Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18

NTA

@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Wallabies attacking structure is far superior.

Depends how you define "structure" - the AB method under Hansen didn't look to have changed too much. Get down the right end and then play ball. There is a framework there but not a structure.

Rennie seems to have brought the same to the Wallabies. There is more motion either either side of the ball. If you get ball in broken field, make a many metres as you can (Barretts) and then have Smith & the remaining playmaker (RM/BB depend on who is around) decide the next couple of phases.

If nothing on, hit it up in the forwards and wait for the error.

Stargazer

@Tim Always trying to take something away from RM's performance when you can, do you? Just give RM some credit. It won't hurt.

chimoaus

Amazing how poor kicking has such a impact on the game these days. Gifting possession to players with lots of space in middle of Park is dangerous.

Canes4life

This has been a fine game of footy so far. Wallabies look like a different beast compared to previous years, long may it continue.

BerniesCorner

All we need is Laumape

ACT Crusader

I’ve got volume muted, what happened with PUJ coming on?

KiwiMurph

@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

I’ve got volume muted, what happened with PUJ coming on?

Blood bin ALB i think?

NTA

@chimoaus said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Amazing how poor kicking has such a impact on the game these days. Gifting possession to players with lots of space in middle of Park is dangerous.

Let's be clear: Mounga doesn't offer much against a structured defence. Pretty much all your first phase play in the early part of the game is designed all around him but he's not directing it. Hit 2 or 3 phases then see if the line is a little fractured and let him inject himself.

Machpants

I'm pretty much on the half way line. Oz backline is offside pretty much every time, pushing in in the Miguel's and just not picked up. Makes their rush look better than it is

Canes4life

@ACT-Crusader ALB blood bin.

Frank

@broughie said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

@Frank said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Have we ever had two Polynesian locks as the starters?

Who cares. Can they play?

It appears not.

akan004

Bieber has been excellent for the wobs.

Tim

@Stargazer Calm down, he played the same role with Black for the Blues. The so called second playmaker.

Nepia

Feels weird not supporting the well structured Rennie coached team.

NTA

@Canes4life said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

This has been a fine game of footy so far. Wallabies look like a different beast compared to previous years, long may it continue.

"Wallabies losing by less than 10 points is acceptable. Wallabies winning are not"

booboo

@taniwharugby said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

@nostrildamus tbf the guy he was racing was fast too

Thought Jordie showed good pace there. But that is wrong think.

broughie

@Frank Well the fact that we’re not hearing much about the Ozzie locks means that the pretty much a wash.. The young fella needs time so give it to him. PTA needs to get his finger out of his ass and become dominant.

MrDenmore

Better with the pick and goes up the middle. Coles has made a real difference and it’s the most ball carries I’ve ever seen from Cane. Still missing Big Brodie and not convinced with Frizzel who runs too upright.

NTA

@NTA said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

@chimoaus said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Amazing how poor kicking has such a impact on the game these days. Gifting possession to players with lots of space in middle of Park is dangerous.

Let's be clear: Mounga doesn't offer much against a structured defence. Pretty much all your first phase play in the early part of the game is designed all around him but he's not directing it. Hit 2 or 3 phases then see if the line is a little fractured and let him inject himself.

Plus I hear that Barrett guy is a shit goal kicker

Kirwan

@Tim said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

@Stargazer Calm down, he played the same role with Black for the Blues. The so called second playmaker.

Yep at first receiver a hell of a lot. Really good kicks and runs to get us around the park.

The Silver Fern

Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18