Waratahs v Highlanders

Siam

Justice. Farcical officiating
 
Fuck off commentators :)

Mattasaurus

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Gunner" data-cid="565533" data-time="1458296539">Now they've got away with hanging onto the ball on the ground. 
 
Geez to look at this thread you'd thing we're a bunch of whinging fluffy bunnies, but bloody hell this refereeing is something else!</blockquote>
 
I honestly am sitting here stunned. The officiating in the last 20min was beyond anything but "that" game. 
Surely the ref should be stood down

Stargazer

Although I agree the officiating was terrible, the Highlanders weren't good at all in the second half and the Tahs started playing better with players coming off the bench.
Fortunately, the team that deserved it most won.

Siam

How, in this day and age and camera/tmo interventions, can we have a try scored by that offside prop allowed in a professional comp? :idiot2:
 
Roger Clark should text JJ: "go for it mate, we'll pay the fine" :)

ACT Crusader

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="565543" data-time="1458297148">Although I agree the officiating was terrible, the Highlanders weren't good at all in the second half and the Tahs started playing better with players coming off the bench. 
Fortunately, the team that deserved it most won.</blockquote>
 
Landers stopped playing for a good 25 minutes. Nothing to do with reffing.

KiwiMurph

Yep Landers couldnt get any ball for about 20 minutes and it looked like their rush defence took it's toll and they ran out of steam in the last quarter. Also Tahs looked to have some good youngsters off the bench.

NTA

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="KiwiMurph" data-cid="565488" data-time="1458293577">Tahs need Foley back in the worst way. Beale aint up to it at 10 - even as a stopgap. They never gave Heggarty a proper crack and he's crook for the season now.</blockquote>
 
Guy blows his knee out in round 2. Not much chance. 
Holloway. Not bad. 23.

pukunui

Watched this game by fast forwarding all the stoppages because I can't stand the Aussie comm's or the Waratahs for that matter.
Man the Highlanders are a pleasure to watch at times.
I was yelling at the ref at times particularly in the second half but hopefully the focus won't all be on him.
Tongia looked the goods and faddes had another decent game.
Wouldn't be surprised to see E. Dixon in the ABs squad this year if he keeps it up.
I must have fast forwarded the bit where it happened so may be off the mark but why the hell do they keep dragging Sopoanga? That 11 year old replacement offers no impact what so ever and they have turned to shit a few times this season when it has happened (not necessarily as a direct result mind you).
 
p.s I still hate the new BP system. If you are trying to reward attacking play and the Highlanders don't get a reward for THAT. Then scrap the whole fucking thing.

Bones

I guess Parker is all we've got until Banks is back, I assume he's injured? Got to give Parker game time and to be fair while I cringe when he comes on, he's often performed above expectations and can be fairly handy kicking at goal.

pukunui

Yeah he is an adequate replacement. But I don't see the need to drag Lima every week, especially with the game in the balance.
Think i read somewhere that Banks is on the injured list.

NTA

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="pukunui" data-cid="565579" data-time="1458300787">
p.s I still hate the new BP system. If you are trying to reward attacking play and the Highlanders don't get a reward for THAT. Then scrap the whole fucking thing.</blockquote>
 
Yeah, but it's not all about attack. They scored a heap of points then let a heap in. They get 4 points, the Tahs get 1. They get the win they deserved, away from home, which is nothing to sniff at.

ACT Crusader

I actually like the BP system. Landers needed to keep playing if they really wanted that BP. Agree with Nick, 4 points in Sydney is very good to walk away with.

Bones

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="pukunui" data-cid="565616" data-time="1458303595">
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Yeah he is an adequate replacement. But I don't see the need to drag Lima every week, especially with the game in the balance.
Think i read somewhere that Banks is on the injured list.
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And then what happens when Sopoaga gets injured? Especially as up until last season he was pretty injury prone. We'd have an 11 year old out there without any experience at all, let alone the experience he's getting trying to still steer the team around the handle the pressure when under the kosh in the last few minutes.

pukunui

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bones" data-cid="565674" data-time="1458305809">
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And then what happens when Sopoaga gets injured? Especially as up until last season he was pretty injury prone. We'd have an 11 year old out there without any experience at all, let alone the experience he's getting trying to still steer the team around the handle the pressure when under the kosh in the last few minutes.
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 Every week though? why aren't they doing this in other positions? Why not drag A Smith to give the 3rd choice 9 a run to get experience while Tanaka is injured? If it's really about experience why not give him a start against the weaker sides rather than risking it in tight situations when Lima has been playing well?
 
Still don't like the new BP system no matter how you dress it. It's always been about promoting attacking play. Now it doesn't to the same extent.

Bones

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="pukunui" data-cid="565681" data-time="1458308845">
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 Every week though? why aren't they doing this in other positions? Why not drag A Smith to give the 3rd choice 9 a run to get experience while Tanaka is injured? If it's really about experience why not give him a start against the weaker sides rather than risking it in tight situations when Lima has been playing well?
 
Still don't like the new BP system no matter how you dress it. It's always been about promoting attacking play. Now it doesn't to the same extent.
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Well Smith can go a whole game for one, and two, he doesn't break as easy as Lima.

pukunui

So Lima can't go the 80?

Bones

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="pukunui" data-cid="565684" data-time="1458310390">
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So Lima can't go the 80?
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Who knows - but he's not been injured out of a side yet huh. I'd prefer him there for 60-70 than not at all.

Billy Tell

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="pukunui" data-cid="565681" data-time="1458308845">
Still don't like the new BP system no matter how you dress it. It's always been about promoting attacking play. Now it doesn't to the same extent.</blockquote>
 
I like it. Stops teams with great attack but poor defence picking up lots of BP in defeat and getting into the playoffs ahead of teams that won more games.

taniwharugby

Lucky I learnt how to take a %multi on my all favourites bet yesterday....

kiwiinmelb

I like the new bonus system , like has been said in the old days , you could have scores like 38 - 35 , both teams walking away with a bonus point , was it good attack or shit defense or a bit of both ? 
 
The new system reminds teams to stay accountable with their defense , which is what 50 % of the game is about , 
 
It rewards teams who get both areas of their game right , not just one

The Silver Fern

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