Super Rugby Rd 3: Brumbies v Waratahs in Canberra

[dru]

I don't think even my experience could turn Berry's impression of the scrum.

Note when Slipper went off, the scrums seemed to improve and the penalties stopped Maybe they weren't willing to try and game the ref

That's not what I saw.

 

[Tomikin]

I don't think even my experience could turn Berry's impression of the scrum.

Note when Slipper went off, the scrums seemed to improve and the penalties stopped Maybe they weren't willing to try and game the ref

Maybe Slipper just had it over HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) ... Slippers back for the second half

 

[KOB1987]

*You're.

There are (some) excuses for not knowing much about the game of rugby. Poor grammar will not be tolerated.

I think light blue needs to change his moniker to white with yellow & navy stripes or something

 

[Pfitzy]

That's not what I saw.

I know. And it will be hard as a Reds fan to accept I'm right. Don't fight it.

 

[Tomikin]

I think light blue needs to change his moniker to white and yellow & navy stripes or something

Narr his a Tah's fan .. I've seen it

 

[Lightblue]

*You're.

There are (some) excuses for not knowing much about the game of rugby. Poor grammar will not be tolerated.

I’ll stay tuned for your expert analysis...

 

[Tomikin]

Actually I think Light blue just loves rugby and is positive about it..

 

[dru]

I know. And it will be hard as a Reds fan to accept I'm right. Don't fight it.

Haha! Actually I respect your thoughts on reffing and the scrum. I can still come to my own thoughts though. I re-visit scrums in 30-40 mins tomorrow and check.

 

[Pfitzy]

Maybe Slipper just had it over HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) ... Slippers back for the second half

If the Brumbies pack was driving forward cohesively I'd absolutely back you, particularly given the second row we have right now. But the pictures don't say that - Slipper has dropped his bind once (reset) and angled twice to get penalties.

The Tahs attempted to push and the Brumbies turned sideways under pressure. I don't know why because with Swain and Frost in the second row, and the Wallaby front row you've got, you should be able to overpower us. Maybe conditions are making a difference, but I just think it's easier for the Brumbies to put the perception in the ref's mind and use it all game.

It's smart.

 

[TSR]

As a neutral I’m really enjoying this. Not always pretty, but both teams rolling their sleeves up.

Brumbies seem to be throwing a fair bit in off the ball. Probably lucky Swinton isn’t playing. He’d have either got carded or his head would’ve exploded by now.

 

[KOB1987]

Actually I think Light blue just loves rugby and is positive about it..

Which is a good thing, but winding each other up over a game of footy and a few beers is our other national sport

 

[Pfitzy]

I’ll stay tuned for your expert analysis...

You're already getting it! For free, I might add.

 

[Tomikin]

If the Brumbies pack was driving forward cohesively I'd absolutely back you, particularly given the second row we have right now. But the pictures don't say that - Slipper has dropped his bind once (reset) and angled twice to get penalties.

The Tahs attempted to push and the Brumbies turned sideways under pressure. I don't know why because with Swain and Frost in the second row, and the Wallaby front row you've got, you should be able to overpower us. Maybe conditions are making a difference, but I just think it's easier for the Brumbies to put the perception in the ref's mind and use it all game.

It's smart.

Work smarter not harder.. I'm sure Slippers using all his Wylie self too get an advantage right or wrong..

 

[Pfitzy]

Haha! Actually I respect your thoughts on reffing and the scrum. I can still come to my own thoughts though. I re-visit scrums in 30-40 mins tomorrow and check.

Just have a look at the one at game clock 24:07 - that is probably my biggest gripe. The others are just me being old and cranky that the Tahs are a season or two away from being able to compete with the Reds and Brumbies.

And that ex-halfback refs don't know anything about scrums

 

[Pfitzy]

Work smarter not harder.. I'm sure Slippers using all his Wylie self too get an advantage right or wrong..

If the Tahs were smarter they'd lay off the lazy high tackles that give away territory. Otherwise I think the defensive system is working OK

 

[dru]

Just have a look at the one at game clock 24:07 - that is probably my biggest gripe. The others are just me being old and cranky that the Tahs are a season or two away from being able to compete with the Reds and Brumbies.

And that ex-halfback refs don't know anything about scrums

Hah. I'll check the scrum when Slipper goes off.

 

[dru]

This is not the same Waratah team that turned up last week.

 

[dru]

If the Tahs were smarter they'd lay off the lazy high tackles that give away territory. Otherwise I think the defensive system is working OK

The penalty count is 4:5. I posted the territory and possession stats above. It.s not just ground gained from penalties.

 

[Pfitzy]

The penalty count is 4:5. I posted the territory and possession stats above. It.s not just ground gained from penalties.

No but the places it happens - tram tracks near halfway twice now. Easy kick to the 22.

 

[dru]

Awesome maul defence, tags.

(Edit: Auto correct, but I like it.)