World Cup Final match thread
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="kiwiinmelb" data-cid="538246" data-time="1446423608"><p>I think end of the day , both sides knew before hand what they were up against , and you have to prepare accordingly , <br><br>
There was concern along time before the tournament started , a tough semi against South Africa would drain us even if we won , <br><br>
With the benefit of hindsight that wasnt the case , it has to said Hanson and co managed our players perfectly</p></blockquote>
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Indeed, what became clear in hindsight was that we were the better team in all knockout games and controlled all of them to a large degree, -
<p>Stuff I just realised, which may already have been mentioned about this final:</p>
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<p>1) Most tries scored in a RWC final (5)</p>
<p>2) Most tries scored by the losing side in a RWC final (2)</p>
<p>3) Equal highest score by the losing side in a RWC final (17 - both Australia) but most points in regular time by the losing side</p>
<p>4) Equal highest number of tries by the winning side (3 - both NZ)</p>
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<p>Just short of highest score and biggest margin.</p> -
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<p>The one around halfway, centre-field? I watched it a few times, couldn't be conclusive, then went with initial reaction of probably lost forward. Happy to accept otherwise though, now we are down to just 1 decision that went our way... :yes:</p>
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<p>yeah same one. Definitely inconclusive...one of those i reckon you can read whatever you want into depending on your bias. Anyway i looked at it a number of times and it was messy but convinced it wasn't a knock on and NO is right there and let it run.</p> -
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<p>One of the saddest things to have happened to sports journalism in the UK is the decline of the <em>Daily Telegraph</em>.. A few years ago it was simply outstanding with its insight and writing quality - now it's simply shoddy writing and click-bait</p>
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<p>Oh yeah. I don't know if anyone noticed this cracker graphic from the DT. Look at the average height of both the AB and Wob backs!</p>
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<p>Man reading this thread was more exhausting than watching the game!</p>
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<p>Don't get all the angst over the refereeing decisions although maybe I would if I was an Aussie. Certainly there's a fair bit of angst over at GGR.</p>
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<p>So big ups to Aussie posters here for staying classy.</p>
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<p>Both teams conducted themselves well post match. I can't imagine how much it hurts to lose a final. Shame some supporters from both nations couldn't follow suit.</p>
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<p>Did the team's mix after the match and have a few beers or are they still not friendly does anyone know?</p> -
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<p>Oh yeah. I don't know if anyone noticed this cracker graphic from the DT. Look at the average height of both the AB and Wob backs!</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_images/master/attachicon.gif" alt="attachicon.gif"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=1898'>Screen Shot 2015-11-02 at 1.47.13 PM.png</a></p>
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<p>And the height of the Aussie forwards explains why they got done in the lineouts I suppose.</p>
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<p>average back 5 foot 6....surely not. Friggin midgets !</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="NTA" data-cid="538283" data-time="1446425036"><p>Stuff I just realised, which may already have been mentioned about this final:<br> <br>1) Most tries scored in a RWC final (5)<br>2) Most tries scored by the losing side in a RWC final (2)<br>3) Equal highest score by the losing side in a RWC final (17 - both Australia) but most points in regular time by the losing side<br>4) Equal highest number of tries by the winning side (3 - both NZ)<br> <br>Just short of highest score and biggest margin.</p></blockquote><br>Yeah. IMO best final, in the best RWC to date.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="JC" data-cid="538289" data-time="1446425421">
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<p>Oh yeah. I don't know if anyone noticed this cracker graphic from the DT. Look at the average height of both the AB and Wob backs!</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_images/master/attachicon.gif" alt="attachicon.gif"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=1898'>Screen Shot 2015-11-02 at 1.47.13 PM.png</a></p>
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<p>And the height of the Aussie forwards explains why they got done in the lineouts I suppose.</p>
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<p>Aaron Smith and NMS dragging the ave down a bit too much?</p> -
From voodoo's post:<br><br><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote"><p>
