Blues v Reds

[Machpants]

@Tim said in Blues v Reds:

Wonder what effect R Ioane's absence has on the defence?

You reckon he normally covers Clarke's rubbish?

[taniwharugby]

That went backwards didn't it

[Machpants]

@taniwharugby said in Blues v Reds:

That went backwards didn't it

Got there in the end

53-26, 2 to go

[Derpus]

Trash coated trash with trash filling and a side of trash.

[chimoaus]

@Derpus good luck with the Tahs.

[antipodean]

I don't understand how poorly the Reds play, constantly fading in and out of games.

[Duluth]

Blues player of the match voting:
https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5309/blues-motm-v-reds

[Machpants]

Interesting looking at the stats, ESPN so maybe not the best but indicative.

Clarke 4 missed, 2 made, RTS 15 no misses!

[African Monkey]

Hmmm very dominant display but Rieko's injury could be massive as we looked a bit lost out wide defensively without him there. Other than that though, no complaints. A brilliant display where we battered them physically where they had no answer. Nice to see Vikena out there scoring a few tries too, he's got a huge future.

[Derpus]

@chimoaus not holding my breath.

[Nevorian]

You can’t get more Ocker than Tate McDermott

[Nevorian]

@Machpants said in Blues v Reds:

Interesting looking at the stats, ESPN so maybe not the best but indicative.

Clarke 4 missed, 2 made, RTS 15 no misses!

Thought RTS missed one at Jock Campbell’s first try

[taniwharugby]

@Nevorian I dont think he missed the tackle, he was drawn in to take JOC creating the gap?

[Duluth]

@African-Monkey said in Blues v Reds:

Hmmm very dominant display but Rieko's injury could be massive as we looked a bit lost out wide defensively without him there.

Looked like the Blues defensive line was a lot more narrow than they usually are?

[booboo]

Watching recording now.

That Caleb Clarke try in 18th minute is why I'm loving watching the Blues.

P.S. I reserve the right to get pissed off if it goes to custard.

[Duluth]

[booboo]

@Nevorian said in Blues v Reds:

McDermott has a strong case there

Nah.

Jumped into contact IMO.

[ACT Crusader]

@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Reds:

Clarke's defence is a real problem

It’s an interesting one because he seems to fall off regulation tackles (not just tonight either) but then can make the big hit or with pace chase someone down.

[gt12]

How good is it to see Barrett looking quick and confident around the field?

I think the ABS would be mad to not include RTS as a training member, if not a full member of the squad.

Perofeta has to be very close to taking the Dmac spot in the team.

[Old Samurai Jack]

@antipodean Nah, Mounga gets into position but gets outmuscled. Clarke is never in a position to make a tackle. Same with his positioning in attack many times. He looks good being set up by the likes of RTS in a dominant team but just lacks vision IMO. Amazing physical attributes but lacking in rugby IQ. Young though.