Bledisloe 3
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I haven't watched a replay , but the sbw grubber was a momentum killer , I actually still thought we would pinch the game just before that .
Was a Luke Mcallister moment
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I watched this recovering from a cracking hangover and it didn't make me feel any better. From the moment I saw Lima shovel a looping pass into the hands of an Aussie I knew it would be a long day in the office. It was certainly a "learning experience" for him.
DMac had a predictably average game in wet weather; unable to secure ball, inject himself or kick to relieve pressure. The coaches need a bullet for thinking he'd be capable of covering for Sopoaga. As soon as Jordie is fit and BFA is back, he'll be lucky to be in the squad.
Crotty had a game to forget. Squires was quiet. The bench didn't offer a lot.
We defended poorly (28 missed tackles) which is a major problem when you're providing the opposition so much possession which permitted the Wallabies to make 50% more runs. We were lucky to be in front at half time thanks to the amount of handling errors the Wallabies had.
The Wallabies really should have done better. I get they're pleased with getting a win, but it reminded me of their excitement in Hong Kong. We'll see how their tour north goes - they really should win three from four given who they're playing.
And anyone who thinks SBW had a poor day should really stop commenting on rugby.
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@antipodean said in BLEDISLOE 3:
The Wallabies really should have done better. I get they're pleased with getting a win, but it reminded me of their excitement in Hong Kong.
This occurred to me as well. Hong Kong was a so-called 'drought breaker' which we all got really excited about, but in hindsight was a false dawn.
That said, considering where we were just a few months ago the progress is great to see. Cheika's comments have suggested he's staying pretty grounded, and I hope he imparts that on the players.
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@barbarian said in BLEDISLOE 3:
@antipodean said in BLEDISLOE 3:
The Wallabies really should have done better. I get they're pleased with getting a win, but it reminded me of their excitement in Hong Kong.
This occurred to me as well. Hong Kong was a so-called 'drought breaker' which we all got really excited about, but in hindsight was a false dawn.
That said, considering where we were just a few months ago the progress is great to see. Cheika's comments have suggested he's staying pretty grounded, and I hope he imparts that on the players.
Agreed - the difference in execution and "hunger" from the inbound tour is obvious. I think the selectors have finally got the balance right too with some good raw young talent they can mold.
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@winger said in BLEDISLOE 3:
Maybe the selectors need to have a good look at Garden Bachop.
It’s officially comedy hour....
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@barbarian said in BLEDISLOE 3:
A Wallaby loss would have been heartbreaking, more so than Dunedin. Because the ABs played well in Dunedin. In Brisbane they were undermanned and off their game, and you just can't let a chance like that slip away.
I agree 100%
There was a lot of credit given to the Wibs for keeping Dunedin close.
That was bullshit
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@booboo said in BLEDISLOE 3:
@barbarian said in BLEDISLOE 3:
A Wallaby loss would have been heartbreaking, more so than Dunedin. Because the ABs played well in Dunedin. In Brisbane they were undermanned and off their game, and you just can't let a chance like that slip away.
I agree 100%
There was a lot of credit given to the Wibs for keeping Dunedin close.
That was bullshit
Not sure I finished my point there ... must have still been half asleep.
Meant to add Wobs were doninated in Dunners. Tgey hust kept the score close on the back of some early luck.
Saturday they were easily the better team.
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@booboo said in BLEDISLOE 3:
Meant to add Wobs were doninated in Dunners. Tgey hust kept the score close on the back of some early luck.
I think you're saying we dominated them like a North Shore mistress in a dungeon. I agree. Give away an early lead, and it's hard to get back.
Our attack this year has been a bit haphazard too - if it clicks, we're away, if not, we're struggling. See Lions Test 3, and South Africa and Aus away. It feels like we aren't the offensive weapon we used to be (50 points on SA notwithstanding)
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@booboo said in BLEDISLOE 3:
Meant to add Wobs were doninated in Dunners. Tgey hust kept the score close on the back of some early luck.
I think you're saying we dominated them like a North Shore mistress in a dungeon. I agree. Give away an early lead, and it's hard to get back.
Our attack this year has been a bit haphazard too - if it clicks, we're away, if not, we're struggling. See Lions Test 3, and South Africa and Aus away. It feels like we aren't the offensive weapon we used to be (50 points on SA notwithstanding)
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That's been your game plan the last few years tho. Don't play with the ball, let the opposition fuck up and cut loose on turnover.
If the opposition defend well (e.g. Lions), that kind of goes to pot.
The territory game wasn't the wrong idea on Saturday, just you didn't do it well enough.
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@nta I think some of the ball in hand attack on the weekend deserves criticism.
Playing more off 9 (like in Lions Test 1), pick and goes etc were not used
Fancy backline moves were used (which led directly to Hodge's opening try) when the conditions called for keep it simple stupid.
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@kiwimurph I agree, but again: you've not really been doing this of late.
ABs have tended toward fast-strike counter attack rather than long build ups. Probably not as much first-phase attack scoring simply because you're not getting as many scrum/lineout opportunities inside an opposition 22. You sure most of your points from up field, so that's a contributing factor.
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@nta our kicking/territory game was shite!
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@taniwharugby actually it started brilliantly. The short kicks and territory had the Wallabies scrambling.
The uncontested up and under is where it started to fall apart. By the time you tried to hold the ball in the second half it was too late. Your forwards were getting tired.
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@kiwimurph said in BLEDISLOE 3:
Fancy backline moves were used (which led directly to Hodge's opening try) when the conditions called for keep it simple stupid.
The problem wasn't a fancy backline move; it was Sopoaga throwing a panicked ball because he was pressured.
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@antipodean yep Genia read it like a book... Once he realised Smith was too far away, that is
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@antipodean said in BLEDISLOE 3:
@kiwimurph said in BLEDISLOE 3:
Fancy backline moves were used (which led directly to Hodge's opening try) when the conditions called for keep it simple stupid.
The problem wasn't a fancy backline move; it was Sopoaga throwing a panicked ball because he was pressured.
The reason Sopoaga was under pressure was because the ABs tried a move where Aaron Smith got the ball on the right hand side of the scrum and threw it back left across the scrum to Sopoaga. A fancy move that wasn't required - trying to be too cute.
