Queensland Reds vs Western Force: 2013 Super Rugby live scores, blog
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Queensland Reds Vs. Western Force |
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2013 Super Rugby Tournament , 17 March, 2013 |
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| Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD | ||
| Western Force 19 defeated Queensland Reds 12 | ||
| Queensland Reds | Western Force | |
| 12 | FINAL SCORE | 19 |
| 0 | TRIES | 1 |
| 0/0 | CONVERSION KICKS | 1/1 |
| 4/5 | PENALTY GOALS | 4/5 |
| 0/0 | DROP GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: A Gardiner |
| Touch judges: R Hoffman & M O'Brien |
The musical chairs continue at the Queensland Reds with big name players coming and going this week, and it will be interesting to see how they compete when they host Western Force. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEDT.
Will Genia has finally returned from his six-month injury, and will run on to captain the side.
He’s been missed.
Despite his absence, the Reds have notched the most running metres of any team in the comp.
This is a misleading stat as the Reds have been clunking along like a jet engine on 98 unleaded, and the return of Genia and his blessed partnership with Quade Cooper should be a shot in the arm for the players and fans.
Of course it’s a real shame their jack-in-the-box Digby Ioane sprung prematurely last weekend, allegedly scrapping with a punter while out in Melbourne.
He’s been given the treatment and joins Shane Watson and friends in the dunce’s corner this week.
Let’s hope he’s not contemplating his future, unlike one of his cricketing compatriots.
Last week the Reds managed to hold out the Rebels 13-23 and take their third win in a row, while the Western Force is off a bye.
Before that the Force produced a resilient effort against the Bulls, where they scrapped and slapped the burly South Africans into some form of stupor. And they almost won the game.
The Force would have loved success at Loftus Versfeld, and they do have a curious habit of winning in South Africa. Not this time though, as they were eventually beaten 36-26.
Tonight the Force will want to improve their tackle percentage and lineout conversion rate, both of which are the worst in the comp.
Their scrummaging will also need improving if they are going to make like honey badgers and take down their more fancied opponents.
The Reds are sitting on 23 wins from 26 games at Suncorp.
The bigger the underdog status, the better the Force tends to perform. Look for an upset.
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2:05am
Malo said | 2:05am | Report comment
Reds can join the tahs, force and rebels in the bottom 5 . Won a fortune . Awesome force
1:58am
Malo said | 1:58am | Report comment
Brumbies are the only team to follow
12:27am
James said | 12:27am | Report comment
yay go Western NZ. What a win
11:57pm
ncart said | 11:57pm | Report comment
Good on the Force, they deserved to win. I was at the game, supporting the Reds, but have to say that Alby Mathewson had an excellent game. I think that he is proving to be a very astute acquisition for the Force, and Ebersohn and Godwin looked good as well. No complaints, the Force were too strong. I hope that they can keep that intensity going for the rest of the season and get some more wins.
1:24am
kingplaymaker said | 1:24am | Report comment
There are two words responsible for this:
Steve Meehan
11:47pm
brumbyinbello said | 11:47pm | Report comment
My thanks to the caller, Phil Bird, for the blog. For those of us overseas at the moment this is the only way to hear the call. Don’t miss Clarkie and other Horrotahs apologists for one moment!
Well done the Force.
8:04am
Phil Bird said | 8:04am | Report comment
Any time brumbyinbello.
Cheers
11:21pm
Hightackle said | 11:21pm | Report comment
Yes QC showed what he can do tonight. He can be absolutely rubbish. And hey, blame that on Deans QC supporters. Quade is a talent but he refuses to take responsibility. He not only blames others for his performance but during his performance he hides in defence, throws hospital passes and can have horrible nights kicking from hand. However, no doubt it was Tapuai, Genia, McKenzie, the facilties and the evironments fault and no doubt the supporters will tell me that he is a great Wallaby flyhalf. The truth is he is prolly the worst Wallaby flyhalf for over 20 years. Hes played brilliantly at times in super rugby but very rarely against quality opposition at test level if ever at #10. He has had some good games but I wondering why, after QC last 2yrs at test level, he has such support. The game he had tonight is almost the norm at test level for Cooper but like a junkie always looking for that first high, Australia keeps selecting Quade in hopes he will play amazing rugby and like a junkie the Wallabies pay a heavy price for putting Quade at 10.
11:21pm
ohtani's jacket said | 11:21pm | Report comment
Clearly that’s the end of everything then. Better cancel tomorrow.
10:39pm
RSK said | 10:39pm | Report comment
Hope R. Graham enjoyed the game!!
10:37pm
Hernando said | 10:37pm | Report comment
From that game my dismay at the love affair that most north of the Tweed have with Quade Cooper has only furthered.
It is baffling how any player could put up with his game little own his bad attitude. On display tonight were countless aimless runs sideways, both forward and hospital passes, missed tackles, his refusal to be tackled in preference of placing his team mates in a worse position than himself and some fairly average positional kicking. What a team man! What a rugby player!
Maybe its his killer tatts or his charisma in front of the camera that they adore?
Whatever it is, based on tonight’s performance alone, if he gets anywhere near a Wallaby jersey again it would be akin to Mike Catt getting a surprise call up for the Lions. Its time for Quade to move to League with his buddy Sonny and receive the comeuppance that he so richly deserves.
9:54pm
jeznez said | 9:54pm | Report comment
Well done, well played Force. Deserved victors. A lot of pressure for the whole 80 from the Force saw the Reds coughing up errors and turn overs. Felt a bit like watching my Tahs with all the errors.
Oz rugby need a strong performance from the Brumbies tonight. The only forwards really putting their hands up for the Wallabies so far this round have been Gill, Ryan and McMeniman.
9:59pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:59pm | Report comment
Agree JezNez…..really disappointed so far this week with Aus teams.
1:59am
Malo said | 1:59am | Report comment
Gill like Hooper is a myth bring in George
10:04pm
Crazy Horse said | 10:04pm | Report comment
Can’t wait for Spiro and co’s explanaition on why the Waratahs are still the epicentre of Australian Rugby.
12:27am
Dave said | 12:27am | Report comment
Get over it. The reds sucked, the force best them, it has nothing to do with the Tahs. You’ve got a chip the size of a small planet on your shoulder and its making you look ridiculous.
1:10am
jeznez said | 1:10am | Report comment
CH while you are hating on NSW take a minute to reflect on where Charles, Ma’afu, Wykes, Alcock, MacCalman, Mafi, Cummins, Dellit etc come from.
10:14pm
Jiggles said | 10:14pm | Report comment
Force defense was brutal. Even though I was highly annoyed by the result you can’t help but be inspired by that.
12:57am
Nathan of Perth said | 12:57am | Report comment
What Oz Rugby really needs is a strong season from the Force sometime soon. The Force supporters have been the pluckiest of plucky supporters, but how much can any set of supporters take? They need to get some runs on the board, give people a reon to come back beyond saying “we’re the only rugby game in town”.
