Match thread

nostrildamus

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

Put Darry at first five for the blues.

That might as well be Darry at 10, Tarry (Christie) at 9.

Bones

How about Zarn's new barnet, @jet?

AB fullback right there.

KiwiMurph

Spidercam got in the way

Bones

@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Reds:

Spidercam got in the way

Christie of all people with the highest kick of the weekend.

antipodean

@Victor-Meldrew said in Blues v Reds:

Sullivan has a faster pass than Christie...

A paraplegic thalidomide kid has a faster pass. He take far too long, letting the defence set. Then his ruck clearance he pulls the ball out out of the ruck and fucks around - a smarter opposition would've smashed him and turned the ball over. He's fucking useless.

Bones

Someone paint those boots black.

KiwiMurph

Zarn is on fire

antipodean

That's a good pass to a player taking a good line. Reds with no answers to that movement.

Tim

Sullivan is coming into form. Good to see him a run without injuries.

2 try assists to Barrett putting Zarn in space.

Can't remember who was saying that's something he cant do.

Bones

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

2 try assists to Barrett putting Zarn in space.

Can't remember who was saying that's something he cant do.

Can't and doesn't are two different things.

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

2 try assists to Barrett putting Zarn in space.

Can't remember who was saying that's something he cant do.

Can't and doesn't are two different things.

Based on today, can and does

KiwiMurph

For what it's worth

That rule sucks

If you charge down from the field of play and it goes dead you should get more reward

KiwiMurph

Nice scrum Ake

jimmyb

Why did Beuden go on the outside there?

antipodean

Fucking Christie again.

KiwiMurph

Zarn risk reward was off earlier

Up 14 there wasnt a need to try a low percentage kick

jimmyb

Aki is pretty solid in defence

KiwiMurph

Blues are in big trouble in this game

They really struggle with Reds style

Blues always look so much better with Funaki at 9

Bones

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

2 try assists to Barrett putting Zarn in space.

Can't remember who was saying that's something he cant do.

Can't and doesn't are two different things.

Based on today, can and does

Based on last week, can't and doesn't. Fun game to play that one.

Bones

Pretty good from the broncos

Bones

Oh Patty! Out the back door would've been beautiful.

KiwiMurph

How do players so often go the wrong way when they make a break

African Monkey

Good half that.

KiwiMurph

Werchon vs Funaki should be good off of the bench

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

2 try assists to Barrett putting Zarn in space.

Can't remember who was saying that's something he cant do.

Can't and doesn't are two different things.

Based on today, can and does

Based on last week, can't and doesn't. Fun game to play that one.

Ummm.......did you miss where he skinned Taele and put Forbes in?

The hatred is strong with this one

KiwiMurph

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

2 try assists to Barrett putting Zarn in space.

Can't remember who was saying that's something he cant do.

Can't and doesn't are two different things.

Based on today, can and does

Based on last week, can't and doesn't. Fun game to play that one.

Ummm.......did you miss where he skinned Taele and out Forbes in?

The hatred is strong with this one

How many times are you going to bring up one example that Simon Hickey could have executed?

Tim

Then a kick out on the full

Bones

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

2 try assists to Barrett putting Zarn in space.

Can't remember who was saying that's something he cant do.

Can't and doesn't are two different things.

Based on today, can and does

Based on last week, can't and doesn't. Fun game to play that one.

Ummm.......did you miss where he skinned Taele and out Forbes in?

The hatred is strong with this one

He probably shouldn't be skinning his own players.

No hatred, just no fanboi-ing. Imagine a world where it's a phenomenal achievement for an apparently world class ten to get the odd assist. As long as we ignore all the other rubbish, he's on song for WR POTY again I reckon.

In saying that, a lot more involved in this top of the table match. Good to see.

@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

2 try assists to Barrett putting Zarn in space.

Can't remember who was saying that's something he cant do.

Can't and doesn't are two different things.

Based on today, can and does

Based on last week, can't and doesn't. Fun game to play that one.

Ummm.......did you miss where he skinned Taele and out Forbes in?

The hatred is strong with this one

How many times are you going to bring up one example that Simon Hickey could have executed?

3 in the last two games is factual. And it's directly in response to the absolutist language of "never" and " doesnt".

How many times are you guys going to bring up perceived issues from years past that may or may not have even happened depending on whether people like him or not.

Bones

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

the absolutist language of "never" and " doesnt".

Did someone say that?

KiwiMurph

@Tim said in Blues v Reds:

Then a kick out on the full

This is the type of stuff that will keep Zarn out of higher honours

Was an awful error. Changed the game entirely.

Bones

Just saw the replay of BB "putting Zarn in". Amazing ability to pass right to left like a back and nothing at all to do with Zarn's footwork and strength in the tackle. Go away Zarn you pretender.

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

@Bones said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

2 try assists to Barrett putting Zarn in space.

Can't remember who was saying that's something he cant do.

Can't and doesn't are two different things.

Based on today, can and does

Based on last week, can't and doesn't. Fun game to play that one.

Ummm.......did you miss where he skinned Taele and out Forbes in?

The hatred is strong with this one

He probably shouldn't be skinning his own players.

No hatred, just no fanboi-ing. Imagine a world where it's a phenomenal achievement for an apparently world class ten to get the odd assist. As long as we ignore all the other rubbish, he's on song for WR POTY again I reckon.

In saying that, a lot more involved in this top of the table match. Good to see.

I'm the first to admit he's been gunshy taking on the line since his concussion. And the ABs game plan of dinky kicks was an appalling waste of all our 10s talents.

I think he's worth a squad pick for experience but for big games he's better than Dmac. Love has potential, as does Harkin, but we'll be hoping RMo is better this time round.

It'll all come down to Rennie's gameplan. If he can't execute that then sayonara.

KiwiMurph

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

I think he's worth a squad pick for experience but for big games he's better than Dmac

2024 End of Year tour would disagree with you

DMac was sublime vs Ireland

Beauden was mediocre vs England and France. The only reason we beat England is Telea got subbed on for Beauden (and then George Ford shat the bed)

Bones

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

but for big games he's better than Dmac

Big game opposition grinning with pleasure at a stunted ABs. Fair play if you enjoy watching that shit show, I wouldn't.

@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Reds:

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

I think he's worth a squad pick for experience but for big games he's better than Dmac

2024 End of Year tour would disagree with you

DMac was sublime vs Ireland

Beauden was mediocre vs England and France. The only reason we beat England is Telea got subbed on for Beauden (and then George Ford shat the bed)

That was DMacs one good game. One. BB was Motm in multiple that year and single handedly responsible for at least two wins.

Is he peak BB? No. Do I wish we had better? Yes. But I don't think Dmac is the answer. BB is better, more consistently until we find the next 10.

Ideally that would have happened 1-2 years ago but it is what it is now.

Bones

@Jnr said in Blues v Reds:

single handedly responsible for at least two wins

Fuck! You had me going for a bit, I thought you were serious. Thank goodness.