Round 10 : Reds v Blues

[molman]

So ends a fairly grim weekend for Australian sides.

I'm not sure it was that bad Derpus. The Rebels game aside, The Force, Waratahs and Reds were all beaten by a team higher on the ladder and for The Force and Reds it was there for the winning.

The Brumbies beat the unbeaten top of the table team.

The Rebels game obviously wasn't great considering how the Crusaders have been tracking, but with them back at home after their atrocious run the bounce back wasn't entirely surprising, though they really did make swiss cheese of the Rebels defence.

 

[Derpus]

I'm not sure it was that bad Derpus. The Rebels game aside, The Force, Waratahs and Reds were all beaten by a team higher on the ladder and for The Force and Reds it was there for the winning.

The Brumbies beat the unbeaten top of the table team.

The Rebels game obviously wasn't great considering how the Crusaders have been tracking, but with them back at home after their atrocious run the bounce back wasn't entirely surprising, though they really did make swiss cheese of the Rebels defence.

Yeah I was perhaps being a bit negative.

 

[Derpus]

Just not sure Wilson running up and coming up with nothing then barely chasing as the Blues scored the match winner was great.

Fair enough - considering the effort he'd put in over the course of the game I don't personally blame him for getting gassed by Clarke.

 

[RugbyReg]

Oracle I don’t think HMP has shown his ability to close out the game yet. I think the reason Creighton is there over him at the moment is to balance the inexperience we have lost with Tate, Fraser and Jordy out. Unfortunately he didn’t deliver last night. Jock didn’t help.

BR - I had my old bonus point hat on and was still thinking 4 tries = bonus point regardless. I was wrong. But won’t make a big difference.

Coleman I know you are just trying to stir shit but that win will do more for the team positively than negatively. It was a very good performance.

 

[Coleman Rees]

Oracle I don’t think HMP has shown his ability to close out the game yet. I think the reason Creighton is there over him at the moment is to balance the inexperience we have lost with Tate, Fraser and Jordy out. Unfortunately he didn’t deliver last night. Jock didn’t help.

BR - I had my old bonus point hat on and was still thinking 4 tries = bonus point regardless. I was wrong. But won’t make a big difference.

Coleman I know you are just trying to stir shit but that win will do more for the team positively than negatively. It was a very good performance.

Reg upon reflection yes there were some great moments (in particular the signs ahead are very promising), but I think it was a hammer blow for season 2024.
I will concede that the reds are a much improved side this year, coaching staff deserve a lot of credit. They have regenerated a squad which I thought had maxed out.

 

[Coleman Rees]

Fair enough - considering the effort he'd put in over the course of the game I don't personally blame him for getting gassed by Clarke.

No, nor do I, but I don’t think he should have been MOTM.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Used to be known as a "Gary Owen" and often was very effective.

This used to be a great tactic before the "mark" rule changed. Previously you had to have two feet on the ground to call a "mark", so it took out the jump catch as a way to extinguish the pressure.

Then the law chamged

 

[Neo]

Agree about match management. It’s where Creighton and Jock needed to step up. Lawsons kicking was aimless and I didn’t see much of Jock at all.

Jock has been woeful this year. Destined for the Force if he dosent improve

 

[wamberal99]

Used to be known as a "Gary Owen" and often was very effective.

Actually the word was "Garryowen".

 

[RugbyReg]

And was very distinct from a box kick

 

[Red Twist]

Used to be known as a "Gary Owen" and often was very effective.

A Garyowen is a mid field bomb. A box kick is a box kick, always was. When it's properly executed it's a useful ploy. But the execution is the trick hey.

 

[griffins]

Must say I've changed my mind on Ryan Smith, another big shift in tight from him. Moves bodies at the breakdown as well as anyone, reckon he's in the Wallabies frame for sure.

 

[liquor box]

Must say I've changed my mind on Ryan Smith, another big shift in tight from him. Moves bodies at the breakdown as well as anyone, reckon he's in the Wallabies frame for sure.

I think he is deserving too, I think he remains a bit of a Reds fan's secret, a bit like Liam Wright. Fans from other teams don't seem to appreciate how much impact they have on a game. I would have them both in a Wallabies squad.

 

[PhilClinton]

I think Ryan Smith is a great example of someone who puts in the work at every level.

You talk to his Brothers team mates and even they're impressed by how much he’s developed in the last couple of years.

I’m sure if he got a Wallaby nod he would keep learning and working on his game as well, seems to have that type of character.