REDS

[PeteyD]

Okay, being a sucker for punishment I have just bought a family membership to the Reds. All games at Scumcorp stadium are included. Seats are in the family freindly end (milton rd) but we got front row so the kids will enjoy it. Hopefully the Reds will put in a better effort this year.

[beanbag]

that should be in the what are you ashamed of thread lol

[PeteyD]

haha good on ya. Go support the rabbits with grunt.

[3oneday]

yay, a poxy reds thread already :roll:

[Moe Norman]

Nice work Petey.

They look to have assembled a decent squad this year, even with some depth to cover the inevitable injury curse. Combined with a decent draw - their Semi final hopes may not be out the window within the first month of the competition - which is a step in the right direction!

[oobsadd2]

Shit, I only looked at this thread cos I thought we were talking wine :)

[virge666]

When the Reds play well - the Wallabies play well.

Always been the way.

[PeteyD]

Not many steps they can take in the other direction!! But this season ios looking a lot better than the last couple.

[virge666]

I reckon they are much better than 12 months ago... the basics are there, I would like some more leadership and a better scrum.

But I am enjoying my rugby at present.

[henno]

The reds are on the up and up. And virge is right, they are twice the team they were 12-18 months ago. They still have a long way to go however.

[Sydney Hacker]

At least they are faring better then the Waratahs after the barbarians game :)

[Fishman Dan]

Dunning will move at the same speed with the achilles injury.

[Moe Norman]

Shame it wasn't Al Baxter

[Scottt]

The reds are on the up and up. And virge is right, they are twice the team they were 12-18 months ago...

and they'll still finish bottom four.

I cheered as Donut's achiles went SNAP the other night. I hope he misses a lion's share of the S14 as it reinjures time after time - it'd make the Tahs much stronger :lol:

[PeteyD]

But who will kick the field goals?

[3oneday]

Speaking of which, will the Reds try allowance reach 1 per game this year ? Or is it still 0.456 tries per game ?



:p

[PeteyD]

They didn't come last bulldog boy ;)

:D

hopefully it will be 3 or 4 ;)

[Grunt]

haha good on ya. Go support the rabbits with grunt.

Hey the Rabbits may even have a better winning percentage than the Reds last year.

What did a season pass cost you? The Waratah's ones down here are quite pricey.

[PeteyD]

$250 for a family of 4 for 6 games.

[Grunt]

Souths general Admission cost me $450 for 14 games for the 3 of us. 2 Adults @ $200 and Child @ $50

[Scottt]

Yeah, but it's Souths...

[just]

Did go to tonights game Petey? Looks like it was great win for them.

[PeteyD]

Sure did. Was a great win.

[henno]

I was there also. What a great game. Although the Sharks did play like a busted arsehole.

[Scottt]

Don't get too picky Henno, it's important that reds fans savour every win they can! :lol:

[PeteyD]

Wins like that have been few and far between. I thought the Sharks played allright, the Reds soaked the pressure really well, particularly the first 20 minutes and the first 25 minutes of the second half.

The kids have been to both Reds home games this year and they have won them both. The kids love the Reds. They were telling some Sharks fans on the bus in how the Reds were going to win. Was very funny.

Oh - Don't forget to mention, 2 rookie props against the Springbok front row, and held their own. Awesome stuff!

[henno]

Without a doubt the Reds handled the pressure well. Some of the big tackles were outright try-savers.

I still think they are a little messy in the back line, but lucky for us the Sharks were even worse. They could barely hang onto the ball.

[PeteyD]

Yea but pressure does that to back lines. Even to Springbok Vunderkids. The Reds held onto the ball a lot better than they did against the Cheetahs.

[PeteyD]

FFS. Kind of glad I had baby sitting duties and missed the game today.

[Moe Norman]

getting depressing, I was sure they would win tonight!

[PeteyD]

Is this the same team that came within a few dodgy calls of beating the Highlanders at home? Talk about inconsistant.

[virge666]

What was the go when they were only playing 13 players... STILL couldn't score.

All you had to do was hold the pill and wear the opposition out . . . the tonne of lineout ball they lost or got under a pressure also wasn't much chop.

Aussie Ruggah has to get better than this... The Tah's are embarressing, the Brumbies are struggling, the force can't get on the board and the Reds make too many mistakes.

At least we can smash England. :)

[PeteyD]

Hang on to the ball seems to be the problem. They did it when they beat the Sharks. Pity it was only for that game though.

They dropped plenty of ball against the Cheetahs (and with the line open) and only won because the cheetahs were woeful.

Braid has a ruptured achilles. So with a run home that is rather daunting I wonder if the reds can scrape a bonus point.

[virge666]

Hang on to the ball seems to be the problem. They did it when they beat the Sharks. Pity it was only for that game though.


I am sort of lost here... what is with the midfield kicking. i am an ex-colt player and i just don't understand all the midfield kicking on first phase.

There is no setup, not pressure, no targeting, and very rarely some chasers.

I just don't get it, kicking should be the last resort or something to do to keep the defense back a bit... risking a 50-50 ball just to gain 20m is my idea of insane.

[PeteyD]

Mate I was a forward so don't ask me!

It has to do with the kicking out on the full. You can't take it back into your 25 and then kick it out. Mind you there is no point in trying to build phases when you keep dropping the ball.

[virge666]

It has to do with the kicking out on the full. You can't take it back into your 25 and then kick it out. Mind you there is no point in trying to build phases when you keep dropping the ball.

