Reds v Force 2015 Super Rugby Rd 2

[Grandmaster Flash]

Good to see Murday get his first Queensland cap, made a dominant tackle on Wykes that lead to a turnover when the Force were hot on attack.

Despite the sloppiness of the contest you have to be happy as a Reds fan, it wasn't pretty but the effort was there. Well done to Lachie Turner and Frisby too for stepping up and putting in solid performances at short notice.

 

[Sully]

The Saders are giving it to the Clan right now. I'd say to watch the cricket at the Gabba but it is washed out.

Fuck me Redstragic. Did you not see the fucking post at the top of every page. How hard is it not to talk about other games in this thread.

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[Shiggins]

What's with the scrums. Daily was boring in on every scrum. The ref didn't have a clue.

 

[Forcefield]

Ouch, just put on the Cru v Landers game. The difference in quality to this game is embarrassing.

Thats unfair. We played on a drenched field. The Highlanders have a roof. Makes a huge difference. Explains all the kicking and the fucked situation that was the scrums.

 

[Tip]

"kiwi yoyote bila kuwa na furaha na downpour kubwa iliyonyesha siku ya Jumamosi haki?"

Yeah, nah, even in Swahili your post makes no sense.

Cricket World Cup Reference, nevermind

 

[Moono75]

Yes well done Reds. Yes it was embarrassing to lose to the Reds. Yes I still don't think Dick Graham is a good coach. Yes I still think people and commentators patronize the Force.

 

[biggsy]

Ok performance, got the win so it's a close confrence for australia in the early stages.
With what happened Mr Blow and JOC (James O'Connor), Phipps did a great job with out my fix it LUCUS.

Great scrum and force were getting dominated, pitty the ref was to scared to blow a penalty try. Especially when you have Ex All Black pointing to the sticks.

Happy the Reds won, and worked hard in keeping the penalties down.

REDS

 

[Moono75]

Ouch, just put on the Cru v Landers game. The difference in quality to this game is embarrassing.

They play indoors. Unless there's a fire and the sprinklers come on the conditions couldn't be more different.

 

[Dctarget]

Ok performance, got the win so it's a close confrence for australia in the early stages.
With what happened Mr Blow and JOC (James O'Connor), Phipps did a great job with out my fix it LUCUS.

Probably helps as well that he plays for the 'tahs.

 

[Nipper]

That was a very poor game from the Force - pretty disappointing. Can't think of one area where they could take away positives, other than maybe Sias getting back on top of his kicking. The breakdown was really poor for the Force, which is surprising.

Ref had a shocker as well, although it wouldn't have made much of a difference. A prop crawling on his knees results in a penalty try for his team? Please... And that was one of many.

Credit to the Reds for bouncing back while under every type of adverse conditions that could be thrown at them.

I hope Alcock's injury isn't severe. Who's next in line for the 7 jersey?

 

[qwerty51]

I hope Alcock's injury isn't severe. Who's next in line for the 7 jersey?

Stander played there last year didn't he?

 

[fatprop]

great character shown by the Reds after a very shitty week, but a horrible game to watch, and the conditions are no excuse (or all those many kiwi games in shit conditions each year would not be played with such positive intent)

 

[Scrubber2050]

Great Reds win.

Injuries to key players during game, shitfull week re KHunt- still won the game and that was so important a win.

Game was a war

 

[Ruggo]

That was never going to be pretty but we dug in and got the result. I feel very proud of that effort. We lost owr most experienced forwards in the first half and still kept going strong which is significant.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Dales you scrummaging guru.

Seriously I thought the young front rowers did very well

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Very important game not just for the Reds.

 

[Brumby Runner]

That was a very poor game from the Force - pretty disappointing. Can't think of one area where they could take away positives, other than maybe Sias getting back on top of his kicking. The breakdown was really poor for the Force, which is surprising.

Ref had a shocker as well, although it wouldn't have made much of a difference. A prop crawling on his knees results in a penalty try for his team? Please. And that was one of many.

Credit to the Reds for bouncing back while under every type of adverse conditions that could be thrown at them.

I hope Alcock's injury isn't severe. Who's next in line for the 7 jersey?

Funny how our perceptions vary. IMO Sias'kicking was shit-awful particularly in the first half,and was a main contributor to the Force losing the game. Don't think he once threatened the Reds' backline defense by using his own. And it was one such kick that led to the Reds'first try which was the only highlight of a most disappointing spectacle.

I agree with your other observations.

 

[Nipper]

Funny how our perceptions vary. IMO Sias'kicking was shit-awful particularly in the first half,and was a main contributor to the Force losing the game. Don't think he once threatened the Reds' backline defense by using his own. And it was one such kick that led to the Reds'first try which was the only highlight of a most disappointing spectacle.

I agree with your other observations.

Sorry, I was referring to his goalkicking. He was bad last week, missing some chippies, and he was 2/2 today.

 

[Nipper]

Stander played there last year didn't he?

Yes, I believe he did - I guess the question then is who comes into the bench? Maybe Mafi covers the back row? But then no real #7.

 

[the sabanator]

The Force's general kicking was absolutely horrible (though the Reds wasn't much better). I struggle to believe the Force can't pick up a better 10 than Ebersohn - I haven't seen him challenge a line this year.