Waratahs v Highlanders, Rd 1, Fri 14 6.35pm 2025

[Hogan]

The Tahs kick first, run second strategy hasn’t changed. With the talent they possess in the backline, why do they insist on kicking away so much possession? It is so conservative. I’m hoping Bowen can spark the backline into action in the 2nd half.

 

[Marbig]

Could be Phil Kearns….

Let’s not get too crazy, Morgs at least criticises the refs when any Aus team is playing, Kearns saved his nonsense only for the Tahs.

 

[Strewthcobber]

I'm absolutely astonished to see the Tahs are winning having just read through the thread

 

[pnut]

With stats Tahs should be up by 15

 

[footy1>31]

burke probs knows more than me but any ball knowers know what pos sualii played at kings? he said hadn't played fb since kings year 10

 

[cyclopath]

I think Dan nailed it at the half-time chat - cobwebs. Pretty rusty and lacking cohesion. Some good signs but not wonderful so far.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Burkey fucking rocks

burke probs knows more than me but any ball knowers know what pos Sua'ali'i played at kings? he said hadn't played fb since kings year 10

Well he was 15 for Kings 1sts in year 10 and then 11. He’s slightly off and then he sat out year 12 because Souths didn’t want him playing. Otherwise he would have been the 15 again I reckon.

It wasn’t the 15As Fullback. He was the Australian Schools Fullback/Wing. One of those that sounds more bizarre than the actual.

 

[Yoda]

Stan commentators... can they say ...Joseph Aukuso Sua'ali'i anymore? Talk about give it a rest!

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Gardner is quick on the whistle. Guys like Reimer and McReight could have a feast if this is what it’s going to be.

 

[cyclopath]

Cleanout work from the Tahs pretty sub-standard.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Love to see the attacking pillar penalized there.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

That’s an outstanding maul to get it going after being stopped.

From where it was in the trial v the Brums to that try is a huge effort.

 

[Yoda]

I know it's the first game but the Tahs style of play of kicking it away, won't bring the crowds back. Boring.

 

[ruggy]

I know it's the first game but the Tahs style of play of kicking it away, won't bring the crowds back. Boring.

Very frustrating, especially with how many extra eyes would be on this game. How below average is the pitch… injury magnet

 

[Strewthcobber]

One replay of that? Seems like it was worth a bit more of a look than that!

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

One replay of that? Seems like it was worth a bit more of a look than that!

Yeah that’s silly. I applaud any attempt to speed up the game but that diminishes the product.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Yeah that’s silly. I applaud any attempt to speed up the game but that diminishes the product.

I assume the TMO has got it right given they get all the angles, but we viewers wouldn't know

 

[Strewthcobber]

Not much on then Sua'ali'i goes bam. Suspect those who are already sick of hearing his name might need to watch another team!

 

[Happy]

What a moronic kick

 

[Yoda]

Absolutely woeful! Bowen...