Catch 22.

How can you expect to be able to hold the ball under pressure when you keep kicking it away waiting for someone to do something special.

They are smart guys - but I just don't get it...

[PeteyD]

Woo Hoo! Power outage in Auckland, could mean the Reds get some points ....

[PeteyD]

Barnes!! 10-0 to the reds! Stop the game now!

Horwill!! 17-0 to the Reds. Blues are emulating their namesakes!!

My $10 at $6.50 on a reds win is looking good!

4th Try! 29-5. Why can't they play like this all year!

This could be the first time the Reds have beaten the Blues at home.

[PeteyD]

OK. It starts again. After a decent series of trial games it all comes down to this. Big one against the Tahs at home. Taking the family off again. Go REDS!

[sms316]

OK. It starts again. After a decent series of trial games it all comes down to this. Big one against the Tahs at home. Taking the family off again. Go REDS!

:roll:


Barnes!! 10-0 to the reds! Stop the game now!

Horwill!! 17-0 to the Reds. Blues are emulating their namesakes!!

My $10 at $6.50 on a reds win is looking good!

4th Try! 29-5. Why can't they play like this all year!

This could be the first time the Reds have beaten the Blues at home.

Times have changed a bit. :lol:

[PeteyD]

More than 5 wins would be good this year!

[Lucasto23]

that would be fricken excellent. If the players support Mckenzie and trust what he is doing they will be slightly more competitive in 3 year ;)

The player drain is the biggest hurdle at the moment :(

[PeteyD]

Player drain will always be there with 2 centres feeding 4 (soon to be 5) teams. They need to treat it professionally instead of emotionally. It appears that may be happening.

[Lucasto23]

i hope so, i remember watching super 10 in the Tim Horin and Co days and well we know how good this rugby team can be :)

[moree golfer]

Go the Tah tahs. Should be a classic ding dong battle. Can't wait to get my daughter in bed and I'll be plonked on the lounge with a sixpack beside me.

[backintheswing]

Anyone know of any sites that are streaming the REDS game tonight.

[Scottt]

www.myp2p.eu (http://www.myp2p.eu) is a good one that I watch a fair bit of golf on.

You have to sign up and download something, but it's legit.

[virge666]

Anyone watch the brumbies last night - pretty ordinary game to watch - the breakdown was ferocious.

Thought Steve Walsh did well as the ref, but there must have been 3000 errors and 2000 penalties... no one seem to get into any gear at all.

Weird...

[henno]

Shit game. I gave up watching it.

[Yossarian]

You mean the force game ;) It was average. Losing pretorius has hurt a bit.

[henno]

Anyone know of any sites that are streaming the REDS game tonight.

http://www.justin.tv/twomint/popout/

[henno]

Well, what else can you expect. Typical Reds style.
Worse chokers than henno.

[moree golfer]

Giddyup you Tahs. I must say a great contest and probably NSW were a little lucky to get back into the game. All I can say is Cliffy you are one big bastard!

[henno]

A little lucky? They were smashed all game until the last 5 minutes. And the Tahs were a player down. The Reds lost it more than the Tahs won it. Losers.

[WBennett]

How the hell the Reds lost that game nobody will ever know.

Destined to be shit again in 10

[Moe Norman]

ffs, I was feigning interest this year too!

[moree golfer]

Wasn't Horwill shattered! He struggled to answer Kafes question as his mind was elsewhere.

[moree golfer]

A little lucky? They were smashed all game until the last 5 minutes. And the Tahs were a player down. The Reds lost it more than the Tahs won it. Losers.
Yeah I agree the Reds held the upper hand for the majority of the game.:oops:

[henno]

ffs, I was feigning interest this year too!

I hear ya. I am really trying to be interested this season.

[WBennett]

OT - Justin.tv becomes useful with adsl2. If you don't have adsl2 and you are in a capable area, just do it. Now.

[AndyP]

I love justin.tv. In a non-AFL state, it is the only way to view a game live sometimes.

[WBennett]

AP - do you have Foxtel? We get every game that isn't live on Channel 518. Friday night footy at 7:30 each Friday, the games on delay on Ten live. Its the only reason I've kept my Foxtel subscription.

How does Justin go with EPL?

[AndyP]

That would be the only reason I would get Fox, but I can't justify the cost for a few footy games.

[kpac]

How does Justin go with EPL?

:lol::smt023:smt023

[3oneday]

Stoopid stoopid game, Tahs in it for 75 minutes with no ****ing tries ! Can't wait for their attacking rugby to start :roll:

[virge666]

I live in NSW and hate the Tah's. HOW the F*CK did the Reds lose that !!!

This is the reason I hate the Tah's. They rarely play more than 20 mins a game - when they do, they are awesome, but most of the time, it is defensive, negative rugby over and over and over.

The Tah's will get smashed when they hit some quality side and go back into their shithole.

Go you Brumbies.

[WBennett]

Unfortunately Nic Junior dominates my Foxtel box these days, so Justin could be my saviour

[virge666]

Unfortunately Nic Junior dominates my Foxtel box these days, so Justin could be my saviour

Yep - I know your pain.

[PeteyD]

****ity **** **** ****. Fancy letting 14 men score against you like that. Stupid Reds thought they had it won when the player got sent off. And dumbass penalties. Ref was not the crowds most favourite person either.

Lots of good signs to come out the game though. Maintaining posession being the main one. Roll on the Crusaders minus the cheaty bastard next week.

