Round 9: Force vs Crusaders: HBF Park, Perth: Saturday 20th April

[zer0]

Bit of whiplash coming from the penthouse down to the sub-basement for this battle of the battlers. Nevertheless. Hoping the Force properly accost the 1-6 Crusaders.

I want to believe.

 

[molman]

Nice try for WF there.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Great hands from the boys. A couple of classy early touches from KB (Kurtley Beale) as well

 

[Dismal Pillock]

fffs Beale is still terrifyingly agile and quick

I especially liked the part where the brave little Cantab was just about to dot the rugby football ball down for a try and LOL the refs arm went up, penalty blue.

 

[Adam84]

Rodda playing impressively for first game back

 

[zer0]

These South Island softies don't like it up 'em.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Franks and Moody are absolutely cooked at this level.

Too slow getting anywhere and ineffective when they eventually do get there.

20 minute players at best.

 

[Adam84]

My Memory of Rodda is that he doesn't dominate in tackle situations and falls off too many for my liking. With ball in hand he mostly doesn't beat the first tackle and goes too easily to ground. He is a class lineout operator.

Hoping to be convinced he is more than just this now that he's back.

Dominating plenty of tackles tonight, caused a turnover which just lead to try

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

That’s a decent first half from our boys.

 

[A mutterer]

Liking another game where the Aussies are attacking the breakdown. Force staying in control of the game, that YC being kept scoreless was great.

 

[Equalizer]

Boys are bringing the physicality and worrying the Saders. Rodda and Beale have looked good. Need to nail our kicks to push the points. Go You Force!

 

[Dismal Pillock]

WFT is happening??? The Cantabs went years without conceding a rolling maul try. Now the worst 2nd worst team in the comp have just sauntered their way past them.

 

[molman]

That was a nice half from the Force. That last try was especially important as I expect a response from the Crusaders, but oh what a fall from grace they've had.

 

[molman]

WFT is happening??? The Cantabs went years without conceding a rolling maul try. Now the worst 2nd worst team in the comp have just sauntered their way past them.

Agree. I know there has been some turnover and you can see players like Blackadder giving it a go, but it's like all their systems have gone out the door. They really need some leadership. Missing Scott Barrett big time atm.

 

[rugbyAU]

Can the force go on with it?

 

[Tomikin]

The Rob Penny effect

 

[todd4]

Can the force go on with it?

They'll saunter on with it.

 

[molman]

Is Hohepa really the best fly-half option available to the Crusaders?

 

[molman]

That was a knock on. Clear seperation. What a shocker TMO.

 

[LeCheese]

Gee, lucky to get away with that one I think