Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November
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@Winger said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@sparky said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
Not happy at all. We saw last week what a poor side Australia are and tonight we lowered to their level. So much dumb thinking and poor defence.
Think we would have been done by South Africa, England and France tonight. Probably Ireland too.
ABs no consistent enough, still not the sum of their parts.
They tried a few new players (compared to last week) and mostly it didn't come off. But Aust were also much better this week.
But hooker, lock 6 HB 1st 5 2nd 5 definitely one wing were a step down from last week. In some cases the diff was huge
Don’t agree at all that the 6 was a step down.
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@Gunner said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
It’s already been mentioned, but our leaders need a kick up the arse for allowing and heavily contributing to such helter skelter, brain dead play.
I'm going to play devil's advocate here, but don't you think that is the way they've played the last 5 years?
The big difference is when it works, it looks like magic; like nobody is in the same galaxy as the ABs. A few mistakes from them and a few less from the opposition, and suddenly it is an entirely different looking game.
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@Gunner said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@Winger said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@sparky said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
Not happy at all. We saw last week what a poor side Australia are and tonight we lowered to their level. So much dumb thinking and poor defence.
Think we would have been done by South Africa, England and France tonight. Probably Ireland too.
ABs no consistent enough, still not the sum of their parts.
They tried a few new players (compared to last week) and mostly it didn't come off. But Aust were also much better this week.
But hooker, lock 6 HB 1st 5 2nd 5 definitely one wing were a step down from last week. In some cases the diff was huge
Don’t agree at all that the 6 was a step down.
I’d say he was a step up.Maybe. But he wasn't on for long enough. But I would revert back next week
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I’m blaming the Queensland Premier and her stupid border policy, forcing the ABs to fly into Brisbane on the day of a test.
#searching
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So we know our top 2, 9 & 10, 11,12,13 and 15
Props and locks are obvious, SB nigh drop down behind Vaai after another brain fart.
There is a battle for 6 and 8 coming up. Weber should get a shot ahead of TJ and move Reiko to 14.
Top 15 is starting to look strong.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
I’m blaming the Queensland Premier and her stupid border policy, forcing the ABs and Wallabies to fly into Brisbane on the day of a test.
#searching
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Right,
Same old, same old from the AB's, playing dumb rugby when things aren't going their way. BB's worst game for years and some dumb mistakes from his brothers as well as TJP and Reece. Laumape was anonymous.
Thought the turning point was late in 1st half when Oz kept us out. Cane had managed to get the teams concentration up a notch and failure to score then was probbly decisive. The team needs to just calm the fuck down and do the basics well when things are going right.
On the plus side, Reiko's best game for ages - very mature play and his defence in particular was simply unbelievable. Akira did well and hopefully will get another start or long field time as a sub. Lineout was solid and both Cane and Whitelock played out of their skin. Ardie was great too but does he start or do we have him as an impact player? The maul from the lineout is emerging a key weapon.
I can see why Foster made wholesale changes in a dead rubber, to test new combinations, and just hope he learns the lessons and we get the first choice selection next week
Biggest worry for me is mental attitude when under the pump. Key players in the team just seem to go to pieces.
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@Machpants said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
I’m blaming the Queensland Premier and her stupid border policy, forcing the ABs and Wallabies to fly into Brisbane on the day of a test.
#searching
Um
Like I said I’m searching...
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@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@Machpants said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
I’m blaming the Queensland Premier and her stupid border policy, forcing the ABs and Wallabies to fly into Brisbane on the day of a test.
#searching
Um
Like I said I’m searching...
Reaching...
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@NTA said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@Gunner said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
It’s already been mentioned, but our leaders need a kick up the arse for allowing and heavily contributing to such helter skelter, brain dead play.
I'm going to play devil's advocate here, but don't you think that is the way they've played the last 5 years?
The big difference is when it works, it looks like magic; like nobody is in the same galaxy as the ABs. A few mistakes from them and a few less from the opposition, and suddenly it is an entirely different looking game.
Just too headless this time mate.
We've fucked up plenty like you describe but this one is next fucking level.
So dumb for basically an hour
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
Biggest worry for me is mental attitude when under the pump. Key players in the team just seem to go to pieces.
This.
Upvote x10 for hitting the nail on the head.
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@akan004 said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
I know BB was hopeless but can we blame him? He has hardly played 10 in the last year and a half.
Fozzie said before the game he expected some rust from him. Not exactly what you want to hear
