S15 - Rebels V Reds

[Ash]

AS; yup, thought Higgers was flirting with the bin there.

Reds counter ruck and turn it over. II think Genia has had enough now.

 

[Schadenfreude]

If Phipps hadn't pushed him in the back it would have been more obvious.

He's getting a bit of niggle in him isn't he?

 

[AngrySeahorse]

JOC (James O'Connor) at 1/2 time probably not keen to be interviewed. I'm sure he's got the hair dryer waiting for him in the change room to fix his hair up. In all seriousness I thought JOC (James O'Connor) had a pretty good 1/2 given he's coming back from a bad injury.

Very disappointed with the Rebels. Hopefully they step it up 2nd 1/2 so we've got a game on our hands.

Just saw one of the newer Swisse ad's - my dear lord, lol.

 

[Ash]

AS; I think it's the same old JOC (James O'Connor) story - looked great ball in hand, but he didn't really make his outside backs look good. JOC (James O'Connor) is a great individual player, but he still needs to learn how to run a backline and set up his outside men.

Cooper has been fabulous though. He's taking a few risks, getting some quick ball and things are coming off for him. When Cooper started to dominate the game got very loose, which is where the Reds like it currently I think.

 

[Ash]

Cooper on 29 points after half a game of rugby. Great pick Nusadan. More balls than I have to pick Cooper.

Glad I don't still have Digby, but a bit miffed about Pyle coming off early.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

@Ash. Yep I'm pretty impressed with Cooper. Personally don't think he's still 100%, not so much the knee but match wise, so it can only be a good sign that he is playing well now. The only thing I've seen from him remotely dodgy was that weird grubber but the Reds had an adv. I believe.

 

[Tiger]

Shipperley looking infinitely better than Vuna but, to be fair, Reds have had a lot more ball

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Cooper is off. Hmmmm. Lucas on. Cannon says Cooper is fine.

Mortlock also off.

Reds in front of the kicker at the kick-off & get penalised.

JOC (James O'Connor) pass to the side line. Ban that child that yelled "To me!!!".

What a touch finder from Beale, nice kick.

 

[Ash]

AS; good call on Cooper. Lots of changes at half time.

Lucas on for Cooper.
Beau on for Gill.
Mitchell (?) on for Mortlock.

Cooper is being rested.

 

[Mr Doug]

What's happening, another earthquake in Melbourne maybe?

 

[Ash]

AS; yeah, the weird grubber came from an adv. Not what you'd want to try with no advantage.

Lucas makes his impact felt with a hospital pass for him team mate.

 

[Schadenfreude]

That's gutsy considering the quality of the Rebels.

 

[Ash]

Mr Doug; if you have those undies on, please leave them on. Reds still need to score another try and hold on for the win from here.

If JOC (James O'Connor) keeps throwing passes to the tryline that'd really help.

Beale struggling. That's really not good.

 

[Ash]

Hope Beale gets an early mark to get a rest, would hate to lose him for the Wobs. We desperately need him at fullback.

Beau now makes his presence felt by giving away a silly penalty.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

What's happening Doug in summary is the Reds are playing solid, Rebels making mistakes & lacking grunt in defense costing them their chances in attack.

Although as I type this the Reds make a mistake.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Whoa both JOC (James O'Connor) & Beale down. Double whammy.

 

[Ash]

Oh no. JOC (James O'Connor) down, leg?

Beale down with ribs/shoulder, according to Horan.

Beau with a turnover a couple out from his own line. Rebs don't have enough backline replacements to sub both.

JOC (James O'Connor) off, struggling to walk.

 

[Ash]

Hux on for JOC (James O'Connor). Kingi can still come on for Beale if needed.

Funniest moment: Beale trying to chip over AWH, who managed up and snaffle it.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Chipping over a player. Personally I would go for it but probably not over a lock.

 

[Ash]

Reds get a penalty and Harris is taking a kick at goal. 24 - 3 up, and needing a bonus point, not what I'd do. But maybe they want a settler after half time.