FORCE v REBELS R8 2013

[Ruggo]

Congratulations Rebels. Take the points and move on. Next week vs the Kings could be a cracker.

Hard luck Force fans. It must be very frustrating for you.

I think the Australian Rugby public nearly drowned in a river of tears when MMM came off. Not the bloody shoulder again. Well we all hope for the best.

 

[Scott Allen]

Was Richard Brown injured? He's been playing well recently.

Lynn and Wykes haven't been terribly impressive. I've been expecting more from Wykes.

The Force need to get more out of their forward pack to achieve some front foot ball.

 

[Sir Arthur Higgins]

his work rate was impressive, but not sure how effective it was particularly in the final throws of the game when he kept getting his hands on the ball but not making much ground.

 

[swingpass]

Was Richard Brown injured? He's been playing well recently.

apparently was rested along with cowan

 

[swingpass]

i've said it already and will reiterate how much better we did look with a proper 10. i dont understand what hill was thinking putting roberts at 10.i know beale didnt make things easy when injured and then suspended...anyways, surely that mistake won't be made again.
JOC (James O'Connor) looked good at 10. his kicking was a bit off though i must say, he doesnt have the tactical kicking required of a top class 10.

i agree. i think JOC (James O'Connor) does have some significant limitations at fly half, but we did function much better when he went there last night. makes the defence hold off when he runs (albeit sideways !). kinghi had his best game for some time (last time we played force i think). clearly have more penetration out wide with vuna and woodward.

however still a work in progress

 

[KevinO]

A good win for the rebels coming off a couple of sorry weeks. I hope this lifts their spirits. When they click, they are an entertaining side (like last year against the crusaders and the bulls).

My Spirits are lifted

 

[humanbeast]

My Spirits are lifted

Well played

 

[Brumby Runner]

Great win by the Rebels, under the circumstances. An awful display by the Force. Where do they dredge up some of their signings? Surely there is more talent in Australia than SNK and Ebersohn.

I'd suggest there is probably more talent in the Force camp, but some are not being given any chance to show their wares.

 

[FiveStarStu]

My Spirits are lifted

Bang!

 

[No4918]

My Spirits are lifted

Next time you read the tea leaves please remember to share.

 

[kronic]

Jameson and cokes on Kev last night.

 

[KevinO]

Next time you read the tea leaves please remember to share.

Will just call it Luck of the Irish. I have a pretty good record on first try scorer bets, normally don't do scorecast though, can say I was very nervous at the end of that game.

 

[tranquility]

Jameson and cokes on Kev last night.

Ginger or nothing my friend!

 

[boyo]

Why spoil a whiskey with coke?