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The more common term of a grass cut is when your mate is tuning someone all night trying to get in with her then you do it effortlessly, grass cutting your mate
National U/16 Championships 2012
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^^^^ Not sure that Junior Gold Squad teach that technique either!
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
I guess so: there was yellow given in one (Sydney Jnrs I think) game and the bloke who later did QLD Red v ACT game said something to the effect of the pressure being off - and then he binned the ACT 12...somewhat dubiously I thought until I saw your comment re game management, since the kid clearly entered from the side: but it was between the half way and 10m.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
They started patting my dog and I told her to be careful as they were refs - laugh, we've never laughed so muchAren't you teacher's pet then?
So will Burkett be sidelined or available for the feature match on Thurday?
Still a little unclear.
Seperately: If it is an illegal (and dangerous) technique , then one would hope that Junior Gold are not teaching "grass cutters" as someone has previously suggested.
I am on record here on other threads about TPN kamikaze playing style not being in his long term medical interests.
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I guess that's why your not his coach inside shoulder
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
actually, its not
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Arch Winning (36)
Sounds like sour grapes to me. George's earlier match report seemed a lot fairer than this. Perhaps the Sydney boys took the Brumbies boys too lightly after they beat them resoundingly 2 weeks ago. That and a tetch of ill-discipline.
Did the earth move for you?
12 minutes on in the Schools vs WA game, about 15 metres out from the NSW line, two front rowers collided in a tackle, more reminiscent a couple of bison bulls in a territorial discussion in mating season, that was felt back in WA. Two of the biggest boppers on show (#1 NSW vs #3 WA) collided at full pelt (if there is such a descriptor for props) in a real bonecrusher. The Geological service has reported it was magnitude 3 on the Richter scale.
Both Bison were uninjured, but it looked brutal. Loved it.
12 minutes on in the Schools vs WA game, about 15 metres out from the NSW line, two front rowers collided in a tackle, more reminiscent a couple of bison bulls in a territorial discussion in mating season, that was felt back in WA. Two of the biggest boppers on show (#1 NSW vs #3 WA) collided at full pelt (if there is such a descriptor for props) in a real bonecrusher. The Geological service has reported it was magnitude 3 on the Richter scale.
Both Bison were uninjured, but it looked brutal. Loved it.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
There's a seismograph in the 'view observatory....or there used to be: post the trace!
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Anyway were all digressing with technicalities. How were the games today, who stood out? Where were the games won/lost?
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Trevor Allan (34)
Not wrapping the arms and it's dangerous play.
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Trevor Allan (34)
This was a decision the referees made in Vic at about round 4 of this years senior comp and we had seen an increase in them and we reviewed some footage and decided they were dangerous. Not sure what the info to other states has been though.
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Trevor Allan (34)
This year I have 4 in the bin for it.
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Trevor Allan (34)
1 tip tackle
1 tackle in the air
1 grass cutter (no arms tackle)
1 repeat infringements YC
They all seem pretty self explanatory to me.
Game 8. NSW Country vs Queensland White
NSW Country ran out behind #3 Sedgeman keen to atone for yesterday’s disappointing performance against Schools. Their opponent lead by #6 Skelton also had a point to prove following their narrow 2 point victory the previous day.
First half: Before the spectators had realised the game had been started, #13 Perese opened QLD’s account after less than a minute. #14 Marsden added the extras for a 7 – 0 lead. Satisfied with their early lead, the big White car seemed to have been placed in cruise control.
Country took control of the ball for extended periods of the opening stanza, but like yesterday they lacked the knockout punch needed to break the tenacious QLD defence line. Time and time again promising Country attacks were snuffed out by the QLD back division drifting defence which was well coordinated by #22 Vandenburg. Ferocious tackling frequently isolated the Country runners who were unable to get the ball to their wings fast enough to break the defence.
Feeding off scraps of possession in good field positions, the White machine awoke in the 17th minute with #13 Perese bagging his second try for the day. It was a well-executed, but very simple backline manoeuvre following an attacking lineout set up from a poor Country kicking option. #14 Marsden added the extra points, 14-0.
The resultant kick off saw Country #3 Sedgeman placed in Bad Boys corner following a Yellow Card for dangerous play. Surprisingly, Country resorted to uncontested scrums while Sedgeman was off the field. To Country’s credit, the scoreline didn’t change before oranges while their Captain was in the bin (14-0).
Second half.
The second half was more of the same from both teams. The smaller Country team dominating possession and position but again they could not seem to defeat the ferocious Qld defence. Poor QLD ruck and maul discipline helped keep Country in the game with a lopsided penalty count (about 16 to 5 against).
14 minutes into the second stanza, against the run of play, #14 Marsden plucked a poorly timed Country pass out of the air and scooted 30 metres to add five to the score. He converted his own try to make the score 21-0.
9 minutes later, the Whites #11 Kemp received the ball in a pretty ordinary position about 22 metres out, but he danced over the try line with 3 consecutive inside sidesteps which left would be tacklers grasping at thin air. #10 Russell converted. 28-0.
With time almost up, after some sustained attack and multiple probes at the their line, the resolute Whites defence was finally broken with a 4 metre props sprint as #3 Sedgeman scored under the black dot. #10 Styles converted. 28-7. There was no change to the scoreline before the referee called time.