Speaking of obstruction, I hate the rule for a kick chase where a defender only has to "not deviate" his line to be legal. This is so daft. Watch Mitchell size up the Savea line on a kick chase, then run "straight" into his way to prevent him challenging for the ball. Mitchell was running at 45 degrees from where the ball was going to land with zero intention of challenging for it - perfectly legal, just a daft rule<br><br></p></blockquote>Is this really the rule now? <br><br>
Mitchell's run was not anywhere near a straight line to the ball. He angled in at about 45 degrees and intercepted Savea about 5 to 10 m from where the ball landed/was caught.<br><br>
I had this as 1 of 2 clear penalties missed in the phase in lead up to our forward pass penalty. So swings and roundabouts and all that etc.<br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Sambo" data-cid="538292" data-time="1446425634"><p>
average back 5 foot 6....surely not. Friggin midgets !</p></blockquote>
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Nonu is also surprisingly small. Well short. -
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<p>Oh yeah. I don't know if anyone noticed this cracker graphic from the DT. Look at the average height of both the AB and Wob backs!</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_images/master/attachicon.gif" alt="attachicon.gif"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=1898'>Screen Shot 2015-11-02 at 1.47.13 PM.png</a></p>
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<p>And the height of the Aussie forwards explains why they got done in the lineouts I suppose.</p>
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<p>Issues:</p>
<p>1) Average overall height of Australia listed as 6'</p>
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<p>2) Average height of Forwards is listed as 5'9" (despite none of them being that short)</p>
<p>3) Average height of backs 5'5"</p>
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<p>:think:</p>
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<p>So unless I'm reading that completely wrong, or there is another rugby position outside "forwards" and "backs" that isn't represented, I'd suggest this data was assembled by someone unfamiliar with mathematics.</p> -
<p>Yeah, how can the average be 5'6'' when not even one player is 5'6'' or below. That's the sort of math that would have even Blackdragon scratching his head....</p>
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<p>Genia, Pocock, Foley, etc are "short" but they would all be 5'8 and above.</p> -
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<p>From voodoo's post:<br><br>
Is this really the rule now?<br><br>
Mitchell's run was not anywhere near a straight line <strong>to the ball</strong>. He angled in at about 45 degrees and intercepted Savea about 5 to 10 m from where the ball landed/was caught.<br><br>
I had this as 1 of 2 clear penalties missed in the phase in lead up to our forward pass penalty. So swings and roundabouts and all that etc.<br><br>
Do I have to revise my opinion? Please tell me 'no'.</p>
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<p>The bit in bold is the bit I understand to be the issue. The defender just has to run a straight line I think, there doesn't have to be any intention to run towards the ball. As you say, Mitchell was running 45 degrees to the ball, but because he set his line early and didn't deviate, I don't think its obstruction.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="NTA" data-cid="538313" data-time="1446428080"><p>I'd suggest this data was assembled by someone unfamiliar with mathematics.</p></blockquote><br>Or the same level of professionalism they've adopted with journalism lately...
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<p>Aaron Smith is listed as 1.71m, which is about 5 feet 7?</p>
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<p>Paul Ackford says the ABs are cynical buggars....</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/73583674/all-blacks-are-a-cynical-bunch-of-b'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/73583674/all-blacks-are-a-cynical-bunch-of-b</a></p>
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<p>Apparently doing what every other team does, makes us cynical?</p>
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<p>One thing he did point out which made me wonder: the time limit to take your kicks, why did they ditch that or stop enforcing it?</p> -
<p>So Owens wanted the kick taken in 60 seconds - and Carter the cynical bastard, just went right on ahead and took 69. What a cnt.</p>
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<p>That said, I do agree about A Smith - I hated that penalty milking, where do you draw the line between what he did and an outright dive?</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="voodoo" data-cid="538332" data-time="1446431372"><p>So Owens wanted the kick taken in 60 seconds - and Carter the cynical bastard, just went right on ahead and took 69. What a cnt.<br> <br>That said, I do agree about A Smith - I hated that penalty milking, where do you draw the line between what he did and an outright dive?</p></blockquote><br>You don't. Gregan was excellent at throwing passes into retiring players. Players he could have easily avoided, but that wouldn't get him a penalty. The attacking team should get the benefit of the doubt around the ruck.
