Waratahs 2014

[Quick Hands]

I must say I 'm not a fan of these mid-season byes. Not only loss of momentum for the players, but also for the fans.

On a more positive note, I've noticed the Waratahs have placed some TV commercials showing exciting highlights of play to advertise the match this week. Baby steps, but at least it's something.

 

[Gnostic]

I must say I 'm not a fan of these mid-season byes. Not only loss of momentum for the players, but also for the fans.

On a more positive note, I've noticed the Waratahs have placed some TV commercials showing exciting highlights of play to advertise the match this week. Baby steps, but at least it's something.

I am also not looking forward to the mid year test window break. It kills all the momentum in the competition. Not that I'm not looking forward to the tests, I am very much, just finish one thing first FFS.

 

[formerflanker]

I can't let your remark about Hoiles sail through to the keeper there, IS, he's EXACTLY the sort of player every Super squad needs. Does his job well when called up from the bench, scores the occasional try and doesn't crack under pressure. Yeah, he's not a first-choice player these days but to have a well-rested test veteran on the bench is priceless.

One aspect of Hoiles' play that I like is his no-mistake style. From memory, he hasn't missed tackles, and always puts the ball back to arriving support when he is tackled. This allows the team to keep forward momentum.

 

[Tomikin]

I can't let your remark about Hoiles sail through to the keeper there, IS, he's EXACTLY the sort of player every Super squad needs. Does his job well when called up from the bench, scores the occasional try and doesn't crack under pressure. Yeah, he's not a first-choice player these days but to have a well-rested test veteran on the bench is priceless.

Plus there only paying him match fees

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[qwerty51]

Just remembered how good Foley's place kicking was, 7/7. Very good sign heading into the business end of the season.

 

[Hawko]

Just remembered how good Foley's place kicking was, 7/7. Very good sign heading into the business end of the season.

It helped that almost all the kicks were adjacent, but it sure has improved in the last couple of weeks.

 

[Braveheart81]

I think our second bye came at a good time. It breaks up the remaining part of the season nicely. Three games before the June break and then three games afterwards.

The Rebels in Melbourne presents a huge challenge with only a five day turnaround.

The Tahs have a pretty good run of games heading into the finals, but there is no room for mistakes if they want to top the Aussie conference. There really are no gimmes in Super Rugby 2014.

 

[Pfitzy]

This June break shits me to tears. Fuck you, IRB.

We have to win away twice, hope that no-one gets injured on Wallaby duty, then two home games split between different venues before the Reds in the final week.

If we need to win all those to get top 2 - and I'm pretty sure we do - then I think the Sharks will still find enough to get top spot because of a South African conspiracy.

Plus I don't really fancy us against the Chiefs over there, because they're expecting some talent back in the next couple of weeks. The game against the Reds is also a fucking banana skin because they're strapping on their siege mentality and will be desperate to climb out of the cellar.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Point to remember is that the Saffer and NZ franchises run the same risk as the Tahs of having their rockstars injured while on International duty.

The Reds match is a real worry. At home in front of 30000+ banjolanders screaming for blue blood, they will all grow another 10 cm and 10 kegs and be as motivated as buggery to belt the living bejesus out of us.

 

[Badger]

Plus I don't really fancy us against the Chiefs over there, because they're expecting some talent back in the next couple of weeks.

At least it's at New Plymouth and not Hamilton.

 

[#1 Tah]

We do have a game in hand over the Brumbies and Force, plus all Aussie & Kiwi teams have a game in hand over the Saffers.

 

[qwerty51]

At least it's at New Plymouth and not Hamilton.

Tahs would've preferred Hamilton surface.

 

[GaffaCHinO]

We do have a game in hand over the Brumbies and Force, plus all Aussie & Kiwi teams have a game in hand over the Saffers.

Force have played the same amount of games as the tahs they both have a game over the brumbies.

 

[BPC]

they will all grow another 10 cm and 10 kegs

They will be beering up for the match?


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[Badger]

But what Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) really wanted is a Tahs jersey.

 

[p.Tah]

Am I suppose to know who those guys with him are?

 

[Badger]

Am I suppose to know who those guys with him are?

The Swans would face the same issue as the Tahs do in Sydney. If you don't follow the game, then outside of the big names, the average punter wouldn't recognise the rest of the squad.

It's Dan Hannebery (L) and Sam Reid (R).

 

[terry j]

Am I suppose to know who those guys with him are?

at least you're one ahead of me.

haven't a clue who any of them are.

 

[Braveheart81]

It's Dan Hannebery (L) and Sam Reid (R).

Which for anyone who follows AFL are fairly big names and easily identifiable.

Unfortunately the Tahs could only get Donnie Wahlberg for their promotional event.

 

[USARugger]

The game against the Reds is also a fucking banana skin because they're strapping on their siege mentality and will be desperate to climb out of the cellar.

Implying it ever comes off.