[3oneday]

Lots of good signs to come out the game though.
don't forget to mention.....






YOUR CAPTAIN IS A CRY BABY !

[jaybam]

GO the Tahs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sms316]

****ity **** **** ****. Fancy letting 14 men score against you like that. Stupid Reds thought they had it won when the player got sent off. And dumbass penalties. Ref was not the crowds most favourite person either.

Lots of good signs to come out the game though. Maintaining posession being the main one. Roll on the Crusaders minus the cheaty bastard next week.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[virge666]

YOUR CAPTAIN IS A CRY BABY !

It's called "Passion" - it is meant to hurt when you lose.

Not like the Gregan days where it is all "things to work on next week" and "we didn't do the simple thing right" bullshit.

I for one, welcome a little bit of character from a captain. The code could do with more people like him.

[PeteyD]

Everyone was crying except the ref who went and collected his bet winnings ...

[sms316]

:lol:

At least you aren't bitter.

[virge666]

Great win by the Reds tonight.

Class from start to finish - let a few Penalties in early but tightened up and smashed them.

Go you good thing.

[Yossarian]

Shit did they get up over the crusaders? Was it in N Zed?

[henno]

At home.

[virge666]

Shit did they get up over the crusaders? Was it in N Zed?


Suncorp Reds 41 Cruses 13

2 mins to go.

had to happen Crusey got a consolidatory try

41 - 20 final score.

[Yossarian]

Maybe they don't suck anymore. Not that I can talk. The force are the most inconsistent team ever. Almost worse than the dockers.

[Jarro]

They picked up a couple of injuries to key players though didn't they ?

Good win though, not many would've tipped them .... even at Suncorp.

[jaybam]

Crusaders were ordinary at best. The amount of turnover and handleing errors the Reds should have won by 50. And yes Jarro doesnt look good for their captain which will be a shame. Good player and will be a loss if he has done his ligaments. But then these footballers seem to recover ultra quick nowadays. Congrats on the win reds hope its a sign of things to come.Might be worth going to watch a game or two if they stay competetive.

[PeteyD]

How good was that!!! Crusaders dropped heaps of ball, but there was lots of defensive pressure from the Reds. And the ref was pinging em for lying over the ball, awesome stuff.

I think Brad Thorn paid em to have a try at Suncorp the last time he played there.

[Scottt]

Wow. Surprised sums it up!

[PeteyD]

Looks like Horwill is goneski for the rest of the super14 :(

Cooper's 31 points is the most by a Red in Super Rugby (he can check it on his laptop). It is the first time the Reds have beaten Canterbury since 1999, and the most points put on them since the Brumbies rolled em in the 04 final.

[virge666]

They are doing OK...

They fell asleep - but have just scored.

I am starting to enjoy the reds play... Beats the crap out of the losers we have in Sydney

[jaybam]

shame on you virge

[sms316]

They are doing OK...

They fell asleep - but have just scored.

I am starting to enjoy the reds play... Beats the crap out of the losers we have in Sydney
Yeah, hate those guys who beat Qld. Especially when we make them think they can win for 79 mins. :lol:

[henno]

I am starting to enjoy the reds play... Beats the crap out of the losers we have in Sydney

You legend, virge. :smt023

[virge666]

shame on you virge


Yeah, hate those guys who beat Qld. Especially when we make them think they can win for 79 mins. :lol:

Sorry lads - the amount on infighting, bitching, wasted money on NRL players, name calling and no results lost me many years ago. Since Matt Burke left to be exact.

Oh and the boring defensive rugby shits me to tears

Go you Brumbies...

[virge666]

And then the Reds choked...

Bugger

[Jarro]

Nice kiss of death virge :roll:

[virge666]

Nice kiss of death virge :roll:

Yep...

It's a gift.

[3oneday]

Did anyone cry ?

[PeteyD]

Stupid Kiwi weather. They have to learn to win those close ones. Missed chances, particularly the knock on in goal and the 2 crooked lineout throws killed em. Wouldn't call it a choke, that was week one when we let that bunch of losers back into the game.

[virge666]

Stupid Kiwi weather. They have to learn to win those close ones. Missed chances, particularly the knock on in goal and the 2 crooked lineout throws killed em. Wouldn't call it a choke, that was week one when we let that bunch of losers back into the game.

Hmmm . . . a little one side view there.

May I suggest the 40 minute Wallaby like nap in the middle of the game. You know the bit where the Blues scored two tries, including one that one bloke ran through about 7 players.

I thought that bit was a bit heartbreaking.

Unlike the Tah's getting Tah'ed. . They scored almost 40 points and still didn't win. That was awesome.

[PeteyD]

True. The blues dominated for most of the game. I thought both the tries were soft. Still in contention until the end was good though. Much better than last year. They still have a lot to learn about how to win.

[henno]

They're not used to it, Pete. They don't know what it feels like. :razz:

[PeteyD]

6 years in the bottom 4 will do that to you. McKenzie knows though. Along with Horan and few of the other people they have working with them.

Just looked at the draw, Cheifs at Waikato next week. Cheifs and Bulls are looking the goods this year so that is a big ask.

Force at home the week after. Should be a win.

3 weeks in SA next, playing Cheetehs, Sharks and Lions, all underperforming teams, so that could be a good trip.

[virge666]

+1 lads . . . I think they are on the mend. The forwards were particularly good last night - that young hooker was everywhere.

And when the Reds play well - the Wallabies play well.

