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Clan struggling to find their rhythm and down 0 - 14 34m into first half

Brumbies ahead 17-7 at HT.

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:47 am Brumbies ahead 17-7 at HT.

It's worse than that, he's dead Jim...

28-17 Brumbies with 2 minutes left.

Well deserved win for the Brumbies. Was hoping the Clan would at least hold onto the bonus point, but not to be.

Bridge totally mullered that — not aware of Ennor inside as the better pass.

I’m not watching, following a live blog. Goodhue’s back

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:51 am I’m not watching, following a live blog. Goodhue’s back

Looking good, too.

What's with all the shit handling - is there a heavy dew? Or sweaty palms?

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:39 am Just seen the Landers' team sheet. Has Brown lost the plot or does he think the Brumbies are sh*t? Seems a big risk to me to rest/change pretty much the entire backline as well as some fwd changes (I know Dickson is banned) in what looks a must win game.

FFS. Should have gone with my gut on this one too and picked the Brumbies. 2nd week running

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:57 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:51 am I’m not watching, following a live blog. Goodhue’s back

Looking good, too.

What's with all the shit handling - is there a heavy dew? Or sweaty palms?

The dropsies are happening with both teams too.

Kiwias wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:04 am

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:57 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:51 am I’m not watching, following a live blog. Goodhue’s back

Looking good, too.

What's with all the shit handling - is there a heavy dew? Or sweaty palms?

The dropsies are happening with both teams too.

Nowt wrong with the conditions. Plenty of other rugby been played here and really these 2 making it look like a spackerfest. More Saders unforced errors so far than I'd expect in 1/2 a dozen games.

Saders ahead 7-3 after a messy old first half.

Gallagher's another young lock really taking his chances. Big, athletic unit.

I’m using the Tribe app, I follow a lot of sport on it. I’m guessing they use a local content provider for commentary . It’s quite weird having to translate the terms that are being used….’ Rebels work it around the left edge ‘, ‘Bridge is chopped over halfway ‘…. WTF?

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:21 am I’m using the Tribe app, I follow a lot of sport on it. I’m guessing they use a local content provider for commentary . It’s quite weird having to translate the terms that are being used….’ Rebels work it around the left edge ‘, ‘Bridge is chopped over halfway ‘…. WTF?

Sounds like a big improvement on TJ's commentary tonight. He's having a shocker.

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:21 am I’m using the Tribe app, I follow a lot of sport on

What is it? Unofficial streaming?

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:26 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:21 am I’m using the Tribe app, I follow a lot of sport on it. I’m guessing they use a local content provider for commentary . It’s quite weird having to translate the terms that are being used….’ Rebels work it around the left edge ‘, ‘Bridge is chopped over halfway ‘…. WTF?

Sounds like a big improvement on TJ's commentary tonight. He's having a shocker.

That’s not a surprise. He’s been bloody awful every time I’ve heard him lately.

Commentators try to do too much. The ref is on a mic, that’s all we need during the game.

Would love to hear Razor's unedited thoughts after this one.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:28 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:21 am I’m using the Tribe app, I follow a lot of sport on

What is it? Unofficial streaming?

No streaming… it’s a sort of live blog coverage. Quite a good app, you can load up your Home Screen with a large selection of sports. When I’m away from the usual comforts it’s a great way to stay up to date.


My weird commentator is based in NZ…

https://mobile.twitter.com/nicholasfriedl3

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:45 am

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:28 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:21 am I’m using the Tribe app, I follow a lot of sport on

What is it? Unofficial streaming?

No streaming… it’s a sort of live blog coverage. Quite a good app, you can load up your Home Screen with a large selection of sports. When I’m away from the usual comforts it’s a great way to stay up to date.


My weird commentator is based in NZ…

https://mobile.twitter.com/nicholasfriedl3

Cheers. So basically a community of wannabe commentators?

Maybe the Saders will be thinking if they were going to have a shocker, this was the game to do it in.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:52 am Maybe the Saders will be thinking if they were going to have a shocker, this was the game to do it in.

They haven’t really had a convincingly good game yet this season.

Matera has been superb amongst a fair bit of dross today.

Williams scores in the corner, after also playing a big part in the last try.

14 points in 3 minutes!