For the Force’s sake, ideally before any Perth NRL team comes in.
1:44am
Malo said | 1:44am | Report comment
reds are a joke won over $1000 on force at$7.55 you beauty
2:03am
Nathan of Perth said | 2:03am | Report comment
Good haul!
1:44am
Malo said | 1:44am | Report comment
reds are a joke won over $1000 on force at$7.55 you beauty
9:16am
Sage said | 9:16am | Report comment
A loss and now they’re a joke. Get your hand off it. Always happy when someone takes bookies money but calm
down sunshine. Reds were awful, Cooper had a shocker but all credit to the force. A very solid performance, well done boys.
2:43am
Malo said | 2:43am | Report comment
Your right Jeznez the Brumbies are the only team with ticker and a game plan.
9:51pm
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 9:51pm | Report comment
Alby Mathewson played good rugby for the Blues and Hurricanes in the past few years, and in a couple of All Black mid week touring games. He arrived behind several other excellent contenders as Carter’s understudy – Donald, Cruden and others.
New Zealand’s fourth or fifth choice first five just dished up a terrific display of how-to-do-it-properly to Master Cooper. I doubt that he noticed, or learned anything from it.
9:55pm
Colvin said | 9:55pm | Report comment
Alby is a scrum half. He was always competing for a place with Weepu.
9:55pm
jeznez said | 9:55pm | Report comment
Mathewson is a halfback not a five eight.
9:56pm
jeznez said | 9:56pm | Report comment
Ebersohn was Quade’s counterpart tonight.
10:00pm
Hightackle said | 10:00pm | Report comment
MGC was that a typo like when you said that the Wallabies were failing?
Failing to beat NZ and be #1 but not failing to have the 2nd highest win % or amount of wins in 2012.
So pretty much every teams failing except for NZ right?
1:45am
Malo said | 1:45am | Report comment
qc is uselless
10:06pm
atlas said | 10:06pm | Report comment
Alby -a Wellington Lions/Hurricanes man
Played four tests for All Blacks
2 v Australia, also England and Ireland. Not midweek games
Also played one non-test – All Blacks v Munster
Moved to Auckland to get more game time, then Weepu followed him and he was back to second-choice 9.
Off to the Force – great effort today.
10:07pm
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 10:07pm | Report comment
Ooops – I stuffed that up eh? (about Mathewson Hightackle, only about Mathewson)
10:19pm
Hightackle said | 10:19pm | Report comment
Aust played 14 matches in 2012. So lets compare the failing Aust with everyone else over their last 14.
Aust 9 wins.
Ire 4 wins.
SA 8 wins.
Eng 8 wins.
Scot 5 wins.
Wal 6 wins.
Fra 6 wins.
Ital 4 wins.
Arg 4 wins (Arg plays a B team against other Sth A teams)
NZ 12 wins.
Aust is lacking try scoring form but is clearly not failing.
10:49pm
biltongbek said | 10:49pm | Report comment
Ah, so you mix and match periods now?
Although I agree with you that Oz isn’t failing, you come across a bit desperate mate
11:55pm
Hightackle said | 11:55pm | Report comment
Biltong are you a comedian?
You complain if I do it by games or by year.
Listen NOBODY besides NZ has a higher win % over their last 15 or in 2012.
Happy?
12:30am
biltongbek said | 12:30am | Report comment
Not by proffession, but I do see myself as a bit of an entertainer.
Hightackle, are you comparing stats for a calendar year or for a number of test?
Either way you are manupulating stats. As someone who loves statistics I know all about pulling out samples that could either add or subtract to a debate.
To give you and example, SA drew two games, if you go by the manner in which Scrum.com calculate statistics then our Success ratio is 66% for last year, but if you go by wins only, then our WIN ratio is 7/12 which is a win ratio of 58.33%.
Even though our losing ratio is actually only 25%, cause we only lost 3 matches last year.
So when you come with a statistic saying Australia won 9 games, but omit the fact that they lost 5, you are manipulating the argument.
So Australia won 9, but played 15, drew 1 and lost 5
SA won 7 but only played 12, drew 2 and lost 3.
The number of ratio’s from those few numbers that can be drawn or maniputaled is quite staggering.
12:23am
Hightackle said | 12:23am | Report comment
Mix and match periods?
Last 14 is mixing and matching?
No its called the last 14 and there is no mixing and matching at all.
According to your highness you cant go by year or amount of games.
Well done Biltong, youve just discounted all stats from throughout history.
Unbelievable.
12:33am
biltongbek said | 12:33am | Report comment
If you go back to 2011 to add matches for other teams that have not played 14 matches last year, you are adding different coaches to the mix, different sqauds.
Example, SA changed coaches and lost almost a dozen players to retirement.
Good way of comparing stats, eh?
12:36am
Hightackle said | 12:36am | Report comment
OMG.
So saying Aust had the 2nd highest win % is manipulating stats?
No it isnt.
AUST HAD THE 2ND HIGHEST WIN % IN 2012!!!!!!
You cant accept that.
That is not manipulating stats at all.
It is stating a fact!!!!
Australia also won the 2nd most matches in 2012. FACT.
You cant accept any win loss stats ever if thats your attitude becuz ALL win loss stats are over a period or by amount of games.
Im afraid you are wrong Biltong.
There is no manipulation here.
12:42am
Hightackle said | 12:42am | Report comment
Australia had the 2nd highest win % Biltong.
That takes into acount the amount of wins and the amount they didnt win. Do you not grasp that? They won 9 from 15 which is about 60%.
SA won 7 from 12 at about 57%.
You do know what % means?
12:47am
biltongbek said | 12:47am | Report comment
HT, when you omit iformation you are manipulating statistics. Fact.
I don’t give two hoots whether Australia won more matches, I am simply explaining to you that you aren’t giving full value, in other words you started this whole thing with only providing half the info, clearly misleading posters with only the information that assisted your argument.
Australia won the second most matches in 2012. Correct.
Australia also LOST more matches than NZ, SA and FRA, England are equal as they lost 5 as well.
Get my point, when providing stats provide all of it, the alternative is someone is going to rip your argument apart.
If you don’t believe me, well then good luck
1:11am
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 1:11am | Report comment
Are other opinions and rationales admitted to the “discussion” or summarily dismissed as “unbelievable”, the work of a “comedian”?
As biltongbek points out scrum.com and an Excel spreadsheet are your friend – fabulous tools to substantiate whichever success and failure rates one’s prejudices favour. Chuck in linear regression, DCF, IRR and Bob Egerton becomes the winningest winger the country will ever see.
Quite apart from empirical analysis even the courts admit observation over time as a legitimate basis for forming a view. That is, can one say “I reckon abc ‘cos I have seen, with my own eyes, xyz”
Or should one avoid the buzzing noise by simply saying “Of course Hightackle, yes!’
