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@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Stormers:
Did I see right that the Highlanders packed a full scrum when DLB came back on. The locks and loose forwards were all still there.
I didn't understand that either. Unless Franklin was off, Squire at lock and a back on the flank?
What a beating. Being a NZ rugby fan is glorious during this long golden period.
May winter never come
@Frye said in Highlanders v Stormers:
@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Stormers:
Did I see right that the Highlanders packed a full scrum when DLB came back on. The locks and loose forwards were all still there.
I didn't understand that either. Unless Franklin was off, Squire at lock and a back on the flank?
Osbourne went off. Bit unconventional, but I guess they figured a loose forward was more valuable than a back. Hard to argue really.
@Damo said in Highlanders v Stormers:
@Frye said in Highlanders v Stormers:
@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Stormers:
Did I see right that the Highlanders packed a full scrum when DLB came back on. The locks and loose forwards were all still there.
I didn't understand that either. Unless Franklin was off, Squire at lock and a back on the flank?
Osbourne went off. Bit unconventional, but I guess they figured a loose forward was more valuable than a back. Hard to argue really.
That's brilliant! Big fan of that decision.
How good was the 12 for the Highlanders. Thomson might go places if he keeps playing like that.
Watching recording. Haven't read thread nor do I yet know result....
20 mins in and a couple of thoughts:
Stormers experts at obstruction. Some subtle some pretty crude and obvious but Jacko not picking it up.
Aaron Smith seems to have remembered he is Aaron Smith.
Plenty whinging about Kebble tipping Evans in the lineout. Was completely justified as he did not have to push at Evans which tipped him over.
@booboo said in Highlanders v Stormers:
Jscko makes some mistakes doesn't he?
I haven't been able to watch (damn time difference at the moment) but it sounds from this thread that Jackson had a shocker.
Everyone has bad days but he really lacks the consistency needed to be ranked as high up the reffing totem pole as he is.
Good on him for going into reffing after playing and I guess there was a desire all around for him to be the poster boy for that which has paid of to an extent with a few more ex players getting into the ranks but it's a pity he is so frustrating.
I think there are a few NZ refs that are better than him at the moment but are ranked lower. Even that christian fellowship looking kid whose name I can't remember is better.
Fair call imo on the no try by PSDT. Not only did he lose the ball he propelled himself forward with his knees. You can place in tackle but not push yourself forward. Not mentioned by comms or officials.
Plenty whinging about Kebble being penalised for tipping Evans but not a peep when Leyds basically sits down and Fekitoa skims over the top there's not a peep.
It's a similar situation for me as the whingers argued "what else was he going to do" for the first incident. Too much Marshall being over fair to the opposition.
@booboo said in Highlanders v Stormers:
Plenty whinging about Kebble being penalised for tipping Evans but not a peep when Leyds basically sits down and Fekitoa skims over the top there's not a peep.
It's a similar situation for me as the whingers argued "what else was he going to do" for the first incident. Too much Marshall being over fair to the opposition.
I called that at the time, pretty rough high tackle call i thought.
@Tordah said in Highlanders v Stormers:
@Stockcar86 said in Highlanders v Stormers:
Fuck off and shut up Marshall you floppy haired whiny little bitch
although I agree with your general sentiment, I agree with the comms on that one. Tough on the Stormers prop
Disagree with you tordah and @Bones
He didn't have to lift his leg. Definite penalty. Definite no card.
Something that Jacko did get right.
@taniwharugby said in Highlanders v Stormers:
hate those maul tries, so much that could be pinged doesnt, another Highlanders try.
Finally that useless Banks gets a kick..2/4 tonight
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What should have been penalised?
@booboo said in Highlanders v Stormers:
@Tordah said in Highlanders v Stormers:
@Stockcar86 said in Highlanders v Stormers:
Fuck off and shut up Marshall you floppy haired whiny little bitch
although I agree with your general sentiment, I agree with the comms on that one. Tough on the Stormers prop
Disagree with you tordah and @Bones
He didn't have to lift his leg. Definite penalty. Definite no card.
Something that Jacko did get right.
He didn't lift his leg. Evans was put down on his shoulder. I don't know where you're getting the leg lift from ya wino.
@taniwharugby said in Highlanders v Stormers:
@mariner4life I know, but that one was at least 2 penalties I reckon.
@Gunner said in Highlanders v Stormers:
@taniwharugby said in Highlanders v Stormers:
how the fuck was that 8 on his feet Jacko?
Was thinking the same. Pisses me off when the defender is allowed to fall over the tackle, push up off the ground and go at the ball.
I think that was the incident which prompted my comment above about Jacko making errors.