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Ken Catchpole (46)
Yeah Taps kicked well I thought, and gained some good yardage too. I couldn't tell (I was down the other end), was it Lance with the boomer in the second half that gained us a solid 50m? Whoever it was, it was a cracker.
Reds v Force, Super Rugby Round 5, 2013
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Yeah Taps kicked well I thought, and gained some good yardage too. I couldn't tell (I was down the other end), was it Lance with the boomer in the second half that gained us a solid 50m? Whoever it was, it was a cracker.
Oh for the days of Paul McLean when a 50 metre touchfinder was considered a bit substandard.
Is it rose coloured nostalgia but pretty sure that he could be called upon to hoof the pill downfield 60-70 metres?
Is it rose coloured nostalgia but pretty sure that he could be called upon to hoof the pill downfield 60-70 metres?
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
Different ball, different style of kicking, they seem to favour a more accurate style over length. Latham, for example, had a huge torp, but players these days seem to prefer not to use a torp as it is difficult to kick an accurate torpedo.
Regarding the game, was out for family stuff and missed it, then only caught bits and pieces in the replay. Funnily enough, in those bits and pieces the Force seemed dominant and Reds error prone, so by the sounds of it they were microcosms for the whole game.
Well deserved win to the Force then. They had deserved a win so far, and their inconsistency had cost them. Congratulations Force fans, just a shame that it came when it did! Hopefully the Force continue to upset some more teams this season.
For the Reds, hopefully it gets better when Horwill, Digby, Shipperley and A. Finger are all back. As has been mentioned, we have to admit that the Reds are not the team of 2011 and do not have the depth as hoped. The Reds are a long way off the pace right now, which the Brumbies are so beautifully setting.
BTW, my understanding that Graham's primary influence at the Reds is defence. Graham has been the defensive coach of other teams, so it's not a first for him. I think most Reds fans would have preferred Tattsy Taylor's defensive work, but unfortunately not all things last.
Regarding the game, was out for family stuff and missed it, then only caught bits and pieces in the replay. Funnily enough, in those bits and pieces the Force seemed dominant and Reds error prone, so by the sounds of it they were microcosms for the whole game.
Well deserved win to the Force then. They had deserved a win so far, and their inconsistency had cost them. Congratulations Force fans, just a shame that it came when it did! Hopefully the Force continue to upset some more teams this season.
For the Reds, hopefully it gets better when Horwill, Digby, Shipperley and A. Finger are all back. As has been mentioned, we have to admit that the Reds are not the team of 2011 and do not have the depth as hoped. The Reds are a long way off the pace right now, which the Brumbies are so beautifully setting.
BTW, my understanding that Graham's primary influence at the Reds is defence. Graham has been the defensive coach of other teams, so it's not a first for him. I think most Reds fans would have preferred Tattsy Taylor's defensive work, but unfortunately not all things last.
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
Yep that was Lance. Pretty to watch that kick. Man he is just an all round solid player.
And Ash, I think our defence was mostly good except for around the ruck at times. Alby found too much space there at times. It looked a lot like the trial games in that respect. Our goal line D was brilliant but!
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John Solomon (38)
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Mark Ella (57)
Still in second on the conference ladder. The loss sucked and the Reds stank though I have full confidence the boys will respond well to this.
Full congratulations to the Force. They did a fantastic job of keeping the foot on the throat of the Reds. That was a much earned win and lap it up Force fans. I hope your boys can carry that confidence into next weekend and the stage is set for your first home game of the year.
Shiggins
Steve Williams (59)
Bloody foxtel. Series link didn't work. It only recorded 3 games. 1 not being the force reds game. Someone needs to help me. Where can I watch it? I've looked online but the 3 games I can find to "purchase" are not the ones my foxtel neglected to record. Please help
^^^^ Foxtel sometimes replay the game in the wee small hours to fill space. Check out the schedule for the next couple of days.
You may have to wait a day or two but you should be able to get the game (eventually).
