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Happy to accept all that scrum, but then why be allowed to knock it back and it be ok? Apply your exact same analogy – the defender is still killing an attacking play in a defensively poor situation with no intention of catching the ball… it just deflects a different direction. NRL plays knock on only and it works just fine.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
looking forward.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Its only a slap down if it goes forward at the moment though?
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
At the moment, the law penalises that legitimate contest though as it “heavily” penalises someone for trying to intercept the ball based on the way it comes off the hands if it isn’t caught… Why is a charge down not considered foul play? Why should it be different to a player contesting the ball in the air in a lineout which is a knock on only..? IF you think that the knock back is good and a fair contest, then it should be a knock on only if it goes forward imo. IF you think its an infringement, it should be an infringement no matter what way it goes imo. Eg: the try Wales? scored against the WBs a couple of years back, the bloke stuck his hand out with no way of catching the ball, but because it deflected back 2cm it was play on and a try, deflected 2cm the other way and he is yellow carded. No logic in my eyes.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
You’re in possession when you pass it back champ…
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Coaches obviously can and do have a huge impact. But, at least in aus I think people think too much of their powers. To think eddie could fix aus rugby in <9 months was always fanciful. Same goes for DC at the tahs, any coach at the force or rebels etc etc. There is so much inertia and other factors in these systems, the coach just puts the glitter on top imo. Thats why for teams like the brumbies or saders (until this year), no matter the player or coach they looked good because they were in a good system. And equally, no matter the player or coach, they can often struggle at the poorer run franchises… Aus rugby and whoever the WBs coach is is working with and dealing with the decisions made over the last 5-10 years. Equally, we won't know if decisions made by the likes of P Waugh were good or bad for a similar timeline (in many instances).
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
I never have understood or liked the deliberate knock down rule in union. If it is an act worthy of a card to knock it forward because it isn’t in the spirit of the game, I don’t really understand why it matters what direction you knock it. It’s like saying that a head high tackle doesn’t count if its from the side… I personally think it should be a knock on only like league, but if you want to penalise it then it should be a penalty no matter the direction if there wasn’t a realistic chance of catching it. The logic isn’t sound at the moment imo. Up the reds, back in the winners circle, but they have all but thrown away a home ground final which is the key to the title given their recent weeks. Injuries also piling up. Points for and against on the SR table seems to be a better reflection of team’s ranking currently rather than total points.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Good piece. I must admit I’m surprised all but one are so green, I think one or two up and comers are ok but not 4/5. Although I’d argue someone like Cron has a little more experience then let on, although far from a ‘veteran’. I do think these coaches can succeed IF they have good assistants under them who have that experience and their is patience (see Thorn). Someone like Laurie Fisher (who has now left), Jim Mckay who was with Thorn etc etc. It really is a coaching GROUP these days. I think Coleman is doing ok, as you say he is being setup to fail with unrealistic expectations and timelines. Yes, Kiss is obviously a good operator but he also took over a decent squad. Coleman got an under 20s side with no money spent on it. This is why I think Larkham can be open to legit criticism if the brumbies fall short, but its too early to tell.
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not enough reds
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Never said the brumbies game plan was good or bad, just that it surprises me larkham coaches that way given his style as a player.
ANALYSIS: Good teams win when they're not at their best - but the Brumbies have a lot to fix to challenge in Super Rugby
Not a bad list. The only one I have a “real” problem with is 13. I think Len walks into that jersey and hard not to have flook over perese on form. Perese may break alot of tackles, but he makes just as many errors and is still isn’t strong defensively. I would still only pick perese on the wing for the WBs. I’d also rate Vailanu higher, he has had a hell of a start to the season.
Edit: well done to hanigan and for IDing him – he had a ripsnorter on the weekend in an otherwise pretty poor game from the tahs.
Wallabies Power Rankings: How every Test contender is shaping up one month into Super Rugby
There is somewhat of an adage around coaching that often the most skilful players don’t make the best coaches. The reasoning goes that because they often saw and learned the game so naturally it can be hard for them to then communicate that to others that aren’t as naturally skilled. Its the toilers and grafters that can become the better coaches like say a geoff parling or scott fardy. In saying that, someone like a Ronan O’gara has turned out to be a good player and coach.