I am liking the new breakdown rules too... just a bit lost on what defines a player "involved" in a tackle.

[Yossarian]

IF you can't beat the force, give up.

[PeteyD]

force is QLD B, so they lift for that game.

[Yossarian]

Ha! Bitter much ;)

[PeteyD]

Only at the QRU for being hopeless.

[Yossarian]

Never something I read a lot about in our sports pages but what I did read looked all bad.

[Jarro]

Nice away win against the Chiefs 8)

[PeteyD]

Awesome win. Holding the cheifs to no points in the second half is pretty special. Definately a lot more mettle in the team this year. Now to beat the farce on Sunday arvo. You should come along Jarro, see how good Rugby is to watch these days.

[Fishman Dan]

They tried to throw it away! They go from bombing a match winning try to defending a line-out on their goal line, only for the Chiefs to blow it!

I see it.... I WATCHED it.... but I still don't believe it!

[Jarro]

Awesome win. Holding the cheifs to no points in the second half is pretty special. Definately a lot more mettle in the team this year. Now to beat the farce on Sunday arvo. You should come along Jarro, see how good Rugby is to watch these days.

No thanks mate, you'll never convert me.

[virge666]

It was a good game...

A damn good game. The Reds didn't fall asleep at all.

My Brumbies won as well - Life is good

[Grunt]

Just sat thru the worst advertisement for Rugby ever. Even the commentators were saying how bad it was. Waratahs V Sharks.
I gave it a go I will not be watching another game this year.

[moree golfer]

It was crap I agree Grunt but a win is a win. Gee the Sharks are going bad despite having most of the Boks in their team incl. J Smit their captain.

[Moe Norman]

Just sat thru the worst advertisement for Rugby ever. Even the commentators were saying how bad it was. Waratahs V Sharks.
I gave it a go I will not be watching another game this year.
I watched the first half, it was boring as buggery, but still more exciting than a State of Origin.

5 tackles, kick

[henno]

I watched the first half, it was boring as buggery, but still more exciting than a State of Origin.

5 tackles, kick

As usual, I agree with everything Moe has said. The game sucked, no question... but still didn't suck as much as "five tackles, kick".

[3oneday]

As usual, I agree with everything Moe has said.
you still drinking ?

[Scottt]

The Waratahs are playing awful football so far this year. It pains me as a tahs fan to see the reds doing well, but as a Wallabies fan it's great. I feel so conflicted!

[Moe Norman]

Scottt,

At one point last night, Berrick Barnes jinked cross field pefectly, drew two defenders to him and opened up a hole that even Matt Dunning could charge through. He popped a perfect pass and Carter (his 13) was flat footed and looking at him like a deer in headlights. It was comedy gold, and to think they pushed MacKenzie out the door!

If their outside centre has no idea how to hit a gap, they are in trouble. He copped a fair spray from Barnes too! Lucky they have a good pack.

[virge666]

Just sat thru the worst advertisement for Rugby ever. Even the commentators were saying how bad it was. Waratahs V Sharks.
I gave it a go I will not be watching another game this year.

Grant,

Do you not listen... Don't watch the Waratahs - they are the biggest bunch of defensive women going around. It is like watching a Melbourne Storm match from 2 years ago. Watch the brumbies or the reds or even the force. All three have a bit of ticker and a decent captain who promotes the flow of the game.

I taped the Tah match last night and it was appalling - Nay - frigging awful. I simply fast forwarded through most of it. I reckon there was more kinking in the second half then all the aussie teams combined for the year. You could even hear the crowd boo at times.

Phil Kearns had the right idea - Next person who kicks I will take off the field, or get a captain that actually promotes the 6 million dollar backline they have. They spend all this money on backs, and then never use them...

Friggin Insane.

[sms316]

I don't give a stuff how ordinary it is to watch as long as NSW wins. Winning is far more important than being pretty to watch.

[virge666]

If their outside centre has no idea how to hit a gap, they are in trouble. He copped a fair spray from Barnes too! Lucky they have a good pack.

That was an almost perfect play - all he had to do was hold the ball and hit it up. Even with a dodgey back I could have hobbled though that chasm.

Barnes is going to need some time to get his backs hitting up... And Burgess' service is way too slow, hospital pass after hospital pass all night long.

They are just so dissappointing.

[Grunt]

only was watching for a 1-12 margin bet I had running on the game. I was lucky they were so crap, they should have won by 20+

[virge666]

I don't give a stuff how ordinary it is to watch as long as NSW wins. Winning is far more important than being pretty to watch.

Give yourself an uppercut.

No one is going to turn up to watch the game if they continue to play like that. Just like the last world cup.

I love my Rugby, but even I can't deal with that tripe they served up last night. It is embarassing and wins no favours with the paying public.

[Grunt]

Did you hear the commentary team say they would boo too if they were allowed to?

[virge666]

Yep.

And totally agree. Greg Martin said it. "I am not allowed to Boo in the commentary box, but I would"

All three of them and Kafer just spent the rest of the match bagging them. They won't listen though - next week it will be more of the same... and they wont make the top 4.

[sms316]

Tahs 73 - Lions 12

Call that shit defensive!

[Yossarian]

Are the force favourites for this weekends match?

[sms316]

Who?

[Yossarian]

The team that is playing the Reds?

[virge666]

Tahs 73 - Lions 12

Call that shit defensive!

Even an ugly bloke gets a root every now and then.

[sms316]

Even an ugly bloke gets a root every now and then.
True. Although the OzGolf XIV could secure a bonus point against the Lions.

