Western Force vs Stormers Round 10 @ Perthfontein
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David Wilson (68)
The sort of arm wrestle I expected from these two teams. Stormers had more top class players which got them the points. Force had their chances - 2 or 3 times they had a big overlap on the left, somehow a frontrower ended up in the backline and trundled up and took the tackle instead of passing.
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David Wilson (68)
It's a pattern which afflicted the Waratahs for a few years as well - and there's something in common.
Penalty try was dodgy and the yellow card was worse. They're the sort of things which happen when you're in a rough trot.
ChargerWA
Mark Loane (55)
Marto actually making an insightful comment. The Force when we need a try, have no one that is a go to man. We need to recruit smartly for next year in the backs. Foley can get enough out of an average forward pack, it's the backs we need a few stars.
It's ridiculous that our marquee signing, a lock, can't even make the bench.
It's ridiculous that our marquee signing, a lock, can't even make the bench.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
Haylett Petty could end up your go to man, but the side needs a lot more creativity and that comes back to tactics and the game plan. Foley's whole plan at the Waratahs revolvd around maintaining possession and field position, but you have to have structures to take advantage of that and challenge the defence. It didn't work at the Waratahs where he had half a test team playing for him, I can't see it working at the Force either.
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David Wilson (68)
Unless the board suddenly offer him their full support.
ChargerWA
Mark Loane (55)
2 years of pay down the drain, doubt we can afford it.
I like to watch
David Codey (61)
There is no point having a backline of stars,when the tactic is to play everything one pass off the ruck.
Foley's idea of expansive Rugby is for the 9 to occasionally pass it to the 10 to clear the ball.
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Moono75
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I thnk we all know a major upgrade at 10 and 13 is needed. With Godwin playing at 12 and my best mate Mitch Scott on the wing. Had a chat to the guys on the fence after the game. What a quality bunch of guys
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David Wilson (68)
Keep him on as the forwards coach - he's actually one of the best around in that role.
Oh dear, oh dear. Another game where the Force made all the play and looked the better team but just can't score. I thought they actually out-muscled the Stormers in the second half after being out-muscled themselves in the first 25 mins. I think they started to believe a bit more in the second half. They hit the line harder and McCalman and Mafi were fantastic.
Scrum improved markedly after that first 10 minutes. Was surprised by the penalty try. Usually they go through a couple of resets. Felt the Force were hard done by there.
Also, just before Burton was sin-binned the Stormers went through about 10 phases before the Ref reverted back to the advantage penalty. Soon after with the Force on attack they got a couple of seconds (twice) before their advantage was taken away. Can anyone tell me why? Is there a longer advantage for certain infringements? I thought they all carried the same weight.
I think the Force got sucked into the Stormers game and kicked too much when they should have kept it in hand and they seemed to be getting some success out of going wide.
I still think Godwin should be the inside centre but you probably need Burton in the team somewhere as his goal kicking is damn good. Haylett-petty again was good but as I mentioned last week he just needs to take those handful of errors out of his game.
I feel for you Force fans. Very frustrating at the moment. Hopefully the wins start coming soon as they are playing well. Just need to finish off some moves and be a little more creative. The heart and tenacity is certainly there.
Scrum improved markedly after that first 10 minutes. Was surprised by the penalty try. Usually they go through a couple of resets. Felt the Force were hard done by there.
Also, just before Burton was sin-binned the Stormers went through about 10 phases before the Ref reverted back to the advantage penalty. Soon after with the Force on attack they got a couple of seconds (twice) before their advantage was taken away. Can anyone tell me why? Is there a longer advantage for certain infringements? I thought they all carried the same weight.
I think the Force got sucked into the Stormers game and kicked too much when they should have kept it in hand and they seemed to be getting some success out of going wide.
I still think Godwin should be the inside centre but you probably need Burton in the team somewhere as his goal kicking is damn good. Haylett-petty again was good but as I mentioned last week he just needs to take those handful of errors out of his game.
I feel for you Force fans. Very frustrating at the moment. Hopefully the wins start coming soon as they are playing well. Just need to finish off some moves and be a little more creative. The heart and tenacity is certainly there.
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Moono75
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We will console ourselves with beating our bunny team the Tahs.
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Mark Loane (55)
Classy.
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Moono75
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....you disagree. We usually punch above our weight against the Tahs.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
The boys really put in out there tonight but don't have the attacking patterns or enough talent to win these tight ones. They play with plenty of courage but lack that bit of class to be a decent team right now.
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Moono75
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I often make dickish comments. Come on you must know me by now
. What a season!
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