A difference I've noticed between the reffing in Au and TT, is in Aus, refs would never pay a pilfer if you had a teammate rolling around in the vicinity of the ruck. Whereas the NZ refs are more willing to pay it, which I actually prefer.
The comment guy (Smith?) is the kiwi Bruce McAvaney. And not in a good way.
Who the f*** is Bruce McAveney?
God i hate mauls. I don't even know why i watch a game with them in it. Maybe i just hate myself, and this is some sort of sick self flagellation i put myself through subconsciously.
He's mostly okay.Karl Te Nana, former Sevens player & Man About Town.
Can't speak for those guys but I thought the Force were Brilliant! So Brave! They just never give up! Inspirational!FFFS. Blues limp into the final crippled by their TOTAL 2nd half lineout capitulation and forfeiture of ALL 2nd half possession. What a fucking shartlunch.
FFFS TJ. You'd think the Force had fuckign won.
"BRILLIANT! SO BRAVE! THEY JUST NEVER GIVE UP!! INSPIRATIONAL!"
...meanwhile...
"The Blues are in the final."
Even allowing for the sarcasm about not giving up etc, I have to say I don't mind the Force. I admit to originally thia year saying they weren't up to standard, but basically I have enjoyed their attitude where they do give it a crack. I say the same about their fans in general, seem to have good crowds at games and they get into the support of team!
Also as we probably saw last game by Kearney last night, was good to see him going out with a try, he had a pretty good career.