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'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick
Interesting. Maybe Gleeson is another example, whatever you think of him clearly his greatest strength is as a ball runner. I know serious judges rate he and Bell as most damaging ball runners in Tahs forwards. Yet in this trial I only recall 2 cases of him running ball in hand and both were off back of scrum. First was a good break out from near their line and in second he got smashed by good defence. Most of his activity is coming into rucks to protect possession – something where he adds little value. I don’t know if the problem is him not being in position, the playmakers @ 9&10 not directing ball to him or the team playbook. Whatever it is, it ain’t working!
'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick
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Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover - here's some ways to get it back in fashion
Couldn’t agree more ????
Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover - here's some ways to get it back in fashion
Fair point but look at what has happened with scrum feeds. Incorrect feed used to be penalised now ball goes under the hookers feet. Purists may complain as there has been a deliberate removal of contestability. But on other hand there are less stoppages and more flow. Arguably a good change.
No one is suggesting scrapping contests for the ball or removing all penalties.
Here’s an example of an area of confusion: many ruck penalties are for not supporting you body weight but many or most ‘expert’ commentators think that hands touching the ground is a penalty – it isn’t but if the experts are confused what hope have the players?
Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover - here's some ways to get it back in fashion
Always tempting after a loss to pinpoint individuals especially ones we don’t like. However the Tahs as a team looked unfit, disjointed and at time disinterested. The only time the forwards played as a unit was in first half scrums. There is something very problematic going on. No idea what it is but doesn’t look like an easy fix.
'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick
I’m trying to make two points: firstly that what used to be primarily contests for possession (ruck, scrum) have increasingly become contests for penalties. Coaches/ tacticians prepare for this and it flows on into other tactics like kicking. Secondly, rugby looses a lot more time/contiuity than other codes because of this.
Incidentally, the reason league has no such contests for possession is because of these very reasons BTW I’m not suggesting that the ‘solutions’ adopted by league should be followed I’m suggestion we reexamine what Rod Macqueen’s team suggested.
Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover - here's some ways to get it back in fashion
Yes, maybe you should.
Super Rugby teams: Reds name young gun for Tahs clash in front of Schmidt, Test halves to start against Wallaby-laden Brumbies
Don’t have an issue with these forward battles. I have an issue with contests for possession being turned into contests for penalties. Just have a look at the amount of dead time associated with ruck penalties and compare it to any other code of football. It’s ridiculous and it has multiple consequences which all detract from the game. Just one example: if ruck penalties were replaced with tap kicks and offending side having to retreat 5m then game would move faster leading to more attacking opportunities. This is what Rod Macqueen was on about I believe.
Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover - here's some ways to get it back in fashion
Probably not
Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover - here's some ways to get it back in fashion
Yeah, let’s forget about 2014 when as a rookie.he played last 30 mins in close final victory against a great Crusaders team
Super Rugby teams: Reds name young gun for Tahs clash in front of Schmidt, Test halves to start against Wallaby-laden Brumbies
Great contribution to a needed discussion. Without commenting on the specific suggestions I would add that rugby has made an unfortunate evolution. The scrum and ruck were meant to be contests for possession. They are now just as much contests for penalties. This has led to a number of tactical consequences. Most teams are not prepared to play with ball in hand in their own half, hence the kicking. In addition, the most productive attacking move is to get a penalty, kick to opponents 5m line and employ a rolling maul. The net effect is we see less emphasis on teams using agility, speed etc to break the line.
I recall Rod Macqueen being involved in trials to improve the game but got no support from the Northern Hemisphere.
Maybe time for a reexamination?
Boring, slow Rugby has lost its mojo and needs a makeover - here's some ways to get it back in fashion
Don’t agree. The Wales game is not relevant to the point being made. At Brumbies, NL was constantly being criticised for his lack of team direction but it was really due to the attack being directed from scrum half. Maybe that suited them as their pack was their strength but it inhibited the back play and Noah’s reputation suffered.
'They're the guys to start with': Eddie tells Carter Gordon to study the greats after World Cup 'ups and downs'
Spot on and the stats quoted by Harry Jones on ball movement back this up. This is a coaching issue and should have been addressed at Brumbies and Wallabies. Coaches can’t do much about adult player skill levels but they can and should direct team tactics.
'They're the guys to start with': Eddie tells Carter Gordon to study the greats after World Cup 'ups and downs'
Didn’t Eddie follow Rod McQueen firstly into the Brumbies and then into the Wallabies? Might explain a bit of his early success.
SPIRO ZAVOS: Eddie Jones' coaching flaw is his belief that rugby is the same game as league
Chinese ? Water torture
Really
Still in the 19th century like Rugby Australia?
The Wrap: Wallabies scrape a win but the team, and the code, have entered Chinese water torture territory
Can’t see Donaldson being rated higher than either of the wingers.
Player ratings: Skelton, Tupou Wallabies' best despite Donno's day out in World Cup opener
I think any 10 is going to struggle outside White as he takes on the playmaker role and keeps it in the forwards only going to the 10 for clearing kicks or when playing under advantage. Carter had same issues as the Brumbies fly half. As a consequence, backs are under utilised unless they come out of position to get the ball and forwards get over utilised and eventually run out of steam.
Player ratings: Skelton, Tupou Wallabies' best despite Donno's day out in World Cup opener
Interesting shot of Foketi attempting to tackle Dante. Note Dante’s raised elbow. I believe Foketi had to leave the field for an HIA after this. It also led to a French try. Didn’t hear anything from the TMO.
RWC News: 'Cool to try it out' - Nathan Cleary 'excited' by code switch, France rocked by another big name injury
Wouldn’t be too depressed by result. Team of players who didn’t make RWC squad, thrown together with little opportunity to build combination. Not too bad a result really.
Who caught Eddie's eye? Swinton, Pietsch star in 'underwhelming' Aus A win over RWC rivals Portugal
Not surprised with this. Fiji have good players with a mix of northern/southern experience plus a very good prep. England on other hand have been underwhelming, can’t see them going far.
'Not good enough': England in disarray as Fiji pull off historic win to emerge as World Cup's darkest horse
What’s wrong with the
Pony?
Comment: Eddie has rolled the World Cup dice by selecting key men in high stakes 'practice match' - but he had to
When I saw IFL play for the Force I assumed he must be a
Kiwi because he was not mentioned in rep discussions even though he clearly had class
Comment: Eddie has rolled the World Cup dice by selecting key men in high stakes 'practice match' - but he had to
Thought the pony might have been given another gallop, hopefully not injured, he will benefit in fitness and confidence with more game time. Thought Gleeson might have started to give Valetini a bit of a refresher break after a big year.
This looks like the Wallabies starting pack so should be a good benchmark.
Hopefully no injuries for either side.
Also looking forward to Fiji vs England, might be a big night in Suva.
Wallabies CONFIRMED: Eddie makes four changes in final pre-World Cup hit out, Suli and Foketi named
Agree. Hunter is such a more threatening player when he also passes the ball, otherwise too predictable
'A bit deflating': Headaches for Waratahs after Reds trial thrashing, Brumbies win after Force miss post-siren kick