WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Grant has been the catalyst for Country. Controls the pace nicely and distributes beautifully.
NRC round 1: NSW Country Eagles vs Sydney @ Dubbo - Saturday 31 August 2019
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Blackadder
Desmond Connor (43)
He has been quicker to the breakdown then Gordan
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yeh Grant must be in the mix for Phipps spot. Kane must be in the mix as well for Tahs development contract as think he has been very good today too.
Blackadder
Desmond Connor (43)
Sydney in
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
Why the F didn't country take the 3 and take the lead to 15
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Jack Grant was also the leading try scorer in shute shield this season which impressive for a half back.
Blackadder
Desmond Connor (43)
Sydney blow it
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Turned out to be a good game.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Well Sydney with a chance to win at the death blow it but that is okay as great contest and what you want for a classic city vs country clash - both sides should be happy for the hit out.
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
Clements too, all class
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
Looked like a very small crowd, bit disappointing.
Very entertaining game, deserved a better crowd.
Very entertaining game, deserved a better crowd.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Well, with absolutely zero promotion and/or marketing you can hardly expect much more. Seriously. What do the RA and NSWRU marketing dept. do all day?
Blackadder
Desmond Connor (43)
I watched the game mostly to see how the kids coming through would go. From what I saw of the Tahs youngster players coming through
For Country youngsters, Bell played extremely well. Big heart, big motor and great prospect. Harris was pretty good too same with walker when he came on.
For Sydney youngsters, I thought Harrison and Donaldson combined well as the game rolled on, kept trying and being creative.
Foketi played like a man possessed as did Vui and Swinton. Staniforth played well with great defence and some great hits against the line too, hopefully he does that at Super rugby level
Other players not mentioned (I think) as being contracted, for country I thought Kane, Grant and Clements played well.
Hanigan tackled very well and added aggression but sadly he gave away way too many stupid penalties and rightfully got binned which gave Sydney a leg up and confidence. I wonder if he hadn't gone to the bin would Sydney have made the comeback they did.
McCauley showed that he really needs to bulk up and had very little impact.
Overall the game was good and fun to watch.
For Country youngsters, Bell played extremely well. Big heart, big motor and great prospect. Harris was pretty good too same with walker when he came on.
For Sydney youngsters, I thought Harrison and Donaldson combined well as the game rolled on, kept trying and being creative.
Foketi played like a man possessed as did Vui and Swinton. Staniforth played well with great defence and some great hits against the line too, hopefully he does that at Super rugby level
Other players not mentioned (I think) as being contracted, for country I thought Kane, Grant and Clements played well.
Hanigan tackled very well and added aggression but sadly he gave away way too many stupid penalties and rightfully got binned which gave Sydney a leg up and confidence. I wonder if he hadn't gone to the bin would Sydney have made the comeback they did.
McCauley showed that he really needs to bulk up and had very little impact.
Overall the game was good and fun to watch.
Blackadder
Desmond Connor (43)
Drink?
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
Way bigger crowd at Mudgee last year.
The locals need to get behind and promote.
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
I thought Hanigan was the difference between the 2 sides. He was a level above IMO.
Obviously wants Cheika to know he is available if required.
I am not too sure about the penalties he gave away. Don't know what the infringement was for when the yellow was given.
He looked particularly good when he moved to 8.
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
Didn't see much of him. Thought the Randwick replacement did more.