Lions v Reds - 2011R07

[Tangawizi]

I don't think Reddy was being serious guys. Only way the Reds won't be worried about SBW is if he's out injured.

But back to tonights match, let's hope Quade remembers he's playing at altitude and kicks accordingly. He has been placing his field kicking well so far this year. Pretorius probably brought into Lions primarily to boot them into good field position so we will need to be able to counter that.

 

[REDinCPT]

let's hope Quade remembers he's playing at altitude and kicks accordingly.

i hope he doesn't kick because he's at altitude. they didn't do it last year at altitude and did alright against the cheetahs and the lions. granted it's a different lions team this year but i still hope they run in four tries in the first 20mins again.

 

[cyclopath]

Bahahahaha....yeah - SBW isn't used to playing against hard-hitters....who do you think will be more nervous the night before the Saders/Reds game? SBW of Faainga?

Bullrush, are you a mad scientist? I can see no explanation for the "Bahahahaha" laugh unless you are?
And I agree Reddy! might have been having a lend. But, with Reddy!, you never know. He may, or may not be, on his meds.

 

[Reido]

I think the reds should be pretty competitive against everyone but the crusaders. For that one they'll have to not only turn up but hope the crusaders have a shocker.

Nobody expected the Reds to beat the Crusaders last year either. A defeatist attitude is half the battle. Expect to lose and you will. The Crusaders are a tough team, but not invincible. That's already been shown this season.

 

[Scotty]

Gotta agree. SBW is the most lethal back right now. I can't see anyone shutting him down completely.

You shut him down like you shut down every other great back. Stop them getting front foot ball.

 

[Ash]

The better way to stop his offload is to expect it. Tackle him pow and expect the outside or inside man to have the offload covered. I is not the reponsibility of the guy chopping him down at the knees to deal with the offload.

 

[Set piece magic]

kick off good start by the reds, 2' cooper attempted penalty from sideline... is slightly to the side

 

[cyclopath]

Reds about to go to 14 men I think after a nasty tackle by someone - couldn't see who.
Slipper it is. And deserved too.

 

[cyclopath]

I didn't know Chabal had signed with the Lions.

 

[Ash]

Comma were calling for a red card...

 

[TOCC]

Slipper was going to be rested next week anyway

 

[cyclopath]

Comma were calling for a red card...

Yeah, thought that was being a bit OTT, I mean surely they've seen worse that only got yellow....

 

[DPK]

Keep it up, guys, you're my eyes and ears for this one. Tired of laggy streams.

 

[cyclopath]

Nice steal by SFinger, Reds penalty with a shot. Skinstad explaining why it shouldn't have been a penalty. Thanks, Bob.
Cooper misses though.

 

[ACT Crusader]

Comma were calling for a red card...

You seemed surprised Ash, it is Skinstad and Bladen we've got here....

Just switched over after watching the Sri Lankan powerplay. what was the card for?

 

[cyclopath]

Nice passing down the sideline by Reds but into touch, Morahan looking nippy.
Now there's a stink with Genia and the Lions 9 - my money on Genia

 

[cyclopath]

You seemed surprised Ash, it is Skinstad and Bladen we've got here....

Just switched over after watching the Sri Lankan powerplay. what was the card for?

Spear tackle. Nasty too.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Killian is in!

 

[ACT Crusader]

nice slight of hands by Murray but Reds were a bit relaxed on defence there

 

[cyclopath]

Lions in, but I suspect there was an offside player following the kick through that led up to it. Left winger looked in front to me. On the board now. Lions 8-0 with kick to come...and a horror from Andre Pretorius to miss.