Australia v Argentina - 21 November, Newcastle

[KOB1987]

We need a captain who will take points when on offer.
If we had taken every shot in the first half the game was over before oranges.

Sliding doors

 

[molman]

If we were doing the form thing - on captaincy front hooper deserves to be replaced as captain for rest of the series. Dumb leadership and just not reading what is required

Replaced with who? Who is another ironed on starter that you'd give the responsibility to?

 

[Teh Other Dave]

I actually don't mind Hooper going for the meat pie at the end of the first half. It's the abject failure to set up for the drop goal with six, two, one minute/s left that drives me to Dismal levels of rage.

 

[KOB1987]

How could Rennie seriously pick Gordon over Tate, that was a disgrace has happened 3 times now. Tate would have provided some real difference in the last 15-20, we had nothing other than the yawn box kick. That was some of the poorest tactics I have seen in years.

Fuck, Brumby Runner in red

 

[Rugbynutter39]

We need a captain who will take points when on offer.
If we had taken every shot in the first half the game was over before oranges.

And meanwhile Argentina who takes every shot on goal - won against the All Blacks despite the latter scoring 2 tries to 1 - and won against WOBs who had 63% possession and more shots on goal on offer (although many not taken).

DUMB DUMB DUMB....I so don't want Hooper to be captain any more as just can't read the big games in what is needed....plus I also do wonder in any case that mcreight might be nipping at his heals for 7 before too long.

Wallabies just probably threw away chance to win Tri Nations tonight IMO....so very dissappointing....

 

[Happy]

Wallabies have never won at Newcastle. We need to never schedule another game there.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Replaced with who? Who is another ironed on starter that you'd give the responsibility to?

Yes good point - To'omua would be the obvious choice if fit. Heck I would almost give it to Simmons as surely at least he would not be brainless to turn down 3 points..but yes you make a good point as To'omua or DHP would be obvious captain candidates but To'omua out injured and DHP form wise not a starter....

Ok we have a problem houston.....as yes not many other captaincy candidates in that side tonight.....

 

[molman]

And meanwhile Argentina who takes every shot on goal - won against the All Blacks despite the latter scoring 2 tries to 1 - and won against WOBs who had 63% possession and more shots on goal on offer (although many not taken).

DUMB DUMB DUMB..I so don't want Hooper to be captain any more as just can't read the big games in what is needed..plus I also do wonder in any case that mcreight might be nipping at his heals for 7 before too long.

Wallabies just probably threw away chance to win Tri Nations tonight IMO..so very dissappointing..

I don't see the All Black's loosing to Argentina if they play like that next week.

 

[Joe Blow]

Sliding doors

Not really. It might have been the plan from Rennie, but I doubt it.
It’s test rugby.... take the points.
That was our game to lose and we almost did.

 

[PhilClinton]

Wallabies have never won at Newcastle. We need to never schedule another game there.

This was an Argentina home game, I reckon it may have been carefully selected venue!

 

[PhilClinton]

Fuck, Brumby Runner in red

Bryce Hegarty would have kicked that goal

 

[molman]

Yes good point - To'omua would be the obvious choice if fit. Heck I would almost give it to Simmons as surely at least he would not be brainless to turn down 3 points..but yes you make a good point as To'omua or DHP would be obvious captain candidates but To'omua out injured and DHP form wise not a starter..

Ok we have a problem houston...as yes not many other captaincy candidates in that side tonight...

Even Simmons wasn't likely to play the 80mins and hes been coming off the bench for many a game. To'omua as you said would have been option but wasn't to be. DHP, AAA etc.. injury, not starters etc... White is the other possibility but he's not the right person for the role. Too lippy like most 9's.

 

[molman]

Wallabies have never won at Newcastle. We need to never schedule another game there.

We'll quickly run out of stadiums if we go that route

 

[BDA]

Talk about handing the tri nations to the kiwis is about 10 minutes of play. We might be the dumbest team in world rugby

 

[Derpus]

Yes good point - To'omua would be the obvious choice if fit. Heck I would almost give it to Simmons as surely at least he would not be brainless to turn down 3 points..but yes you make a good point as To'omua or DHP would be obvious captain candidates but To'omua out injured and DHP form wise not a starter..

Ok we have a problem houston...as yes not many other captaincy candidates in that side tonight...

Simmons is a good choice and he once again played quite well. Shame hes gone.

 

[Hardtackle]

Hoopers worst game in gold.

Least effective forward on our side.

He needs a rest.

 

[hifflepiff]

Also want to say that Paisami had a great game. Looked good defensively and knew when to straighten and when to pass.

Unfortunately became less noticeable in the 2nd half, probably due to the ball barely ever getting into his hands.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

I don't see the All Black's loosing to Argentina if they play like that next week.

Yes that underpinned wallabies performance - Argentina were definitely no where near like they were last week but equally did at least keep the discipline of applying scoreboard pressure and definitely tightened up their game in the second half

 

[Derpus]

Youve really done a number on me TSR - only game i havent seen this year is our one win.

 

[Joe Blow]

Surely he can be told to just take the points, especially in the first 30 minutes? We were so dominant but came away with almost nothing.
Hot and cold.....as always. We need to start backing up the good games.