The Silver Fern

There is no way the ref lost this game to Australia. Owens was consistent, to suggest NZ had the rub of the green is ludicrous and sour grapes, pure and simple.<br><br>
Fair enough, by all means, talk up your chances prior to the game but should it all turn to custard, the only way out is to cop it on the chin and move on.<br><br>
Fair enough, if the result was determined by one call that made the winning and loosing of the game the desiding factor, but it didn't.<br><br>
Good on the Wallabies for taking their opportunities, when the game looked all but dead and buried for them. But take a close look at each individual in both sides, man on man and I hasten to say the ABs had the measure of each of their opposites. <br><br>
Nothing to do with Owens.<br><br>
The Wallabies only have themselves to blame. Falou, Kepu, just to name two, were a deadloss.

Don't wish to rain on their parade, but it's absolutely pouring down. <br><br>
An idea could have been to allow the players to go home, spend a few days to freshen up, and to return to Auckland. <br><br>
There would be a designated route, ending at the Aotea Square.<br><br>
Public transport, with extra buses. <br><br>
Then families could all enjoy the occassion.

Yeah, I guess. There are those in other parts of NZ voicing their dissapointment because they won't have a parade.<br><br>
Steve Tew was very apologetic and spoke about the logistics but promised to do something at a later stage. <br><br>
Dunedin and Hamilton. New Plymouth, Tauraunga, Eketahuna. You know what I mean.<br><br>
Steve went on to mention that the ABs would like to get home, having been away for so long.<br><br>
Well Steve, on one hand I sympathize, on the other, they are generously remunerated and sould parade.<br><br>
EVERYONE.

Organising such an event in the CBD district in itself is no easy feat. There will always be an inconvenience.

Don't go there Immenso. The dark arts are for the grown ups, ok? Lets just talk about forward passes and stuff.

Nice summation Major.

Can't recall a time seeing DC so pumped during a game. His expression told a thousand words. History drove his performance, heartache and dissappointment. For those who had gone before. Faliure.<br><br>
That expression said it all. If I could have read his mind, this is what he would have been thinking..<br><br>
THERE IS NO WAY, WE ARE GOING TO LOOSE THIS. NO WAY!!!<br><br>
A true legend.

Been a splendid WC experience. Looking forward to a closing summation from our senior SF members, seems only appropriate.

Mine eyes have seen the glory.

Just watched replay, all AB tries were real crackers. NMS, Nonu and BB brilliant. Everyone contributed very well.

Well played Wallabies. You got within 4 and appeared to apply good pressure.<br><br>
Carters' droppy, and long range penalty was amazing. <br><br>
Score perhaps flattering in the end but it just goes to show how important playing to the final whistle is.<br><br>
Looking forward to a few celebratory drinks this arvo.<br><br>
GO THE MIGHTY ABs!!!

Well played Wallabies. You got within 4 and appeared to apply good pressure.<br><br>
Carters' droppy, and long range penalty was amazing. <br><br>
Score perhaps flattering in the end but it just goes to show how important playing to the final whistle is.<br><br>
Looking forward to a few celebratory drinks this arvo.<br><br>
GO THE MIGHTY ABs!!!

Nonu, PLEASE DON'T GO!!

An ideal position going into the 2nd half.<br><br>
Wallabies have done ok but one gets the feeling....<br><br>
This is going to be a Titanic 40 mins.

Wow!! Here we go!! All the best!!

Neck feeling tense now.

Try'n to keep on the level here, ya know what I mean Richie!!

Ali vs Frasier, Bruce Robertson/Bill Osbourne, in crackley black and white. Too young to appreciate, until now.

I've gotta do it, no matter what. Povided I get some sleep, 5 hours will have to do. But I'm celebrating already.!!!