Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:32 pm
Crucial passage there, lions a bit jammy.
Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:31 pmThat was basically what got warburton red carded.
Two arms my arse
let it go matePage 8 of 11
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:32 pm
let it go mateRe: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:33 pm
BiL need to screw the nut, some on field leadership is desperately needed right now
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:34 pm
Yep they’ve switched off. Not sure subs have helped tbhDonny osmond wrote: ↑Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:33 pm BiL need to screw the nut, some on field leadership is desperately needed right now
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:34 pm
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:35 pm
The whole discourse was whacky
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:35 pm
More of a team comment than one aimed at Russell. Not quite the cohesion of the first halfCameo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:30 pmI'm just not seeing that from Russell. He had one charge down, otherwise has been in complete control and looked very calm.Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:19 pmNot entirely slick at the moment. Need to cal,m down as they could easily rack up a cricket score here.
Australia putting up more of a fight now. Not convinced by Earl's tackle. Arms swing round but they are aiming down to the ground.
Funny one. Is it a double movement if defenders drag you over the line?
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:36 pm
Lions were on a yellow card warning there
Shocking decision clearly tackles with his shoulder/back
Shocking decision clearly tackles with his shoulder/back
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:36 pm
Subs seem to have disrupted lions fluency. Tuipolotu being missed with Aki and Russell still not on the same wavelength
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:37 pm
Yellow card after warning surely
Earl has been pony
Earl has been pony
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:37 pm
Yupswitchskier wrote: ↑Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:36 pm Subs seem to have disrupted lions fluency. Tuipolotu being missed with Aki and Russell still not on the same wavelength
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:37 pm
I think jgp has been awful this half, and he’s the only one still on.
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:38 pm
Oz deserve that for sheer persistence.
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:40 pm
I don't think they've had enough ball for him to be awful.
Anyway, good from Australia. Harry Wilson is a very good, and very enjoyable player. I reckon Tizzano should have started too.
Lions still comfortable here.
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:41 pm
Oh, and this surely means you need to have Morgan or Pollock on the bench next time instead of Earl.
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:42 pm
Has MS come on for Russell?
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:42 pm
12 - 24, 68 mins
Tizzano after driving play on line.
BIL holding back too long.
Tizzano after driving play on line.
BIL holding back too long.
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:42 pm
Smith for Russell is interesting’
JGP poor, Freeman good then bad. Frustration all round
JGP poor, Freeman good then bad. Frustration all round
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:43 pm
Yes odd imo
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:43 pm
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:44 pm
I guess, but they needed more control.
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:45 pm
Most subs have been a big step down for the lions.
Porter, Chessum, Earl especially.
Porter, Chessum, Earl especially.
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:45 pm
MS off colour brings that?
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:46 pm
Pen. SmithM
12 - 27, 74 min.
Another good opportunity fluffed tbf.
12 - 27, 74 min.
Another good opportunity fluffed tbf.
Re: 1ST TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:46 pm
Just protecting players I reckon, plus if it opens up Smith can add something.
Don't think the backs have had a chance to do anything this half. Don't think there's any lack of control from them apart from maybe a couple of average kicks from 9. Australia have been in it because their pack have got into it.