The Silver Fern

@African-Monkey said in All Blacks v France 2:

@Duluth said in All Blacks v France 2:

@Chris said in All Blacks v France 2:

Fuck still kicking away the ball BB kills our attack every time.

It’s the game plan. Blame the coach

Yes it is. It's easy to blame Barrett, but it's all part of the gameplan, turn the French forwards around and get them working to get back onside, and then open them up which creates holes should we look to run once the French forwards get tired.

@African-Monkey said in All Blacks v France 2:

@Duluth said in All Blacks v France 2:

@Chris said in All Blacks v France 2:

Fuck still kicking away the ball BB kills our attack every time.

It’s the game plan. Blame the coach

Yes it is. It's easy to blame Barrett, but it's all part of the gameplan, turn the French forwards around and get them working to get back onside, and then open them up which creates holes should we look to run once the French forwards get tired.

And it's working well. Lots of negativity about the kicking but a lot of it has been bang on into the corners.

ABs playing a bit better this week.

Not sure if it's because the French are a rabble. They look out on their feet.

I think the kicking strategy has put a lot of pressure on.

Some of the kicking has been rather good

A few more players should go to Ireland on Sabbatical rather than Japan it seems.

Take the tackle bro. FFS.

Brumbies deserved victors but jeez that break looked like a golden opportunity.

Chiefs will deal to the Brumbies next week.

Went back about 2 meters but anyway. Canes not good enough tonight.

The problem is that there is an air of inevitably whenever Brumbies have ball in Canes half.

Good night all.

The backs joining were offside.

Ball had not cleared the line of touch.

@Steven-Harris said in QF Brumbies vs Hurricanes:

Thats what you do when you have an advantage , you back your handling skills to do the business

As opposed to a stupid kick that comes off rarely.

I agree completely.

2 soft tries to start off the game.

Hurricanes look a bit timid for some reason.

@sparky said in QF Chiefs v Blues:

So both these teams will be back next week and the Brumbies - Hurricanes becomes a genuine knock out. The winner will have a home semi final.

Last sentence is not accurate. Semis will still be in CHCh and Hamilton.

Damn that was a great game. Enjoyed that immensely.

Makes the next game worth watching as well which is a bonus.

Chiefs look great. Ominous signs.

@NTA said in Crusaders v Force:

@Bones said in Crusaders v Force:

@NTA said in Crusaders v Force:

Reece scores a try after halftime but can he actually pick the ball up from that position? Feet in front of the ball, not part of the ruck

If he's part of the ruck he can't play it with his hands anyway can he?

Yes but I don't think he was bound.

I didn't see it. Was the ball in-goal already when he played it?
EDIT
OK I just went back and watched it. I think he's offside with feet in front of the ball but it's always let go.

Crusaders looking a bit flat. Also can't kick any goals.

Referee had a shocker in awarding a PK when a guy turned around and deliberately threw the ball into someone stand 2 metres directly behind the ruck. Ref needed to shrug his shoulders and allow that to continue in my opinion.

Chapman top scorer then Extras with a handy knock. Not much else from anyone else.

All a bit disappointing really.

Also disappointing is the summer and the lack of cricket this year. That is it for the home summer apparently.

@SouthernMann said in Black Caps vs Sri Lanka:

@MN5 said in Black Caps vs Sri Lanka:

@SouthernMann said in Black Caps vs Sri Lanka:

Two of the most maligned NZ cricketers needing to manage the rebuild. I've slapped a cheeky $50 on Braces to top score.

There’s some beer money gone

Indeed. That's punting though. Stoked to see Chapman look so good.

Chapman almost always looks amazing when he's in and playing classical shots. He's a very gifted cricketer.

If he gets us out of this I won't ever doubt him again.

@No-Quarter said in Black Caps vs Sri Lanka:

Looks like we'll have a score to chase today

I hope so. Be good to see a big chase for us in the evening. I want to win but I also want to be entertained.

We should have scored another 30 or 40.

On the other hand at this stage it looks like enough.

Very typical Chapman innings there. Good 50 and then gets out softly.