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Uncle Fester wrote:Macken is a 12, isn't he?

13, he has the build for 12 tho', perhaps not the hands.

camroc1

I think O'Malley has become quite overrated. He had some very intensely average games for Leinster during the world cup. Spence and Griffen are the better prospects. I think OMalleys defense and distribution are top notch, but I can't really see him excelling at international level. Im happy at the...

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You've a lot more patience than I would with the Munster WUMS, CM, that's for sure.

Regarding Zebo - he is very exciting going forward, still has to learn to cut in and pass mind you, but afaik had defensive problems all through his career to date. The QF against Ulster will be a good tester for him.

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Quinlan called for Reddan and Ryan to start against France, om Against the Head :shock: , but then said he didn't think Deccie would make the changes. I very much think Reddan should start but I can sort of see a case for Murray. There is absolutely no case though for DOC over Ryan anymore, none. W...

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Quinlan called for Reddan and Ryan to start against France, om Against the Head

, but then said he didn't think Deccie would make the changes.

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Conspicuous - you are basically promoting a game plan of trying not to lose, rather than trying to win. Which is your prerogative, but I totally disagree with. And its your prerogative to disagree with me. I personally believe that part of a winnning game plan is being able to effectively defend yo...

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Conspicuous - you are basically promoting a game plan of trying not to lose, rather than trying to win. Which is your prerogative, but I totally disagree with. And its your prerogative to disagree with me. I personally believe that part of a winnning game plan is being able to effectively defend yo...

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Fitz scheduled to start against Aironi, 'though I will only really believe it when I see him on the pitch. Berquist also to play ! :shock: irishtimes.com - Last Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012, 12:32 Fitzgerald in line for Leinster return Luke Fitzgerald goes over for a try for Leinster. Rugby: L...

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Boxcar Ira wrote:I do agree that Murray should be dropped following that stinker. However, I think people saying he's all of a sudden a shit scrum half after one bad game is a bit far fetched (even if it is inevitable).

I think you'll find that I have been saying it for some time.

camroc1

Conspicuous - you are basically promoting a game plan of trying not to lose, rather than trying to win. Which is your prerogative, but I totally disagree with. And its your prerogative to disagree with me. I personally believe that part of a winnning game plan is being able to effectively defend yo...

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Everyone keeps talking about Murray defensive abilities- can people give me examples of Reddan been ran through ROGesque in defense? Reddan defense is fine only time I can remember him badly missing a tackle for Leinster or Ireland was when Mafi stepped him in space in the ML final. So what else do...

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Just had a quick look at the 2nd half. Murray did start to clear the ball quicker and didn't get sucked in but we were hardly spectacular in the period he was still on for and his last action of the game was to lose track of who he was passing to, forcing Sexton to grubber through as the defence ru...

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What's the story with SOB then folks? Why is he playing rather averagely. Even allowing that he's playing at 7, you'd certainly expect more from him. Carrying an injury? Loss of confidence. Pining for the cattle? I think a lot of it is the way Ireland are set up to play as opposed to Leinster, comb...

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What's the story with SOB then folks? Why is he playing rather averagely. Even allowing that he's playing at 7, you'd certainly expect more from him. Carrying an injury? Loss of confidence. Pining for the cattle? I think a lot of it is the way Ireland are set up to play as opposed to Leinster, comb...

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Murray had a stinker, not for the first time either. Irelands best period of continuity play in the first half came when the forwards ignored him, indeed he was knocked out of the way by them a couple of times, and played quick ball themselves from the base of the ruck. CM11s comments about Murrays ...

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I'm not sure why playing POM would free Ferris and Heaslip up anymore than playing SOB. They're both 6/8s. If it's just to freshen things up and to give SOB a rest then fine but I wouldn't be expecting miracles from POM at 7, especially up against the French backrow. This I agree with. If we have a...

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One one occasion Murray arrived at the ruck and stood and surveyed his option, put his foot on the ball while doing it and of course the Italians came through the middle and disrupted the ball. Waaaay too long at times. He needs to get there and get the ball gone. That can be coached. Hopefully Gre...

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Christ guys; the players go out having practiced Kidneyball, under orders to play kidneyball: be gentle with them; especially those that had the misfortune to miss out on the grace of God, they know not the intricacies of Kidneyball. I think the bang on Sextons head at the beginning of the game must...

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Ah it was one meh game. He had a great world cup, and he's doing well for Uladh. I'd give him the benefit of the doubt for this one. The overthrown/miscommunicated lineout in our 22 before the Italian try was bad enough; what was worse was that we didn't appear to have a defensive strategy to deal ...

