Wallabies vs Barbarians

[Shiggins]

JOC (James O'Connor) is doing well for first test at 10. No pressure. Just playing his game. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) doing a good job and digby.

I think pocock won't come back in 2nd. I'm
Sure he said he pulled his knee. Trying to lip read

Couple of soft yellows But by the rules fair enough I Spose

 

[AngrySeahorse]

O'Connor might have to drop that hand swing thing he does then, cant have stuff like that happen every time he goes for a goal kick.

 

[Shiggins]

Not sure on that. What are the time laws? He was 10 seconds from 2 min since the try was scored

 

[dobduff11]

JOC (James O'Connor) deserves that. He didn't seem to learn from the WC did he?

It only happens to him so it's clearly his fault. He does a little pump, could be on purpose.

I remember reading something on 15manrugby a while back that O'connor did some little bounce before he started his kick. The IGS guy charged but O'connor was allowed to take the kick again after he missed it the first time. Moved it in a few metres on the second attempt and nailed it.

Seem to remember it happening to him for the force as well a couple of times as well as at the RWC.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Without a look at the rule book, I always thought you could only start to charge after the kicker took his first step?

Thats what I thought too that you actually have to advance on the ball. Still, if ref's wont pick this up he's going to be copping it every time he goes for conversions he may well have to drop the arm swing.

 

[qwerty51]

How good has Simmons been? Start of his bright career here. Sharpe has been excellent as well.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Horwill try 1st touch! Woo hoo!

Aus 25-6.

Ben Alexander has been doing plenty of running with ball in hand this game making pretty good ground too.

 

[Tangawizi]

Best subs ever!

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Horne in Try! Baa Baas screw it up.

 

[qwerty51]

Horne's intensity is excellent, such determination to get over the ad. line and attack anything that has the ball.

 

[Godfrey]

I think the red has been fantastic

 

[Major Spliff Biggins]

I know it isn't a competition match

I know the defence lacks structure

Irrespective, I feel there may be a big debate Cooper v O'Connor for 10 over the next few years. O'Connor's strength in the contact is a real attribute.

 

[Godfrey]

Australia playing some good rugby now - though barbarians a shambles.

 

[qwerty51]

As far as I'm concerned Cooper is done with. No need for him, O'Connor offers more whilst having none of his weaknesses. It solves the problem of where to pick JOC (James O'Connor) when Mitchell/Ionae are fit as well.

I like Barnes as well. Such a courageous defender and great tactical kicker.

I don't like Cooper's play or attitude.

 

[Major Spliff Biggins]

As far as I'm concerned Cooper is done with. No need for him, O'Connor offers more whilst having none of his weaknesses. It solves the problem of where to pick JOC (James O'Connor) when Mitchell/Ionae are fit as well.

I like Barnes as well. Such a courageous defender and great tactical kicker.

I don't like Cooper's play or attitude.

Well that didn't take long. Surely some respect for Cooper's passing ability?

 

[AngrySeahorse]

I know it isn't a competition match

I know the defence lacks structure

Irrespective, I feel there may be a big debate Cooper v O'Connor for 10 over the next few years. O'Connor's strength in the contact is a real attribute.

I wouldn't put Quade on the scrap heap despite what happended in the RWC, that being said I didnt think Barnes was a bad option nor does it look like O'Connor is a bad option either. Three pretty good fly halfs for mine with their own +'s & -'s. It's going to be interesting seeing who ultimately ends up as our predominant 10.

In the meantime Horwill in again, try machine. 37-6, now make that 39-6.

 

[Slim 293]

Maybe I've just been watching too casually...

But I haven't quite seen enough from JOC (James O'Connor) to signal him as being the new Wallaby 10...

However, Cipriani is so god damn awful that JOC (James O'Connor) could definitely be the new Rebels' 10...

Oh my, Cipriani...

 

[qwerty51]

As much as it pains me to say it, the QLDers have been fantastic.

 

[Major Spliff Biggins]

Maybe I've just been watching too casually...

But I haven't quite seen enough from JOC (James O'Connor) to signal him as being the new Wallaby 10...

However, Cipriani is so god damn awful that JOC (James O'Connor) could definitely be the new Rebels' 10...

Oh my, Cipriani...

Allergic to the contact isn't he?

 

[Slim 293]

The entire Barbarians have a case of the Rebels in defence, which makes it very difficult to judge the worth of our players...

The Wallabies are getting away with far more than they would in a real test match...