1:24am
biltongbek said | 1:24am | Report comment
HT, just to nullify your argument, South Africa played 12 matches in 2012, the last three matches 2011 was, Namibia, Samoa and Australia.
Of those we won 2 and lost to Australia (I call it my Bryce match)
In total they won 9, drew 2 and lost 4
That is in fact a win ratio equal to OZ, but we lost 4 matches where OZ have won Five.
1:50am
Hightackle said | 1:50am | Report comment
My god Gold Coast.
I just read you dribble.
Tell me, where is Australia ranked in world rugby?
Tell me who won more games in 2012 than Australia?
Tell me who won a higher % of games in 2012?
Now tell me how Australia has failed (a relative term)?
I am not stupid and I know that Ausies like you are quite unrealistic and expect the ridiculous but please, both of you, dont be so pathetic as to argue that it is not true that Australia won both the 2nd highest % and amount of games.
But Im sure in a court of law you standing up and giving your opinion would def hold more weight than actual stats and figures that contradict that stance. Pfft its like arguing with children.
“I know you are I said you are but what am I” type stuff.
1:21am
Hightackle said | 1:21am | Report comment
Whos omitting facts?
Australia won the 2nd highest % of games in 2012.
Now you can go into whatever you like but Biltong (grabs shoulders) Australia won the 2nd highest % of games in 2012.
I didnt leave out half the facts at all. You are not grasping it.
Australia won the 2nd highest % of games.
Now you can try to doctor or qualify this in anyway you like but I say it again, Australia won the 2nd highest % of games no matter what the f you do to it. So how am I manipulating the stats when no matter what Biltong does it does not change that fact? How?
Australia played 15, SA 12. SA won 7 from that 12, Aust won 9 from 15. Aust drew with #1 SA drew with #9 and #4.
SA won a lower % of games!!!!!!!
Now Biltong, GET OVER IT!
1:25am
biltongbek said | 1:25am | Report comment
As my learned Colleague from the Gold Coast said
Yes Hightackle!
1:27am
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 1:27am | Report comment
Oh that last bit, Hightackle, was the best bit!
Now, go to the mirror and repeat …
1:28am
Hightackle said | 1:28am | Report comment
This is your stance.
You are not allowed to do it by year.
You are not allowed to do it by game.
You are not allowed to give a stat without giving all the other stats Biltong might want to hear even though it does not change the original stat.
Giving a stat is manipulating that stat.
Not giving all possible stats is manipulating stats.
Biltong WTF.
Please inform me when you find out what Im allowed to do becuz it seems no matter what, you dont want to hear the fact that NO TEAM BESIDES NZ IN THE TOP 10 WON A HIGHER % OR AMOUNT OF GAMES THAN AUSTRALIA IN 2012.
1:38am
Hightackle said | 1:38am | Report comment
Wow it took a while but it seems that the facts finally got through to you.
Geez it was a bit difficult, I was going to email you a drawing becuz you seemed to struggle a bit with words.
But hey if you gather together millions of stats Biltong it might create a magical potion that will change reality. You seemed to have faith in that.
And Gold Coast, yeah the 3rd ranked team in the world that won against SA, Arg, Eng, Wal, Ital and drew with NZ has failed. Go to the mirror and whisper….I am a negative fan who clearly does not grasp that international rugby is quite difficult let alone with half the team missing and Mathewson is a scrumhalf not a flyhalf. Repeat.
Biltong if you want a diagram I will email you one.
1:43am
biltongbek said | 1:43am | Report comment
Now wasn’t that fun, I had nothing to do until the Ireland vs Italy match, and this kept me entertained till then, Ireland leading by 3-0 after 11 minutes.
Thanks HT
1:55am
Hightackle said | 1:55am | Report comment
No problem.
Next time if you want to deny night follows day becuz I “omitted” facts just let me know.
2:00am
Colvin said | 2:00am | Report comment
Hightackle, Wales to take England easily, proving the win over the AB’s was a fluke.
11:23pm
atlas said | 11:23pm | Report comment
I believe Qantas Wallabies played 15 from 5 June to 1 Dec 2012
9 wins one draw
Or have you deliberately omitted the loss to Scotland?
Quite an invalid comparison, last year’s stats for some sides, but including last week’s for those included in 6N
Proves . . .zero. Why on this Force/reds thread?
12:19am
Hightackle said | 12:19am | Report comment
Atlas you are right it was 15 but it still doesnt change the fact that nobody has won more games from their last 15 besides NZ. NOBODY.
The reason I used the last 15 games is becuz Aust played 15 in 2012 and Biltong was trying to dismiss stats becuz Aust played more games so Im doing it on a game basis. He now has a problem with that. He is desperately trying to dismiss the stats becuz they dont suit him and then calls me desperate. Its like -are you f-ing serious?
Anyway I dont know why I bother. People hear what they want to and as sad as that is, its true.
Australian “fans” and some others WANT to believe Australia is a failure becuz it suits them and if you give examples that show that is really quite a stupid thing to say they try to dismiss them in anyway possible.
Australia was called a failure by MGC and I find that description of the team that was arguably 2nd best in terms of wins and losses in 2012 bizzare to say the least.
Biltong just cant except facts for some reason.
12:30am
Hightackle said | 12:30am | Report comment
It reminds me of those people that say Aust had a really conservative WC and when you show PROOF that they were one of the most attacking/running/passing teams in the WC they say that only 2 games from 7 in the WC count.
I mean talk about hearing what you want to.
Others can have faith but I like to stick to evidence and proof. Call me crazy.
9:50pm
Nathan of Perth said | 9:50pm | Report comment
In no small amount of shock right now!
9:54pm
TembaVJ said | 9:54pm | Report comment
Enjoy it Nathan, your boys played their hearts out
9:48pm
Suzy Poison said | 9:48pm | Report comment
A Kiwi and a Saffa outshone the glory boys. Cooper and Genia. Take a bow Alby and Sias. Hope the Force win a few more. Highlanders now the only team without a win, and they will win one soon. Shows what a good comp it is. After four rounds, there will only be one unbeaten team, either Brumbies or Sharks and only one team without a win. Highlanders are bound to win one soon, too.
9:46pm
Marley said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Quite possibly indeed
I would therefore use your comment(if it were your comment) in regards tonight’s match.
All 8 teams who had previously played prior to this match would easily have accounted for both these teams and yes I include the Kings in this
9:52pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:52pm | Report comment
Didn’t see the Kings game, but yes you’re right. I must remember not to make bold statements whilst under the influence of C2H5OH!
9:43pm
TembaVJ said | 9:43pm | Report comment
Congrats Force, you all deserve a beer tonight.
Thanks Phil, hope your not a reds supporter.
9:38pm
Chris said | 9:38pm | Report comment
A certain lot down in Canberra will be pretty ecstatic with that result.
Losing “easy” home games cripples your finals chances like nothing else. The Brumbies know that better than anyone after the Auckland disaster.