ANALYSIS: Good teams win when they're not at their best - but the Brumbies have a lot to fix to challenge in Super Rugby
Larkham yet to convince as a coach on Aus shores now at his 2nd/3rd dig unfortunately. You’d think that the way he played the game, you’d see some enterprising set piece plays from him. Seems like he has brought the north south with him by playing narrow, conservative rugby. Certainly don’t count them out and I think the game against the reds will be a real litmus test, but their showing against the chiefs suggests maybe they aren’t where they were. Assistants surely are more important then given credit for in a team’s success.
ANALYSIS: Good teams win when they're not at their best - but the Brumbies have a lot to fix to challenge in Super Rugby
Such early doors to be making a decision on a player. He has potential and looks like he can grab the game by the scruff which I like, he will grow with experience. But, no I wouldn’t be picking him for the wallabies just yet either (equally for Lynagh). I am yet to be impressed with donaldson honestly, I’d go gordon and noah personally although I haven’t seen much of any of them this year, that’s based mostly off previous outings. Curious to see if Schmidt looks to bring in any of the old dogs in JOC, quade or foley also. I’d guess not but we didn’t also think rennie would bring them in either…
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
That’s just an example I used to make the point. Players like that wouldn’t get picked if your argument was true. There are endless specimens that have been picked for their speed/power/size over their all round skills. Pone, tupou, uelese, marika, timani, skelton etc etc all got picked early before they had complete games. Think of all the underappreciated players who haven’t/don’t play in gold. Say a hamish stewart, andy muirhead, L wright etc all overlooked for more electric, gamebreaker style players.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
correct markus
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
almost like its some sort of plan during the game, a ‘gameplan’ if you will that he is following. Edmed is stuck behind a pack that is often getting beaten on the gainline, very few 10s look good in that instance. He steers the ship and inserts himself into the game well. Still early days for him but no reason to wipe his name off the board yet.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
agree re hanigan jameswm if thats the type of player schmidt likes. Holloway springs to mind in that regard as a lock, a toiler through and through.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
I’d say its the other way around, coaches have picked talent over reliability, otherwise nrl converts wouldn’t be getting picked while still learning the ropes.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Great piece harry. This is a great and insightful wishlist for Joe. I think looking back at Rennie’s first year or so is insightful here as I think he had many plans and ideas to begin with on tactics and players he wanted but then he had to change tact because he didn’t have the luxuries. Schmidt may not want to pick a penalty magnet prop, but it may be his least worst option after an injury or european exodus of a couple of players. He may want a sexton like 10, but does one exist in this young crop and does he pick right the first time? Rennie started with JOC, and 3 games later had lolesio. Desperation is an ugly colour, and at the moment its gold. Rennie started with a high skills game and ended up with a power game, i’ll be curious to see where Joe goes.
Joe Schmidt's search for a 'cold-hearted bastard' - and the issue he'll lose most sleep over
Wright debuted in 2018 and has 70 reds caps. even if he played every game possible in 2018/19 before the others arrived, that’s still 30 odd games with wilson and mcreight, not to mention time together at training, preseason etc. And even when Wright wasn’t there they often had angus scott-young, another genuine 6.
'Talent can be fickle': Schmidt avoids rushing to conclusions as JOC calls for 'Reds-heavy' Wallabies
I agree Wilson’s physicality isn’t a point of strength but come on… He consistently gets over the gain line and breaks tackles in his carries – that is impacting and winning contests. He also makes plenty of good tackles, just look at the shot he put on Dmac to close out the game against the chiefs that led to the HMP jackal. He is great at shooting out of the line on D and making spot tackles behind the gainline that puts opposition teams under pressure where plenty of other forwards wouldn’t have the speed, fitness or footwork to do the same. Where he struggles is in tight trying to put dominant tackles on tight 5 players, that is where a valetini beats him out.
'Talent can be fickle': Schmidt avoids rushing to conclusions as JOC calls for 'Reds-heavy' Wallabies
I wasn’t calling for his inclusion in the team… But also, if people are calling for Wright’s selection as a 6 I’d argue holloway is more physical in both those aspects than Wright is.
'Talent can be fickle': Schmidt avoids rushing to conclusions as JOC calls for 'Reds-heavy' Wallabies
This should read – “At least if there was any wonder if these guys are playing RA built the rebels for the love of Melbourne and pride in the jersey this should answer that one for you.”
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“The Laws should encourage positive play not negative play” – I have no problem with that but then why let an attacking play be killed by a deliberate knockdown so long as it goes backwards? To me, logic would say you penalise all deliberate knockdowns in that instance.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'