Wallaroos-Black Ferns

[Dan54]

Thought I may start a thread if it doesn't upset anyone , as the curtainraiser for the first 2 Bledisloes are Black Ferns vs Wallaroos, and think they may deserve their own thread. Personally as grumpy old man I have finally accepted Women's rugby is a very valid part of our great sport!

And was real pleased to see the Aboriginal greeting to the Black ferns when they landed at Sydney, big ups to all involved and I think one the feel good things happening in Australia.
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/spor...-moved-by-traditional-aboriginal-welcome.html

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Mate, you obviously didn't get the memo/ group email: it's not a curtain-raiser it's the first match of a double-header........

 

[Dan54]

Mate, you obviously didn't get the memo/ group email: it's not a curtain-raiser it's the first match of a double-header....

Ok, WOB, I'll pay that!!!

 

[Braveheart81]

This game is being broadcast on Foxsports 1 from 5pm.

 

[Dan54]

Yep BH, there's wall to wall rugby on Sat on Fox, got ITM cup in afternoon, leading into this match. I will be at GPS rugby saturday, but will certainly make effort to get home and watch the Women play, I really think it is going to create a bit of a new audience for our great game!
And I have to admit I feeling a little guilty I don't know enough about the 2 teams!

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

BLACK FERNS (15-1): Selica Winiata, Renee Wickliffe, Stacey Waaka*, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Alena Saili, Ruahei Demant , Kendra Cocksedge; Aroha Savage, Les Elder, Charmaine McMenamin, Charmaine Smith, Eloise Blackwell, Aldora Itunu, Fiao'o Faamausili (capt), Phillipa Love. Reserves (16-23): Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate, Cristo Tofa, Leilani Perese, Jackie Patea-Fereti, Linda Itunu, Kristina Sue, Krysten Cottrell, Chelsea Alley.

* sister of NZ 7's player Beaudein.

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[RugbyReg]

1. Emily Robinson, NSW, Warringah, 7 caps
2. Liz Patu, Queensland, Wests, 20 caps
3. Evelyn Horomia, NSW, Parramatta, 2 caps
4. Michelle Milward, ACT, Tuggeranong, 6 caps
5. Rebecca Clough, Western Australia, Cottesloe, 20 caps
6. Emily Chancellor*, NSW, Sydney University
7. Georgia O’Neill*, ACT, Uni Norths
8. Grace Hamilton, NSW, Sydney University, 9 caps
9. Cobie-Jane Morgan, NSW, Warringah, 16 caps
10. Trileen Pomare, Western Australia, Kalamunda, 5 caps
11. Samantha Treherne, Queensland, Sunnybank, 7 caps
12. Crystal Maguire*, NSW, Warringah
13 Atasi Lafai*, NSW, Campbelltown
14 Mhicca Carter*, Western Australia, Cottesloe
15 Mahalia Murphy, NSW, Campbelltown, 5 caps

Reserves
16. Darryl Wickliffe*, Western Australia, Kalamunda
17. Melissa Fatu*, NSW, Parramatta
18. Hana Ngaha, Queensland, Sunnybank, 9 caps
19 Alisha Hewett, Queensland, GPS, 20 caps
20. Kiri Lingman, Queensland, Sunnybank, 3 caps
21. Alice Tonumaivao*, Melbourne Rebels, Western Districts
22. Fenella Hake, Queensland, Redlands, 8 caps
23. Shanice Parker*, NSW, Warringah

 

[Sully]

1. Emily Robinson, NSW, Warringah, 7 caps
2. Liz Patu, Queensland, Wests, 20 caps
3. Evelyn Horomia, NSW, Parramatta, 2 caps
4. Michelle Milward, ACT, Tuggeranong, 6 caps
5. Rebecca Clough, Western Australia, Cottesloe, 20 caps
6. Emily Chancellor*, NSW, Sydney University
7. Georgia O’Neill*, ACT, Uni Norths
8. Grace Hamilton, NSW, Sydney University, 9 caps
9. Cobie-Jane Morgan, NSW, Warringah, 16 caps
10. Trileen Pomare, Western Australia, Kalamunda, 5 caps
11. Samantha Treherne, Queensland, Sunnybank, 7 caps
12. Crystal Maguire*, NSW, Warringah
13 Atasi Lafai*, NSW, Campbelltown
14 Mhicca Carter*, Western Australia, Cottesloe
15 Mahalia Murphy, NSW, Campbelltown, 5 caps

Reserves
16. Darryl Wickliffe*, Western Australia, Kalamunda
17. Melissa Fatu*, NSW, Parramatta
18. Hana Ngaha, Queensland, Sunnybank, 9 caps
19 Alisha Hewett, Queensland, GPS, 20 caps
20. Kiri Lingman, Queensland, Sunnybank, 3 caps
21. Alice Tonumaivao*, Melbourne Rebels, Western Districts
22. Fenella Hake, Queensland, Redlands, 8 caps
23. Shanice Parker*, NSW, Warringah

To many Tahs!

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[topo]

Great to see Emily Chancellor there. She really has a crack. Came back from a broken ankle not that long ago.


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[waiopehu oldboy]

BF winnng at least one heart & mind:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...embrace-sydney-girl-bullied-for-playing-rugby

Gotta wonder who bullies a little girl for playing rugby & more importantly, why? My God there's some horrible people out there.

 

[Dan54]

BF winnng at least one heart & mind:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...embrace-sydney-girl-bullied-for-playing-rugby

Gotta wonder who bullies a little girl for playing rugby & more importantly, why? My God there's some horrible people out there.

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That was a good story from the BFs WOB, seems they have got their hearts and minds in right place. Actually was reading on a post that All Blacks went to a homeless shelter last week , cooked lunch etc for the people there, and not done with a lot of publicity, it's good to see these things!

 

[Dan54]

BLACK FERNS (15-1): Selica Winiata, Renee Wickliffe, Stacey Waaka*, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Alena Saili, Ruahei Demant , Kendra Cocksedge; Aroha Savage, Les Elder, Charmaine McMenamin, Charmaine Smith, Eloise Blackwell, Aldora Itunu, Fiao'o Faamausili (capt), Phillipa Love. Reserves (16-23): Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate, Cristo Tofa, Leilani Perese, Jackie Patea-Fereti, Linda Itunu, Kristina Sue, Krysten Cottrell, Chelsea Alley.

* sister of NZ 7's player Beaudein.

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No Portia Woodman? Is she injured or just not selected?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^^^^^ she's fully committed to 7's now & they're currently prepping for a tournament in Colorado in October.

 

[Derpus]

Have i ever mentioned how shit mauls are? They super duper poo.

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[Up the Guts]

We’re actually not bad with ball in hand the Black Ferns are just so much better at set piece we can never retain possession.

 

[Sully]

I'm loving this game though.

 

[Up the Guts]

^^^
Great style of Rugby from both sides.

 

[Dan54]

Ok I was a little disappointed with the standard of play, perhaps I expected too much! Both teams seemed to struggle with their passing game.

 

[Derpus]

Ok I was a little disappointed with the standard of play, perhaps I expected too much! Both teams seemed to struggle with their passing game.

Hands were pretty bloody good really, it was the other fundamentals that lacked a little.

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[waiopehu oldboy]

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