Wallabies v Lions II
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Here's the realistic Aussie Fan in me:
We gave up absolutely pissweak metres every time we were on defence. It was embarrassing that a Test side could not defend channels 2 & 3 after weeks together in camp.
Sua'ali'i is just terrible defending at 13. Retreated into no-man's land rather than make a decision and at least smack a fluffybunny.
We're so passive in defence in general. I don't know what the pattern is - up-n-in or up-n-out because it just looks like back-back-back.
We lived off some flashy back play and Skelton and Valetini monstering blokes all through the first half. I suspect Valetini tweaked his calf. Gleeson was good value when he came on but we weren't getting enough quick ball to let him ride.
The ref cleaned up the offside line that BOK let waver, but didn't do as much about bodies in the ruck as I would have liked, and once our ball got slow, that was that.
Yes it's an improved performance, but it is built on a couple of players, not a good team structure.
@NTA said in Wallabies v Lions II:
Here's the realistic Aussie Fan in me:
We gave up absolutely pissweak metres every time we were on defence. It was embarrassing that a Test side could not defend channels 2 & 3 after weeks together in camp.
Sua'ali'i is just terrible defending at 13. Retreated into no-man's land rather than make a decision and at least smack a fluffybunny.
We're so passive in defence in general. I don't know what the pattern is - up-n-in or up-n-out because it just looks like back-back-back.
We lived off some flashy back play and Skelton and Valetini monstering blokes all through the first half. I suspect Valetini tweaked his calf. Gleeson was good value when he came on but we weren't getting enough quick ball to let him ride.
The ref cleaned up the offside line that BOK let waver, but didn't do as much about bodies in the ruck as I would have liked, and once our ball got slow, that was that.
Yes it's an improved performance, but it is built on a couple of players, not a good team structure.
This is so spot on.
Every other team will look at that midfield and get erect. NZ and SA will do more with it then this average side would
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Fuck up!!!!
That's a genuine clean out!!!
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I'm absolutely embarrassed that this is what we're talking about
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Yeah that's the problem. You've got a few great players but they're backed by some shit ones
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Jesus christ really is the entire thing one clean out???
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No you didn't. Joe your defence was pathetic
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I'm glad I went to the game
Not only do you get the atmosphere you don't have to put up with the commentary
Very fun game.
Best performance of the Schmidt era.
Agreed about the wallaby defensive system. It's a scramble system - reminds me of Scott McLeod's AB defensive system - yuck
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@game_film said in Wallabies v Lions II:
6-2 split wasn’t tactical. It was an admission.
An admission that our tactics in the first game didn't work?
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@game_film said in Wallabies v Lions II:
6-2 split wasn’t tactical. It was an admission.
An admission that our tactics in the first game didn't work?
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Ultimately there is fuck all Uncle Joe can do about this when he's given the cattle we've got, from the systems we've got.
Change the coach to Kiss. Or Larkham. Or me. Won't make a lick of difference.
@NTA said in Wallabies v Lions II:
Ultimately there is fuck all Uncle Joe can do about this when he's given the cattle we've got, from the systems we've got.
Change the coach to Kiss. Or Larkham. Or me. Won't make a lick of difference.
Implementing a rush defence system was something that he could have done, but never did. They probably would have won the game if they just brought some line speed.
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@mariner4life said in Wallabies v Lions II:
This ref is appalling.
The Lions are out of control at the ruck
Swimming around clearly offside and flopping off their feet.
Wallabies need to be in the ear of the ref every ruck until he gets the message.
@antipodean said in Wallabies v Lions II:
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v Lions II:
This ref is appalling.
The Lions are out of control at the ruck
Swimming around clearly offside and flopping off their feet.
Wallabies need to be in the ear of the ref every ruck until he gets the message.
Wallabies are doing the same
Getting pinged in fairness
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@voodoo said in Wallabies v Lions II:
The advantage laws are such a joke
Game turned in the 56th minute
Ref came back for advantage after the Lions had made 40m and then kicked the ball way
Australia cleared their lines but he went back for the penalty
Russell kicked deep
Lions scored
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@Dodge said in Wallabies v Lions II:
Gibson Park not having a great game tonight. Lot of balls behind players etc
Russell too
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Here's the Upset Aussie Fan in me:
Fuck me dead, how do you not find a penalty for the attacking side flying into that ruck with no desire or attempt to keep their feet whatsoever? Are we just throwing player safety out the window now? Not a fucking chance in hell Morgan was looking to do anything but seal off and take out the jackal while he was at it.
Fuck me dead, how did Genge win penalties at scrum time with his elbow pointing toward the ground? Open your fucking eyes ref - he couldn't win legally so he just fucking dropped it and you chickened the fuck out.
Where's the fucking medical staff looking at Conan after he could barely get back to his fucking feet early in the game? Do your fucking jobs, you fluffybunnies.
@NTA said in Wallabies v Lions II:
Here's the Upset Aussie Fan in me:
Fuck me dead, how do you not find a penalty for the attacking side flying into that ruck with no desire or attempt to keep their feet whatsoever? Are we just throwing player safety out the window now? Not a fucking chance in hell Morgan was looking to do anything but seal off and take out the jackal while he was at it.
Fuck me dead, how did Genge win penalties at scrum time with his elbow pointing toward the ground? Open your fucking eyes ref - he couldn't win legally so he just fucking dropped it and you chickened the fuck out.
Where's the fucking medical staff looking at Conan after he could barely get back to his fucking feet early in the game? Do your fucking jobs, you fluffybunnies.
Can’t argue with any of that
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@Dodge said in Wallabies v Lions II:
Gibson Park not having a great game tonight. Lot of balls behind players etc
Russell too
@MiketheSnow said in Wallabies v Lions II:
@Dodge said in Wallabies v Lions II:
Gibson Park not having a great game tonight. Lot of balls behind players etc
Russell too
I'll claim that as being a representation of my profound call they're a bad mix.
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@MiketheSnow said in Wallabies v Lions II:
@Dodge said in Wallabies v Lions II:
Gibson Park not having a great game tonight. Lot of balls behind players etc
Russell too
I'll claim that as being a representation of my profound call they're a bad mix.
@Bones said in Wallabies v Lions II:
@MiketheSnow said in Wallabies v Lions II:
@Dodge said in Wallabies v Lions II:
Gibson Park not having a great game tonight. Lot of balls behind players etc
Russell too
I'll claim that as being a representation of my profound call they're a bad mix.
I felt he went missing
Armchair ride he looks fantastic, hard scrabble = passenger
Lots of criticism flung at Lynagh but when the Aussie forwards were on top it was he who looked like the seasoned professional, not Russell
5 years from now they won’t be in the same sentence except as a starting point
What do you think MN5?
