Bled III: Aus v NZ: MATCH THREAD: Sydney 31st Oct

Mr Mike · Post by **Mr Mike** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:31 am

Barrett has some wheels for a lock.

Ghost-Of-Nepia · Post by **Ghost-Of-Nepia** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:32 am

Auckman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:29 am Good boy Hoskins Good finish Reiko

Hoskins is showing all the right moves at the base of the scrum.

Mog The Almighty · Post by **Mog The Almighty** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:35 am

This is such a dissapointment and really bad for rugby in Australia too.

The Australian public had actually raised an eyebrow in rugby's direction after that first test. This shit show in a clinche game at home is going to have everyone turning off again quick smart and I fear they won't be so quick to give it another chance.

They're getting worse with every game they play.

Luckycharmer · Post by **Luckycharmer** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:37 am

Was catching and tackling banned in Ozzie during Covid?

shanky · Post by **shanky** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:38 am

Luckycharmer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:37 am Was catching and tackling banned in Ozzie during Covid?

I thought the Irish were supposed to be funny

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am

Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:32 am
Auckman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:29 am Good boy Hoskins Good finish Reiko
Hoskins is showing all the right moves at the base of the scrum.

Sotutu is looking very good.

puku · Post by **puku** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am

Petaia lead with his head there.

Ghost-Of-Nepia · Post by **Ghost-Of-Nepia** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am

puku wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am Petaia lead with his head there.

I'm OK with the yellow. Definitely not a red, mind.

BBB · Post by **BBB** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am

puku wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am Petaia lead with his head there.

Frizell literally didn’t move.

Mog The Almighty · Post by **Mog The Almighty** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am

Who is this f-cking commentator seriously?

You can't hit people in the face with your elbow or forearm and it makes absolutely no difference at all whether it's "intentional" or not.

Hitting people in the head is against the laws, period. Whether it was "accidental" or not is irrelevant.

Mr Mike · Post by **Mr Mike** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am

puku wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am Petaia lead with his head there.

It looked very much like an attempted bite. One match ban makes sense

Toro · Post by **Toro** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am

BBB wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am
puku wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am Petaia lead with his head there.
Frizell literally didn’t move.

How exactly was that different from the hit that took Cane out of the game?

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:41 am

A strong performance led by RMo and Big Sam.

Auckman · Post by **Auckman** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:41 am

Good win.

Wobs obviously rebuilding with a very young team.

shanky · Post by **shanky** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 am

Well done NZ

Too big, too strong.

Mullet 2 · Post by **Mullet 2** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 am

shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:38 am
Luckycharmer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:37 am Was catching and tackling banned in Ozzie during Covid?
I thought the Irish were supposed to be funny

Hard to be funnier than this

Mr Mike · Post by **Mr Mike** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:43 am

Toro wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am
BBB wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am
puku wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am Petaia lead with his head there.
Frizell literally didn’t move.

How exactly was that different from the hit that took Cane out of the game?

Wilson benefitted from fewer slow motion replays, might be in some strife if cited.

Jay Cee Gee · Post by **Jay Cee Gee** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:43 am

Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am Who is this f-cking commentator seriously?

You can't hit people in the face with your elbow or forearm and it makes absolutely no difference at all whether it's "intentional" or not.

Hitting people in the head is against the laws, period. Whether it was "accidental" or not is irrelevant.

You're a fucken munter.

Both yellow cards given against NZ were nothing and you'd shit your pants if your team-mate were pinged for half of those cll.

Toro · Post by **Toro** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:43 am

Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am Who is this f-cking commentator seriously?

You can't hit people in the face with your elbow or forearm and it makes absolutely no difference at all whether it's "intentional" or not.

Hitting people in the head is against the laws, period. Whether it was "accidental" or not is irrelevant.

Mitigating circumstances exist for a reason Mog, calm down. That's why he saw yellow and not red, the same as the Wobs player should've seen for the shoulder into Cane's head.

shanky · Post by **shanky** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:43 am

Mullet 2 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 am
shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:38 am
Luckycharmer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:37 am Was catching and tackling banned in Ozzie during Covid?
I thought the Irish were supposed to be funny
Hard to be funnier than this

Good luck against France, cobber.

badmannotinjapan · Post by **badmannotinjapan** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:44 am

Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am Who is this f-cking commentator seriously?

You can't hit people in the face with your elbow or forearm and it makes absolutely no difference at all whether it's "intentional" or not.

Hitting people in the head is against the laws, period. Whether it was "accidental" or not is irrelevant.

Just what in the fudge was Frizzel supposed to do???

Olo · Post by **Olo** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:44 am

That was predictable but still disappointing.

Hats off to the ABs. That first 40 was irresistible in tough conditions.
Lots for Rennie and Co to think about.

Sonny Blount · Post by **Sonny Blount** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:44 am

Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am Who is this f-cking commentator seriously?

You can't hit people in the face with your elbow or forearm and it makes absolutely no difference at all whether it's "intentional" or not.

Hitting people in the head is against the laws, period. Whether it was "accidental" or not is irrelevant.

FFS happens all the time in every game.

