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Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:09 pm
by sockwithaticket
Gary Graham scores a try, Newcastle 10 - 0 up with 6 mins on the clock.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:18 pm
by sockwithaticket
The 'French' side have snatched back 6 from scrum pens, but they've not really done anything yet. Apologies to Newcastle if this invokes the mockers' wrath, but just being factual.
Rain's starting to set in, which may not suit Newcastle against the beefier Montpellier pack.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:24 pm
by sockwithaticket
A couple of knock ons 5 metres out have saved Montpellier's blushes over the last few minutes. Falcons are getting a lot of line breaks, but the visitors' scrum is well on top.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:39 pm
by sockwithaticket
Newcastle's breakdown work in the rain is starting to balance out the scrum and they currently lead 16-6.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:44 pm
by sockwithaticket
Falcons defend Montpellier's only meaningful 22 excursion really well. Mark Wilson forces the knock on and Hodgson puts in a big clearance.
Half ends with the score unchanged, a bit of a scuffle and Gary Graham sending the Montepellier 11 flying with a carry off a scrum.
A very good half for Newcastle, shackling Montpellier well and dictating terms.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:49 pm
by Willie Falloon
The bloodgate coach seems to be doing a really good job with Newcastle.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:29 pm
by sockwithaticket
Rain's cleared up and Montpellier have asserted themselves a bit mroe physically in defence. 16 - 12 to the good guys after a couple of 'French' pens.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:37 pm
by lorcanoworms
16 17 now Monty careless with the ball and yet win a penalty.
Now 16 20. Newcastle have given away 13 penalties to 4.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:38 pm
by fishfoodie
You'd want to be a serious masochist to buy a Montpellier season ticket.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:40 pm
by 4071
lorcanoworms wrote:16 17 now Monty careless with the ball and yet win a penalty.
Now 16 20. Newcastle have given away 13 penalties to 4.
10-0 penalty count in the second half. A few very harsh, but that's terrible discipline!
And a yellow. Also harsh, given that the initial contact wasn't high, but at 10-0 a card was inevitable.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:42 pm
by paddyor
Lucky that's not a red. Would be better off getting a red maybe IMO, if he gets cited he could pick up a ban anyway. Given the game is nearly over anyway.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:46 pm
by 4071
11-0 penalty count now.
Just brutal.
Falcons can't retain possession or defend for more than a few phases without getting pinged. Utterly one-sided second 40.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:48 pm
by Luckycharmer
Montpellier are awful to watch just bosh, bosh,bosh
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:55 pm
by danny_fitz
Munster-esque grinding the ball up
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:55 pm
by sockwithaticket
Missed most of the last 25, shame to see Falcons need a last minute miracle to win.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:56 pm
by iarmhiman
Wow. What a win for Newcastle
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:56 pm
by openclashXX
wow
congrats Falcons
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:57 pm
by camroc1
All sorts of blocking by Newcastgle there. Very poor reffing.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:58 pm
by franch fan
Luckycharmer wrote:Montpellier are awful to watch just bosh, bosh,bosh
Agree
Well deserved win for Newcastle
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:58 pm
by iarmhiman
They're set up nicely now to win group
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:58 pm
by Theflier
Just fantastic, nothing legal about it, but a great occasion nonetheless
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:58 pm
by sockwithaticket
camroc1 wrote:All sorts of blocking by Newcastgle there. Very poor reffing.
And Montpellier were consistently offside on the goal line so it balances out you sour plum.
Well done, Falcons.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:58 pm
by Minnosu
Shambolic. Pick and go, flop over ruck to prevent contest. Repeat x 30. Cowardly reffing.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:58 pm
by Luckycharmer
Great win Falcons, Montpellier for a team of stars play dire rugby.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:58 pm
by Heymans
The good old let the clock run until the home team wins...
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:59 pm
by openclashXX
looking like the Falcons/Edinburgh double header is going to decide the group
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:59 pm
by iarmhiman
Heymans wrote:The good old let the clock run until the home team wins...
Ball has to go dead in rugby. Clock can run on as long as the ball is in play.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:59 pm
by message #2527204
camroc1 wrote:All sorts of blocking by Newcastgle there. Very poor reffing.
Poor, but consistent.
Good win
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:59 pm
by 4071
camroc1 wrote:All sorts of blocking by Newcastgle there. Very poor reffing.
Yup. There was no reffing at all in that last nine minutes. No wonder Falcons thought they could score without going to the backs. All they had to do was avoid a knock-on and they could just grind, block, seal off and eventually work their way over.
Great win for Falcons, though.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:00 pm
by 4071
sockwithaticket wrote:camroc1 wrote:All sorts of blocking by Newcastgle there. Very poor reffing.
And Montpellier were consistently offside on the goal line so it balances out you sour plum.
Well done, Falcons.
TJ even called it once and was overruled by the ref.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:01 pm
by iarmhiman
It was 2008 Munster like in the sealing off.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:03 pm
by Joost
4071 wrote:sockwithaticket wrote:camroc1 wrote:All sorts of blocking by Newcastgle there. Very poor reffing.
And Montpellier were consistently offside on the goal line so it balances out you sour plum.
Well done, Falcons.
TJ even called it once and was overruled by the ref.
Also plenty of not rolling away and hands on the ball after ruck was called - ref seemed like he didn’t want to make anything but the most clear and obvious calls against either side in that final set
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:06 pm
by croyals
Well done Newcastle, delighted for them
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:09 pm
by 4071
Joost wrote:4071 wrote:sockwithaticket wrote:camroc1 wrote:All sorts of blocking by Newcastgle there. Very poor reffing.
And Montpellier were consistently offside on the goal line so it balances out you sour plum.
Well done, Falcons.
TJ even called it once and was overruled by the ref.
Also plenty of not rolling away and hands on the ball after ruck was called - ref seemed like he didn’t want to make anything but the most clear and obvious calls against either side in that final set
After blowing for penalties every 3 minutes (on average) in that second half, for the full 8 minutes of added time he didn't/couldn't/wouldn't see any offence by either side. And not for want of opportunity.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:13 pm
by ZuLu
Another ref whinge, every thread
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:17 pm
by Nieghorn
Minnosu wrote:Shambolic. Pick and go, flop over ruck to prevent contest. Repeat x 30.
Majority of NH rugby in a nutshell.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:20 pm
by I like haggis
openclashXX wrote:looking like the Falcons/Edinburgh double header is going to decide the group
Just as everyone predicted!
Well done Falcons !
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:20 pm
by Heymans
iarmhiman wrote:Heymans wrote:The good old let the clock run until the home team wins...
Ball has to go dead in rugby. Clock can run on as long as the ball is in play.
Unless the situation is reversed and the ref whistles after 3 rucks.
You know what I mean.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:01 pm
by 4071
ZuLu wrote:Another ref whinge, every thread
On the contrary - I'm quite happy with the result, so no whinge.
And I was actually complimenting Lacey's performance on the other thread. If you learned to read, you would have noticed that.
Re: Falcons vs Montpellier
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:03 pm
by nuffsaid
croyals wrote:Well done Newcastle, delighted for them
Yes, me too. Too much whingeing about the ref (again).