9:40pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:40pm | Report comment
And those of us who are Brumbies members on the Central Coast too!
9:46pm
Chris said | 9:46pm | Report comment
That’s not fair. Good climate and a good Rugby team.
Us Monaro based Brumbies supporters simply assume that having a good rugby team is a devine reward for suffering from Australia’s worst winter climate.
9:48pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:48pm | Report comment
Yes, but we have a 4 hour drive to the game……mind you we do stay in a great hotel!
9:50pm
Chris said | 9:50pm | Report comment
Out of interest, do you take the M2/M7 or just plow directly through Sydney?
9:53pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:53pm | Report comment
M2/M7 saves at least 45-50 mins.
9:35pm
Marley said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Someone made the comment last night that the Canes and Highlanders were average and were bottom 5.
After that display by a Wallaby laden Reds outfit I would say they were poorer than any team who played last night.
Great effort by the far Western Kiwis lololol
9:38pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:38pm | Report comment
That may have been me Marley, but alcohol may have played a part! But yes I would not disagree…..Mea Culpa.
9:31pm
Hightackle said | 9:31pm | Report comment
Wonder if Deans was watching. Maybe he wont select 15 Reds this year.
Tapuai, Gill and MMM did their chances a lot of good.
Quade not so much.
9:35pm
Justin2 said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Fark… We agree for once, completely.
I thght the force were excellent too. With plenty of home matches to come after a horror start they can jag a few wins.
9:39pm
Red Kev said | 9:39pm | Report comment
I concurr. The Brumbies and Force showing what hard working forwards can do, the Waratahs showing what big powerful forwards can do (not a lot).
9:46pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Agree RK…..Chieka take note.
9:47pm
jeznez said | 9:47pm | Report comment
Agree with that too RK
9:47pm
Chris said | 9:47pm | Report comment
Picking forwards based on weight alone has been a long established Waratah tradition.
Letting such trivial things as ability get in the way would be silly.
9:47pm
jeznez said | 9:47pm | Report comment
What’s going on HT I am in agreement as well!
9:31pm
alex said | 9:31pm | Report comment
And the force get their first win at suncorp! Great work. Now the force get the comfort of some home games starting next week against the cheetas.
9:31pm
alex said | 9:31pm | Report comment
And the force get their first win at suncorp! Great work. Now the force get the comfort of some home games starting next week against the cheetas.
9:31pm
Red Kev said | 9:31pm | Report comment
Do you know what they really missed, Ioane getting then over the advantage line.
10:01pm
Crazy Horse said | 10:01pm | Report comment
You mean the Force trained Ione.
The Force missed Cummins. Hodgson et al.
9:31pm
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 9:31pm | Report comment
Impressive organisation and determination in defence for so late in the game by the Force
9:39pm
p.Tah said | 9:39pm | Report comment
That’s a name I haven’t seen for a while. Did you have a hiatus Mick?
10:04pm
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 10:04pm | Report comment
Got busy with business p.Tah, occasionally visited to read comments but concluded my “un-positive” view of Australian rugby’s situation would have me deported and de-citizenised by some commentators here – so I simply stood back, read and was often amused by the raging debates.
I suppose that after decades of involvement in rugby, and forming opinions on things, that silence wasn’t going to last for too long!
7:49am
p.Tah said | 7:49am | Report comment
Welcome back then!
9:30pm
atlas said | 9:30pm | Report comment
finally, a commentator accepts the Force may have been the better team
‘deserved win’ – he must have choked saying that
Alby Mathewson!
No small achievement winning at Suncorp for any team, well done Force.
9:30pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:30pm | Report comment
Well done Force, stuffed my tips, but Kudos!
9:33pm
atlas said | 9:33pm | Report comment
I’d say everyone ‘s tips down the gurgler after that one
9:58pm
Crazy Horse said | 9:58pm | Report comment
Not mine
10:05pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 10:05pm | Report comment
We all hate you now CH! LOL
9:30pm
Phil Bird said | 9:30pm | Report comment
FULL TIME Reds 12 – Force 19
The full time whistle blows and fittingly Alby Mathewson kicks the ball out to touch
What a performance from the Force, deserved winners.
The Reds…. forget running on 98 octane, they were running on ethanol tonight.
The upset was on, and it was good for the Force. Well done gents.
9:28pm
TembaVJ said | 9:28pm | Report comment
Cooper hasnt broken a swet…
first choice Wallaby my asrrrS
9:32pm
Colvin said | 9:32pm | Report comment
Quade seems to have lost at least a yard of pace from 2011, maybe more.
9:35pm
TembaVJ said | 9:35pm | Report comment
He has lost a lot more then that… Defending at 15 is not good if you don’t attack when you get the ball, you are simply hiding from runners.
9:33pm
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 9:33pm | Report comment
Not sighted off Nobbys in the second half, the impressively highly paid Cooper. Perhaps it was the Force defence that put him off
10:15pm
atlas said | 10:15pm | Report comment
“Not sighted off Nobbys”
that is a new one to me; a Google and now I understand
thanks!
10:31pm
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 10:31pm | Report comment
Good on you for researching it atlas.
Typically it means a bloke didn’t front up to his task, went missing when needed or was evading his duty, shirking or bludging.
It’s an old expression, from another century … but so am I!
9:28pm
Phil Bird said | 9:28pm | Report comment
79′ Reds 12 – Force 19
There will be horror stories told for years to come about that attempt at Frisby’s chip kick.
Force get the ball back
9:27pm
Phil Bird said | 9:27pm | Report comment
79′ Reds 12 – Force 19
Reds scrum half way – their last go at a draw
9:25pm
Hightackle said | 9:25pm | Report comment
Gill seems like hes a lot harder this year
9:27pm
Red Kev said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Well leading the U20s and seeing his Wallaby chance this year with Hooper getting Waratah disease and Pocock out injured.
9:28pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:28pm | Report comment
+1
9:28pm
Crazy Horse said | 9:28pm | Report comment
He’s probably the only Red that would get a Wallabies were selected on tonight’s performance.
9:32pm
Jiggles said | 9:32pm | Report comment
Agreed. The Reds game plan was disgustingly arrogant. Foley has your boys drilled very well.
9:36pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:36pm | Report comment
So maybe the Coach in Tahland wasn’t the problem last year!
9:40pm
p.Tah said | 9:40pm | Report comment
The Tahs didn’t have Meehan
9:49pm
Jiggles said | 9:49pm | Report comment
It never was mate!
2:01am
Malo said | 2:01am | Report comment
Reds are screwwed
9:25pm
Phil Bird said | 9:25pm | Report comment
78′ Reds 12 – Force 19
Force get a scrum in front as the Reds lose their feed. Ball came out the tunnel and they lose rights to the scrum,
Still in Force territory so they’ll be trying tohold the ball for two mins and take down the clock
9:25pm
Phil Bird said | 9:25pm | Report comment
No they won’t, they’ kick for territory
9:24pm
Jiggles said | 9:24pm | Report comment
Well done force! Foley has this bunch of itm cup/east coast ‘rejects’ drilled very well.
