Reds 2019
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Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
21-19 Chiefs. Reds had an opportunity in the end but fumbled the ball.
I don’t think the starting team is an indication of the pecking order.
I’m happy with that 2nd half and happy to forgive (begrudgingly) the first half as nerves.
One of the big issues for me was our line out and particularly BPA’s throwing, which fell apart late last season.
Defensively it did ok.
Thought Stewart was very good.
I’m happy with that 2nd half and happy to forgive (begrudgingly) the first half as nerves.
One of the big issues for me was our line out and particularly BPA’s throwing, which fell apart late last season.
Defensively it did ok.
Thought Stewart was very good.
biggsy
Chilla Wilson (44)
Did he play
biggsy
Chilla Wilson (44)
Do I believe what?
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
Doesn't look like there was one starter in that Chiefs starting side, a couple off the bench, vs a nearly full strength Reds team. Those were the Chiefs C string props starting, a few other C stringers too.
It's just a trial, but gees...not a great start. Nearly full strength Reds team there.
It's just a trial, but gees...not a great start. Nearly full strength Reds team there.
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
A few other comments. Disappointed in the lack of enterprise and ball movement. Too keen to kick the ball (usually poorly) away. Front foot ball 2 phases in 45m out and I thought "we're kicking this" and yup, we did.
I know it's hot and humid, but it's still a trial, it doesn't seem to me a game where'd you'd go in and aim to kick the leather off the ball unless it's what you plan to do for the year. I hope it's not the case, but it's a little concerning.
Ruck aggression OK but technique often lacking.
Lineout struggled, scrum was strong (but against 2nd / 3rd string opposition).
I know it's hot and humid, but it's still a trial, it doesn't seem to me a game where'd you'd go in and aim to kick the leather off the ball unless it's what you plan to do for the year. I hope it's not the case, but it's a little concerning.
Ruck aggression OK but technique often lacking.
Lineout struggled, scrum was strong (but against 2nd / 3rd string opposition).
The Nomad
Bob Davidson (42)
Thought the attack looked better with Duncan at 12, liked the lines he ran, seemed to make a little more space for those outside him. Too much sideways movement in the first half, seemed to improve in the second half, might have been a few other factors to take into account, but it looked cleaner a sharper with Duncan at 12.
Great to see Lucas get a run and have some impact, not sure where he will fit in the final squad , but he is an exciting player.
Timu had good impact , but needs to work on ball security, lost the ball at least twice carrying like the league player he once was.
Good crowd at Ballymore, must have been unforeseen but welcomed by the QRU, can’t remember the last time I waited that long for a beer!
Great to see Lucas get a run and have some impact, not sure where he will fit in the final squad , but he is an exciting player.
Timu had good impact , but needs to work on ball security, lost the ball at least twice carrying like the league player he once was.
Good crowd at Ballymore, must have been unforeseen but welcomed by the QRU, can’t remember the last time I waited that long for a beer!
Shaker
Ron Walden (29)
Reds definitely didn't expect that crowd. Nearly 5k is fantastic, sad about the state of Ballymore though.
Need a bit of work on the kicking game and defending the kick. I also don't know if I'm more disappointed with the supporting players or the ball carriers inability to see whats around him, but those 2 line breaks ending in the players passing straight to the opposition were frustrating.
Scrum was dominant but they weren't exactly facing the Chiefs starters, but good signs nonetheless. Less said about the lineout the better.
Need a bit of work on the kicking game and defending the kick. I also don't know if I'm more disappointed with the supporting players or the ball carriers inability to see whats around him, but those 2 line breaks ending in the players passing straight to the opposition were frustrating.
Scrum was dominant but they weren't exactly facing the Chiefs starters, but good signs nonetheless. Less said about the lineout the better.
dillyboy
Nev Cottrell (35)
Yep - second half
Dan54
Tim Horan (67)
Ok my take on the game, agree Reds had a bloody good scrum. It was very much like watching the Reds of last year, I not sure that just having big backs and trying to run over top of teams works at this level of rugby, because I really didn't see an awful lot that suggests the Reds would use the ball to beat the man, didn't really look to have the skills to be honest, but as pointed out it only preseason so maybe......... . For the Chiefs thought Debrecini went well at 10, as did Weber at 9, certainly lost cohesion after the break, I can see why they looking for another 10 with Falcon out for year as they played whole second half without a specialised 10 on the field. Thought their midfield was a little better than I feared they would be Nankivell looked not bad at 12, but still think they may struggle to end season ahead of the Blues in NZ conference , even allowing for having 6-7 ABs squad players out for preseason.
On a positive seemed quite a good crowd, certainly a lot more than the QRU had planned for!
On a positive seemed quite a good crowd, certainly a lot more than the QRU had planned for!
MungoMan
Sydney Middleton (9)
On the crowd - I wonder if last season’s Brissie NRC side’s game being played at club grounds had something to do with it. Plenty of people (myself included) enjoyed going to different grounds to watch the local rounds but it did deny folk their Ballmore fix.
MungoMan
Sydney Middleton (9)
Talent lacking coaching and direction. And it may be he is still young enough to learn and improve.
agree although his time on the field corresponded with the introduction of McDermott too.
Unfortunately Sorovi stymied more backline attack than he created.