season, he can stay. But honestly, I would predict a 4th - 6th place finish at the moment, and with the talent at his disposal, that is not good enough.
The best thing about the Tahs is the development of Mowen and Douglas.
The best thing about the Tahs is the development of Mowen and Douglas.
TheRiddler
Dave Cowper (27)
Scarfman said:
And Alcock
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CanadianRugby
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TheRiddler said:
Yes sir, I understand sir, it won't happen again sir.
what the hell are Ts and Cs?
What's wrong with finishing fourth? Fourth is still in the playoffs. Obviously homefield advantage with first and second is better, but the Bulls, Crusaders, Stormers etc... are still pretty damn good teams. I'm not too picky as long as you make the playoffs. Plus, as an optimist, I can still see the Tahs finishing in the top 2.
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CanadianRugby
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My point is, even if all the other teams behind them win on their bye week the Tahs are 4th. And they might not have a easy schedule to finish out the year, neither do the teams chasing them. The Crusaders and Bulls still have to play each other. It seems that the general thought process is "even though the 'Tahs are 1st, really they are 4th or 5th and that's not good enough." I disagree. They are playing good rugby recently, and should be applauded for improving their play and getting into first. Stop adding little quantifiers to their success.
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