You may have to wait a day or two but you should be able to get the game (eventually).
Happy
Alex Ross (28)
I had the same problem. It was because some games were on Fox Sports 1 while the other games were on Fox Sports 2. You need to series link games on both channels to get them all.
Anyway, the Reds Force game is being replayed 2pm Tuesday on Fox Sports 2.
Shiggins
Steve Williams (59)
Thanks mate. I will remember this.
I was at the game last night and was given a fairly unique perspective as I was sitting on the Reds Extended Bench!!!!!
First thing first - I am gutted that the one and only time I am ever listed on a Reds team sheet (and my name is in the program) we lost to the Force. I can only say though, you can't blame me because I didn't end up getting any game time surprisingly!With our 4:3 bench and Simmons going for a sleep in the first minute I thought I was in for a shot but alas, it was not my night.
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Did you and/or your mates 'leave' with the seat covers? They were missing post game and there's still 5 more home games to go.
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
Hey RugbyReg me and my mate grabbed ours, but I'm not sure about the other guys as we didn't know them prior to last night. We assumed that they were probably something that got replaced each time anyway and wanted to re-live the awesomeness of the day/evening every day at work by draping them over the old desk chairs! In hindsight though, that was probably a dumb assumption and I guess we just got caught up in the excitement.
Happy to get them back to you guys this week. Where is the best place to take them?
In hindsight though, that was probably a dumb assumption and I guess we just got caught up in the excitement. Happy to get them back to you guys this week. Where is the best place to take them?
emuarse
Desmond Connor (43)
Quad seems to spending more time in all of his decision making this season, not only in kicking. In past seasons it appeared he played more instinctively.
It's like as he's getting older he's thinking things out more, and that results in:
- taking more time to make his moves, and
- often making the wrong move
Hey RugbyReg me and my mate grabbed ours, but I'm not sure about the other guys as we didn't know them prior to last night. We assumed that they were probably something that got replaced each time anyway and wanted to re-live the awesomeness of the day/evening every day at work by draping them over the old desk chairs!
Happy to get them back to you guys this week. Where is the best place to take them?
ha! No worries mate. I understand. Nah, they are there for the season. Where are you? Can you get them to Ballymore?
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Tony Shaw (54)
No problems, shouldn't be a drama to get them to Ballymore. I'll PM you and work out the details.
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Mark Ella (57)
Firstly - Congrats to the Force - they played to their strengths and found our weaknesses.
Our kicking was poor. QC (Quade Cooper) just doesn't have the mojo anymore - really think he will strugle to make the wallabies (or should). He is there for his "X" factor. He used to break the line every so often or at least half break it and pass to another. He does neither now!
Saia went high, got shrugged off and a try ensued - Gilly had already overrun the player and couldn't recover to make the tackle.
Thought Frisby paniced a couple of times. Whislt Genia can be forgiven for a lacklustre performance to be fair he has been out for several months and will only get better and better. The thing with Genia is that he doesn't panic when facing a tough decision.
Our backs also seem to lack penetration.
Reckon Link tore some new arseholes after the game. It was a huge game for the Reds, one that should have been won and won well.
The Force came out to play and play they did. Again, Congrats.
Our kicking was poor. QC (Quade Cooper) just doesn't have the mojo anymore - really think he will strugle to make the wallabies (or should). He is there for his "X" factor. He used to break the line every so often or at least half break it and pass to another. He does neither now!
Saia went high, got shrugged off and a try ensued - Gilly had already overrun the player and couldn't recover to make the tackle.
Thought Frisby paniced a couple of times. Whislt Genia can be forgiven for a lacklustre performance to be fair he has been out for several months and will only get better and better. The thing with Genia is that he doesn't panic when facing a tough decision.
Our backs also seem to lack penetration.
Reckon Link tore some new arseholes after the game. It was a huge game for the Reds, one that should have been won and won well.
The Force came out to play and play they did. Again, Congrats.
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