Waratahs V Highlanders 2011R17

[FairWeatherAussie]

Highlanders outplaying Tahs except for Beale's heroics.

It's 2 vs 15 at the moment (TPN and Beale) but the two are slightly ahead. Waugh hasn't seemed as dominant as usual so far.

 

[minorbird]

Ruh oh. Barnes isn't looking good (head issues). And he is off...
Turns out he has issues with his back, not his head (good news).

 

[GC]

Jeez barnes off again. If he's been sick because of head knock, that's gotta be close to career over. He's definitely in Flately territory now.

 

[ChargerWA]

That's heartbreaking for Barnes. He won't be at the worldcup.

 

[minorbird]

The ref just literally invented a knock on. What the fuck.

 

[ACT Crusader]

Had to laugh when tough guy Tom Carter came into that ruck and tried to push Nasi Manu who was on the ground and Manu didn't even flinch....

Tahs scrum is excellent, getting a good hit each time. Their defence around the fringes has been good and bad

 

[ChargerWA]

Phew, Back only. Looked like he was doing his head knock rag doll style run again.

 

[cyclopath]

Good work by Carter to get over there -strong in the tackle.

 

[GC]

Excellent try from chariots. Beale did a lot of the hard work yet again.

 

[minorbird]

Great run from Carter! I don't think I'd be able to handle a Monkey Shroud hat-trick...

 

[ACT Crusader]

Poor defence from Landers, but good build up again by Beale and then some quick ball and Carter in

 

[ChargerWA]

Had to laugh when tough guy Tom Carter came into that ruck and tried to push Nasi Manu who was on the ground and Manu didn't even flinch....

Tahs scrum is excellent, getting a good hit each time. Their defence around the fringes has been good and bad

After watching that I had a thought. Tom Carter has really cleaned up his handbagging crap this year, and now he scores a double.

 

[jay-c]

Vickerman hasnt played since march?
couldnt anyone organise a club game for him in england? im sure there would have been some sorta game over ther

 

[GC]

Good half of rugby by both teams. Beale on fire and TPN n Carter playing well. Thomspon in fine form for the HLs.

 

[ChargerWA]

Vickerman won't be at the world cup either. With able loyal servants like Sharpe and Horwill, why would you pick a guy who pissed off in his prime to study FFS. For an apparently clever bloke, it's a shame he wasn't clever enough to figure out that there is a long boring working life after a professional sporting career is over.

 

[Victorian Reds Fan]

Exciting so far. Carter has been good, but he carries on like he is the best 13 in the world.

 

[Major Spliff Biggins]

Vickerman hasnt played since march?
couldnt anyone organise a club game for him in england? im sure there would have been some sorta game over ther

As much as I've been a fan of Vickerman over the years, his lack of time at the coal face recently makes him a liability if he's hoping for representative honours.

Sydney Club rugby is not at a level to gauge his form either.

 

[Bowside]

How good has the waratahs scrum been?

Baxter could end up making it to the wc if he keeps this form up. The way Benny A played last night I wouldn't have him anywhere near a word cup squad.

 

[Major Spliff Biggins]

Vickerman won't be at the world cup either. With able loyal servants like Sharpe and Horwill, why would you pick a guy who pissed off in his prime to study FFS. For an apparently clever bloke, it's a shame he wasn't clever enough to figure out that there is a long boring working life after a professional sporting career is over.

Not so sure.

He has played footy at top level. He has enjoyed those experiences.

It's not everyday you get a chance to study at Cambridge. Perhaps the student life was enticing?

 

[qwerty51]

Al should be there. He's the 3rd best THP