reds v the bye

[swingpass]

at the risk of upsetting the already fragile reds supporters

this could will be the byes breakthrough win

 

[spikhaza]

hope it doesn't turn out like this

 

[Hugh Jarse]

This could be the breather that the Reds need to regroup.

Morale and confidence seem to be rather low and a week off could be just the injection they need.

Get the uninjured, and out of form, back at their clubs for a round to boost their confidence.

 

[spikhaza]

I think the bye's defense will be the problem in this game. They have known to have hole's everywhere and have a very bad tackle success ratio. I reckon if Genia goes for a few runs he might make a break.

The bye's linespeed, or lack thereof is also an issue for them. We should be able to occasionally make the gainline

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Tall Poppy Syndrome (the Australian Way) Rules.
1. Cut Tall Poppies down.
2. Don't stamp on a Tall Poppy that has been cut down, or fallen down through its own means.
3. Gloating is unbecoming.
4. Help former Tall Poppies become nice flowers again.
5. If nice flowers become Tall Poppies again, Rule 1 applies.

 

[liquor box]

I hear the bye has recruited the TMO from last week, looks like we might struggle.

 

[swingpass]

I hear the bye has recruited the TMO from last week, looks like we might struggle.

and the onfield officials are all fro SA

 

[qwerty51]

This every week..

 

[tigerland12]

Joking aside, get all the players back in club rugby this week.

I'm sure the clubland supporters would gladly let them know how piss poor they've been.

 

[tranquility]

Death match.

Probables vs possibles.

Those who survive will make up our 23 for the next match.

 

[Hoolly Doolly]

and the onfield officials are all fro SA

Reds are stuffed then. Bye by 15 points.

 

[tranquility]

and the onfield officials are all fro SA

Based on this forum, I would say they would be more impartial than NSW or ACT TMO's. But impartially wouldn't be the order of the day if I were in the box for a Tah's match either. So it goes.

 

[USARugger]

What I wouldn't pay for a broadcasted intra-squad scrimmage this weekened

 

[ACT Crusader]

Joking aside, get all the players back in club rugby this week.

I'm sure the clubland supporters would gladly let them know how piss poor they've been.

Understand the sentiment, but probably not a great idea given the injuries that have occurred thus far in the season. With the longer season, sometimes the body just needs a bit of a break and the bye provides it.

What I think they could do is get out to the local clubs and do a bit of promo work, try and keep the fire burning. I remember a few years back when the Brumbies were going through a lean patch (might have been 08 or 09) and some of the more prominent players were seen around the local clubs. Made a bit of a difference IMO

 

[No4918]

Joking aside, get all the players back in club rugby this week.

I'm sure the clubland supporters would gladly let them know how piss poor they've been.

I was going to disagree until you mentioned the reasoning.

 

[liquor box]

Death match.

Probables vs possibles.

Those who survive will make up our 23 for the next match.

members v coach match, stomping is allowed

 

[boyo]

An opportunity for soul-searching.

IMO JH needs to behave like a captain - after-match interviews/pressers, not blaming everyone else, setting a good example, etc.

At the moment he seems like a baby who has thrown all of the toys out of the pram.

 

[Train Without a Station]

Fuck all of you! When we're back on top and you're all down I'll be sticking the boot in to the lot of ya!

 

[Benaud]

It's a pretty useless time for a bye isn't it? They come back, play one game then have 3 weeks off.

 

[biggsy]

It's a pretty useless time for a bye isn't it? They come back, play one game then have 3 weeks off.

It feels like for a reds fan that they have had the last 15 weeks off.