Western Force vs Reds, 2011R17

[Larno]

He didn't see the ball much, but I thought Will Chambers showed signs of better form when he did get his hands on the pill.

 

[aussie1st]

The Force were awesome all game in particular the opening stanza. The forwards were dominating at the backdown and their backline looked slick especially with the inside pass which resulted in a massive run up field. Reds kept themselves in the game by not letting the score blowout, two tries against the run of play helped and then finishing off the tight game like they have done most of the year.

 

[Slim 293]

It would've been very un-Australian and damaging to Australian rugby if the Force hadn't of let the Reds win this one.

 

[redstragic]

Just watched a replay. The Gill kick through the scrum to Higgs. Was that for real or did he just get his hoof in the way? Freakish idea if he meant to chip kick a ball through a scrum.

 

[Sully]

Both the Brumbies and the Rebels did do the best thing for Australian rugby by playing well above their season form against the Reds. There is nothing like tough games going into a finals series to get you ready. As long as the injuries aren't too bad.

 

[Scotty]

I thought the force would have won if JOC (James O'Connor) was more involved. They just can't seem to find a way to use him enough in general play.

 

[farva]

I thought the force would have won if JOC (James O'Connor) was more involved. They just can't seem to find a way to use him enough in general play.

Was thinking something similar too. He is wasted at 15 He should have been at 12 and Dellit 15.

 

[Scotty]

He should be brought in as a second line of attack and used to find space out wide for himself and the wings.

 

[Slim 293]

So, how bad is Sharpe's injury?

From the replay I saw on Fox Sports it looked like Brown was responsible for not bringing him back down safely...

Wasn't it also Brown that Vickerman once physically picked up and put into position in a lineout?

Maybe Brown should just stay out of lineouts?

 

[Scarfman]

He should definitely stay out of Wallaby lineouts.

From tonights' games, we can say that our 2, 7, 10, and 15 are world cl ... are the equal of anyone in the world.

Probably our 12 as well, except he plays on the wing.

 

[Sully]

I don't think Sharpe's injury had anything to do with Brown. He simple caught someone's calf on the way down and landed with his foot at the wrong angle.

 

[GC]

I'd add Genia and Horwill to the world class list.

 

[darkhorse]

He should definitely stay out of Wallaby lineouts.

From tonights' games, we can say that our 2, 7, 10, and 15 are world cl ... are the equal of anyone in the world.

Probably our 12 as well, except he plays on the wing.

Perhaps not from tonight's game, but you could definitely through Genia, Horwill and Ioane in the world cl... basket.

Players whose form has gone downhill/not what it was, but used to be counted as equal to any in their position: AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper), Giteau, Elsom, Robinson & Palu.

If those players can find some of their old form, we have a fearsome 15.

 

[qwerty51]

Would not call Horwill world class. Hadn't exactly been setting the world on fire before last night.

 

[Sully]

Troll much?

 

[GC]

Would not call Horwill world class. Hadn't exactly been setting the world on fire before last night.

He's been amongst the Red's best with Genia and Cooper for the 2nd half of the season. Has got though loads of work in the tight. Always makes tackles and makes meters. Doesn't seagull. Don't know much about the NH players, but only Becker and Thorn are in the same class in the SH (Matfield finally too old now).

 

[Reddy!]

Yeh Horwill sure does a shit job as captain of the Reds...

Just look at his bloody face, pretty fair indication he is very busy on the pitch. Always gets over the advantage line.

 

[qwerty51]

Jesus some of you Reds fans are ridiculous.

World-class means would not look out of place in a World XV. Moore/TPN, yes. Pocock, yes. Beale/Cooper/JOC (James O'Connor), yes. Genia, yes.

Horwill, no. You'd all get laughed at by the other nations if you want to suggest Horwill is world-class.

 

[Victorian Reds Fan]

Horwill is world class. Just behind Sharpe as our best lock.

 

[qwerty51]

So we have two world class locks? Wow we should be winning everything.