NRC Rnd 5: Vikings v Rising

[Highlander35]

Lots of opportunities taken sloppily for the Rising. Smaller number taken well by Vikings.

First try in the second half will play a big part in who wins. As will who blinks first with subs, Hilton has a few good uns in Toby, Toolis and Dom.

 

[Brumby Runner]

English scores in left corner for Rising. 26 - 12. Good attacking backline play. Conversion missed.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Staniforth in next to the posts after a string of pick and drives. Conversion successful. Rising in front 26 - 20.

 

[Highlander35]

Lots of time wasting by the vikings forwards.

 

[Highlander35]

Fucking Placid. So much talent, so many brain farts.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Mann-Rea in for his third rolling maul try. What would the Vikings/Brumbies do if the maul is ever taken out of the game. Conversion ok, Vikings lead 28 - 26.

 

[Highlander35]

FLYING FAT DUTCHMAN!

 

[Brumby Runner]

Intercept try to Johannson. Rising back in front. Conversion missed. Rising 32 - 28.

 

[Highlander35]

Bloody hell.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Sam Carter now in next to the posts. Vikings back in front. 36 - 32

 

[kiap]

Debra can slot the tough ones

 

[kiap]

Intercept try to Johannson. Rising back in front. Conversion missed. Rising 32 - 28.

Did Johannson (who I assume is the FLYING FAT SWEDE) attempt to convert his own try, or was it Debreczini that missed?

I'm going with the latter.

 

[kiap]

Hat trick to English!

 

[Highlander35]

That was the right ending based on the 80 minutes.

Disappointing for the Vikings forwards though, who by and large outperformed ours bar Jordy and the reserve front row.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

The Shield is on the move again.

 

[kiap]

Yes, indeed.

Happy snap:

 

[kiap]

Match report is up - quick as usual from Steve!

Give it a click, folks:

http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/melbourne-rise-vikings/

 

[Brumby Runner]

Result was pretty much as expected, the Vikings to match the Rising in the forwards but the Rising backs to outclass the Vikings backline. Pretty much as it turned out.

I cannot fathom how Robbie Coleman still makes professional or semi-professional rugby sides. He must make more poor decisions in a game than most would in two or three. He is just too small to be effective at this level, let alone at Super Rugby level. And JJH is built and plays in much the same vein. Come on Vikings and Brumbies - get the scouts out and about and bring some decent players with a bit of size about them into the team.

 

[Lindommer]

Rising's 2014/15 pink, grey and blue togs looked MUCH better. Get 'em back, please.

 

[swingpass]

Rising's 2014/15 pink, grey and blue togs looked MUCH better. Get 'em back, please.

i agree ++++++++++...........