S15 Rd 1 - Brumbies v Reds, Friday 13th February
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emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
Probably threatened to withdraw his patronage at the local watering hole if they didn't change over to Foxsport.
That's too big a threat for any publican to survive
Mortal Wombat
Allen Oxlade (6)
I know it sounds crazy to be saying this in round 1, but I wonder whether we're seeing some impact from the excess amount of rugby they play these days. Those couple of weeks or solitary month they get off for Christmas might not be enough time to properly recover for the next season.
Specifically a bloke like Horwill, who between the Wallabies and Reds, has played all of his rugby in teams that are significantly understrength in the tight forwards. It must grind you down, to be carrying blokes around you week after week after week(not that he carried anything last night). It's obviously tough on the body, but it must be even tougher on the mind, IMO.
Specifically a bloke like Horwill, who between the Wallabies and Reds, has played all of his rugby in teams that are significantly understrength in the tight forwards. It must grind you down, to be carrying blokes around you week after week after week(not that he carried anything last night). It's obviously tough on the body, but it must be even tougher on the mind, IMO.
Ruggo
Mark Ella (57)
Don't cheapen the Rebels victory like that mate. They bloody earnt it.
In the trial I thought it was clear the Crusaders were keeping their powder dry. What impressed though was the discipline in contact and with ball in hand. We didn't see any of that last night.
emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
It's not as though RG had much choice in regard to available fly-halves. And the speed of the game would have been mind boggling for KH when compared to the one trial game he played fly-half in.
And I don't think it's a good idea to put JOC (James O'Connor) into the position next week - having not played any rugby since December, its just not on.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Fret not.
We'll murder the bums next week!
Watch out Force. Thompson and the Red Eyed stare of JOC (James O'Connor) will destroy you.
Are you anticipating a late night out on the eve of the match?
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
And what about those other strings to his bow as well? Pilfered like the Poey of old, and distributed the ball from first receiver on a number of occasions. Put Tevita in a hole on his first touch, and a couple of others later in the game.
If he stays fit, he is a certainty to be brought back into the Wallabies.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
doesn't that merely raise the question as to what their/your proposed back up plan for QC (Quade Cooper) was?
I like to watch
David Codey (61)
That might be a reasonable hypothesis if we are in round -10 pr 12,
If he is burnt out in found 1,it's time to retire.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
They have too many "development" players. Look at last season where they were shuffling their 21yo "B" players into all sorts of configurations, and not having it come off in any way. Guys like Mike Harris left because they got respect elsewhere, and probably because they see what is happening.
If they stick together then in two years that could be a hell of a backline. But there is fuck all experience, and the guys that ARE there - Genia mostly - are failing at the basics.
FAR better? Based on what?
Maybe their tight five IF they're all fit are equal to the Waratahs and slightly better than the Rebels man-for-man, but as a team it requires Horwill to stop being a complete pillock for long periods, and the rest of them to be fit.
But their backrow is built on a speed game that Link implemented but Graham doesn't want to seem to play. And not can he without the Tapuai or Fainga'a midfield in that case. Put the young blokes on the wing, not defending the hard channels.
To be honest, they'd be better off going back to 10-man rugby for a while and concentrating on set piece attack and defence.
Because if they put JOC (James O'Connor) at 10, its going to be their only option. The Lions series last year was able demonstration of his skills in the pivot role.
Otherwise, Genia has to stop the fucking steppy-steppy-run pass bullshit, put the ball in front of the man, and allow the forwards to run half the distance to get to the next ruck. Because sure as shit they're not fit enough to run backwards 5 metres to every one.
Gnostic
Mark Ella (57)
On paper they have a better depth of coverage for all positions AND they actually have three genuine locks unlike the Tahs with 1 who is not a genuine jumper. Lets not forget that the Tahs last year were barely adequate at scrum time whilst the Reds managed to be dominant. The same arguments can be made about the Rebels with regard to depth, except in the backrow.
As for the game plan, I don't think we have seen what the Reds game plan really is because the actual application is so far below the potential the plan is not being executed to any degree. It is just like watching the Wallabies under Deans. However as with last year the Reds biggest issue is their defensive structures. It is so narrow that they are easily outflanked, and when the 13 moves wide early to cover yet another flanking manoeuvre the ball is turned inside for the break. The structure is weak as it was all last year. It isn't helped by a passive line speed.
All this comes back to RG as coach, the talent on paper is there, the group execution is not, and some of that comes down to selections such as Hunt at 10 (which to me mirrors JOC (James O'Connor) at 10 for the Wallabies against the Lions).
Funny, we lose players and we cry for a bit, but there is always another about to step up.
Arnold and Carter gives the ponies two solid, hard working, effective rock movers
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
What I learnt from this game....Brumbies looked on song and very strong across the ground....and already predicting if play that sort of standard they will be in the finals.
Reds....too many up and coming players or has beens lurking around this team. Not this year. Couple of years though may be the goods.
Reds....too many up and coming players or has beens lurking around this team. Not this year. Couple of years though may be the goods.
liquor box
Peter Sullivan (51)
I thought we were lucky that JJ was not given a red card in a bout the 6th minute when the Brumbies scored the first try. It was an obvious shoulder charge.
emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Ok fellas, can't be bothered going trough tread to see who said what, so will just say I am very impressed with Brumbies, bloody good dominant display, and the Reds were bloody poor, even allowing for Hunt not being very good at 10, backline looks similar to last year , no gonads, when things went tough they disappeared. Though Horwill looked like he wanted to be sent off he was throwing so many stupid penalties.
Gotta say I like young Coleman at 15 for the Brumbies, only a small fella but quite prepared to run it up at big boys, the kind of ballsy player that I enjoy watching!
Gotta say I like young Coleman at 15 for the Brumbies, only a small fella but quite prepared to run it up at big boys, the kind of ballsy player that I enjoy watching!
Of the starting packs I would only take Slipper and Simmons to improve the Tahs pack.
In terms of depth I don't really agree either. Beau Robinson is probably a bit better than Pat McCutcheon but it's hardly a big gap.
Who exactly are you talking about?
The Reds set piece was excellent last year but they lost the battle around the park pretty much every week.
The Tahs were generally just adequate at set piece and their physicality was dominant almost every week.
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