Tahs v Lions, round 14, SUNDAY 18 May
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Ron Walden (29)
Not sure if we have mature enough combinations yet to be resting players. Problems with Tahs has been consistency so I don't think 1 decent half of footy gives us the luxury of resting players who have played 5 games together...we arent the Crusaders. Maybe some forwards but then you risk backfoot ball to the backs and Phipps getting his fingers trodden on. Take a Lion lightly and he'll bite your head off.
Can we please just make a home final so I don't have to sit and watch Sharks v Crusaders at 2.00am again.
Can we please just make a home final so I don't have to sit and watch Sharks v Crusaders at 2.00am again.
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Ron Walden (29)
yup and thats been the issue for a few years...owned a few games until I had the misfortune to look up at the scoreboard. 1 drop goal,1 try on the bell, 1 stupid penalty, 1 goat...whoops that was something different
The Tahs are undefeated when Pfitzy, Lindommer and I have met for food and drink beforehand.
The sample size is only three, but it's still significant.
The sample size is only three, but it's still significant.
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Ron Walden (29)
Pfitzy sounds like he would like the suckling pig at the 4 in hand....a whole one....by himself....
Couple of laps of Moore Park for you, Pork-Boy.
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Ron Walden (29)
just read this in SMH...yes yes theres hope
HOLD YOUR PRAISE
Nick Phipps is the Waratahs' fortunes writ small.
The nippy young halfback, firmly pigeon-holed for the past few years as the Wallabies' third-best option at No.9, had one of the best games of his career against the Hurricanes last week. He was decisive, aggressive and accurate. But don't try to congratulate him.
Phipps' house mate and fellow Waratah Michael Hodge tried that a few days ago and was told politely to take his praise somewhere else. Why? Because much like the Waratahs, Phipps is sick of the hero-to-zero roller-coaster and wants to start putting together good performances consistently.
"Last week we couldn't have been lower, we were really dejected after that Blues loss and I was pretty dejected with the way I played," he said.
"Then you come back and have a good win against the boys on the weekend and you're feeling good and people start talking about how well you played. I've had that for the last four or five years and I've learnt that you're only as good as your last game and you're only as good as your next game.
"I was talking to [Michael Hodge] this morning and he said 'gee you played well on the weekend' and I said 'mate let's talk about it after two or three good games in a row rather than one'."
Ahem. Could we bend your ear a moment, Nick? Do you think the whole squad could have what you're having?
"Definitely," he said. "We can have a good game – we beat the Stormers over [in South Africa] then we come home and lost to the Force. Things like that let the team down.
"We can front up for one game but it's all about being consistent in this competition because I know – fingers crossed – if we can get into the finals, then we can turn up for the big games."
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/kane-douglas-saga-highlights-plight-facing-cashstrapped-aru-20140508-zr6zu.html#ixzz31AexXUog
Nick Phipps is the Waratahs' fortunes writ small.
The nippy young halfback, firmly pigeon-holed for the past few years as the Wallabies' third-best option at No.9, had one of the best games of his career against the Hurricanes last week. He was decisive, aggressive and accurate. But don't try to congratulate him.
Phipps' house mate and fellow Waratah Michael Hodge tried that a few days ago and was told politely to take his praise somewhere else. Why? Because much like the Waratahs, Phipps is sick of the hero-to-zero roller-coaster and wants to start putting together good performances consistently.
"Last week we couldn't have been lower, we were really dejected after that Blues loss and I was pretty dejected with the way I played," he said.
"Then you come back and have a good win against the boys on the weekend and you're feeling good and people start talking about how well you played. I've had that for the last four or five years and I've learnt that you're only as good as your last game and you're only as good as your next game.
"I was talking to [Michael Hodge] this morning and he said 'gee you played well on the weekend' and I said 'mate let's talk about it after two or three good games in a row rather than one'."
Ahem. Could we bend your ear a moment, Nick? Do you think the whole squad could have what you're having?
"Definitely," he said. "We can have a good game – we beat the Stormers over [in South Africa] then we come home and lost to the Force. Things like that let the team down.
"We can front up for one game but it's all about being consistent in this competition because I know – fingers crossed – if we can get into the finals, then we can turn up for the big games."
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/kane-douglas-saga-highlights-plight-facing-cashstrapped-aru-20140508-zr6zu.html#ixzz31AexXUog
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Hip is fine, running 5km in about 27-28 mins recently. Bit unfit after the 'flu, though.
My spokes are made of the same shit as Captain America's shield. Courtesy of Gagger Industries Industrial and Warfare Division.
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Yeah I've got the lurgee at the moment. Immune system cops a flogging which brings on the cold sores.
Yeah but it's ME.
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Which proves the point nicely on just how tough I am.
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