Positives:
- the well constructed try we scored. Lots to like about all involved.
- Faatape looks much more comfortable at left centre
- Bula having a good night at the back
- The Bench have contributed well
Negatives
- Farcical sin bin which resulted in 1 (nearly 2) tries, sapped energy and a furious fan
- Stef. The first missed tackle directly led to their first try. The first carry off the scrum was knocked on. Just set the tone to a loose first half.
- AD in attack is great. AD in defence is atrocious. He didn’t lay a hand on the first tryscorer, then got stood up for that line break where Kennedy tripped over the ref. As much as he adds in attack, I think on balance he is a liability.
- The 4 repeat sets on their line. Offered absolutely nothing of a threat.
- overall a lack of intensity and line speed. From the first carry sharks have looked more energised.
Does Mason come on to add some spark early or get 5 mins ! Up to you coach ..
Yep time to think outside the square Coach!
Does Mason come on to add some spark early or get 5 mins ! Up to you coach ..
He’s warming up for those last 3 minutes
Doueihi settling back into first grade and showing he still has a lot to work on
Seriously though, why hasn’t lobb come off for a backline reshuffle with mason?
Seriously though, why hasn’t lobb come off for a backline reshuffle with mason?
it makes no sense at all. It’s the exact reason he is on the bench. Benji’s bench management is terrible
My AD rage continues. What was he thinking changing direction to take the winger out? Soooo stupid and ultimately cost us another try.
My AD rage continues. What was he thinking changing direction to take the winger out? Soooo stupid and ultimately cost us another try.
It's a lazy option. Something we do far too much as a team, really poor discipline.
The difference in intensity between these two teams is off the charts. Kick chase, line speed, small effort areas - chalk and cheese. We are underdone in terms of talent, but these things are all independent of ability. Outside of 3 or 4 of them, they don't look interested.
Happening far too much at the moment. Pathetic.
This is Ben Te'o level stuff from Stefano.
We'd be better off with Simon Dwyer out there.
