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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Tupou and Antonio had a couple of big collisions. Very good to watch.
Wallabies v France, Paris, Sun 6th Nov 7am AEDT
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Tupou and Antonio had a couple of big collisions. Very good to watch.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Net Promoter Score is a 9 or 10 Reg.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
Yep, undoubtedly. If it was reviewed, I think the debate would have been over whether that was the initial contact, or whether it was chest-to-shoulder first, which could've mitigated it down to a penalty or nothing at all. Hard to tell from the TV angle, and obviously the broadcaster made sure we didn't get any other replays either.
Tricky thing is that collisions like this happen all the time. Obviously this was significant due to the timing and implications, but any other point in the match it's likely not even picked up.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Did it deliver it in a maroon Koala suit tho? That's the real question.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
The tackle I partly remember was one from the side where he creamed the runner. Don't know who the runner was, but wasn't Antonio.
Merrow
Arch Winning (36)
Amazing isn’t it. While it was a shit decision to kick, Gordon’s smothered box kick in the previous play was even worse…not a whisper
drewprint
Dick Tooth (41)
Yeah Tupou on Marchant in the 44th minute I think.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
Think it's been mentioned in this week's match thread, but Rennie said AAA should be good to go
Joe King
Dave Cowper (27)
Late to the party. Been logged out. Forgot password. Sorry if this has already been said, but I enjoy this forum after a game as a place to vent and dump. Here's my very non-expert take:
Positives:
1. Smart and simple game plan. IMO, that’s the main reason we almost won! Wallabies have some clear weaknesses at the breakdown and when on the back foot against the top teams, and so we were right to return kick every time, rather than trying to run it back or create something when the opposition kicked to us. It minimises the risk that comes with trying to run it back and losing the ball in the tackle/ruck.
2. Running the ball in other broken play and turnover ball — ABs style. That’s the time to spread it wide and chance your arm, even from your own try line. But support players need to switch on to it quickly, and work hard off the ball — which they did with the Wallabies first try. Brilliant!
3. Will Skelton’s ability to get over the gain line. He takes the pressure off Valetini as the only sure forward to consistently do this.
Areas to improve:
1. Every ball carry needs to get over the gain line. Many of ours don’t. We don’t have as many powerful forwards as most of the top teams. Not much we can do about that. But neither do Ireland. Yet they have found a clever way to consistently get over the gain line by a) their forwards running between defenders, not directly at them, and b) short off-loads between forwards. It’s surprising how much further teams can get over the gain line by a forward simply drawing two defenders and passing to a support forward right next to him. Makes so much difference. And the key to running between two defenders is to already be running between two defenders before you receive the pass (Slipper, take note).
2. Better ball security at the break breakdown. Too often a Wallaby ball carrier is isolated when tackled. Supporting forwards aren’t there. At the same time, if you’re going to take an obvious tackle, don’t run away from your support forwards. This is a key reason our forwards lose the ball at the tackle/ruck 5-10 metres out from the try line. Isolated one-man hit ups. We got lucky a couple of times with this.
3. Related to that, our forwards need to operate as a pack to make a punch. We look weak and can’t penetrate close to the try line. The forward pack needs to think of itself as a single organism and stay tighter and work together. Have a look at the Taylor’s first two tries for the ABs v Wales game. Scott Barrett basically drives him over from behind. Holloway could play that role well. Think of himself as a second driver rather than main carrier close to the line. Two is stronger than one.
4. Paisami, Slipper, and Wright all need to add a new string to their bow and learn how to draw and pass, or have another option besides ONLY taking the tackle. They need to make use of their support players, otherwise they’re too predictable and easy to defend against.
5. Discipline. Was better this week, but can still improve.
Positives:
1. Smart and simple game plan. IMO, that’s the main reason we almost won! Wallabies have some clear weaknesses at the breakdown and when on the back foot against the top teams, and so we were right to return kick every time, rather than trying to run it back or create something when the opposition kicked to us. It minimises the risk that comes with trying to run it back and losing the ball in the tackle/ruck.
2. Running the ball in other broken play and turnover ball — ABs style. That’s the time to spread it wide and chance your arm, even from your own try line. But support players need to switch on to it quickly, and work hard off the ball — which they did with the Wallabies first try. Brilliant!
3. Will Skelton’s ability to get over the gain line. He takes the pressure off Valetini as the only sure forward to consistently do this.
Areas to improve:
1. Every ball carry needs to get over the gain line. Many of ours don’t. We don’t have as many powerful forwards as most of the top teams. Not much we can do about that. But neither do Ireland. Yet they have found a clever way to consistently get over the gain line by a) their forwards running between defenders, not directly at them, and b) short off-loads between forwards. It’s surprising how much further teams can get over the gain line by a forward simply drawing two defenders and passing to a support forward right next to him. Makes so much difference. And the key to running between two defenders is to already be running between two defenders before you receive the pass (Slipper, take note).
2. Better ball security at the break breakdown. Too often a Wallaby ball carrier is isolated when tackled. Supporting forwards aren’t there. At the same time, if you’re going to take an obvious tackle, don’t run away from your support forwards. This is a key reason our forwards lose the ball at the tackle/ruck 5-10 metres out from the try line. Isolated one-man hit ups. We got lucky a couple of times with this.
3. Related to that, our forwards need to operate as a pack to make a punch. We look weak and can’t penetrate close to the try line. The forward pack needs to think of itself as a single organism and stay tighter and work together. Have a look at the Taylor’s first two tries for the ABs v Wales game. Scott Barrett basically drives him over from behind. Holloway could play that role well. Think of himself as a second driver rather than main carrier close to the line. Two is stronger than one.
4. Paisami, Slipper, and Wright all need to add a new string to their bow and learn how to draw and pass, or have another option besides ONLY taking the tackle. They need to make use of their support players, otherwise they’re too predictable and easy to defend against.
5. Discipline. Was better this week, but can still improve.
Lightblue
Arch Winning (36)
4. Paisami, Slipper, and Wright all need to add a new string to their bow and learn how to draw and pass.
Agreed, although if they aren’t good at this now playing Test footy for their country are they ever going to be able to be good at that?
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
If you thought the Scotland game was not worth watching then maybe you are a fairweather fan. I was thinking mainly of the group that watches the wallabies regularly. The occasional viewer who hears we have put together a couple of watchable games and people like me who mention it's worth a watch to some friends should up our number of eyeballs for the Ireland and Wales games.
stillmissit
Peter Johnson (47)
Stats are a part of the story and an important part as we can't add these up whilst watching. We are not Eddie Jones and believe (or used to) that stats are everything.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Paisami had some variation 18 months ago, a cheeky kicking game, early passing etc. there was a stage in the Reds forum when he was being thrown around by fans as a possible flyhalf option (lol)
He definitely seems to have regressed and is head down runner again… but with less impact
formerflanker
Ken Catchpole (46)
With the passing of time, it’s now easier to say in coach-speak “we lost to the best team in the world by the narrowest of margins. There are a lot of positives to take away from that.”
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
He had the grubber in behind the line when the defence would rush him to take his space. Worked a couple times and has been put away now. I don't really know what to make of him moving forward. Can definitely do a job but is limited currently.
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