9:23pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:23pm | Report comment
Ball security Reds…what’s going on!
9:24pm
Red Kev said | 9:24pm | Report comment
I can answer that, we’re sucking
9:27pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:27pm | Report comment
You’re right RK….as a Brumbies fan, I’m loving it, but its completely stuffing my tips!
9:29pm
Red Kev said | 9:29pm | Report comment
Mine too, 3 from 3 yesterday, 0 from 2 so far tonight.
9:33pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:33pm | Report comment
2 from 3 yesterday, plus the power play 1 from 2 today. Tough round!
9:23pm
Phil Bird said | 9:23pm | Report comment
76′ Reds 12 – Force 19
Alby Mathewson still my MOTM
9:24pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:24pm | Report comment
+1
9:24pm
Red Kev said | 9:24pm | Report comment
Yep
9:23pm
Phil Bird said | 9:23pm | Report comment
76′ Reds 12 – Force 19
The Reds lose another all with posession, a knock on when they really needed to keep the ball
13 handling errors tonight, far too many
9:21pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Likewise in defence from the Force.
9:21pm
Phil Bird said | 9:21pm | Report comment
74′ Reds 12 – Force 19
Force get the ball as the Reds knock the ball on.
Great D from the Force, they’ve held strong all game and they look the goods tonight.
Crowd is so disappointed with that
6mins out from full time
9:19pm
Phil Bird said | 9:19pm | Report comment
73′ Reds 12 – Force 19
The crowd went ballsitic in support of their team, but they’re held up over the line, and get a 5m scrum. 30m in from the left touch.
9:18pm
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 9:18pm | Report comment
No, no – it’s pass and catch son, not pass and grab!
9:18pm
Phil Bird said | 9:18pm | Report comment
71′ Reds 12 – Force 19
The crowd gets behind theirteam as they are on attack on the Force line
9:17pm
Phil Bird said | 9:17pm | Report comment
71′ Reds 12 – Force 19
Force done for offside in midfield and the Reds go for touch, not the goal
9:16pm
Phil Bird said | 9:16pm | Report comment
69′ Reds 12 – Force 19
Ebersohn hits it – kicking very well
The Upset Is Looking On.
9:14pm
Phil Bird said | 9:14pm | Report comment
67′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Force get a penalty in front from a Reds scrum
James Slipper done for hinging.
Massive call from the Ref
they take an attempt at goal
9:14pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:14pm | Report comment
Great defence from the Reds.
9:13pm
Phil Bird said | 9:13pm | Report comment
67′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Reds defence held strong and eventually a Reds player knocked the ball out of Mathewson’s hand as he tried to pass to a forward.
Mathewson was looking very casual there
9:11pm
Phil Bird said | 9:11pm | Report comment
66′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Force must score they’re hmmering the reds line after another break from Mathewson.
The Reds defence is holding out but for how long
9:11pm
Hightackle said | 9:11pm | Report comment
I thought it was absolutely clear that there was intent to use the shoulder without using the arms.
Its hard to wrap your arms around when you are not trying to.
9:13pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:13pm | Report comment
+1
9:10pm
Phil Bird said | 9:10pm | Report comment
65′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Quirk back on the field
9:10pm
Marley said | 9:10pm | Report comment
One gets the feeling the entire commentary team want the Reds to win…..
9:14pm
Crazy Horse said | 9:14pm | Report comment
I get that impession too
9:09pm
Phil Bird said | 9:09pm | Report comment
64′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Cooper kicks about 900m to clear their territory, with no angle to work with
The Force win a Reds lineout though from half way, and it brings them back into Reds territory.
It’s still on for the West Australians
9:08pm
Phil Bird said | 9:08pm | Report comment
62′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Reds scrum on their 5m line – big pressure on them here
9:08pm
Hightackle said | 9:08pm | Report comment
Lucky Reds.
9:09pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:09pm | Report comment
+1
9:08pm
Phil Bird said | 9:08pm | Report comment
62′ Reds 12 – Force 16
The replay shows substitute winger Rasolea knocked on over the line,
wow.
No try.
What a play from Mathewson that was huge, chip kick and everything.
9:06pm
Phil Bird said | 9:06pm | Report comment
62′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Alby Mathewson sets up the best try of the year
The Force are through for a try, surely!
The refs are looknig for the touch down before they award
9:07pm
Red Kev said | 9:07pm | Report comment
Mathewson having a blinder.
Brutally unlucky for the winger.
9:09pm
Crazy Horse said | 9:09pm | Report comment
Force in Front “Penalty”
9:11pm
Hernando said | 9:11pm | Report comment
Dreadful call by the officials… The TMO said, “I believe it may have been a knock on”. Surely that states the evidence is inconclusive and the decision should revert to the referee… In that case, try.
9:09pm
Red Kev said | 9:09pm | Report comment
It also highlights the problem with playing guys like Harris, Barnes and even Lance to be honest at fullback, sometimes genuine pace is needed.
9:04pm
Phil Bird said | 9:04pm | Report comment
60′ Reds 12 – Force 16
The Reds should be trying to break this game open and introduce a bit of chaos – no doubt they are trying but it’s not working
9:02pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:02pm | Report comment
Good kick, great take!
9:02pm
Phil Bird said | 9:02pm | Report comment
59′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Sautia has played great tonight for the Reds.
The Force take a mark in their 22m as the Ref says he couldnt hear the call “I have 1000 things strapped to my head so I cant hear that well”
Thanks Ref cam.
9:01pm
Phil Bird said | 9:01pm | Report comment
58′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Force would have to be favourites from here……?
8:59pm
Phil Bird said | 8:59pm | Report comment
57′ Reds 12 – Force 16
Kick is good and the Force extend their lead
8:58pm
Hightackle said | 8:58pm | Report comment
That yellow was so deserved!
I cant believe the commentators!
8:59pm
Phil Bird said | 8:59pm | Report comment
I agree… it was gutless
9:02pm
jeznez said | 9:02pm | Report comment
I’m with Horan the camera shot from behind the Red’s try line showed there was an attempt to get the right arm around – definitely a penalty but the card seems a bit much to me.
9:06pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:06pm | Report comment
Best head off to Paris Mikki next week then mate…..lazy arm at best!
9:12pm
jeznez said | 9:12pm | Report comment
Nothing wrong with the vision thanks guru. Just a difference of opinion. I agree the arm was very lazy hence I agree it is a penalty.
9:01pm
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Brendan Cannon just knew, from 50 metres away or more, that Gill “tried to wrap his arms” around the tacklee. How do these blokes come up with that sort of rubbish – they are supposed to be objective and accurate!
9:35pm
Mick Gold Coast QLD said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Ooops – I should have said “Quirk”
8:58pm
Jiggles said | 8:58pm | Report comment
Joke of a card. Either way the reds don’t deserve this game.
