Festival of HATE 2010

Welcome to G&GR’s impartial coverage of the honourable and mighty NSW Waratahs taking on the Western Force’s rejects from New Texas

G’Day GC, welcome aboard. Watching the ‘saders v ‘landers?

Just started. Loving this Foxtel IQ2 thing.

Ohh, fancy. I’m still stuck on Fox IQ

my fantasy captain Dan Carter has had a decent game, am hoping for the Highlanders to tire and let in a bunch of tries, all set up and scored by Dan

Just had the old system but got pissed off missing all the SA matches. Thought it was worth the upgrade this year.

Carter is my captain too.

Good taste ;)

I did pick Nonu, Jane & G Smith – all of whom were useless

G.Smith has hurt me bad, but not as bad as that useless ranga zimbo, pocock

Have Donnelly too – looks like he’s going OK.

all the cock’s were useless this week, pocock, woodcock … cocks!

Though Pocock played well last night – not too many points?

damn, carter misses the conversion

there’s no points for tackles made, he ended up with a single point!

Sure they don’t tally them up once the round ends like last year?

don’t think so, they’ve loaded in the points for Blues, Canes, Force and Brumbies..

can’t see why they’d change them..

Just checked – 1 pt for each tackle made. Will show up Monday or Tuesday.

Good stuff, I’m very happy about that!

Coopers Dark Ales going down well – one of the few advantages moving to SA – cheap Coopers.

Good call, I’m on the Coopers Pale Ales myself, though got into the Sparkling over christmas for 5.8 points of goodness!

btw, beerandsport is me on twitter

Even better is the Extra Stout @ 6.3%. Fine stuff on a cold winter’s night.

Highlanders making a game of this, good stuff!

First part of the game is a bit boring. Might hit FF.

You’d want to, Tahs v Reds kick off in 35!

Carter playing very well though.

Which wheat beer?

König Ludwig Weissbier

Not one I’ve tried. Love a good authentic wheat beer.

Apparently it’s a “kingly Bavarian beer”

‘Kingly’ isn’t something you can really say ’bout XXXX or VB is it?

Fuck I am looking forward to seeing Barnes getting smashed for his treachery tonight. Reds winning would be nice too.

Dream on GC

Exhibit A as to why Jimmy Cowan should never be a captain

Try Justin.TV

And, upon limping back to the dressing room, he finds Cooper has half-inched all his gear.

Junior Waratahs defeat Brumby Runners 40-10 in Canberra. Now for the Reds…

Instead of penalising Cowan, the oppo should just get a free punch at him

Or maybe the ref could do it

I believe my fantasy winger just picked up 10 points

This ref not policing the breakdown like the last 2. Poor.

He’s a kiwi. Can’t see any problem with cheating

That’s an avatar right there Mosebro

Just changed into my Tahs jersey, lets get this shit ON!

Highlanders played pretty well from 20 to 60 minutes, Saders got away at the end. Cowan is still a dick

you guys should do a G&GR iPhone app…

that way i could lie on the coach instead of having to sit at a desk.

Thanks mate. Cowan is an incredible specimen. Really aggressive, Thinks he could punch above his weight all the time until he gets served

@Epi, there is a coveritlive iphone app

anybody keeping track of stats for this match? I’ve done the first four and really can’t be bothered anymore

sweet!

Mr Cote, welcome! How’s the Press Box?

Danny Care is preety
bad as well Moses

Good point Brinx, it’s tough with just 6 options

This is true, brother

G’day Lance

Epi, just hope they don’t sign Cipriani mate!

Not wrong

@RF – Saders got up, 32:17

@Moses – how good does this work? Thanks for that.

@Epi, are you in the iPhone app now? Superb ;)

how’s the crowd?

Would have loved this all those times I’m out and the footy is on!

Tahs B pumped the Brumbies B 40 – 10 this afternoon

Good to see Justin Marshall making a comeback in the poll

(sorry, hey all)

might have to get off the couch and roll myself down to the pub; its pissing down rain over here

Tahs on the field

Their new blue kit looks like dodgy high-viz gear that roadworkers wear

I both miss and don’t miss being in the press box at the same time, is that odd?

@Juan, I assume your access is sorted now?

