TRC2021 - Wallabies v Pumas @ Townsville 25/09

[A mutterer]

3 in a row! will take that and hope we play a little more freely next week

 

[Dctarget]

Well done Australia. Never looked in doubt which was an odd feeling. Even with a pretty mediocre 3rd quarter, they did good.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Two quite poor throws straight off by Kaitu'u. Haven't seen anything yet from him to suggest he is a step up from our other mainly ordinary hookers.

 

[Adam84]

Maybe, I trust the coaches know better than I do. But I'm curious about the time that Kaitu'u and Petaia have both been getting. Feel like their impact could definitely be felt earlier.

who does Petaia replace though..

12-14 have all been doing their job, could have maybe come on a bit earlier for hodge tonight though

 

[Dctarget]

who does Petaia replace though..

12-14 have all been doing their job, could have maybe come on a bit earlier for hodge tonight though

Yeah you got it, Hodgey. Haven't felt so comfortable with our 12-14 in a long time.

 

[gel]

Great match wallabies.

Composed. Controlled.

A real pleasure to watch.

 

[A mutterer]

Two quite poor throws straight off by Kaitu'u. Haven't seen anything yet from him to suggest he is a step up from our other mainly ordinary hookers.

what about not doing risky no arm grass cutter tackles?

hes been solid cut him some slack

 

[Adam84]

Two quite poor throws straight off by Kaitu'u. Haven't seen anything yet from him to suggest he is a step up from our other mainly ordinary hookers.

How many lineout throws were lost tonight?
Tackling technique is a step up from the current hooker

 

[KOB1987]

Two quite poor throws straight off by Kaitu'u. Haven't seen anything yet from him to suggest he is a step up from our other mainly ordinary hookers.

He’s not. Which is a big issue.

 

[Dctarget]

Also very pleased to see, in limited minutes, that JOC (James O'Connor) still has it. Looked good.

You know you want it:

 

[duckbill]

Nice change in tempo from JOC (James O'Connor) and Tate

More Tate than JOC (James O'Connor) - JOC (James O'Connor) seemed much more panicky and uncertain than Sensei QC (Quade Cooper) - think he was lucky as that was a clear forward pass IMO

How good was that cut out pass by Kaitu'u and Kellaway was great. Samu Kerevi monstrous yet again, and I haven't been that excited about a maul defence since ever - great effort by Swain against that last rolling maul - Great team effort again!

 

[cyclopath]

Solid win. Attacking mauls pretty ropey, maul defence not great until Swain, O'Connor looked pretty rusty (expected, not judging), liked Hodge at 15, liked Leota. Kerevi, Valetini notables, Cooper very solid too. Should have got another try at the end there. Tackle completion about 95% again - nice areas!
Good trajectory.

 

[Teh Other Dave]

Good solid win. We looked a lot fitter than the Argies.

 

[Teh Other Dave]

Solid win. Attacking mauls pretty ropey, maul defence not great until Swain, O'Connor looked pretty rusty (expected, not judging), liked Hodge at 15, liked Leota. Kerevi, Valetini notables, Cooper very solid too. Should have got another try at the end there.
Good trajectory.

Jinx.

 

[dru]

Territory WB 58% P 42%
Possession WB 60% P 40%
M run WB 602. P 186
Clean breaks WB 10 P 0
Defenders beaten WB 30 P 9
Tackles WB 111 P 183

Pumas lucky at the final score I reckon. Loved the work from the bench. Loved the work from our locks.

 

[KOB1987]

I’m just going to assume everyone reading this thread also watched the previous game, or at least know the result. Sincerest apologies if not.

 

[dru]

Two quite poor throws straight off by Kaitu'u. Haven't seen anything yet from him to suggest he is a step up from our other mainly ordinary hookers.

If you judge Hooker just by the throw, then FF (Folau Fainga'a) in no improvement on that.

 

[A mutterer]

I’m just going to assume everyone reading this thread also watched the previous game, or at least know the result. Sincerest apologies if not.

 

[dru]

How many lineout throws were lost tonight?
Tackling technique is a step up from the current hooker

We lost three of our 15 line outs.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Arg a bit of possession in 2nd half but Wobs defended well enough to seal it.

Boffelli helped spraying 8 pts wide

Nic White in the thick of it:

"What are you f*** looking at c***
I will f****** light your s*** right
the f**** up c***

"You don't open a door with your elbow".
- Justin Harrison.