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This is theoretically true, but they simply couldn't realistically change this rule; it would slow the game so much it'd be near impossible to score the great "wingers tries". Agree with X, it's just been really bad non-calls that we're blatantly obvious imo.

The bunker has been terrible this year for some reason? So many tries given when the ball is lost and vice versa.

You're pretty much always moving laterally following the ball, far back enough you can run onto it for the kick return; It's in this space where the Reynolds' chip took its angled bounce that unfortunately came off perfectly for him. Usually on the 4th tackle your wingers will come back from...

Great point. I think the over-structured nature of the game these days has killed individual brilliance like the old chip and chase; Ironically making it the perfect surprise tactic!

Good post @stephen

This is so OTT it's not funny. Did you see how the ball bounced? Shane Warne would've been proud. If he wasn't near the line people would've gone insane he was not positioned for the bomb. Appreciate it for what it was - a brilliant play by a great half back. Really feel like some people are...

I tend to watch Bula more than other players as I played fullback myself. Could also mean I give him a bit more leeway because I know you can't be everywhere at once. Still, I respect you have a different view and that's what we're here for. 😊

Yeh, definitely agree on him naturally being the quiet type being to his detriment as a fullback and probably something he needs to work on. We can't say for sure, but it seems pretty likely.

Reading between the lines I see you have absolutely no idea.

Exactly this. ^ Whether or not it is open to exploitation is irrelevant imo (there's never going to be a perfect rule set), but you'll never see a team's most important player faking if he has to go off for 15 minutes.... There's still the bunker to review if a player tries to stay on after a...

Classic 😂

Terrible decision that definitely cost them the game. Couldn't believe it. Better to pass and the winger gets tackled than to get caught with the ball and look selfish af...

I'm way too far away and don't drink, but awesome idea. 😊

Completely agree - I see this game as being more of a 'character litmus test' than the 2 points. Although the team is 2-2, I think there has been a noticeable difference in their self belief and resolve as a team. I also think that another reason they seem to come home strongly in the second...

Noticed by @hank37w Just as an aside I can't help but notice that Geo and Tigergran are both missing from the bottom of the members online list again (or still.) Could the 'Forever Online' section with Tigergran and Geo please be returned? I thought it was a very classy gesture, and it was...

Just want to put this out there re: Gould's comments about what the tigers should or shouldn't be offering Galvin. He has created (in the public eye) a catch-22 for the tigers. He's a sneaky bugger who knows all the tricks is old Gus. He says publicly "They can't put that pressure on the...

Excellent post; Really like the house analogy. Again, it all comes down to value per team.

I like it. I see Latu as a solid defender anyway; he can replace Seyfarth.

Maybe...