Wallabies v France, Brisbane, Sat 17th July, 8pm
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Posted this on the Refereeing Decisions thread I believe there has to be a big question mark over Woki's try, I don't think you're allowed to dive over/ land on a pile of bodies like that.
Re: the Red card I think we're all gunna have to get used to a tackle like that having that result esp when they bring in the "tackler must bend at the waist" Law currently being trialled in NH age-grade & I think some second-tier Club comps.
Re: the Red card I think we're all gunna have to get used to a tackle like that having that result esp when they bring in the "tackler must bend at the waist" Law currently being trialled in NH age-grade & I think some second-tier Club comps.
tragic
John Solomon (38)
Not sure I understand what you are getting at.
MK was so bent at the waist his upper body was almost horizontal?
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
I’m still buzzing after last night’s game. Can anyone remember a 14v15 win like that? Unheard of I reckon.
I love reading all the comments around the world, British, Irish, South African fans are saying it’s the best game they’ve seen in years. How good we had a record crowd watching it.
I love reading all the comments around the world, British, Irish, South African fans are saying it’s the best game they’ve seen in years. How good we had a record crowd watching it.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Watched a replay of the game this morning. That was one of the most courageous victories I can remember from a Wallaby team, certainly in a very long time. They appear to be going in the right direction and for all the talk of how undermanned and inexperienced France were, our guys are a young outfit -- especially in the backs. Go back a couple of years and they would have folded with the red card, but on this occasion they stuck fat, believed in each other and adjusted.
The pack is coming along very nicely and there is some depth building too. I have to particularly call out Swinton's involvement from last night. I've been critical of his lack of discipline in the past, but he showed excellent controlled aggression in this game, exactly what you want from your blindside. If he keeps going like this he could develop into a very capable test player who makes blokes think twice about running down his channel. Swain also was excellent in all the areas you want a lock to be good in.
The backs are a work in progress but I'm particularly pleased with how Noah has continued to develop as the series went on. He looked a lot more assured last night and I think having Hunter next to him will be good too, he's got to be our 12 going forward. Like a few others have pointed out, Hodge again demonstrated his value as a utility and he gives 110% every time he's on the park. He's not got the natural gifts that other have, but he makes up for it in hard work and desire IMHO.
Finally, what can you say about Hooper. That was one of the best ever performances from him. He was everywhere, led the team well and his pace and skill had a huge impact on the team across the park. I've also been critical of his captaincy at times, but he did everything right last night.
The pack is coming along very nicely and there is some depth building too. I have to particularly call out Swinton's involvement from last night. I've been critical of his lack of discipline in the past, but he showed excellent controlled aggression in this game, exactly what you want from your blindside. If he keeps going like this he could develop into a very capable test player who makes blokes think twice about running down his channel. Swain also was excellent in all the areas you want a lock to be good in.
The backs are a work in progress but I'm particularly pleased with how Noah has continued to develop as the series went on. He looked a lot more assured last night and I think having Hunter next to him will be good too, he's got to be our 12 going forward. Like a few others have pointed out, Hodge again demonstrated his value as a utility and he gives 110% every time he's on the park. He's not got the natural gifts that other have, but he makes up for it in hard work and desire IMHO.
Finally, what can you say about Hooper. That was one of the best ever performances from him. He was everywhere, led the team well and his pace and skill had a huge impact on the team across the park. I've also been critical of his captaincy at times, but he did everything right last night.
whitefalcon
Ron Walden (29)
Noah looked a LOT more confident and I feel took charge last night.
I wonder what the change was? Maybe not having To'omua outside him freed him up to play his game? (I am completely speculating here)
Based on last night I'd love to see us stick with that 10/12/13 and build the combination.
I think Banks was good last night but definitely didn't blow the house down. I wouldn't mind seeing JOC (James O'Connor) play a test at 15 to enable us to keep Noah/Hunter/Len together but still have JOC (James O'Connor) in the team. It also give us a 2nd playmaker.
I wonder what the change was? Maybe not having To'omua outside him freed him up to play his game? (I am completely speculating here)
Based on last night I'd love to see us stick with that 10/12/13 and build the combination.
I think Banks was good last night but definitely didn't blow the house down. I wouldn't mind seeing JOC (James O'Connor) play a test at 15 to enable us to keep Noah/Hunter/Len together but still have JOC (James O'Connor) in the team. It also give us a 2nd playmaker.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Pre-contact yes, post-contact not so much.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Doesn't that make sense? It's not like he's going to end up even lower post contact, unless he's really messed the tackle up.
Joe Blow
John Hipwell (52)
He could also be a good option at 12 or 15.
I think for now he stays our 1st option at 10 or he moves to one of those positions and Noah starts at 10.
He often plays at the back in defence. We have him, Petaia, Vunivalu and White who hopefully all will be available for the Bled.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
The Wallabies were down to 14 men. That had a direct impact on the role of the No 15. He had essentially to try to cover defence for two players. No way would any fullback in that situation blow the house down.
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Not bad from a 21yo who shifted from his usual position at 13 to play at 10 for the first time in 2018 in the JiD Grand final. He was playing in Colts until mid year and then got called up. He was named in 2018 team of the year at 13.
Thanks to the NRC to help his evolution!
I think give him time as he is certainly showing he can and will evolve and has the potential to be something special.
whitefalcon
Ron Walden (29)
tragic
John Solomon (38)
All about consistency them referees.
Confirmation bias - The press grabs the still that supports their belief.
From the front angle the contact with the elbow and forearm was on the chest and below the chin. The arm then slides up and pushes the head back
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Correct, They played him at 12 instead of his usual 13 in the Aust U20's.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
They seem to want tacklers going high to low, not low to high.
All about consistency them referees.
It's one if my pet peeves that even though all the studies say the guy most likely to be on the bad end of head/neck contact is the tackler, ball carriers are given carte blanche to pretty much do whatever the fuck they want with zero consequences.
mst
Peter Johnson (47)
Didn't Kerevi get penalised then later carded for similar at the RWC?