Watch a ruck.

slow wing · Post by **slow wing** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:45 am

Good game from the ABs. Richie Mo'unga PoM - I haven't seen him play that well all around before. The forwards were dominant and the backs looked polished. How long has Whitelock been doing that sterling work!?

shanky · Post by **shanky** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:45 am

You have to feel sorry for Hooper

He’s been surrounded by dogshit his entire career

Olo · Post by **Olo** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:45 am

badmannotinjapan wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:44 am
Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am Who is this f-cking commentator seriously?

You can't hit people in the face with your elbow or forearm and it makes absolutely no difference at all whether it's "intentional" or not.

Hitting people in the head is against the laws, period. Whether it was "accidental" or not is irrelevant.
Just what in the fudge was Frizzel supposed to do???

It was the right call but tough on Frizzel. No malice in it.

kiweez · Post by **kiweez** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:45 am

Happy with all the YCs. You’ve got to take the ref out of the game. In all those cards they absolutely the ref get involved. That last card was all about going in to the wrong tackling zone.
Great result and pretty ruthless first half. Second half was dusty apart from the last few. Big drop in accuracy would be a concern and shouldn’t be papered over by the score.
Building into something nice here though.

puku · Post by **puku** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:46 am

I can see why the Boks said yeah, nah.

shanky · Post by **shanky** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:46 am

badmannotinjapan wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:44 am
Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am Who is this f-cking commentator seriously?

You can't hit people in the face with your elbow or forearm and it makes absolutely no difference at all whether it's "intentional" or not.

Hitting people in the head is against the laws, period. Whether it was "accidental" or not is irrelevant.
Just what in the fudge was Frizzel supposed to do???

That’s the game now

Zero tolerance. Protect the head.

I’ve no problem with it, so long as it’s consistently applied.

Toro · Post by **Toro** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:47 am

shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 am Well done NZ

Too big, too strong.

Shot Shanks, they were really on in the first half. Good luck next week.

puku · Post by **puku** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:48 am

Mr Mike wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am
puku wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:39 am Petaia lead with his head there.
It looked very much like an attempted bite. One match ban makes sense

Very clear evidence of Frizzel's blood in his mouth too.

shanky · Post by **shanky** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:48 am

Toro wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:47 am
shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 am Well done NZ

Too big, too strong.
Shot Shanks, they were really on in the first half. Good luck next week.

Clark is a machine. Pleasure to watch a superstar in the making.

Jay Cee Gee · Post by **Jay Cee Gee** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:49 am

shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:46 am I’ve no problem with it, so long as it’s consistently applied.

Good-o,lets see you try and make that tackle while reacting to to the ball carrier.

shanky · Post by **shanky** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:50 am

Jay Cee Gee wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:49 am
shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:46 am I’ve no problem with it, so long as it’s consistently applied.
Good-o,lets see you try and make that tackle while reacting to to the ball carrier.

Take it up with WR mate

I’m not disagreeing with you at a player-level

Mog The Almighty · Post by **Mog The Almighty** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:51 am

Sonny Blount wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:44 am
Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:40 am Who is this f-cking commentator seriously?

You can't hit people in the face with your elbow or forearm and it makes absolutely no difference at all whether it's "intentional" or not.

Hitting people in the head is against the laws, period. Whether it was "accidental" or not is irrelevant.
FFS happens all the time in every game.

Watch a ruck.

I've played rugby for over 20 years in three different countries, that does not happen in every ruck at all. The first one you were whining about was clearly a card at any level every day of the week and could have been a red if the referee was in a bad mood.

The second one was unfortunate, not intentional, etc. I get it. But it's f-cking clear and obvious to anyone with both eyes open that if you hit someone in the face with your forearm hard enough that you probaby broke their nose (judging from all the blood pissing out of it) that is against the laws. And no, that doesn't happen in every ruck.
It was unintentional, sure but still against the laws as they are refereed today, period, no arguments.

The All Blacks were by far the better side, deserved their huge win, be happy with that and quit whining about the few calls that went against your side, especially when you're talking such clear and obvious nonsense.

YOYO · Post by **YOYO** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:51 am

shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:38 am
Luckycharmer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:37 am Was catching and tackling banned in Ozzie during Covid?
I thought the Irish were supposed to be funny

It is a fair statement. Not really the time to take the piss.

Toro · Post by **Toro** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:51 am

shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:48 am
Toro wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:47 am
shanky wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:42 am Well done NZ

Too big, too strong.
Shot Shanks, they were really on in the first half. Good luck next week.

Clark is a machine. Pleasure to watch a superstar in the making.

Yeah he played with a lot maturity tonight too, certainly not a one trick pony. Genuinely likeable too, he'll go far.

grievous · Post by **grievous** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:52 am

Very. Poor effort Oz
Rennie must be looking for a get out clause

badmannotinjapan · Post by **badmannotinjapan** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:53 am

Scoreline good. Awful game of rugby. Bounce of the ball worked in the first half but the second half apart from 5 minutes at end was complete shit.

Cody Taylor's line outs give me the shits. Dane Coles is an incredible footballer.

The try the wobs scored was from a series of absolute fudge ups by the ABs.

Zero penetration, again, and then the fudge ups continued for 35 mins.

There were times when they were scared to touch the ball.

Michael Hooper: what a fucken warrior he is. Looks at the scoreboard, another hiding but he's giving it 110% to end and then has to give another losing speach.

Mr Mike · Post by **Mr Mike** » Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:53 am

Cane with some strong work for the sponsors there.