Re: Rugby Gilly

by skully Sun 11 Sep 2011, 08:28

JGK wrote:What a God awful half of rugby. The referee is a dickhead. The Australians are playing like they did two years ago and the Italians content to kick it and let Aust make the mistakes.

Aye. Thankfully they were much better in the 2nd half. I wish Quade Cooper would stop clogging up the backline. The arrogant little qunt seems to think he can step his way through any defence.

by Big Dog Sun 11 Sep 2011, 09:10

Taffys v Saffies coming up. Could be a beauty.

by Brass Monkey Sun 11 Sep 2011, 09:20

Aye, should be a decentish match. Though I heard the Taffs have only won 1 of 25 matches against SA since 1906. So hardly the most promising for an upset.

by skully Sun 11 Sep 2011, 09:29

Will it bring Smerky out of the shadows?

by Brass Monkey Sun 11 Sep 2011, 09:32

Doubtful. Strange. Maybe he's in India already. If not, he'll be smashing it down the pub like the other 3 million

by Guest Sun 11 Sep 2011, 10:23

My girlfriend is related to Gareth Edwards. He's her Mum's cousin. Get me.

by Brass Monkey Sun 11 Sep 2011, 10:45

GO TAFFS! They've been the better side so far.

by Brass Monkey Sun 11 Sep 2011, 10:48

Oooooohhhhhhhhh..... lost forward right in front of the posts. Shame, could've extended the lead there.

by skully Sun 11 Sep 2011, 11:18

Excellent game. Taffs could've so easily had it with both a dropped goal and a penalty that could've put 'em in front. SAffs dodge a bullet.

by Red Sun 11 Sep 2011, 11:24

Springboks not that impressive really. Wales didn't take their chances.

by PeterCS Sun 11 Sep 2011, 11:26

Tough on the Leeks.

Still, Bokke scored two tries to one, and Hook's kicking turned to piss in the wind.

Well played Wales (mostly). Good ad for the Northern Half.

by Bradman Sun 11 Sep 2011, 11:39

Not really a good weekend for any of the top four. Though it seemed in the Oz game Deans was running scrum and breakdown drills.

by PeterCS Sun 11 Sep 2011, 11:42

Slightly O/T, but: - At last we see a picture of Red as she really is.

by Brass Monkey Sun 11 Sep 2011, 11:52

Yeah, a real shame. Wales dominated large parts of the game and were a little unlucky. It seemed that SA turned it on at the crucial stages.

by Bradman Sun 11 Sep 2011, 11:55

Brass Monkey wrote:Yeah, a real shame. Wales dominated large parts of the game and were a little unlucky. It seemed that SA turned it on at the crucial stages.

One of them packed "Suzie" in their carry-on.

by Zat Sun 11 Sep 2011, 11:58

PeterCS wrote:Slightly O/T, but: - At last we see a picture of Red as she really is.

Rugby Gilly - Page 8 Collingwood-supporter

by skully Sun 11 Sep 2011, 12:02

PeterCS wrote:Tough on the Leeks.

Still, Bokke scored two tries to one, and Hook's kicking turned to piss in the wind.

Well played Wales (mostly). Good ad for the Northern Half.

Aye, goal kicking was the difference. A wee bit o' controversy with Hook's 2nd penalty goal attempt. Seemed to just be inside the goalposts but the touchies ruled no goal. Hook actually asked for a video ruling which was turned down.

by Yorkie Jill Sun 11 Sep 2011, 19:07

fark me, some yank channel are showing the Yanks v Ireland game. Was close at 30mins gone.

Poor Welshies.

by Mick Sawyer Mon 12 Sep 2011, 03:32

Big Dog wrote:Very average game from Australia. Did'nt get going until half way through the second half. Ashley-Cooper had a shocker as did Quade. Was'nt until O'Connor came on that the backs started to look like anything. Good effort from the forwards though, against a heavier pack.

I disagree BD. I thought it was a very sound hit out. The Italians picked backs that could tackle & chase a kick. Service through the hands is always a little slower when it's wet so it was no surprise that defensive holes weren't prised open early. O'Connor was bought on when the holes began to occur. The fatties were tiring & weren't sliding as effectively. Inside balls bought results. O'Connor was good enough to take advantage.

by JGK Mon 12 Sep 2011, 03:48

Fark it - talk about Ioane being out for the rest of the Gilly with a broken hand.

by Bradman Mon 12 Sep 2011, 03:50

Mick Sawyer wrote:
Big Dog wrote:Very average game from Australia. Did'nt get going until half way through the second half. Ashley-Cooper had a shocker as did Quade. Was'nt until O'Connor came on that the backs started to look like anything. Good effort from the forwards though, against a heavier pack.

I disagree BD. I thought it was a very sound hit out. The Italians picked backs that could tackle & chase a kick. Service through the hands is always a little slower when it's wet so it was no surprise that defensive holes weren't prised open early. O'Connor was bought on when the holes began to occur. The fatties were tiring & weren't sliding as effectively. Inside balls bought results. O'Connor was good enough to take advantage.

Considering the questions being asked I thought it was a pretty good start.

by Mick Sawyer Mon 12 Sep 2011, 04:27

Bradman wrote:
Mick Sawyer wrote:
Big Dog wrote:Very average game from Australia. Did'nt get going until half way through the second half. Ashley-Cooper had a shocker as did Quade. Was'nt until O'Connor came on that the backs started to look like anything. Good effort from the forwards though, against a heavier pack.

I disagree BD. I thought it was a very sound hit out. The Italians picked backs that could tackle & chase a kick. Service through the hands is always a little slower when it's wet so it was no surprise that defensive holes weren't prised open early. O'Connor was bought on when the holes began to occur. The fatties were tiring & weren't sliding as effectively. Inside balls bought results. O'Connor was good enough to take advantage.

Considering the questions being asked I thought it was a pretty good start.

The only real concern to me was A A-C under the high ball. I stopped counting at 3. He can expect to be tested repeatedly in coming matches. I don't see it as a chronic problem that can be turned to advantage.

by Big Dog Mon 12 Sep 2011, 04:53

Mick Sawyer wrote:
Big Dog wrote:Very average game from Australia. Did'nt get going until half way through the second half. Ashley-Cooper had a shocker as did Quade. Was'nt until O'Connor came on that the backs started to look like anything. Good effort from the forwards though, against a heavier pack.

I disagree BD. I thought it was a very sound hit out. The Italians picked backs that could tackle & chase a kick. Service through the hands is always a little slower when it's wet so it was no surprise that defensive holes weren't prised open early. O'Connor was bought on when the holes began to occur. The fatties were tiring & weren't sliding as effectively. Inside balls bought results. O'Connor was good enough to take advantage.

It was a sound hitout for the forwards. The backs on the other hand, were all over the place for two thirds of the game. It was'nt until the Eyties tired that our backs got on top of their spoiling tactics.

by skully Mon 12 Sep 2011, 06:30

JGK wrote:Fark it - talk about Ioane being out for the rest of the Gilly with a broken hand.

Definitely fractured but they are hedging on whether he's out for the tournament or not.

by Big Dog Wed 14 Sep 2011, 08:36

First mini upset of the tourno with Canada getting up over Tonga 25-20.
England Prop Andrew Sheridan has gone home with a shoulder injury.
Scotland currently playing Georgia.

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