Western Force vs Reds, 2011R17
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Vay Wilson (31)
Courtney Lawes too.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Surprised Horwill didn't get cited for a swinging arm. I didn't think it was as bad as Vaea's but still.
agree, I wonder if the roles were reversed (ie a big guy tackling a small guy) if the suspension would have been worse. Very lucky I reckon.
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Bob Davidson (42)
He wouldn't look out of place in a World XV but there are definitely others ahead of him.
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Vay Wilson (31)
He needs to prove himself in the 3N first. With his injuries, he hasnt really made an impact on the international scene yet. He needs to do that before we start calling him world class - if we did it of super rugby form Mark Chisholm would have been world class for years.
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daz
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Having been to the game, I must say that as always, the Force fans made for a cracking atmosphere. A blue wall of sound.
And big props to the admin for opening up the ground for the fans afterwards. I got photos and handshakes with my boy and nearly all the Reds players. Just bloody great to say g'day and they seem good blokes.
Although, when I look at the photo of my 13 y/o boy and Liam Gill, I am not sure who the eldest one is....!
And big props to the admin for opening up the ground for the fans afterwards. I got photos and handshakes with my boy and nearly all the Reds players. Just bloody great to say g'day and they seem good blokes.
Although, when I look at the photo of my 13 y/o boy and Liam Gill, I am not sure who the eldest one is....!
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I didn't see that part of the game.
I hope Martin and Horan didn't carry on as bad as they did when Vaea clobbered Ioane?
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saulih
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Contrast the reds with Beau Robinson with the reds without him. Also we felt the hole left by no Digby on attack. Those two differences in my mind show where the game has been clearly dominated by the Reds earlier in the season, and where the last two games have become marginal.
Pocock's work rate was incredible, and JOC (James O'Connor)'s kicking in general play was sublime. The commentators jinxed his goal kicking early on by stating he was Australia's best goal kicker or something to that effect.
Morahan is a work in progress in my mind. In earlier games this season he has shown flashes of brilliance, but that has not become consistent. I think the potential is there to be a great player.
Jono Lance really played out of his skin trying to prove himself. A worthy debut performance. Maybe playing to talent scouts from other clubs? He spent time in Perth, maybe the Force could use him?
Samo had an off game IMO. A couple good moments but his dropped balls are starting to annoy me - I have been willing to forgive him for them when he has worked as hard as does in most games.
Fun game to watch in all.
I am really starting to get excited for the Tests. Not as many injuries this year as last, and our showings should be a whole lot better. Are we in with a chance for the RWC? Here is one who is seeing a glimmer of hope.
Pocock's work rate was incredible, and JOC (James O'Connor)'s kicking in general play was sublime. The commentators jinxed his goal kicking early on by stating he was Australia's best goal kicker or something to that effect.
Morahan is a work in progress in my mind. In earlier games this season he has shown flashes of brilliance, but that has not become consistent. I think the potential is there to be a great player.
Jono Lance really played out of his skin trying to prove himself. A worthy debut performance. Maybe playing to talent scouts from other clubs? He spent time in Perth, maybe the Force could use him?
Samo had an off game IMO. A couple good moments but his dropped balls are starting to annoy me - I have been willing to forgive him for them when he has worked as hard as does in most games.
Fun game to watch in all.
I am really starting to get excited for the Tests. Not as many injuries this year as last, and our showings should be a whole lot better. Are we in with a chance for the RWC? Here is one who is seeing a glimmer of hope.
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daz
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Welcome aboard the Deans express, non-stop to Old Bill. Come join the believers in first class.....
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
What are you on about? He's the incumbent All Black lock and was excellent for them on the EOYT. Horwill hasn't even been playing international rugby for the past 2 years and people think he's world class because he does alright at Super rugby level.
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Alex Ross (28)
As his dad used to be the captain of the Canberra Raiders, we could add him to the list of Brumbies players who are sons of Raiders eg Matt Giteau and Matt Henjak
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Bob Davidson (42)
Watched a replay and yep, the Reds definitely got out of jail there. The final pass from Cooper was a doozy.
Thought Jonno Lance had a great debut, Tapuai had his best game for the Reds, and Chambers played with some confidence.
Injuries are a worry.
Pocock is immense, ridiculously good.
Thought Jonno Lance had a great debut, Tapuai had his best game for the Reds, and Chambers played with some confidence.
Injuries are a worry.
Pocock is immense, ridiculously good.
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