Round 5 : Force v Reds - Perth

[Wilson]

So Paisami straight in for Henry and Annan on the bench for Petaia who is going through the HIA protocols. Probably means Petaia is in doubt for the Brumbies game too, given he was only just out with a concussion.

 

[Wilson]

Interested to see how Potter goes at Fullback, he looks to have a good skill set for it, but that's tough for Burey. Not sure Kuenzle really strikes me as a winger either, but maybe the play is for Potter to be kicking more than chasing kicks to stop him from getting penalised in the air again.

 

[Equalizer]

 

[Equalizer]

Interested to see how Potter goes at Fullback, he looks to have a good skill set for it, but that's tough for Burey. Not sure Kuenzle really strikes me as a winger either, but maybe the play is for Potter to be kicking more than chasing kicks to stop him from getting penalised in the air again.

Potter needs to watch his aerial challenges around kick offs. We can't afford any yellows from ill discipline. A loss on Saturday will wrap up the season for the Force. We've said must win, pivotal, can't stress the importance enough, but I think form and injuries point to the expected result.

 

[rugbyAU]

When are Petaia and Hodgman back?

 

[Wilson]

When are Petaia and Hodgman back?

Petaia is going through the HIA protocols again, no idea what caused it but if it was a second knock at training there's a pretty good chance he'll miss the Brumbies game.

Hodgman was out 3-4 weeks from his injury in the round 2, so hopefully back next week but not guaranteed.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Petaia, who is going through the HIA protocols.

That's not good. Just back from the last one wasn't he? Was this last week's game or from training?

 

[Wilson]

That's not good. Just back from the last one wasn't he? Was this last week's game or from training?

No info in the article beyond the fact that he's going through the protocols, so it could be a re-occurrence of the original or a knock from the game or training.

 

[Yoda]

Potter needs to watch his aerial challenges around kick offs. We can't afford any yellows from ill discipline. A loss on Saturday will wrap up the season for the Force. We've said must win, pivotal, can't stress the importance enough, but I think form and injuries point to the expected result.

Surely the in form Reds can’t lose this….

 

[Reds Rick]

So Paisami straight in for Henry and Annan on the bench for Petaia who is going through the HIA protocols. Probably means Petaia is in doubt for the Brumbies game too, given he was only just out with a concussion.

Keen to see how Annan goes, thought he had some promising moments in the few appearances he had last year.

 

[Mr Pilfer]

FORCE (1-15): Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Thomas Franklin, Jeremy Williams (c), Tim Anstee, Carlo Tizzano, Will Harris, Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Chase Tiatia, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Bayley Kuenzle, Harry Potter

RESERVES: Ben Funnell, Josh Bartlett, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Reed Prinsep, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, George Poolman

Happy with those changes, Kuenzle deserved to stay in the starting side and prefer the 5/3 split on the bench.

Big fan of IFL but I do think we missed White's leadership last week so I think this is our best option.

Reserve front row still a big concern. Would have liked to have seen O'Donnell or Leahy given a shot over Poolman

 

[Adam84]

Keen to see how Annan goes, thought he had some promising moments in the few appearances he had last year.

I thought he was out of his depth last year, but he was still learning and he played really well in the U20s and has earned another shot.

Anyone seen his form in the Reds academy matches?

 

[Derpus]

Yeah. This is more a banana skin game for us than the Rebels game. We SHOULD win but the Force could well be absolutely firing after their dire game last week. Cron should have them absolutely juiced and ready to go. They won’t be caught by surprise as to the speed of the game like the Rebels were. The likes of Tizzano, Horton, Stewart, Anstee will help slow the ruck down more. That could be enough to throw off the Reds.

I feel like this is trolling but if it is its not obvious enough to have hit the mark.

 

[RugbyReg]

I feel like this is trolling but if it is its not obvious enough to have hit the mark.

No. Genuine. I think the Force backline is better than the Rebels and I think Cron is a better coach than Foote. I think Cron will have a game plan that can counter us better than the Rebels and has a pack to do it. They have a good defensive line out and busy on ballers. And a great tactical 9.

Our record in Perth ain’t great (only won their thrice).

Look. We should win. But I feel way less confident this week than last. I thought the force bench was pretty raw but the reality is ours, outside of JTA, only has 16 super rugby starts between them.

 

[eastman]

No. Genuine. I think the Force backline is better than the Rebels and I think Cron is a better coach than Foote. I think Cron will have a game plan that can counter us better than the Rebels and has a pack to do it. They have a good defensive line out and busy on ballers. And a great tactical 9.

Our record in Perth ain’t great (only won their thrice).

Look. We should win. But I feel way less confident this week than last. I thought the force bench was pretty raw but the reality is ours, outside of JTA, only has 16 super rugby starts between them.

Good try Reg but I wouldn’t want Bayley Kuenzle on the wing for Shute Shield let alone a Super Rugby game. The backline screams mediocrity and you know that.

 

[zer0]

Reds need to do the competition a solid and throw this one to relegate the Crusaders to atlas-ing the table from dead last.

Maybe fly Shiggins in as a late referee replacement.

 

[dru]

OK Reds. Sheet it home.

 

[Adam84]

Delaying the start for referee comms…. Maybe just go back to the old way of officiating without them?

Now they’re playing fake crowd noise and it sounds horrible

 

[Adam84]

Stan having some real issues with this broadcast

 

[Wilson]

Delaying the start for referee comms…. Maybe just go back to the old way of officiating without them?

Now they’re playing fake crowd noise and it sounds horrible

Seems like major technical issues at this stage