[PeteyD]

Nice scoreline. The Tahs needed something like that.

[virge666]

How is this for some journalistic drivel.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/the-waratahs-critics-need-to-take-a-lesson-in-geography-20100313-q568.html

Aww did you have to do a bit of travelling . . . you poor little dodums.

I have no idea why anyone would support them, which is probably why only 17,000 turned up on a prefect night for Rugby.

[Jarro]

Nice win to the Reds today 8)

[Yossarian]

What was the score, i was going to watch the game but this hangover was far to powerful.

[henno]

50-10.

Spanked.






P.S. Learn the difference between to/too/two! ;-)

[Yossarian]

I now the difference.

That is a spanking. :(

[henno]

I now the difference.

Now your just being silly. Some people really need to work on there English.

[Yossarian]

Your funny. The force need to steal all the reds players again.

[henno]

The force need to steal all the reds players again.

We'll give them to you too. We let Barnes go for a 6-pack and a pizza.

[PeteyD]

Nice win. First time I can remember the Reds having a bonus point before half time. Now a week off and then 3 weeks in SA. Next home game is against the Bulls on the 17th April. Should be a ripper.

[Jarro]

Any injuries out of todays game ?

I thought i heard them saying (on the radio) that someone might have done some damage to a medial ligament ??

It'll be a tough three weeks facing the monsters over in Jurassic Park :shock:

[PeteyD]

We got 3 poor teams over there thankfully, although the Cheetahs seem to have found some form, and the Sharks are full of good players but haven't got it together yet. If we can come away from SA with 8 points it would be an awesome trip. Bulls and Stormers are both home games this year.

I didn't think anyone came off injured tonight.

[virge666]

The Force were smashed.

They really had no answer to the attack that the Reds unleashed.

The Force have the Tahs next week and I see a thrashing coming from them as well. They just don't have the players to stop the onslaught.

[PeteyD]

They had nothing. Even when the force tried something tricky (the run from the in goal was a good idea) they did something dumbass (give the ball to Reds player and let him score).

The Reds defense is brutal at times, and gets a lot of turnovers (they did the same thing to the Crusaders).

[virge666]

Did anyone see how good the force were last night. Not quite the 80 minutes of Rugby - but the Tahs went back into their shell.

Sharpe's dropping of the F Bomb on live TV showed how much passion that bloke has - Good to see.

I love the new breakdown rules - they have transformed the game, looking forward to seeing more of it in the TriNations.

RUNNING RUGBY IS BACK !!

[sms316]

Did anyone see how good the force were last night. Not quite the 80 minutes of Rugby - but the Tahs went back into their shell.

Yeah, I guess that the Tahs were too busy winning.

[PerryGroves]

Sharpe's dropping of the F Bomb on live TV showed how much passion that bloke has - Good to see.



Been a long time coming for Sharpe to show some mongrel.

[virge666]

Yeah, I guess that the Tahs were too busy winning.

Yep - only JUST winning against the LOWEST ranked team in the comp. Good defense, but Barnes just nothing to work with in the backs... they all just stood around waiting for someone else to do something after the second or third phase. They were probably thinking about their paychecks or a move to Melbourne.

Phil Waugh's comment post match that there should have been more kicking in the first half sums up how I and many others feel about them. They have no chance of the Top 4, especially once the NZ teams start to work out the rules and really work their loose forwards.


Been a long time coming for Sharpe to show some mongrel.

I was waiting for him to punch the Ref late in the second half - he lost his rag a few times and gave away a couple of Penalties, but he hit the line hard all night and got his blokes fired up. he has some players due back soon, all the best to him.

[Moe Norman]

Another routine victory for the mighty Reds in South Africa with a lazy 31-10 scoreline. Shame we missed the bonus point!

[PeteyD]

Bonus point would of been nice, but a win is a win. Sharks next week and then the Lions and the 3 weeks in SA is done. Could walk away with 3 wins with a bit of luck.

And nice to see Brumbies REds Waratahs in 4-6 on the Ladder.

[Jarro]

Another nice win at home against the Bulls :)

[moree golfer]

And I tipped them too, woohoo.

[virge666]

Another nice win at home against the Bulls :)

How good was the attitude... they held their nerve in the last 6 minutes.

How good is Genia and Digby... can't wait for the next game !!

[moree golfer]

The hands that led to the try by Rod Davies on the right were exceptional. They have found the composure I thought they lacked earlier in the season.

[virge666]

The hands that led to the try by Rod Davies on the right were exceptional. They have found the composure I thought they lacked earlier in the season.

+1 How good are they off the scrum at set piece !!

That try was the best of the Month.

[moree golfer]

Genia certainly is a class above no 9 in Australia at the moment. Not a bad fill in captain either!

[PeteyD]

Never thought I'd see the Reds awarded 2 scrummaging penalties against that pack. What a game and what defense at the end.

[3oneday]

Jarro sunk so low he's watching this crap now ?



:p

[Jarro]

Jarro sunk so low he's watching this crap now ?



:p

Mate, it was a constant flick between the Lions win over the Dogs, the Reds over the Bulls, and the Roosters over the Faiders :)

Gotta love my FoxTel 8)

[3oneday]

True, quality of league last night was pretty low.

[Tongueboy]

coopers goal kicking style certainly reminds me of someone loading up the back of a truck with hot goodies

[Bruce]

I loved how low and strong the defensive tackles were against the Bulls' 'pods'. They just chopped them down and one defender was taking down 2 forwards.

