Super Rugby Rnd 6: Waratahs v Reds

[Pfitzy]

Perese never played 12 for the Reds.

Or did I black that out?

Must have been good gear he sold you if you blacked out...

 

[Pfitzy]

I think Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) should drop back to the SS for a bit with some work ons

Literally 3 work-ons which he could do at this level:

1) Understand you're not the biggest kid on the park any more
2) Carry the ball into contact with 2 hands
3) Cut the one-handed offload attempts by 70%.

He's not going to learn that in Shute, because it is a level below where his physical prep has got him in a pro rugby outfit.

 

[James GC]

Literally 3 work-ons which he could do at this level:

1) Understand you're not the biggest kid on the park any more
2) Carry the ball into contact with 2 hands
3) Cut the one-handed offload attempts by 70%.

He's not going to learn that in Shute, because it is a level below where his physical prep has got him in a pro rugby outfit.

Well he is not going to learn anything warming the pine like he is this weekend, he has had a season and a half to fix those works ons.

 

[RugbyReg]

Like it a lot.

What is the drum on Kalani Thomas?

hearing absolutely rave reviews.

 

[James GC]

hearing absolutely rave reviews.

Good runner able to find space like every good running half back should, pretty decent defender also.

 

[fatprop]

So is Darcy Breen a THP?

 

[Ignoto]

11. Filipo Daugunu - Wests
12. Hunter Paisami - Wests
13. Jordan Petaia - Wests
14. Suliasi Vunivalu - Wests

Glorious days for Slyvan Road!

 

[Blackadder]

So is Darcy Breen a THP?

Yes he is

 

[Blackadder]

I am looking forward to see how Max Douglas will go if he gets a run.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

hearing absolutely rave reviews.

Just looked at his YouTube highlights package - he looks electric. Be interesting one to monitor

 

[The Nomad]

The only positive for me is the bench choices, they went for the future rather than the safety options

I have no idea how Perese will go @12, but he tackles and runs hard, not sure if it will be sent wide though

He’s definitely not thought of as a ball distributor, more a carrier. Might use him to get over the advantage line, he is good in contact.

 

[fatprop]

He’s definitely not thought of as a ball distributor, more a carrier. Might use him to get over the advantage line, he is good in contact.

So the same game plan essentially used with Tepai

 

[Braveheart81]

So the same game plan essentially used with Tepai

Hopefully Perese's defence this week is better than Moeroa's last week (and doesn't involve another red card).

 

[Braveheart81]

Jack Maddocks at fullback is better than Mark Nawaqanitawase, I think Mark N (Nawaqanitawase) should drop back to the SS for a bit with some work ons as he is not Super standard at present.

In theory yes, but he has been terrible this year.

Primarily the reason Maddocks got moved to the wing was his inability to catch the ball.

Hopefully he can have a better game this weekend. The Tahs need him to be one of their best, not struggling to stay in the best 15 of a team struggling awfully.

 

[James GC]

In theory yes, but he has been terrible this year.

Primarily the reason Maddocks got moved to the wing was his inability to catch the ball.

Hopefully he can have a better game this weekend. The Tahs need him to be one of their best, not struggling to stay in the best 15 of a team struggling awfully.

Fair point, I just remember this game last year and Maddocks tore the Reds apart with his broken field running from the back.

 

[Braveheart81]

Fair point, I just remember this game last year and Maddocks tore the Reds apart with his broken field running from the back.

He absolutely did, but hasn't looked anything like that this season.

Maybe his last minute try against the Rebels last week will give him some confidence heading into this week.

 

[Jets]

It'll be interesting to see if the Wallaby staff presence at Tah's training this week has an influence on their performance. The Reds need to come out and have a dominant display, away from home, to further their championship aspirations. Tah's will come out with a point to prove, if they don't they can pretty much all say goodbye to any Wallaby dreams.

 

[I like to watch]

Wallaby dreams?
there’s less than a handful that deserve their Tahs jerseys.
that’s their ceiling on performances thus far.

 

[fatprop]

In theory yes, but he has been terrible this year.

Primarily the reason Maddocks got moved to the wing was his inability to catch the ball.

Hopefully he can have a better game this weekend. The Tahs need him to be one of their best, not struggling to stay in the best 15 of a team struggling awfully.

I think "terrible" may be a bit harsh, Maddocks general play has been fine, he just dropped too many high balls, hopefully he has been doing extras getting it right.

 

[wamberal]

I thin "terrible" may be a bit harsh, Maddocks general play has been fine, he just dropped too many high balls, hopefully he has been doing extras getting it right.

His kick off last week was terrible. That might not be harsh enough, actually.