Oracle was stoked with this result - I was down there cheering both teams and stoked for ny local underdogs. Despite their result last week Norths showed good depth they subbed heavily in last half and held their own.
Setting them up is as good as scoring them. His presence out wide created space and opportunities for the centres and his winger as well as the 15 when he injected himself down that side. The Uni winger would have had nightmares last night. The Norths forward pack looked formidable too.
Credit to Taqele I was on his sideline and he coached and encouraged them all humbly and effectively. Keen to see them when McCulloch and JTA (Jeffery Toomaga-Allen) return.
They won and scored 71 points........I think they got it right
………..’difficult day to make to may assumptions for the rest of the season’ - This hasn’t aged well - UQ have now had over 140 points put on them in 3 games!
Yeh Im not criticising them more just figure he could be even more effective
I watched the game on Stan and thought they used him very well. He sucks in 3 defenders every time and if he's not carrying he's a decoy the defence can't afford to ignore either.
The way the 15 played McCulloch might have to resign himself to playing on the wing.
The way big centres have dominated recently (Siakasini and Rabouliku the obvious ones) it makes plenty of sense. The mismatch is so hard to deal with at this level. Also might help ameliorate the defensive issues he has with his wide turning circle.
Noting the comment was made with specific reference to GPS n East’s which was left from you’re quote so with full context GPS lost/ East’s won but the spoon could certainly be heading to St Lucia in 2025 based on early form.
The game would not have been so close if Wests had not scored a try off a pass that I will swear to my dying day was forward. That was worth two competition points to them. That could prove interesting at the end of the year.
I felt the same watching it live, I was speaking with a couple of players after the game and they said the talk on field was that they already had 2 losing bonus points and would only get 2 points for the draw so felt the may as well go for the win
I don't know to be honest haven't looked at the scoring system, but you are probably right. Not taking the 3 points and likely draw also would.ve stopped Easts getting 5 points and also retained the Mooney Cup and Bunter Bowl which they lost both of by losing too. I wasn't saying I agreed with their decision, just what they were thinking on field, as far as I was told.