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So, at the risk of moving away from Dan's trolling of Earl, something we don't get nearly enough of on here, anyone else notice Kearney's backwards overhead flick for Bowe's try? Kearney was excellent. I think it was a bit telling though that only once out of all his break did we have a back on his...

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Evening all. Finally made it home. I can't drink three nights in a row anymore. Bit shit really. We remain the worst attacking side in the tournament (ignoring the minnows) and we still don't look like a team. That's what's really getting to me. Our individuals won us today, Sexton's passing was ph...

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DOB wrote:
Tecumseh wrote:DOB nailed the Murray / Reddan differences on the match thread
The differences have been plain to see all season.

Since last season. Murray was given the benefit of the doubt as a newbie, but, NO, he really is that slooooow all the time.

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Is ponderous play beaten into Munster scrum halves? Murray didnt do this when he first burst onto the scene, has it been coached into him?. He looked clueless at times today. He is a very good player but someone needs to have a word with him about primary duties. Yes he did, and I for one, called h...

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Not fast enough to avoid getting regularly gubbed by Scotland's shinty players. We play players from the tier two counties for that. No disrespect for shinty, or camáníocht as it should be called, but the rules in Ireland have developed to the extent where the games are now essentially different. I...

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I really don't think it's fair criticizing Irish backs at the moment when they are being sent out with firm instructions to play kidneyball.

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BlackMac wrote:Not fast enough to avoid getting regularly gubbed by Scotland's shinty players.

We play players from the tier two counties for that. No disrespect for shinty, or camáníocht as it should be called, but the rules in Ireland have developed to the extent where the games are now essentially different.

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SASP wrote:I think its a great statement for the provinces that some top class players come to Ireland and don't want to leave. I wonder what it is about our wee Island that makes guys like Howlett, Nacewa, Pieenar enjoy it so much.

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The Irish media continue to fellate Munster rugby. Yes, with quotes like Leinster appeared to have moved to a different level, kicking on from their 2009 European triumph by scorching their way to a second title playing exhilarating rugby under new coach Joe Schmidt. :? Your new here so I'll save y...

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This? http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/hugh-farrelly-its-the-wrong-time-for-munster-to-make-a-change-3029117.html Yep. The Irish media continue to fellate Munster rugby. Yes, with quotes like Leinster appeared to have moved to a different level, kicking on from their 2009 European...

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Hellraiser wrote:
Tony McGahan wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Farrelly.
This?

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/h ... 29117.html

Yep.

The Irish media continue to fellate Munster rugby.

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Coarse cut only...

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Wayne Barnes made Ferris sad. :( http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/0222/1224312168078.html I note he backs Kearney's recollection. Probably safe enough to bring up here but probably not worth opening the can of worms elsewhere. Ooh I don't know - some of the horses on that thread were ...

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The fort is the Florida Keys, is it not ?

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redrebel wrote:
Boxcar Ira wrote:
Mr. Very Popular wrote:
redrebel wrote:So..any one got any word on who is taking over from TMcg?
Why? Is he leaving?how did you find out so quick?

And,it's Eddie.
Eddie's name is being bandied about a little bit too frequently for my liking.

eenie meenie miney mo..........

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I don't think they will be competing fester. Earl mentioned sexton above and that name has been around since the beginning. The guy who mentioned it on Uafc is usually right but he claims the mauger rumour has changed to someone else. I suspect there will be uproar as he won't be experienced enough...

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Ahh Kidney “We had a good long discussion about and we made sure, in our own heads, we were treating it game by game and not as a block or anything,” said Kidney, who now has four games in as many weeks to prepare for after the France game was rescheduled for March 4th. “We felt that this team was g...

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Here is Hugh Farrelly suggesting Ryan should move to Leinster. http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/irish-news/why-this-red-must-turn-blue-3024610.html Farlley is just trying to dig up with that story, nothing more to it than an agent doing his bit for his client. And James Downey join...

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SASP wrote:Here is Hugh Farrelly suggesting Ryan should move to Leinster.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/s ... 24610.html

Crap article. Ryan should have come three or four years ago if he wanted to switch.

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From the 'Whiff of Cordite' blog. Sums up my own feelings about Kidney pretty much. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 Sergeant Deccie's Lonely Hearts Committee We don't normally do long and winding posts, but we have given some structure to a shared stream of conciousness that has been around for about 24 h...

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