Yes mate, you are a gem

No Wuckas, just waiting for Mr Free to sort out his shit!

Tahs looking frightened. Rightly so.

What time is the kick off Westius?

The QRU spend all the cash on the fireworks instead of catering in the press-box

Kickoff in about 20 seconds I reckon GC

Berrick looks lost

Here we go

@Juan, you want stingy catering in the press box, go to an A-League game

Smash those red pricks!

NIGGLE!

Brnes and Daley having a scrap

Watch out for Anthony Faingaa, saw him in the Green & Gold for the U/19’s in the World Cup over in Dubai. Real good rugby brain!

Pump up Will ;)

Taffy dpown

The Berrick hate campagin is on

Looks like the ankle, oh crap, he’s my fantasy hooker!

First scrum, Tahs looking solid and walking it downfield

Barnes rattled.

Took F/g option in good attacking spot

wooshka

Traitor scared of the contact. Not suprising

Reds get the ball and looking sharp inside Tahs half

That quade sure is entertaining

Anesi was in the clear there! Damn

Reds go wide and Tahs cut out the move with Beale knocking the ball down

Hahaha, Faingaa!

Beale has a hectic Marine fade

First time reds have decent ball and looked good

Beale great tackle. Go for the head.

Lachie!!!

didnt get it…

NO!

LACKY TURNBUCKLE!

Fuck

Humphries out on his back after clash

Knock on FFS

Knocked on!!

its that 1% that turner doesnt have..

He burned Diggers….

Bugger, damn, I was rather excited there

5 mtr scrum Reds for sure.
QC trysaver?

Humphries still not up

Juan, go slap the TMO

There is no way that is a try.

Steve from the QRRA will make the right decision

Hahaha Harfish, clearly needs a clip around the ears

TMO is watching the League!!

@cyclo – hes got the pace to be world class but he just lacks something…

Wayne Smith is going off

How the fuck was that not knocked on?

Humphries up and away

Either way Juan, I reckon QLD are better off with the drop out rather than a defensive 5m scrum

Mr Timms – you’re the new Lord Lichfield?

Turner ripped that.

Oh, that could have been a bit close!

Tahs not looking comfortable with the pace of the game

Geez, good charge down. Mitchel should have taken him on

Kev off with claret

Mitchell wants to perpetuate the myth that he’s fast, a footrace with Davies is not in his interest!

Byrnes first penalty of the night

Byrnes another Bakkies?

Byrne’s a goose

Imagine Byrnes and Harrison as a locking pair ;)

Ezra Taylor on?

Tahs blow the l/o and scrum on their own 40

Taylor on

There’s only one Rodney Davies

Drew having a Harris

mitchell is proving good value.

Ref directionally confused

Scmoo looking real sharp so far. Can we give him back?

what the fuck is Joubert doing out there?

Taylor down

sorry higgers

whos this genia kid? looks pretty sharp.

Reds having a jwhelther off possession

JC – Looks like you’ve got my computer?

Smooth touch from QC

Reds a lot more composed than last year

Cooper outplaying Barnes

New rules taking effect and the tahs in front of kicker not retiring. Barnes puts up a bomb from under his own sticks???

QC has a shot 22 out 15 in

Tahs looking a bit clueless at the moment

Missed it

Marto’s talking shit – Barnes didn’t go to school with Rod Davies – they were years apart

Cam Jowitt reminds me of Adam Thompson

…Maybe it’s the socks down thing

Cooper smashed Barnes!

Barnes not in this one belted by QC

oh.. nice hit on berrick

Beale tackling? Cooper tackling? WTF is going on?

Big mix-up Robinson and Burgess. Ugly

First time Tahs on real attack. Nice inside ball from burgo to Cliffy who went downfield but the Tahs knockon

Then QC remembered BB was from the Tahs….

Portley defending at 10

Cliffy is looking fit – good to see.

Cliffy in ma fantasy team – he’s allowed a few runs.

What sort of crowd JC – looks 25,000ish?

Reds scrum on own 22. Will be interesting to see if the tahs put the shove on. Hardman down injured.