[TheTrueReview]

Reds success = Ewan McKenzie.

[PeteyD]

True, although there have been wholesale changes across the organisation. Not before time!

[sms316]

Reds - ghey.

[PeteyD]

SMS - jealous.
















and ghey.

[Jarro]

The boys are playing great because they've got confidence in each other ..... who supplies that i don't know, but it's certainly winning them games 8)

[Yossarian]

Ben Cousins used to have a good supplier of confidence...

Reds are playing great from the highlights I have been catching.

[sms316]

So when is Quade Cooper going to jail?

[3oneday]

Thought the same last night, what's his story these days ?

[Jarro]

It was all just a misunderstanding

[sms316]

It was all just a misunderstanding
Of course it was. Martin Bryant was just shooting the breeze too.

[Grunt]

Good NSW coach helps too.

[Moe Norman]

Ewan McKenzie is actually Victorian, but nice try ;)

[Grunt]

So how much Rugby did he play for victoria?

[Moe Norman]

quite a bit, he grew up there and played there until he was 20. He was picked for Australian Schoolboys 2 years in a row from Scotch College, in Melbourne. He moved to NSW to play for the Wallabies and played just as much for ACT as he did for NSW, Victoria didn't have a provincial side back then, and still don't. Doesn't make him any less Victorian though, does it?

[Grunt]

ok then.

[moree golfer]

Reds success = Ewan McKenzie.


Ewan McKenzie is actually Victorian, but nice try ;)

Ewen, boys, Ewen is his name. Link appears to have been the best thing that as happened to the Reds in some time.

[Moe Norman]

Another good Scotch boy the big fella

[PeteyD]

Some time would be close to 10 years. It would appear he was an inspired choice.

SMS - since you need to get used to losing (or are you already ...), about time to do it with some grace ;)

[3oneday]

SMS - since you need to get used to losing (or are you already ...), about time to do it with some grace ;)

Because he's a Queerslander now you mean ???

[Moe Norman]

Just got home, another good game and another good win. Genia, Braid, Daly and Chambers all had blinders.

The bandwagon is in full swing now too with a crowd of 30,000!

[PeteyD]

Big bandwagon!! Great game too!

[3oneday]

Big bandwagon!! Great game too!

yessiree, end to end action, tries galore. Simply unbelievable.

[TheTrueReview]

Winning form is good form. Now they're equal leaders.

[Moe Norman]

Stormers shouldn't have gotten a point though, shocked they disallowed that try

[henno]

Stormers shouldn't have gotten a point though, shocked they disallowed that try

No kidding. Bit of an odd one that.

[PeteyD]

yessiree, end to end action, tries galore. Simply unbelievable.

Wanker. Did you watch it?

Must have been an NRL video ref. I thought the rugby idea was find a reason to not allow the try, and no one at the ground could see one. Mind you the resulting scrum and scrum reset gave us the win :D

[henno]

I'm with you PeteyD. Either 3od didn't watch the game, or he has no idea. (Or it's just typical Rugby League dribble, looking for a bite.)

And that last try was a try for all money. I can't see any reason why it wasn't, so it should have been awarded. Regardless, it wasn't needed in the end.

[virge666]

So . . . did anyone else fall asleep in the Tah's vs Brumbies match, the tah's were absolutle rubbish and my Brumbies still have not found first gear all year.

The battle between Hoiles and Steve Walsh seemed to be the highlight. Steve Walsh also had an absolute shocker. Mystery call after mystery call.

When do the Reds and Force play again - there are easily the highlight this year.

[PeteyD]

Best thing for reds is the last 3 games - Highlanders and Hurricanes and Brumbies. Stormers and Crusaders and Bulls all have to play each other.

[3oneday]

Wanker. Did you watch it?
nup ;) I won't bother with the other expert, but rugby needs to lose a couple of players off the field. Then they may grab some share of support outside the blue and red jumper brigade.

[sms316]

So . . . did anyone else fall asleep in the Tah's vs Brumbies match, the tah's were absolutle rubbish and my Brumbies still have not found first gear all year.

The battle between Hoiles and Steve Walsh seemed to be the highlight. Steve Walsh also had an absolute shocker. Mystery call after mystery call.

When do the Reds and Force play again - there are easily the highlight this year.
Yep Tahs are shit. :roll:

Aussie Slam done and dusted. :mrgreen:

[Grunt]

Was tough to watch, I tried to give rugby another go but each time I watch it has games like that one. I lasted until it was 9-6. Not inspiring rugby at all.

[sms316]

NSW v ACT never is. Every match between them is a defensive affair.

[henno]

That's just because the Tahs suck. Good to see their style of game as not working so well for them this season. It's boring as bat shit.

[sms316]

Beat every other Australian team. It can't be that bad.

Looking pretty and losing doesn't mean much.

[henno]

Beat every other Australian team. It can't be that bad.

The Reds gave you the win and you know it. I know they're not Australian teams, but I wouldn't be too proud of the Stormers game. Nor the Crusaders.
We beat both of those teams and should have beaten the Tahs. When the Reds and the Tahs next meet it should be a routine win for the Reds.

[sms316]

The Reds gave you the win and you know it.
Frog shit. The Tahs got over the line with heart. Finding a way to win when you are playing poorly is a good thing.

[henno]

Frog shit. The Tahs got over the line with heart.

