Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Tahs won the trial last year also… how’d that go for them
Reds Vs Tahs pre-season trial, Roma 12/02/22 @ 7:30pm
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Rugbynorths66
Frank Row (1)
To me the reds don’t look as fit as they were last season
molman
Jim Lenehan (48)
I think we'll see Edmed getting some runs off the bench too this season.
Did I miss Porecki tonight or is he out injured.. and any update on Will Harrison?... and I've got to assume Tizzano is injured not just in the naughty corner?
Silverado
Dick Tooth (41)
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Not all of us. I've enjoyed the clear change in attitude on display from the Tahs but you don't win titles in Feb.
molman
Jim Lenehan (48)
You can tell the boy has natural talent for days, but I'm not sure if this was a case of overhyping a young player somewhat before he'd grown into it. Similar happened to Mark Nawaqanitawase and there was even less to back that hype. All those injuries didn't help either. I don't know why but he always looks a little unbalanced to me. Something about the way he enters contact always makes me cringe a little. I hope he starts to make the impact we've seen in glimpses.
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Alex Ross (28)
I think we all know it’s just a trial.
But I also think we all know that Reds fans are still a little bit butthurt over it. So it’s still cause for celebration.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
Disappointed at the Reds' performance, regardless of the opposition. If anything, thankful that that performance came against the tahs, so that the result wasn't a blowout
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
A trial is a trial, anyone who’s played footy at any level knows the preparation and intensity that goes into them is quite different to Rnd1.
If the Reds show the same attitude and gameplay next week, yes cause to be concerned. With my Red coloured glasses on, Thorn seems to be the kind of coach who knows when to turn on the gas, and when to let things simmer. They’re the SRAU champs for a reason, with a very similar side, so I’m happy to still consider them a much better side than this.
In saying that, the Tahs looked a much improved side and you’d hope that’s the case with the new coach, as the only way was up. I’m looking forward to next week for things to officially get underway.
If the Reds show the same attitude and gameplay next week, yes cause to be concerned. With my Red coloured glasses on, Thorn seems to be the kind of coach who knows when to turn on the gas, and when to let things simmer. They’re the SRAU champs for a reason, with a very similar side, so I’m happy to still consider them a much better side than this.
In saying that, the Tahs looked a much improved side and you’d hope that’s the case with the new coach, as the only way was up. I’m looking forward to next week for things to officially get underway.
By no means. Seems to be the new influx of posters. Always good to see a new group of voices here.
Lightblue
Arch Winning (36)
Campbell is a great fullback however not in the Wallaby’s vision I don’t think. Petaia IMO hasn’t lived up to his hype. Compared to JOC (James O'Connor), Quade, Matty Burke, Gregan and Giteau to name a few at a similar age ... just not in their league.... maybe he will develop with no injuries this year and games where he just does the basics well... hope so.
Lightblue
Arch Winning (36)
The Reds must have switched off when the power went out!
Lightblue
Arch Winning (36)
True. But no Reds side I know goes out to lose or coast? Waratahs have a long way to go but attitude looked good and defence better than last year. We want all the Aussie teams firing well to have a crack at beating the bloody gun Kiwi sides!
Confucius Say
Colin Windon (37)
With the amount of possession the Waratahs had, the Reds did well to concede only 21.
BPA missed in scrum.
BPA missed in scrum.
Cancelled Account
Desmond Connor (43)
Everyone is getting all excited about the Tahs winning a couple of trial games against the Reds and Brumbs, but you did lose against the Rebels. Of all the trial games, the Tahs and Drua played pretty much full strength minus 1 or 2 players, so let’s not start running away with the trophy yet. The Reds and Force used the trial to bring in their tier 3 (and 4 - Academy) players who are most likely not even going to see the bench in 2022. Let’s keep this in perspective.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
It was only a trial, but I found it hard to take too many positives out of that. Although most of the play was down the far end from me. I thought Spencer Jeans was pretty good, except for bombing the try. Reds didn’t really apply much pressure. They were too slow on the clean out in attack and gave too many penalties in defence.
Really enjoyed being there though and very happy for the organisers that the power came back on and the game went ahead. It’s about the 5th or 6th time I’ve done Roma 7s and they do a fantastic job. Particularly Dave Hickey the main organiser.
Really enjoyed being there though and very happy for the organisers that the power came back on and the game went ahead. It’s about the 5th or 6th time I’ve done Roma 7s and they do a fantastic job. Particularly Dave Hickey the main organiser.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Reports from the grounds say Thorn was busted in the clubhouse kitchen putting forks in the toaster to short the power.
Saw the Tahs get off the bus and was worried about losing a trial to these new and improved world beaters.
Saw the Tahs get off the bus and was worried about losing a trial to these new and improved world beaters.
BDA
Jim Lenehan (48)
My big take away from watching the game was man its great to have some rugby to watch again. As the commentors mentioned the win is probably more important for the tahs given their 2021 campaign. Other than that its tough to take much from these trial games as a viewer. They give the coaches a good idea of the areas they need to sharpen before round 1 and give the players a chance to get the motor running, but dont offer a hell of a lot of insight. The two teams took very different approaches to this with the tahs playing two completely seperate teams and the reds instead choosing to get some of the core players 80 mins under their belt.
Also not sure how anyone could be down on Petaias performance. He played the full game without injury, which should be seen as a smashing success
Also not sure how anyone could be down on Petaias performance. He played the full game without injury, which should be seen as a smashing success
The Nomad
Bob Davidson (42)
Based on the last two trials I’d say he has a bit of work to do even to start for the Reds.
Defensively not dominant enough in tackle contact or over the ball and wasn’t all that visible on our attacking rucks, which again were poor in the first half. Certainly didn’t have the presence that Gamble had on the game.
Thought our best backrow combination last night was ASY (Angus Scott-Young)/Wright/Uru. The work ASY (Angus Scott-Young) does around the ruck really seems to make a difference. Wilson for me looks well short of a gallop.