Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18

[ACT Crusader]

@canefan said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Some good individual performances but we look out of control, oz look to have a far better pattern

I thought our game plan in the first half was noticeably different to last week. Better players in motion on phase ball. Beaudie coming into the line has helped also.

[broughie]

@Frank said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Have we ever had two Polynesian locks as the starters?

Who cares. Can they play?

[booboo]

@NTA said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

@chimoaus said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Wife just said Goodbye played better with the mullet. She might have a point.

Solomon?

Samson

[Crazy Horse]

@kpkanz said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

More talented team vs a superiorly coached team

Not sure we are more talented any more.

[Tim]

@ACT-Crusader Yeah, think Beaudy taking the initiative has helped Mounga.

[kev]

AB forwards losing the ball in carries. Had a few chances but they haven’t been good enough.

[NTA]

@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Wallabies attacking structure is far superior.

Depends how you define "structure" - the AB method under Hansen didn't look to have changed too much. Get down the right end and then play ball. There is a framework there but not a structure.

Rennie seems to have brought the same to the Wallabies. There is more motion either either side of the ball. If you get ball in broken field, make a many metres as you can (Barretts) and then have Smith & the remaining playmaker (RM/BB depend on who is around) decide the next couple of phases.

If nothing on, hit it up in the forwards and wait for the error.

[Stargazer]

@Tim Always trying to take something away from RM's performance when you can, do you? Just give RM some credit. It won't hurt.

[chimoaus]

Amazing how poor kicking has such a impact on the game these days. Gifting possession to players with lots of space in middle of Park is dangerous.

[Canes4life]

This has been a fine game of footy so far. Wallabies look like a different beast compared to previous years, long may it continue.

[BerniesCorner]

All we need is Laumape

[ACT Crusader]

I’ve got volume muted, what happened with PUJ coming on?

[KiwiMurph]

@ACT-Crusader said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

I’ve got volume muted, what happened with PUJ coming on?

Blood bin ALB i think?

[NTA]

@chimoaus said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Amazing how poor kicking has such a impact on the game these days. Gifting possession to players with lots of space in middle of Park is dangerous.

Let's be clear: Mounga doesn't offer much against a structured defence. Pretty much all your first phase play in the early part of the game is designed all around him but he's not directing it. Hit 2 or 3 phases then see if the line is a little fractured and let him inject himself.

[Machpants]

I'm pretty much on the half way line. Oz backline is offside pretty much every time, pushing in in the Miguel's and just not picked up. Makes their rush look better than it is

[Canes4life]

@ACT-Crusader ALB blood bin.

[Frank]

@broughie said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

@Frank said in Bledisloe Two: Auckland, October 18:

Have we ever had two Polynesian locks as the starters?

Who cares. Can they play?

It appears not.

[akan004]

Bieber has been excellent for the wobs.

[Tim]

@Stargazer Calm down, he played the same role with Black for the Blues. The so called second playmaker.

[Nepia]

Feels weird not supporting the well structured Rennie coached team.