Delusions. The Tahs showed luck not heart. They were outclassed all game, and just got lucky when the Reds got stupid.


Finding a way to win when you are playing poorly is a good thing.

That I can agree with.

[PeteyD]

The Tahs did the reds a big favour and taught them to play for the full match. Thanks wankers! Aussie slam means nothing in super 14, just clutching at glory days straws SMS.

I have found the rugby to be way above the league this year, but I only see the reds home games as I have no Foxtel. Could be that channel 9 coverage of the league is mediocre at best.

[Ned]

Yes or No (http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,27034340-5002381,00.html) PeteyD ?

[PeteyD]

He is a talent. No idea how he is going in France, but pretty sure they wouldn't be chasing him if he was crappy. Dunno where they are gonna fit him in.

[virge666]

Beat every other Australian team. It can't be that bad.

Looking pretty and losing doesn't mean much.

This is where you lose me - I am a Rugby man through and through - I dead set love the game. I will watch six nations, sevens, anything.

The HUGE problem I have with the Tah's is that they 2.1 million dollars worth of back line and they INSIST on playing with a bad kicking game and a "winning ugly" formula. The Tah's kicking in general play is ordinary to say the least. Having a Sydney team should be a showcase for the sport in this country, but everyone I know who watches the Tah's play invariably come back with the "Rugby is boring" attitude that stifles it's growth.

I use to see at least 5 home games a year and we would easily get 30,000 people to watch it. Right now they struggle to get 20,000, i think 16,000 people turned up for last couple of home games. The Tah's rely a lot on their gate takings, so the question remains - Why do they play in such an unattractive way? And why would anyone go to the ground to watch that boring shite every couple of weeks? The Force are bottom of the ladder and they got 35,000 to the crusaders game... Whose bottom line would you rather present ?

The obvious last question is how screwed up and factious does your board have to be when Mackenzie can't get 15 prize studs to play decent football but can move up to QLD and get a couple of half good players and a bunch of Neville nobodies to play with passion and skill all the way to the top of the table.

It's not whether you win or lose - it is how many people turn up or tune in to watch the game, that gets your bills paid.

[virge666]

For you QLD's - more love from the Mexicans.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/a-pass-mark-for-winning-but-its-hard-to-really-love-the-waratahs-20100426-tndu.html

[PeteyD]

:smt039:smt039
http://www.super14.com/news/viewarticle.asp?id=25641

[henno]

:smt039:smt039
http://www.super14.com/news/viewarticle.asp?id=25641

Yeah, how awesome was that to watch! The Tah's style of play isn't working for them this season. Other teams have learned how to defend, kick and more importantly run the ball and their boring-as-f**k tactics are just not working.

[PeteyD]

What the hell happened last night? I go away and miss the game, looks like I should think myself lucky.

[henno]

What the hell happened last night? I go away and miss the game, looks like I should think myself lucky.

I watched it. It was the first time this season that they didn't even really look like winning despite looking ok for the first 5 minutes.

[Moe Norman]

One second rower was off in the first 5 minutes, sending the lineout into turmoil. The other one was off before half-time....

Also lost the hooker.

In addition to that, Giteau had one of the better kicking games I've seen, they were far too strong up front for our blokes and the Elsom, Chapman, Chisolm combo killed us in general play and at the breakdown. Nudgett, BGS and Terrace boys killed us!

[sms316]

What the hell happened last night?

Reality kicked in.

[henno]

Reality kicked in.

That we're making the finals and the Tah's aren't?

[MAZA68]

This is where you lose me - I am a Rugby man through and through - I dead set love the game. I will watch six nations, sevens, anything.

The HUGE problem I have with the Tah's is that they 2.1 million dollars worth of back line and they INSIST on playing with a bad kicking game and a "winning ugly" formula. The Tah's kicking in general play is ordinary to say the least. Having a Sydney team should be a showcase for the sport in this country, but everyone I know who watches the Tah's play invariably come back with the "Rugby is boring" attitude that stifles it's growth.

I use to see at least 5 home games a year and we would easily get 30,000 people to watch it. Right now they struggle to get 20,000, i think 16,000 people turned up for last couple of home games. The Tah's rely a lot on their gate takings, so the question remains - Why do they play in such an unattractive way? And why would anyone go to the ground to watch that boring shite every couple of weeks? The Force are bottom of the ladder and they got 35,000 to the crusaders game... Whose bottom line would you rather present ?

The obvious last question is how screwed up and factious does your board have to be when Mackenzie can't get 15 prize studs to play decent football but can move up to QLD and get a couple of half good players and a bunch of Neville nobodies to play with passion and skill all the way to the top of the table.

It's not whether you win or lose - it is how many people turn up or tune in to watch the game, that gets your bills paid.

ANSWER - get rid of Phil Waugh!

[Moe Norman]

Yep, no David Croft stinking up the field has done wonders for the Reds, Waugh is the same.

[TheTrueReview]

The Reds must've missed tackling practice during the week.

[Grunt]

I saw the half time score and assumed they would have gone on with the job.

[Moe Norman]

7 starters out injured and a very questionable yellow card = loss

[Lucasto23]

yellow card killed em, they also drop their heads in last 20 min :(

i could not watch last 10min

[PeteyD]

Yellow card was a joke. Discipline was a joke. Kiwi ref was a bigger joke. That one got away.

[sms316]

I would have thought you Qld clowns would have this thread on ignore by now.

[PeteyD]

Wanker.

