Bledisloe 1 - Wallabies vs All Blacks, ANZ Stadium, Sydney, 8:05pm

[Brumby Runner]

Nah, definitely not worst on field....

I thought Kuridrani was the least worst back in the first half along with Genia, but at around 50 mins in decided to really get into the shit show....

Yeah - for the first b50 minutes he made ground over the gain line with every touch. Along with Folau, they were our only go forward players. Then he reverted to his early days poor hands. In line for a rest I think.

 

[Highlander35]

 

[Brumby Runner]

In fairness, who would you put there and be confident they would perform?

See my post No 746.

 

[The torpedo]

Sadly they didn't even try tonight

 

[Viking]

Just selfish, not honorable.

Bit harsh, he went to the sideline when he knew he couldn't shake it off.

 

[Twoilms]

You've missed the point, just as the ARU missed the point year on year. The systems are shit. yes, but your attitude accepts that it is beyond fixing. If that is the case just give up. F^%$ managing expectations. Play to win or don't bother. That means accepting that you may well lose but at least seek to improve skills and application.

No use bringing up the Bok, they like France are hamstrung by their own structural issues. The Pumas likewise. England is finally getting their shit together and Wales would beat the Wallabies far more often if they had a coach that had some semblance of an idea of what to do.

Being professional has been lost to a large degree in Australia across many professions because far too many people obtain a position and a bit of paper and they have "achieved" professionalism. They then become stagnant apart from expanding their paper portfolio. No skill development from then on. Name me a Wallaby back that is better today than they were when they debuted for the Wallabies.

I do not accept that our Pro players have less potential than AB players. In fact there are some individuals like Folau and a few others that have a greater potential, achieving that potential take decent coaching and application by the players.

This is a brilliant post. The endless hunt for perfection is what created people like Lionel Messi and Michael Jordan. Closest person we have to that is Izzy.

 

[Brumby Runner]

At this point I expect the usual suspects to come out and say it's not as bad as all that, the ARU are doing a great job, the current CEO and all previous ones have done great jobs.

Well, actually the usual suspects are very quiet atm. Must say I am not holding my breath waiting for them to acknowledge the problems now very apparent in this Wallabies' side.

 

[Viking]

At least Genia looked alright on his return.

 

[flat_eric]

From the last 15 years supporting the national team, tonight's performance surely ranks as one of the most insipid, and generally deflating as a fan. Drastic action needs to be taken to show the loyalists (there won't be many others sticking around) there is even a sliver of hope for the future. They have under one week to do so, or Australian rugby might have signed its own death certificate.

 

[tragic]

How's your lineout going tonight, champ? Shit, even when you actually win one you manage to fuck up the clearance......

Try reading my posts from after the team was selected "champ"
It went exactly as I predicted it would.

 

[biggsy]

I loved Rugby until 5 hours ago.

 

[Viking]

From the last 15 years supporting the national team, tonight's performance surely ranks as one of the most insipid, and generally deflating as a fan. Drastic action needs to be taken to show the loyalists (there won't be many others sticking around) there is even a sliver of hope for the future. They have under one week to do so, or Australian rugby might have signed its own death certificate.

Absolutely. From a Cheika team which is suppose to all be about aggression and intensity it reeked of a lack of effort. Especially on defence. No attitude in the tackle and no work off the ball.

Then there's the usual lack of skill and execution we are use to seeing.

But most disappointing part for me was the passive attitude in both attack and defence.

 

[biggsy]

Looks like cheika still has some pull at his fasion company.
New shirts out already after that disgusting Wallabies display tonight . Cheika Should be back working there by Monday

 

[tragic]

Positives from tonight:
1. Surely that's the end of the Pooper - it's a dead horse
2. Kerevi will feature next game
3. ??????

 

[Slim 293]

biggsy is on the rums?

 

[Bairdy]

When is he off them

 

[biggsy]

Positives from tonight:
1. Surely that's the end of the Pooper - it's a dead horse
2. Kerevi will feature next game
3. ??????

Poopers dead, it's also frightening to know that Hooper is the Future

 

[biggsy]

biggsy is on the rums?

its not my fault, I only drink Rum when the wallabies/Reds lose

 

[Slim 293]

Just watching the other match and if the Wobs keep this up they'll get the wooden spoon.............

 

[boyo]

The NZRT was better than the Wallabies in:-

• lineouts
• ball skills
• kicks in general play
• etc.