NRC Rnd 1: QLD Country v Canberra Vikings

[Slim 293]

Staniforth at 6 was predictable, I think I mentioned it elsewhere.. Vikings had an abundance of quality locks and a shortage on on the backrow..

I think they're pretty well stacked with backrowers too........

Oakman-Hunt was a standout at 6 last year..........

Queanbeyan supporters have been getting moist all year over Noa, and Penca couldn't even make the bench...........

Although obviously not the same as having 4 quality Super Rugby locks in the team.

 

[Lindommer]

Didn't realise Daley was off to the Brumbies. Suspect they'd be surprised also.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Interesting match up, Mason v Jooste at No 10. Both from the U20s this year.

No Sam Carter. Is he carrying an injury?

 

[Brumby Runner]

This is going to be a brilliant game. Early call - GRAND FINAL PREVIEW.


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Won't be disappointed if you prove correct RR, but I think both the NSW Country and Rebels sides will have a say in that.

 

[Slim 293]

Didn't realise Daley was off to the Brumbies. Suspect they'd be surprised also.

I think you misread what Reg wrote..........

......... or are going to teams that aren't the Brumbies (Daley).

 

[TOCC]

Brumbies should win this in a gallop

 

[Mr Doug]

Interesting match up, Mason v Jooste at No 10. Both from the U20s this year.

No Sam Carter. Is he carrying an injury?

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No, Brumby Runner, Sam is fine, sadly we won't get to catch up with him on the Gold Coast this weekend! He told me earlier in the week that The Vikings are giving the young guys a run!

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Seventeen minutes into this game and I'm still trying to figure out why the QRU let Greene go for Mason. Mason is at best average.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Getting very ugly very quickly for Qld Country.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Qld Country stabilise a little but Vikings very comfortably going about their business at the moment. Country lacking any dynamism with ball in hand. If they don't find some it could be a very tough campaign.

In the Jooste v Mason battle. Jooste is comfortably ahead. Straightens up the Vikings attack and is putting the ball in front of his runners allowing them to attack the space. Mason hasn't. Another big thing is I've seen Jooste make tackles while Mason is currently making QC (Quade Cooper) look like the world best defender. I know I'm being particularly harsh on Mason but I seriously do not understand how we go about our talent ID in this country when we let more dynamic ball players leave for a guy who every time I've seen him including in the U20s has been poor.

 

[Quick Hands]

Brumbies should win this in a gallop

Or perhaps a gentle trot. Up 36-0 with 20 to go.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

I actually missed the 2nd half. Couod someone provide me with the score and a bit of an overview.

 

[Sully]

I actually missed the 2nd half. Couod someone provide me with the score and a bit of an overview.

http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-2016-qld-country-v-canberra-vikings/

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-2016-qld-country-v-canberra-vikings/

Cheers.

 

[HJ Nelson]

Photos from todays game:

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[Brumby Runner]

Joe Powell MOTM in my eyes just ahead of Tom Staniforth who had a belter in an unfamiliar position at No 6.

Agree with WCR above, Jooste certainly outplayed Mason. Chalk and cheese. Jooste has a running game to go with managing the backline plays and he was all over Mason who only kicks (poorly) or shovels the ball on.

Vikings had some very impressive attacking raids and played with a whole lot more intent than I've seen from any Aus rugby team this year. Not as clinical as the best of the NZ Super Rugby sides or the ABs, but streets ahead of anything we've seen from the Aus Super Rugby sides and the Wallabies. Hope it's not just a one-off, like the Brumbies v Hurricanes.

 

[amirite]

Seventeen minutes into this game and I'm still trying to figure out why the QRU let Greene go for Mason. Mason is at best average.

Was probably the best 10 at the U20s WC. Patience.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Was probably the best 10 at the U20s WC. Patience.

Very few Reds' supporters are holding their patience around the way Jake McIntyre is playing at the Reds. Mason is McIntyre V2. Apart from an average kicking game, he offers very little individual skill or effort to the backline. Shovel the ball on and hope someone else can do something with it.

 

[amirite]

Very few Reds' supporters are holding their patience around the way Jake McIntyre is playing at the Reds. Mason is McIntyre V2. Apart from an average kicking game, he offers very little individual skill or effort to the backline. Shovel the ball on and hope someone else can do something with it.

I disagree about the individual skill or effort, but that's fair re: kicking game.

I think he's more Foley 2.0 rather than McIntyre 2.0, in the sense that his skills are undeniable but have gaps. This week the issue was simply beaten pack + lack of experience = struggle city.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Was probably the best 10 at the U20s WC. Patience.

If true then that's a little sad. I understand that he's young and is likely trying his best but at present he looks clueless doing anything other than shoveling it on. A 10, particularly a good one, needs to create as well as distribute. Often doing one willing executing the other. Unless someone can take him aside and perform an extensive rebuild I'm not convinced he has what it takes.