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Tim Horan (67)
Perhaps Reds they could do a Chuckles excuse and blame the next level down for not giving them players with enough fitness? And by that I mean mental fitness!
Force Vs Waratahs, Round 17 - Saturday 15th July, NIB Stadium
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Perhaps Reds they could do a Chuckles excuse and blame the next level down for not giving them players with enough fitness? And by that I mean mental fitness!
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Rod McCall (65)
I'm subjecting myself to the replay for some reason right now, I hadn't seen any of the match prior. He just took one from 50 out with the score at 14-3 and it fell just short so it didn't look like a ridiculous decision under the circumstances, presumably he's assumed the role of the long range goal kicker for this game.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Because he wanted to.
That's how the tahs work: entitlement.
And the commentators: "it only missed by a couple of metres". What the fuck. The guy earns millions and near enough is good enough - if they had been calling the masters Greg Norman would have won it.
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John Solomon (38)
Well done the Force, wanted it, deserved it and got it.
If the Force go, which I think they will, there can be no question it is the wrong decision.
The Tahs (who I will continue to support, please don't ask me why as I have no f...ing idea) were woeful, uninterested, worst Tahs side ever!
If the Force go, which I think they will, there can be no question it is the wrong decision.
The Tahs (who I will continue to support, please don't ask me why as I have no f...ing idea) were woeful, uninterested, worst Tahs side ever!
Scooter
John Solomon (38)
Because he thought he was Reece Hodge.
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John Solomon (38)
It is funny how the ARU's woes are the fault of the Force and Rebels. I think one of the main issues for Qld and NSW is talent identification (as well as player development). The Force and Rebels often get the "leftovers" or players Qld and NSW haven't signed. For instance how do NSW not sign Reece Hodge and less than 12 months later he is playing for the Wallabies? There are a number of examples of players like this for both the Force and Rebels.
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Phil Kearns (64)
The Brumbies did well with "leftover" players way back when.
There is a bit of luck involved. As for Hodge, he obviously had some talent, he got his chance, and made the most of it.
Some have the talent, but don't make the most of it. I think a lot of this is down to the individual, not just their attitude, but also their physical make-up and their mix of skills.
Eastwood won premierships with teams made up of two or three stars and the rest were just good first graders. Hugh Perrett is a great example of a wonderful SS player who did not make the step up when he had the chance.
There is a bit of luck involved. As for Hodge, he obviously had some talent, he got his chance, and made the most of it.
Some have the talent, but don't make the most of it. I think a lot of this is down to the individual, not just their attitude, but also their physical make-up and their mix of skills.
Eastwood won premierships with teams made up of two or three stars and the rest were just good first graders. Hugh Perrett is a great example of a wonderful SS player who did not make the step up when he had the chance.
Scooter
John Solomon (38)
Yes TSR player development is an issue too. Look at our Super Rugby coaches this season McGahan and Gibson are average. Not sure on Nick Stiles. Apparently McGahan joining Reds coaching staff is a coup. (rolls eyes).Are they the best coaches available?
(Wessels has been brilliant and Larkham is ok).
(Wessels has been brilliant and Larkham is ok).
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
That's likely true...........
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John Hipwell (52)
Well played Force. Great year.
Where has Forrest been for the last 3 months? Great and all that he is going to back them, hope it works. But why last night? The players would have been on a massive high, it was their moment. Kind of feels lessened now. Or was it timed to garner maximum interest?
Where has Forrest been for the last 3 months? Great and all that he is going to back them, hope it works. But why last night? The players would have been on a massive high, it was their moment. Kind of feels lessened now. Or was it timed to garner maximum interest?
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Michael Lynagh (62)
What does it take to prove it is not working out with Gibson?
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Ken Catchpole (46)
I wondered that. FMG has long been a sponsor of the Force so I feel like Forrest would have been in the know about our plight. Perhaps it was timed for maximum effect. Or maybe timed so as not to give the players a false sense of security earlier in the season (read lose passion). I am not a Twiggy fan by any standards, but if he can save the Force or ensure a stronger future, his stocks will rise with me.
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Leo86
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Great game, loved hearing the boys talking it up "for Hodgo" at the scrums. Impressed the crowd hung around and showed the respect Hodgo deserved. The boys just never backed off.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Those 200 pages - is that the index or the whole book?
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