NRC Rnd 1: Rams v Eagles - Sunday @ 3pm
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Scrappiest game this weekend, probably a reflection of the shortest perparation time
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Michael Lynagh (62)
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Interesting to see the Rams new kit. Very Eastwood.
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Phil Kearns (64)
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Andrew Slack (58)
Played generally well, but his game seemed to get loose as the game deteriorated in the second half. Understandable I guess - given his age, it being the first game of the season and the way the game went - but hopefully his game management tightens up.
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David Wilson (68)
Everyone's game became loose after 60 min. Fitness seems to be a thing. Mack had a fabulous game up until then, kicking well, great distribution, and created a number of opportunities, quite a few resulting in points.
The back up 9 did well in picking up the kicking game in the last 20, otherwise tired legs were seen over pretty much 30 players.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
I thought rams we'd well coached as early on rams were all over the place defensively and thought might be in for a walloping by the eagles but then tightened up their lines coupled with some nice attacking flair which y s fell away in last 20 minutes. Could hear rams coaching team constantly yelling for them to mark up and maintain their lines and thought the rams certainly showed more good structures then the eagles after the early eagles blitz.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
So having watched the replay: Eagles need to work on their attack. Some real weapons there and they barely fired a shot along the backline. Ball security was terrible and they're missing Jake Gordon's ability from the base.
Their back row and midfield were unsighted, and besides Staniforth getting ragdolled by bigger men, and Latu playing as he should - a pro among club men - none of the forwards were really that effective.
Nowhere was that more evident than one second-half ruck where the replacement 9 got tangled up, and then FOUR of their forwards bound up to the ruck when they desperately needed a pick n go.
Paddy Ryan should work on playing hard more, and talking less, BTW.
Rams were good, and slightly better than good on occasion. Took advantage of the mistakes and the lack of cohesion by the Eagles. Simple rugby with a good defensive structure and some nice hands. Their counter ruck was also a feature, choosing the right moment to attack the ball and just fanning otherwise.
Mason controlled things well, and showed the value of NOT ASQUITH on an outfit like the Rams. His second half was quieter without Holmes' threat from the base. Gonzalez has faster hands, but isn't quite the physical specimen Holmes is; if he could have learned to pass from an early age, and control some of his bigger brain snaps, Holmes would be a 50-cap Wallaby by now.
This win doesn't suddenly elevate the Rams to superiority - they'll struggle against sides as the comp goes on, when everyone has had time to work on their defense.
It was good to see a club with some handling skills though. Something Australian rugby has lost in the pursuit of kids who bully their way through schools comps.
Their back row and midfield were unsighted, and besides Staniforth getting ragdolled by bigger men, and Latu playing as he should - a pro among club men - none of the forwards were really that effective.
Nowhere was that more evident than one second-half ruck where the replacement 9 got tangled up, and then FOUR of their forwards bound up to the ruck when they desperately needed a pick n go.
Paddy Ryan should work on playing hard more, and talking less, BTW.
Rams were good, and slightly better than good on occasion. Took advantage of the mistakes and the lack of cohesion by the Eagles. Simple rugby with a good defensive structure and some nice hands. Their counter ruck was also a feature, choosing the right moment to attack the ball and just fanning otherwise.
Mason controlled things well, and showed the value of NOT ASQUITH on an outfit like the Rams. His second half was quieter without Holmes' threat from the base. Gonzalez has faster hands, but isn't quite the physical specimen Holmes is; if he could have learned to pass from an early age, and control some of his bigger brain snaps, Holmes would be a 50-cap Wallaby by now.
This win doesn't suddenly elevate the Rams to superiority - they'll struggle against sides as the comp goes on, when everyone has had time to work on their defense.
It was good to see a club with some handling skills though. Something Australian rugby has lost in the pursuit of kids who bully their way through schools comps.
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