Queensland White: Defended like Trojans. Scored with ease when they were bored with defending. Did just enough to cruise through. Best- 22, 13, 14, 6, 8.
NSW Country: Had enough pill to win 4 games but lacked the ability to land a knockout blow. Never gave up trying to score but made far too many mistakes from relentless QLD pressure. Best – 9, 2, 5, 8.
Score:
Queensland White: 28 (Perese 2, Marsden, Kemp tries; Marsden 3, Russell Conversions)
NSW Country: 7 (Sedgeman try, Styles Conversion)
½ time Qld 14-0.
NSW Country ran out behind #3 Sedgeman keen to atone for yesterday’s disappointing performance against Schools. Their opponent lead by #6 Skelton also had a point to prove following their narrow 2 point victory the previous day.
First half: Before the spectators had realised the game had been started, #13 Perese opened QLD’s account after less than a minute. #14 Marsden added the extras for a 7 – 0 lead. Satisfied with their early lead, the big White car seemed to have been placed in cruise control.
Country took control of the ball for extended periods of the opening stanza, but like yesterday they lacked the knockout punch needed to break the tenacious QLD defence line. Time and time again promising Country attacks were snuffed out by the QLD back division drifting defence which was well coordinated by #22 Vandenburg. Ferocious tackling frequently isolated the Country runners who were unable to get the ball to their wings fast enough to break the defence.
Feeding off scraps of possession in good field positions, the White machine awoke in the 17th minute with #13 Perese bagging his second try for the day. It was a well-executed, but very simple backline manoeuvre following an attacking lineout set up from a poor Country kicking option. #14 Marsden added the extra points, 14-0.
The resultant kick off saw Country #3 Sedgeman placed in Bad Boys corner following a Yellow Card for dangerous play. Surprisingly, Country resorted to uncontested scrums while Sedgeman was off the field. To Country’s credit, the scoreline didn’t change before oranges while their Captain was in the bin (14-0).
Second half.
The second half was more of the same from both teams. The smaller Country team dominating possession and position but again they could not seem to defeat the ferocious Qld defence. Poor QLD ruck and maul discipline helped keep Country in the game with a lopsided penalty count (about 16 to 5 against).
14 minutes into the second stanza, against the run of play, #14 Marsden plucked a poorly timed Country pass out of the air and scooted 30 metres to add five to the score. He converted his own try to make the score 21-0.
9 minutes later, the Whites #11 Kemp received the ball in a pretty ordinary position about 22 metres out, but he danced over the try line with 3 consecutive inside sidesteps which left would be tacklers grasping at thin air. #10 Russell converted. 28-0.
With time almost up, after some sustained attack and multiple probes at the their line, the resolute Whites defence was finally broken with a 4 metre props sprint as #3 Sedgeman scored under the black dot. #10 Styles converted. 28-7. There was no change to the scoreline before the referee called time.
Queensland White: Defended like Trojans. Scored with ease when they were bored with defending. Did just enough to cruise through. Best- 22, 13, 14, 6, 8.
NSW Country: Had enough pill to win 4 games but lacked the ability to land a knockout blow. Never gave up trying to score but made far too many mistakes from relentless QLD pressure. Best – 9, 2, 5, 8.
Score:
Queensland White: 28 (Perese 2, Marsden, Kemp tries; Marsden 3, Russell Conversions)
NSW Country: 7 (Sedgeman try, Styles Conversion)
½ time Qld 14-0.
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Anyone watch the Qld red v Victoria match?
For those interested who can't make it to Riverview, the programme announces that :
"Action, Awards and Teams photographs can be viewed and purchased on line at www.sportography.com.au, or phone (07) 3869 1075. During the Championship, Karen can be contacted on 0433 266 958"
I have just been across to the quoted web site, and the 2011 photos are there. This years images have yet to be posted. It may be that they will be posted, and available to order, after the comp is over.
"Action, Awards and Teams photographs can be viewed and purchased on line at www.sportography.com.au, or phone (07) 3869 1075. During the Championship, Karen can be contacted on 0433 266 958"
I have just been across to the quoted web site, and the 2011 photos are there. This years images have yet to be posted. It may be that they will be posted, and available to order, after the comp is over.
There will be a full report of the day after Uncle Lee takes the dogs for a stroll round the park, and whets the whistle with a wee dramme.
The Vics were ahead for much of the game based on PA announcements on No 1 Oval.
There was an almighty roar (of relief as it turns out) very close to when Full time was expected.
Unfortunately for the Mexicans, the cheer was from the QLD White spectators cheering on their contemporaries as they must have taken the lead very late in the match.
Having seen both teams yesterday, it was evident that Victoria had plenty of size and pace and had a willingness to get in their opponents face. They must have forgetten to read G&GR preview which installed Reds as Pool B Favourites.
Got me going on my Monty Python Quote of the day about the Yellow Cards, naughty boys and their mothers. This time from the Life of Brian. The followers have tracked Brian back to his house and are in "discussion" with Brian's mother, Mandy:
MANDY: Now, you listen here! He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy! Now, go away!
FOLLOWERS: Who are you?!
MANDY: I'm his mother. That's who.
FOLLOWERS: Behold His mother! Behold His mother! Hail to thee, mother of Brian! Blessed art thou, Hosanna! All praise to thee, now and always!
Edit: Forgot to acknowledge the source: http://www.montypython.net/brianmm2.php
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