[henno]

Softest yellow card ever. Although letting that try through after the half time hooter went and while we still had the ball was the real turning point.

[Grunt]

Go the Tahs

27 - 0 Second half!

[jaybam]

Reds = going going goneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Grunt]

Tah's up to 3rd after tonights big win.

[MAZA68]

Tah's up to 3rd after tonights big win.

still havn't won a title yet!

[MAZA68]

Softest yellow card ever. Although letting that try through after the half time hooter went and while we still had the ball was the real turning point.

the reds are choking at the business end.

[TheTrueReview]

The Reds have dropped to 7th. Definitely stumbling badly with the finish line in sight. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/super14-ladder

[Jarro]

The Reds have dropped to 7th. Definitely stumbling badly with the finish line in sight. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/super14-ladder

Maybe now it's all starting to become too much for a lot of the younger players.

They still have the talent to go deep into the finals but it seems they might be reading too many back pages at the moment ;)

[sms316]

Does this count as an honorable loss?

Enjoy mad Monday next week!

[PeteyD]

Much more succesful season for the reds than I had hoped for at the start. Youcan hardly call it a choke. The could finish as high as 5th if they win this week. Anything above the bottom three this year is a major acheivement. Bodes well for the coming years and for the Wallabies. Bunch of entertaining young players coming through. The Tahs and the Brumbies better make the finals now.

[Moe Norman]

Maybe now it's all starting to become too much for a lot of the younger players.

They still have the talent to go deep into the finals but it seems they might be reading too many back pages at the moment ;)

more a case of injuries than anything. Down to 6th and 7th choice locks, 3rd choice openside flanker and the list goes on

[sms316]

Much more succesful season for the reds than I had hoped for at the start. Youcan hardly call it a choke. The could finish as high as 5th if they win this week. Anything above the bottom three this year is a major acheivement. Bodes well for the coming years and for the Wallabies. Bunch of entertaining young players coming through. The Tahs and the Brumbies better make the finals now.
Tahs should have a home semi.

[PeteyD]

Don;t know about should, but the Sharks rolling the stormers has helped them a lot. Brumbies could to. I jsut hope the Brumbies and Tahs win so NO kiwi teams are in the finals. Classic stuff :D

[sms316]

Don;t know about should, but the Sharks rolling the stormers has helped them a lot. Brumbies could to. I jsut hope the Brumbies and Tahs win so NO kiwi teams are in the finals. Classic stuff :D

If the Bulls and Tahs both win then Tahs get second spot.

[PeteyD]

Stormers home game. Brumbies could leapfrog the Tahs with a BP win (not likely in Christchurch), plenty of permutations. Hurricanes are form side quite capable of beating the boring Tahs. But a win is most likely a home semi.

Interestingly the Bulls semi is going to be played in Soweto, as the Soccer World Cup has taken over Loftus.

[sms316]

Suck shit Brumbies.

Just quietly - how sexy do the Tahs jerseys look tonight?

[jaybam]

Dont worry about that mate. Playing well too. Go the Tahs :)

[moree golfer]

Hardly boring rugby, the Tahs have just shown their detractors they can play attractive rugby at times. Bloody frustrating that they don't do it more often. Bring on the semis!

Oh, and bad luck Brumbies, better luck next year.

[virge666]

Hardly boring rugby, the Tahs have just show their detractors they can play attractive rugby at times. Bloody frustrating that they don't do it more often. Bring on the semis!

Oh, and bad luck Brumbies, better luck next year.

4 weeks ago - I would have said you must have rocks in your head if you think the Tahs would make the semis.. and the Reds would not.

What a big 4 weeks... brumbies have shit, the reds have all got injured and the Tahs have prevailed.

. . . and it hurts to say this, but, the Tahs have played good football the last few weeks.

(i feel unclean for saying that)

[sms316]

4 weeks ago - I would have said you must have rocks in your head if you think the Tahs would make the semis.. and the Reds would not.

What a big 4 weeks... brumbies have shit, the reds have all got injured and the Tahs have prevailed.

. . . and it hurts to say this, but, the Tahs have played good football the last few weeks.

(i feel unclean for saying that)
Welcome to the dark side Virge.

:smt023

[Ned]

Red's leading 24 to 8 in the 46th minute, with bonus points are they a chance of any kind of making the final ?

24 to 20 in the 55th minute, bonus be nothing now!

[henno]

They almost lost that. Good game to be at, but man what a loose game.

[Moe Norman]

that disallowed try vs the stormers that was a clear try now looks a bit more valuable.

[henno]

that disallowed try vs the stormers that was a clear try now looks a bit more valuable.

I was saying that last night, but my guests didn't seem to understand the implications despite my attempts to explain it.

[sms316]

Sooks. Qld just weren't good enough.

:lol:

[PeteyD]

Not good enough for what? They more than passed any expectations on them this year. Unlike a certain team that is full of names and has failed to win a title.

Game was great to be at. Good to see 2 teams throwing the ball around and playing well. Great to see the Reds not collapse like they did last week.

Tahs beat the Stormers in SA? No chance.

[Moe Norman]

Not good enough for what? They more than passed any expectations on them this year. Unlike a certain team that is full of names Queenslanders

Game was great to be at. Good to see 2 teams throwing the ball around and playing well. Great to see the Reds not collapse like they did last week.

Tahs beat the Stormers in SA? No chance.

fixed it for you

[PeteyD]

:D

[sms316]

:smt010:smt010:smt010:smt010

Enjoy a few weeks off.


:smt098