9:00pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 9:00pm | Report comment
Sorry mate, have to disagree with that, even though I tipped Reds, that was careless at best.
9:08pm
Jiggles said | 9:08pm | Report comment
I’m at the ground so I didn’t get a good look at it from the replay. Definitely reviewing when I get home.
8:58pm
Phil Bird said | 8:58pm | Report comment
56′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Ebersohn has a go in front and will get this kick
8:57pm
Phil Bird said | 8:57pm | Report comment
56′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Off you go mate.
Sent to the bin for 10
Lucky not to get a different colour
8:57pm
Phil Bird said | 8:57pm | Report comment
56′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Replay shows it was a cheap shot.
He’ll go
8:59pm
Red Kev said | 8:59pm | Report comment
Harsh call when you consider the shot on Lance at the other end where that break started, and the fact there were two Force knock ons in that sequence of play.
9:00pm
Phil Bird said | 9:00pm | Report comment
maybe the other bloke should have gone too?
9:01pm
Red Kev said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Maybe, but can’t argue the score, Force deserve to be winning
8:57pm
Phil Bird said | 8:57pm | Report comment
56′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Ref checking the replay to see if there was foul play – which there was
New laws saying the ref can do this
8:56pm
Phil Bird said | 8:56pm | Report comment
56′ Reds 12 – Force 13
There’s a massive Force play up the field and they are looking white hot on attack
There was a late shoulder charge somewhere in the play and it looks like it was picked up by the touchie
Ed Quirk the villan
8:54pm
Phil Bird said | 8:54pm | Report comment
54′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Mafi brought off the field – would we…. do that???
8:53pm
Phil Bird said | 8:53pm | Report comment
54′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Liam Gill is having a corker of a game – commentators are rightly gushing
8:52pm
Phil Bird said | 8:52pm | Report comment
53′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Reds number 8 Schatz drops the ball after a sustained period of attack by the Reds on the Force line.
It’s pretty poor skills to jump when you catch a pass. I never understood why people do that.
Force scrum 5m out
8:50pm
Phil Bird said | 8:50pm | Report comment
51′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Force are camped in their 22, with no respite looking like it’s on the horizon any time soon.
8:49pm
Phil Bird said | 8:49pm | Report comment
49′ Reds 12 – Force 13
The Force will be enjoying the pace of this game, rather dour affair but it’s bringing the Reds closer to them.
8:47pm
Phil Bird said | 8:47pm | Report comment
49′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Good on the Force for having a go
They get pulled up for a truck and trailer and are penalised though.
Reds will clear for touch
8:46pm
Hightackle said | 8:46pm | Report comment
I look forward to all the articles posing questions like “Are the Reds Wallabies past it?”.
Anyway I dont like to be pleased a player isnt playing well but Cooper playing poor super rugby is such a positive for the Wallabies. If it continues he prolly wont be selected and therefore wont play terrible rugby and devide the team with his “toxic” funk.
Its not a hate thing, its just he has let the Wallabies down with his attitude and play far too often and the team needs to do what Eng has done with Ciprianni and forget about him.
Hugh MMM has impressed me though. Could he be a Wallaby lock? I dont see him as a top 6 anymore and think he is more suited to lock.
What! The ref actually called one of Quades passes as forward. Well done sir but youve missed a couple.
8:48pm
Phil Bird said | 8:48pm | Report comment
Maybe write it mate?
8:57pm
Red Kev said | 8:57pm | Report comment
It is an interesting theory highlighted by Lance’s smart kick for territory.
8:46pm
Phil Bird said | 8:46pm | Report comment
48′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Force get the advantage on attack just inside Reds territory.
They are going to have a crack at goal, surely
8:46pm
Phil Bird said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Negative they go for territory and take a lineout on the Reds 10m line
8:45pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 8:45pm | Report comment
Force backs look like they’re playing in slow motion ATM.
8:45pm
Red Kev said | 8:45pm | Report comment
The Reds are getting caught short in defence a lot on Morahan’s wing
8:45pm
Phil Bird said | 8:45pm | Report comment
45′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Skills pretty poor tongiht as a few passes gone to ground.
Cooper throws a wild pass over the touch line and the Force get a scrum at half way for a forward pass
8:42pm
Phil Bird said | 8:42pm | Report comment
43′ Reds 12 – Force 13
The kick is good, but fals just short
8:41pm
Phil Bird said | 8:41pm | Report comment
42′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Not so much in front, about 10m in from the right touch line
8:41pm
Chris said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Genia off…
To be honest I’d wait until the Reds were well ahead before doing that. It’s not like they thought the Force would still be in the game when they came up with the “40 minute plan.”
8:43pm
Crazy Horse said | 8:43pm | Report comment
It’s only the Force LOL
8:41pm
Phil Bird said | 8:41pm | Report comment
42′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Reds get penalised at half way for sealing off, while on attack
The Force are taking a crack at goal, Ebersohn backs himself from 51 out, in front
8:40pm
Phil Bird said | 8:40pm | Report comment
41′ Reds 12 – Force 13
The restart is on and Mafi starts well with an early break, and throws the ball in the air, lost in a tackle.
Genia is off, replaced at half time by Nick Frisby
8:36pm
Wayne said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Should have been Reds penalty try on halftime. You are not allowed to intentionally tap ball over the dead ball line.
8:34pm
Phil Bird said | 8:34pm | Report comment
HALF TIME Reds 12 – Force 13
Alby Mathewson my MOTM so far
8:45pm
atlas said | 8:45pm | Report comment
that can’t be right!
see other thread where
Will Genia has promised “40 minutes of fury”
I missed the fury, outplayed by Mathewson.
8:34pm
Justin2 said | 8:34pm | Report comment
Thankfully Cooper is kicking his goals, not been good otherwise. I reckon excited with the return of Genia has got to him….
8:32pm
Jiggles said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Reds just need to tone it down and stop trying to play so aggressively in attack. The points will come if they set their phases properly.
8:41pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Well said Jiggles…..too cocky by half at this stage.
8:54pm
Jiggles said | 8:54pm | Report comment
It’s amazingly arrogant rugby
8:32pm
Red Kev said | 8:32pm | Report comment
The Force’s problem has always been mediocre backs that couldn’t capitalise on the parity theie well drilled forwards nearly always deliver. With Mathewson, Eberson and Godwin they finally have some quality creativity in the playmaking axis.
8:39pm
Phil Bird said | 8:39pm | Report comment
40′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Canno asks McKenzie “what’s your plan of the second half”
Reply
“Do better”
Thanks Canno
8:42pm
Crazy Horse said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Exactly right Red Kev.
8:30pm
DJW said | 8:30pm | Report comment
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8:29pm
DJW said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Good half by the Force. Hopefully come out the same in the second half. C’mon Force!
Hopefully Cooper continues his train wreck for the reds
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8:29pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 8:29pm | Report comment
What were you thinking QC……push it wide….stupid kick!
