Super Rugby Rnd 1: Waratahs v Drua

[Rebel man]

Turner should have gone to the bin, how is it if you elect to contest the ball and someone is deemed to land in a dangerous position as a result you are gone

Yet you elect to tackle someone in the air and it is just a penalty

 

[Adam84]

Some questionable 50/50 penalties going Tahs way I think.

 

[molman]

You’re not there though?

Tonight no. Life commitments and the virtues of a mobile in keeping tabs .. but enjoyed the venue in prior years. Would have liked a couple more there rather than Leichhardt.

 

[Serge]

Some questionable 50/50 penalties going Tahs way I think.

Yeah. Pretty obvious baulk by Porecki at the lineout where they ended up throwing to the front. Should have been a short arm to the Drua.

 

[A mutterer]

lots to like from the tahs but we need to identify the best part of the tahs game that half.

gamble's stache.

 

[John S]

Not sure what the best part was. Seemed pretty scrappy but still lots to like from the Tahs. If we play like this against the NZ/AUs teams, we'll be done.

 

[Micheal]

Saw this on Reddit and lol’d:

How the fuck is it that every rep team for every age group for every state in Australia is full of Islanders, every Shute Shield team is full of Islanders, every other Super Rugby team in Australia is full of Islanders and YET the Waratahs look like one of those photos from the trenches in World War 2?

They look like a bucks party to Thredbo.

 

[Silverado]

lots to like from the tahs but we need to identify the best part of the tahs game that half.

gamble's stache.

Stop being positive or you'll get booted

 

[molman]

Not sure what the best part was. Seemed pretty scrappy but still lots to like from the Tahs. If we play like this against the NZ/AUs teams, we'll be done.

That was my feeling too. There are elements to be optimistic about, but it's not entirely polished. That said, you can see how the Fijian's could easily be a stumbling block for some teams once they get some aspects of their game sorted. They are big, physical boys.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Decent enough from NSFW without really being asked any questions as Drua are conspiring to self-destruct at every opportunity, unable to lay any basic platform

Although OTOH thank christ the footie's back

 

[Dan54]

Looks a lot like a first up game. Pretty scrappy, Drua look like a team that have played NRC and have a fair bit to learn about super rugby. Tahs are just almost going through the motions.
It's 10.45pm here, but I'm tragic enough I will sit through second half

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Is there more than a couple of thousand there? Or is everyone wearing the same colour outfit as the seats?

The crowd is actually ok if look at one side where fans stacked. Probably 5-7k. Yeh rugby in NSW been in crisis with rat shit performances, poor admin / mgt and no home stadium. But can rebuild. What hole you been in Reg?

 

[John S]

That was my feeling too. There are elements to be optimistic about, but it's not entirely polished. That said, you can see how the Fijian's could easily be a stumbling block for some teams once they get some aspects of their game sorted. They are big, physical boys.

And they're pretty good at taking advantage where given, there were a few spots where if the Tah's didn't hustle, they could have got through the ad line

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Looks a lot like a first up game. Pretty scrappy, Drua look like a team that have played NRC and have a fair bit to learn about super rugby. Tahs are just almost going through the motions.
It's 10.45pm here, but I'm tragic enough I will sit through second half

Yeh scrappy…drua showing there is some raw talent but the lack of super rugby experience showing (with only baden kerr with super rugby experience). Tahs been a little bit disappointing with lack of control with possession - particularly in the forwards. First game so can’t read too much into it but yes like to see tahs tighten up in second half.

 

[A mutterer]

Stop being positive or you'll get booted

still undefeated in 2022!

 

[Rebel man]

The crowd is actually ok if look at one side where fans stacked. Probably 5-7k. Yeh rugby in NSW been in crisis with rat shit performances, poor admin / mgt and no home stadium. But can rebuild. What hole you been in Reg?

No home stadium is a bit of a cop out

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Really disappointing crowd

I think on tv shows worse then it is. Actually not that bad as reasonable amount of fans on one side. Did anyone think tahs getting no more then 3k last season were going to suddenly get above 10k in the first game especially after the last season. You lot lost perspective/ reality.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Great pass from Donaldson for that try - one player who is looking the goods on what I am seeing at the ground.

 

[A mutterer]

well we asked for the tahs to lift, great hands from bell to foketi

 

[molman]

And they're pretty good at taking advantage where given, there were a few spots where if the Tah's didn't hustle, they could have got through the ad line

You tighten up their set piece, clean up things in the breakdown... you watch their 7's teams and its bodys and ball in motion. Magic. 15's game just has too many elements that they are not up to standard on yet... but... potential... spades.

Tah's I'm liking that they are looking like a team... they feel a little more in sync. Finished product. No... but I actually feel optimistic.