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David Wilson (68)
You have to wonder if the people on the WARU or the Force board are watching these games. You're right, it's just rubbish.
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You have to wonder if the people on the WARU or the Force board are watching these games. You're right, it's just rubbish.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Re Foley, In the pre-game warmup, I watched him working with the two sets of front rowers away from the rest of the players who seemed to be left to their own devices. I'm sure they weren't but it certainly wasn't Foley directing their activities. Is front row play the only part of the game he understands, I wonder?
On the game, the Brumbies did what was needed. Looked good in parts and a bit off the boil in others. Pity they had to resort to the rolling maul for three of their tries but I have to say they were executed with a good deal of precision. The much lauded Force pack was no match for the Brumbies forwards. Did anyone notice how easy it was for the Brumbies to force Matt Hodgson backwards in tackles. Even Christian Lealiifano held him up to force a maul and turnover. A good Super player at best but not the same class as the leading No 7s.
Ita Vaea had another very strong game and with another ref would have secured at least two turnovers in the first half.
Does Angus Gardiner have any idea about how scrums work? It looked to me that he was issuing penalties willy nilly just to stamp his authority but with no real idea of what was actually happening. On a couple of occasions he just held the 'set' command back until one side infringed.
Not happy about the ankle/leg injuries that seemed to be carried by Speight and Tomane for most of the game. And it's really about time Robbie Coleman went to the bench. Too many mistakes and too light to make a good impact. Hope Matty To'omua is back for next week.
On the game, the Brumbies did what was needed. Looked good in parts and a bit off the boil in others. Pity they had to resort to the rolling maul for three of their tries but I have to say they were executed with a good deal of precision. The much lauded Force pack was no match for the Brumbies forwards. Did anyone notice how easy it was for the Brumbies to force Matt Hodgson backwards in tackles. Even Christian Lealiifano held him up to force a maul and turnover. A good Super player at best but not the same class as the leading No 7s.
Ita Vaea had another very strong game and with another ref would have secured at least two turnovers in the first half.
Does Angus Gardiner have any idea about how scrums work? It looked to me that he was issuing penalties willy nilly just to stamp his authority but with no real idea of what was actually happening. On a couple of occasions he just held the 'set' command back until one side infringed.
Not happy about the ankle/leg injuries that seemed to be carried by Speight and Tomane for most of the game. And it's really about time Robbie Coleman went to the bench. Too many mistakes and too light to make a good impact. Hope Matty To'omua is back for next week.
Pedrolicus
Dick Tooth (41)
Speight was out early which didn't help.
Plus there were no scrums to work a back line move off and if the maul is working why not go to it.
I think you're being a bit harsh, 5 tries to to two concessions.
Brumbies are looking good, third week in a row of pressure rugby and they've come up with the goods.
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Moono75
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We need a clean out of the playing roster and an injection of some star quality just to reignite the passion about the club. And as much as we can appreciate those members that have cult like blind dedication to the club and can see no wrong, this club needs a massive kick in the ass. Blind elegance to the Force blowing smoke up their ass is going to achieve nothing for us in the next 10 years. I've waited too long. I can accept defeat playing intelligent and entertaining rugby but we have suffered enough playing dull rugby.
You live and die by the product you put on the field and tonight's game did nothing to inspire anyone to take up rugby. The NRL are in town tomorrow in direct competition to whats on offer with the Force and I'd wager they will probably surpass the crowd numbers tonight. Do something to protect your standing in the sporting landscape and act before you become an irrelevance. I love the Force, i go to every game and watch every game no matter the timezone. Some action is required.
You live and die by the product you put on the field and tonight's game did nothing to inspire anyone to take up rugby. The NRL are in town tomorrow in direct competition to whats on offer with the Force and I'd wager they will probably surpass the crowd numbers tonight. Do something to protect your standing in the sporting landscape and act before you become an irrelevance. I love the Force, i go to every game and watch every game no matter the timezone. Some action is required.
BarneySF
Bob Loudon (25)
Is it just me or was keeping Speight on a tad askew? Never looked comfortable, and couldn't see the real benefit of having him "run it off"? He bashed through a couple of rucks OK which was reassuring but otherwise pretty much let everyone run past him. Pity the Badge couldn't exploit that wing more (speaking of which - he looks burnt out).
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
You're not going to attract many star quality players with Foley as coach. IMO you have the basis of a reasonably good team there which is being butchered by the coach. What you really need is a top quality coach, you'll need to pay for it but if you get the right guy it will be worth it. The right coach will help attract the star quality players.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
How do you pick that.. when ever we actually got a scrum, we dominated.. the guys not a rock star but his big and strong.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
Injured his ankle early and shouldnt have stayed on..
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
I saw his head every scrum.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
Fair enough, I didnt notice but will keep an eye on it, I thought he did well
Pedrolicus
Dick Tooth (41)
Shhhh you're totally jinxing them for the final match. Pretty impressive stat though.
Gnostic
Mark Ella (57)
As we have discussed previously so many of the mauls were set up illegally. Both sides did it, passing the ball back from the lineout before the receiver has hit the ground. If the receiver cannot be tackled in the air he cannot form the maul by passing the ball back, it is obstruction.
Also in most instances the ball carrier at the back is unbound, holding onto the jersey of the maul in front is not bound. shoulder's must be attached and remain so. On too many occasions the ball carrier becomes unbound meer-catting and then rejoins the maul.
Given the maul is pretty much indefensible is properly formed I would really like to see the referees much harder on the attacking sides to make sure they remain inside the laws.
Also in most instances the ball carrier at the back is unbound, holding onto the jersey of the maul in front is not bound. shoulder's must be attached and remain so. On too many occasions the ball carrier becomes unbound meer-catting and then rejoins the maul.
Given the maul is pretty much indefensible is properly formed I would really like to see the referees much harder on the attacking sides to make sure they remain inside the laws.
boyo
Mark Ella (57)
In one or more of Pocock's tries he had the ball under one arm but IMO he detached briefly from the the maul to "bind" onto another player. IMO this is "truck and trailer"/obstruction.
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Moono75
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Now here's the reality check I spoke of last night. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Warriors sets a venue record crowd at NIB of 20,272 fans. Wake up Call Force! Get your house in order!
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I agree with what you say @Gnostic, but you could well be posting the same message on every single game thread. A bit like hitting your head against a brick wall, isn't it? And do not forget that the NH sides in the RWC will be doing exactly the same without sanction from the officials.
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