8:30pm
Crazy Horse said | 8:30pm | Report comment
QC is thinking “it’s only the Force”. A mistake he has made many times before.
8:33pm
Jiggles said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Disgraceful kick
8:34pm
Red Kev said | 8:34pm | Report comment
Horan bang on, the Reds, especially Cooper, haven’t been patient enough and paid the price.
8:28pm
Phil Bird said | 8:28pm | Report comment
HALF TIME’ Reds 12 – Force 13
8:27pm
Phil Bird said | 8:27pm | Report comment
40′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Half time whistle sounds as the Reds win the lineout against the throw. They are 5m out from their try line as the Force defend for their lives.
Cooper tries a shifty little chip into the dead ball area, it doesnt pay off and the ball is knocked dead by the Force.
Probably tried the ‘all-in’ about two phases too early there
HALF TIME
8:29pm
Crazy Horse said | 8:29pm | Report comment
So the much maligned Force are in front at half time and the only ones to have scored a try (real score 5-0)!
8:25pm
Red Kev said | 8:25pm | Report comment
Nice cover defence from Godwin there, saved a try
8:27pm
Crazy Horse said | 8:27pm | Report comment
Remember that name. he will be an absolute Wallabies super star!
8:36pm
Colvin said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Did Godwin knock it dead with his hand?
Didn’t Savia get a yellow card and a penalty try against him for doing just that two or three weeks ago?
What is the rule there?
8:25pm
Phil Bird said | 8:25pm | Report comment
39′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Force lose the ball and Gill sends an amazing pass to the outside backs as the Reds run 50m and get shunted into touch with the last line of defence, Kyle Goodwin nailing the winger into touch.
This young man is a talent. Got a bit of James Oconnor to him
8:23pm
Phil Bird said | 8:23pm | Report comment
39′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Force get a penalty 55 out and go for territory, getting a lineout on the 22m
8:22pm
Phil Bird said | 8:22pm | Report comment
38′ Reds 12 – Force 13
The Force would be looking to put another three on the board before half time.
You would back them to after the half they’ve had
8:21pm
Phil Bird said | 8:21pm | Report comment
36′ Reds 12 – Force 13
Cooper nails the kick, a good strike
8:21pm
Phil Bird said | 8:21pm | Report comment
37′ Reds 9 – Force 13
Reds take a shot at goal from in front, 45 out
8:18pm
Phil Bird said | 8:18pm | Report comment
35′ Reds 9 – Force 13
Odds would have shortened for a Force win
8:17pm
Phil Bird said | 8:17pm | Report comment
33′ Reds 9 – Force 13
Ebersohn takes the attempt from the sideline and it’s an absolutely majestic kick, and he gets it in the middle of the posts
8:16pm
Phil Bird said | 8:16pm | Report comment
31′ Reds 9 – Force 11
Genia showed real pace to run down the winger but couldnt stop him on the way to the line
8:15pm
Phil Bird said | 8:15pm | Report comment
31′ Reds 9 – Force 11
Force score a MASSIVE TRY in the left corner, Alby Mathewson take a bow he’s been running a scythe through the ruck all night and passes right to Alfie Mafi who scores in the corner.
8:16pm
Crazy Horse said | 8:16pm | Report comment
11 in the corner the way it should be.
8:17pm
Red Kev said | 8:17pm | Report comment
That was a beautiful snipe from Mathewson
8:18pm
Phil Bird said | 8:18pm | Report comment
100%
8:13pm
jumpers said | 8:13pm | Report comment
Another inept disply by the Reds. Not convinced they are real contenders as they got done by the Brumbies who look to be the Oz conf winners right now! This game could end up another BORING yawn game for the seagulls to watch!
8:13pm
Phil Bird said | 8:13pm | Report comment
29′ Reds 9 – Force 6
What an amazing kick. He shanked it hard to the left and the thing faded right out of nowhere to slide in right of the left upright.
Wow.
8:12pm
Phil Bird said | 8:12pm | Report comment
29′ Reds 6 – Force 6
Force doing a bit of a Brumbies job on the Reds tonight
All posession, trying to suck the life out of the Reds
Will be a massive job if they maintain this for 80 mins as the Reds get another penalty from the scrum.
They’ll go for goal.. Cooper is having a go again, 5m in from touch and 42 back
8:10pm
Phil Bird said | 8:10pm | Report comment
27′ Reds 6 – Force 6
Mike Harris tried to do a Julian Savea and knocked on
Maybe leave the steam roll to the pros
8:11pm
Red Kev said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Which is fine because that was a seriously forward pass.
8:15pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 8:15pm | Report comment
+1
8:09pm
Phil Bird said | 8:09pm | Report comment
27′ Reds 6 – Force 6
Faingaa comes in with a big tackle to dislodge the ball from a Force runner and the game suddenly opens up with Reds posession back to Force territory
8:07pm
Phil Bird said | 8:07pm | Report comment
25′ Reds 6 – Force 6
Wow, Cooper gets charged down on his 22m and the try was on.
Chris Alcock ran to score a sitter but is chased down by Feauae Suatia sprinted out of nowhere to beat him to the ball
8:09pm
atlas said | 8:09pm | Report comment
what a moment that was
commentators say Cooper always has 4 or 5 things going on in his mind
one of them should have been ‘kick’
8:11pm
Phil Bird said | 8:11pm | Report comment
that’s about 3 or 4 more than I thought
nah just kidding, he’s alright
8:05pm
Phil Bird said | 8:05pm | Report comment
23′ Reds 6 – Force 6
It’s a pretty tight affair really
8:03pm
Phil Bird said | 8:03pm | Report comment
22′ Reds 6 – Force 3
Force get a penalty in front of the posts on attack
Ebersohn takes a shot at goal
8:03pm
Phil Bird said | 8:03pm | Report comment
23′ Reds 6 – Force 6
He gets the kick
8:02pm
Phil Bird said | 8:02pm | Report comment
20′ Reds 6 – Force 3
Western Force are running the footy, they will play some rugby this season
8:01pm
Phil Bird said | 8:01pm | Report comment
20′ Reds 6 – Force 3
Cooper gets the kick
8:00pm
Phil Bird said | 8:00pm | Report comment
19′ Reds 3 – Force 3
Pek Cowan penalised for the Force for not releasing the player.
Reds go for the penalty in front. It’s an easy attempt.
Cooper still kicking for goal.
Is Mike Harris on?
8:02pm
Red Kev said | 8:02pm | Report comment
At 13 I think, but I would rather see Cooper take the responsibility and improve his place kicking.
8:08pm
Crazy Horse said | 8:08pm | Report comment
as a Force supporter I’d rather cooper kick because Harris doesn’t miss.
7:59pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 7:59pm | Report comment
What a joke of a penalty….what was he supposed to do, vanish into thin air!
