Thread: Wallaby selections

Originally Posted by SBD4

Bad luck for Beale. He would have put that through no problems but for the condition of the turf in that spot. Have a look at the lump of gunk on his left boot when he gets up at 3:32 - there was no way anyone was going to remain standing with that crap around their sprigs:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=1JwCntboTZc

Nature of the game.

The pressure got to him. Some other kickers seem to clear off the gunk around their studs before kicking, Sexton has it as part of his kicking (even kick off) routine.

It's the little things like that, that can turn a match.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

The Lions couldn't score more tries, that was down to how ferociously the Wallabies were defending, regardless of whether they were in their favoured position or not.

Genia showed his brilliance again, and he was the stand out in the game. Phillips looked big and slow by comparison. Folau and North were the pick of the back lines.

I fear that next week may not be so close, with 4 of the Wallaby back line possibly out, and James Horwill cited for stamping.

There will be some sore heads in Brisbane this morning (not least Alun-Wyn Jones after Horwill jumped on his ) but mine is most definitely not one of them.

Oh believe me mine is. Was at suncorp with my lions shirt on I might add.
Spent 1.5 hours still at suncorp after the game had finished still drink to many heavy beers and watching the lions fans tell the Aussie fans to be careful and not slip over. :-)

Was a good night

Originally Posted by sheerluck

The Lions couldn't score more tries, that was down to how ferociously the Wallabies were defending, regardless of whether they were in their favoured position or not.

The Lions didn't score more tries because they weren't good enough. I couldn't imagine the All Blacks or Springboks not taking advantage of the situation. We can get another back line to match the Lions but Horwill will be very difficult to replace. We'll know tomorrow, I guess, Bob

Originally Posted by bob10

The Lions didn't score more tries because they weren't good enough. I couldn't imagine the All Blacks or Springboks not taking advantage of the situation. We can get another back line to match the Lions but Horwill will be very difficult to replace. We'll know tomorrow, I guess, Bob

They say opinions are like arseholes, Bob. We've all got one.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

The pressure got to him. Some other kickers seem to clear off the gunk around their studs before kicking

I have to disagree, I'm afraid. The kick was taken from where the scrum packed, the turf was loose, and Beale had no muck on his sprigs, until just before contact with the ball. His left foot slipped on a loose patch of turf. If anything, I think he rushed it a little. Bob

Originally Posted by sheerluck

They say opinions are like arseholes, Bob. We've all got one.

Yep, and some are based on fact , others on fantasy, Bob

Originally Posted by bob10

Yep, and some are based on fact , others on fantasy, Bob

Well you can't escape from the fact that the Lions put more points on the board. All other discussion is irrelevant.

Originally Posted by sheerluck

Well you can't escape from the fact that the Lions put more points on the board. All other discussion is irrelevant.

It's not a sprint, it's a 3 game marathon. Discussion would be irrelevant if it was a one off, I saw enough to say the Lions are vulnerable. Much as they were the last time they were here. It's the points on the board after 3 games that count. However, if the Lions win the series, I would be one of the first to congratulate them. I think they are a good team, but not as good as they think they are. They could fall foul of their own hubris ,hopefully, bob