Crusaders v Reds 9/03/25

[Wallabies]

surely we replicate brumbies tomorrow

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

@Adam84 , yep that's a dropping offence right there. Only fraternize AFTER the game!

The head hung in shame dog gets it...

 

[Dan54]

The head hung in shame dog gets it...

WOB, I always remember Muzz (Pizza's father) when Athletic U20s were playing Wanderers, Fabian S and Pizza were leaning on fence at domain having a chat a couple of hours before game. He said to me, look at that shit, how we meant to win when the socializing before the f***en game. As you know Fabian was almost an extra family member of Muzz and Pizza's family he had been going out with sister for so long.
No excuses though, it's rugby!!

 

[LeCheese]

Late replacement - Werchon in for Lynagh

 

[Wilson]

Not quite recovered from the concussion symptoms or a separate injury?

Would've been good to have Gibbs or Gordon there to replace him instead.

 

[Strewthcobber]

There was no concussion or symptoms was there? He passed the off field assessment and didn't enter concussion management

 

[Wilson]

Failed the first test, passed the second was how it was reported. I'm not sure exactly what that means in practice, but it was also reported that he would be available for this game because it was more than 7 days out from the last.

Not sure how that lines up with the 12 day stand down period for a full concussion (could just be a mistake from the journo), but maybe there is a smaller stand down from a partial failure like this?

 

[Strewthcobber]

There are three assessments, he must have passed 2 (3 hours later) and 3 (36 hours later) else he would have entered concussion management with any symptoms

If he had any new symptoms between the game and today, he should also have entered the full concussion management.

Will be interesting to see what happens next.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Who goes to 10 if HMP is injured?

 

[Wilson]

Probably Werchon (I think he might have spent time there for wests) but possibly Pakeho

 

[PhilClinton]

Probably Werchon, he has played some 15 and very little 10 at club level. So not ideal.

 

[Cole]

My understanding is that Gibbs, Bryant and maybe others who didn't go to Perth flew out to NZ on Monday as cover

 

[PhilClinton]

Would have interesting if Nine could have somehow got the game today chucked onto GEM or something. I doubt there is anything critical on at lunchtime on a Sunday.

Lots of QLDers sitting at home in the rain, lots without internet (and a lot without power). So I’d imagine the viewership numbers will be quite low for this one.

 

[Adam84]

ominous feeling about this game… Reds are missing some real key players/starters; Uru, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Paisami, Flook, Lynagh, Campbell

Backline will struggle in attack i think given the combinations are average and players out of position, need the forwards to really carry this one.

 

[dru]

ominous feeling about this game… Reds are missing some real key players/starters; Uru, LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Paisami, Flook, Lynagh, Campbell

Backline will struggle in attack i think given the combinations are average and players out of position, need the forwards to really carry this one.

Especially with the bench emptied, if it does. Boys looking good so far though, incl the backs.

 

[Adam84]

Unsure who forced that pass… McReight i think… Reds did good work to get within 5m of the try line, will be disappointed to not come away with points

 

[dru]

Saders opportunity now

 

[dru]

How long since we have seen a blood bin?

 

[Derpus]

Isn't that offside? thought you couldn't pick the ball up while you are in the ruck.

 

[Adam84]

Isn't that offside? thought you couldn't pick the ball up while you are in the ruck.

Yep… he was bound on the ruck and the halfback was behind him trying to pick the ball up