8:01pm
Red Kev said | 8:01pm | Report comment
Most of the whistles against both sides have been “soft” so far
8:05pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 8:05pm | Report comment
Agree……RK. If consistent I don’t have a problem…….but will it last? Just be consistent!
7:59pm
Phil Bird said | 7:59pm | Report comment
18′ Reds 3 – Force 3
Quade Cooper puts in a kick for territory, looks like a Barnes-kick
Not a great option
7:58pm
Crazy Horse said | 7:58pm | Report comment
Why is Cooper kicking when Harris is on?
7:57pm
Phil Bird said | 7:57pm | Report comment
17′ Reds 3 – Force 3
He gets the kick
7:57pm
Phil Bird said | 7:57pm | Report comment
15′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Cooper has another crack at goal
7:57pm
Red Kev said | 7:57pm | Report comment
Cooper milks a soccer penalty
7:56pm
Phil Bird said | 7:56pm | Report comment
14′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Force have a strong scrum on their own feed near half way.
Gill is making their lives difficult and pilfers a ball, the Reds send it to Quade who chips and gets nailed
Penalty to the Reds near halfway
7:56pm
Phil Bird said | 7:56pm | Report comment
late tackle
7:53pm
Phil Bird said | 7:53pm | Report comment
12′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Force are looking pretty solid tonight, the Reds arent really doing much in attack, the Force are spinning it wide quite nicely up into Reds territory
7:51pm
Phil Bird said | 7:51pm | Report comment
10′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Ref has enough with the scum collapses and gives the penalty to the first team he sees.
Reds get the penalty and line up for an attempt at goal, 30 out and wide
Cooper is having a crack
7:52pm
Phil Bird said | 7:52pm | Report comment
Missed it, it was a bit of a hook to the left
7:50pm
Phil Bird said | 7:50pm | Report comment
10′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Another scrum collapose.
Canno is trying to explain why but it’s pretty clear he has no idea
7:49pm
Phil Bird said | 7:49pm | Report comment
8′ Reds 0 – Force 3
A few handling errors tonight.
Saw a lot in the Crusaders Bulls game as well.
7:48pm
Phil Bird said | 7:48pm | Report comment
6′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Force get the penalty for Greg Holmes collapsing the scrum.
Big letoff and the clearance takes them 30 out
7:47pm
Phil Bird said | 7:47pm | Report comment
6′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Patrick Dellit from the Force goes to the blood bin as his team take a defensive scrum deep in their territory
7:45pm
Phil Bird said | 7:45pm | Report comment
5′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Cooper looking great early with some bullet flat passing.
7:45pm
Phil Bird said | 7:45pm | Report comment
4′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Rubbish throw from the Force lineout and the Reds get the scrum from a knock-on.
on attack on the Force 22m
7:44pm
Phil Bird said | 7:44pm | Report comment
4′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Genia puffing already he will struggle with the first 40 mins
7:43pm
Phil Bird said | 7:43pm | Report comment
2′ Reds 0 – Force 3
Force get the early penalty as Simmons walks off for a blood bin.
30 out in front and Ebersohn hits the kick, a good strike
good start
7:42pm
Phil Bird said | 7:42pm | Report comment
1′ Reds 0 – Force 0
Rob Simmons went down in the tackle, definitely in gaga land.
Force looking solid early with a nice line break and good continuity in attack
7:40pm
Phil Bird said | 7:40pm | Report comment
0′ Reds 0 – Force 0
Kick off by the Force and we’re underway
7:39pm
Phil Bird said | 7:39pm | Report comment
0′ Reds 0 – Force 0
Force upset?
9:59am
Phil Bird said | 9:59am | Report comment
Aaaaaaaaaand
Great call.
7:39pm
biltongbek said | 7:39pm | Report comment
Geez, did anyone see the acrysaders just blast the Bulls off the park?
They simply did it by focusing on two things, numbers at the breakdown which gave them all the momentum they needed and they took the Bulls head on at set phases.
7:39pm
Phil Bird said | 7:39pm | Report comment
yeah awesome performance
7:39pm
Phil Bird said | 7:39pm | Report comment
0′ Reds 0 – Force 0
Reds running out, led by Genia.
Crowd enjoys it, gives it some cheer
7:37pm
Phil Bird said | 7:37pm | Report comment
Genia and CCCCCCCCooper.
Let’s see how they go tonight.
7:31pm
Phil Bird said | 7:31pm | Report comment
Force paying $7.71 for the win
7:29pm
Phil Bird said | 7:29pm | Report comment
pre game interview
“This is a game we really want to make a stamp”
thanks Quade
7:30pm
Phil Bird said | 7:30pm | Report comment
Canno’s the worst interviewer ever
7:21pm
atlas said | 7:21pm | Report comment
in the earlier match, win for Crusaders in their first home game of the season, scoring 6 tries to 1 v Bulls, winning 41-19
For Crusaders: Tries: Fruean, McNicholl, Read, Marshall, Crockett, Heinz Cons: Carter 4 Pen: Carter
For Bulls: Try: Stegmann Con: Steyn Pens: Steyn 4
I’d add they absolutely butchered another six opportunities, dreadful handling esp in first half
7:28pm
Red Kev said | 7:28pm | Report comment
Yeah that was quite the demolition job, ruined my tipping for the week too.
7:30pm
Phil Bird said | 7:30pm | Report comment
never back against the crusaders
8:02pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 8:02pm | Report comment
Certainly not at home anyway!
7:32pm
ohtani's jacket said | 7:32pm | Report comment
I think we should have a running Kneejerk of the Week Reaction:
- Crusaders beat the Bulls, New Zealand now the strongest conference and the All Blacks a lock to beat the Springboks.
- Robbie Fruean off to France in the first half, an All Black in the second.
- Owen Franks useless, Owen Franks good, Owen Franks useless, Owen Franks good, Wyatt Crockett.
On on a more serious note, I thought Read and Sam Whitelock stepped up big time. The props and the never ending Whitelock brothers were all good too.
6:22pm
Red Kev said | 6:22pm | Report comment
There’s a long gap between the end of the Reds match and the start of the Brumbies game. I need ideas about what to do for those 4 hours.
6:38pm
Kane said | 6:38pm | Report comment
Write an article
7:26pm
Phil Bird said | 7:26pm | Report comment
haha good option
6:59pm
RebelRanger said | 6:59pm | Report comment
Jailbreak your iPhone and get Pokemon Emerald. It will improve your life 63%
7:26pm
Phil Bird said | 7:26pm | Report comment
Then move to Byron Bay
7:27pm
Red Kev said | 7:27pm | Report comment
63%? Hot damn, I gots to get me somma that!
8:32pm
Justin2 said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Drink…
8:54pm
ilikedahoodoogurusingha said | 8:54pm | Report comment
On tonight’s performance so far, I’d put these 2 with my comments of last night re the 4 teams that played…Reds need to tighten up, we know they have the talent, but just cannot string I together!