Hard to tell with the crowd, might nudge 25k

Burgo thru on genia

Burgo makes Genia his bitch, good stuff

Anesi first run

Bloody hell, just realized I have just one Aussie in my fantasy team

Braid down looking sick

Mitchell just did something good, he can stay

One swallow does not a summer make, Moses

Tahs l/o inside reds 22. Once again they lose the pill and the Reds clear. L/o on 22 again

And I’m not saying Mitchell swallows!!

Tahs on roll thru forwards

Tahs attacking the Reds inside channels

live stream here if anyone wants it: http://www.justin.tv/projectorange#r=BcPh0IA

Good Tahs controlled play

Carter touches it, I think I heard Waratahjesus have a stroke in the crowd!

Looking controlled by Tahs

Mitchell all by himself out wide

Barens slots a F/g

TRAITOR111111111

Crowd loves Barnes

Will Barnes be getting the full Rathbone treatment now?

Caldwell has an issue with Byrnes…biting

Sir Joh would be turning in his grave…..

Is that the 111 millionth traitor, GC?

Byrnes will be lucky to make it to 25 mins

I counted every one myself.

You Qlders are haters, GC!!

FUCK YES!!!!!

TRYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love yous all.

Gee Cooper throws a nice long pass

Give that on to diggers and his great run thru the middle of the ruck

TC should have done much better with that defence

Glad he never passed it to Rodders – probably would have dropped it….

QC converts

Stop the game. It’s all over.

Perhaps Juan could kill the stadium lights

QC magic

It’s happened before

All red again. but they turnover and the Tahs clear thru Turner

Horwill still off? Blood bin?

Kev back on

Too soon to be sure but so far hickeys been out-coached..

Great game so far. Tahs shell-shocked.

Hardman down again

Which isn’t saying much cause he’s out iof his depth..

I wonder how much the heat has affected the Tahs?

Davies and Anesi handbags

Carter is a weapon in space, just keeps running it up ;)

Carter magnificent…not!

Carter still only worth 1 carter.

Carter smashing holes in the defence as usual..

Penalty Reds

It’s the stepping that confuses them all

anesi’s first impact

Tom ‘Static’ Carter

Reds going in here. l/o 20 out

actually looked to me like Davies threw the punch!

Remind me why we have farkin’ Joubert for this match?

Maybe not

Got to give the Reds forwards credit – they’ve stepped up so far….

Great kick from Mithcell

Damn

Reds l/o 5 out from own line

Seasoned international…..

Hahahaha

Add that to the list Moses

Cooper GOLD!!!

THE ENTERTAINER IS BACK!!!!

Damn

Tash scrum 5 out

What was that about Turangi?

Penalty to Tahs.scrumagain

Need Benny Hill playing to that clip !

G’Day Newb

Hey Newb

Newb – how is it?

Since when did Joubert give Le Fuse penalties

Hardman looks keen to scrum

Take another scrum Waughy

Tahs making the most of Jouberts largesse

Le Fuse – world’s best tighthead…..

Milking the yellow I feel

The pies have arrived

oh that bites

Horwill and Barnes getting into it

not the pies, that sounds quite good actually

Chicken and mushroom pie for me please

This game is turning vicious

Cards, anyone?

Fuck I hate not having Fox…

Horwill & Barnes?

Look out, Nick’s here!!

Yep. The scrum knowledge of this thread is about to jump a THOWWWWWWSAND percent. If only I could see the bloody things…

NTA vision at Justintv

Can’t you just sense the scrums, Nick. Use the Force

I will not use The Force as they appear to have a shit scrum despite some handy units. Mitchell’s a plonker.

Chicken pies, top shelf

Was waiting for that, mate. Not that Force!!

you’re making me hungry juan

Na boet – my brother is here and I don’t have the subscription this year. I have to wait for the download :(

Grumbles not there then JC?

NTA: http://www.justin.tv/projectorange#r=vFwB7Us is free…

Robinson smacked

JEEZUS GOD ALMIGHTY BLUE I WILL NEVER SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT SAFFERS AGAIN! (today)…

hahahah

Tahs doing their usual “wait around for 30 seconds before you pass the fuckin pill from the base”

RIP OFF THE CORPORATE SCUM

nice feed blue. better than the one i was on.

Can you guys stop shouting, it was peaceful before!!

Reds inside Tahs half with l/o

hardman lucky on that one

I love Justin

er the hell he is