Just shocking

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:58 am Matera has been superb amongst a fair bit of dross today.

Blackadder's had a strong game as well.

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:01 am

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:58 am Matera has been superb amongst a fair bit of dross today.

Blackadder's had a strong game as well.

Yes, he's been the other standout.

Absolute catalogue of errors.

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:01 am

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:58 am Matera has been superb amongst a fair bit of dross today.

Blackadder's had a strong game as well.

Has he had a bad game this season?

Kiwias wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:09 am

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:01 am

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:58 am Matera has been superb amongst a fair bit of dross today.

Blackadder's had a strong game as well.

Has he had a bad game this season?

No. Grace has been getting all the chatter but Blackadder has been the engine for them really.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:10 am

Kiwias wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:09 am

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:01 am

Blackadder's had a strong game as well.

Has he had a bad game this season?

No. Grace has been getting all the chatter but Blackadder has been the engine for them really.

Totally agree with this, not that Grace has been bad though

FM: that last kick sums up what was a strangely dissatisfying watch.

A better second half from the Saders, but still far from convincing given the opposition. They've rarely looked the full package this year.

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:20 am A better second half from the Saders, but still far from convincing given the opposition. They've rarely looked the full package this year.

No. They haven’t clicked into gear the way I think we assume they will, slow starts being something of a trademark. They’d likely be top of the table without that Scott Barrett red card though.

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:26 am

Gumboot wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:20 am A better second half from the Saders, but still far from convincing given the opposition. They've rarely looked the full package this year.

No. They haven’t clicked into gear the way I think we assume they will, slow starts being something of a trademark. They’d likely be top of the table without that Scott Barrett red card though.

I think the pack's been going as well as can be expected with the injuries and suspensions. The problems are mostly in the backs. Fair play to Fainga'anuku, I'm not a big fan but he played well tonight. Didn't have much to do on defence though, which is where his weaknesses will be cruelly exposed at test level, whenever he's picked. And I was surprised to hear the commentator's enthusiasm for Ennor. I thought he made some poor decisions on attack, and lost his support at times. I know he's coming back from a lengthy absence, but in contrast to Goodhue he just looks a bit confused about his role, for mine.

I'm not a fan of Ennor myself... I admit he's probably struggled to gain consistency with injury and a surplus of quality backs crowding him out, but I've seen a bit of a character flaw in him at times. Going back a couple of seasons now, he scored a couple of tries and acted the cunt, patting defenders on the head and going on a bit. I've got no room for that carry on myself. I think it betrays a weakness on the part of the perpetrator.

Goodhue should be at 13.

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:02 am I'm not a fan of Ennor myself... I admit he's probably struggled to gain consistency with injury and a surplus of quality backs crowding him out, but I've seen a bit of a character flaw in him at times. Going back a couple of seasons now, he scored a couple of tries and acted the cunt, patting defenders on the head and going on a bit. I've got no room for that carry on myself. I think it betrays a weakness on the part of the perpetrator.

Goodhue should be at 13.

I want to see Havili at 12, Goodhue at 13, Reece and Fainga’nuku on the wings, and Jordan at 15 with Bridge on the bench.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:58 am Matera has been superb amongst a fair bit of dross today.

It was good to see Matera playing so well. Played with good hands today.

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:01 am 14 points in 3 minutes!

Just shocking

Especially given that that happened in the three minutes it took me to get rid of a stupid wanker at the front door who wanted to talk about Jesus Christ wanting to save my soul.

Kiwias wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:56 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:01 am 14 points in 3 minutes!

Just shocking

Especially given that that happened in the three minutes it took me to get rid of a stupid wanker at the front door who wanted to talk about Jesus Christ wanting to save my soul.

Kiwias wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:56 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:01 am 14 points in 3 minutes!

Just shocking

Especially given that that happened in the three minutes it took me to get rid of a stupid wanker at the front door who wanted to talk about Jesus Christ wanting to save my soul.

Thought you had dogs.

Kiwias wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:56 am

Guy Smiley wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:01 am 14 points in 3 minutes!

Just shocking

Especially given that that happened in the three minutes it took me to get rid of a stupid wanker at the front door who wanted to talk about Jesus Christ wanting to save my soul.

It takes you three minutes to say fuck off?