Round 5 - Brumbies v Reds GIO 18/3
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John Solomon (38)
I reckon enough inane, inconsequential stuff gets pinged as it is. I’m happy to let a step over the line slide tbh.
Was going to comment on the game but people are critical of Petaia? I guess we can expect it from Dru but I thought Jordy was very good.
Anyway, back the game. That was a battle and a half wasn’t it? Brumbies did well to hold the Reds out. Although our ill discipline and poor handling cost us big time.
I’m not actually too disappointed with that. A four point loss in Canberra with no McDermott, Salakai-Loto, Mafi, Asiata, Scott-Young, Droasese and Vunivalu? Not too shabby.
Reality we should have won with that McReight non-call. A 3 point win would have been incredible.
Anyway, back the game. That was a battle and a half wasn’t it? Brumbies did well to hold the Reds out. Although our ill discipline and poor handling cost us big time.
I’m not actually too disappointed with that. A four point loss in Canberra with no McDermott, Salakai-Loto, Mafi, Asiata, Scott-Young, Droasese and Vunivalu? Not too shabby.
Reality we should have won with that McReight non-call. A 3 point win would have been incredible.
Tomikin
Simon Poidevin (60)
Petaia was good but was cooked by the time he came off..
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Alex Ross (28)
On the flip side the Reds should have never been in a position for O’Connors try with the kick that was touched right up until Petaia marked it.
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Peter Johnson (47)
Dru was the only mention Petatia got I think. I thought he played a solid game as well. We got the usual from him; some good carries, strong defence, a couple fumbles, and some impressive plays in the air. I can't get over his likeness to Folau when going for the high ball - just a pure athlete.
I'll save the Jock v Jordy discussion for the Reds 2022 thread, but I think the Reds are in solid shape wherever the two of them are positioned.
Which is kinda what you want from a player.
dru
Tim Horan (67)
Reg it was a game point where Petaia did not manage basics expected of a 15. I've given up on any expectation over Jock reclaiming 15, and support Petaia on his journey.
Doesn't mean I can't point out when he fails on a basic 15 role.
And a single observation like that doesn't meant I don't think he played well in general or that he didn't contribute. I'm going to guess though that he won't get 15 in the GGR totw.
PS I'd add that it would help if you are going to comment on the quality pf in game commentary here, that you do it during the game, during the commentary. Otherwise its just out of context.
Again. Just overly harsh on him. Dropped 2 box kicks (which Brumbies excel at) v Banks one? But he was very strong on attack constantly breaking the line, his defence was wonderful and his kicking damn good.
I thought it was a much better all round game than last week.
I thought it was a much better all round game than last week.
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David Wilson (68)
Darcy Swain would have been MOTM had he stayed on longer. Very rare for a player to get up the noses of the opposition and their fans so much in a game.
Frost was very good, but I reckon Ala'alatoa was best for playing out a full game and getting the upper hand in a titanic scrum battle. Slipper easily outpointed Thor in both the scrums and general play.
It was a really tough game and the better side won. So much sour grapes on here from up North tonight.
Frost was very good, but I reckon Ala'alatoa was best for playing out a full game and getting the upper hand in a titanic scrum battle. Slipper easily outpointed Thor in both the scrums and general play.
It was a really tough game and the better side won. So much sour grapes on here from up North tonight.
dru
Tim Horan (67)
Sorry, in a during the game post, I say a dropped ball mean he needs to be better at 15 and it's harsh? RR I am nowhere near as anti Petaia as you push, but hell, what do you do, scan the game comments for things to bitch about?
I came to the last page of the thread to post about the game and saw this at the top of the page.
So i interpret that as being a little more definitive than he needs to be better. Read my post again and let me know what I am bitching about. Now go back and read yours and ask the same question of yourself.