Force v Reds Round 16

[AndyS]

Frankly, I'd just hope to see the game-plan equivalent of a club rather than the apprentice's wand. Not going to hold breath though...

[todd4]

Maybe with only a few rounds left the attack coach could experiment with some cunning set piece moves that will bamboozle the opposition. I know the fans would be caught unawares, maybe the Reds would be too.

[MI5_Dog]

we have an attack coach?

[jargan83]

This game will be the first annual game of anti-Rugby.

Force by 8 plods.

[The InnFORCEr]

Wooden spoon battle doesn't faze Force

By Justin Chadwick
May 29, 2015, 1:12 pm


Western Force coach Michael Foley says there's no point getting caught up in the "emotional vortex" of the wooden spoon ahead of Saturday night's derby against the Queensland Reds in Perth.

The Force have just three rounds left to get off the bottom of the Super Rugby table, while the Reds are just two points further ahead and also in danger of finishing last.

Foley says he has no problems with his players using the threat of the wooden spoon as motivation this weekend, but he hasn't actively raised the topic himself.

"I try to avoid that," Foley said on Friday.

"You can get caught into the emotional vortex of past results and the results we've had this year.

"We're disappointed we haven't had more wins.

"But to get the best out of yourself on any given weekend, you've got to look forward to the game and be excited about it."

While Foley is contracted beyond this season, Reds coach Richard Graham needs to produce some positive results over the next three weeks if he is to have any chance of earning a new deal.

A committee has been set up to lead an extensive review of Queensland rugby, and Graham could pay the price for his team's poor on-field results.

The Reds' hopes of victory against the Force have been bolstered by the return of star five-eighth Quade Cooper, who has spent the past two months on the sidelines because of a fractured shoulder.

Foley rates Cooper as one of the premier five-eights in world rugby, but he doesn't want the 27-year-old to enjoy his time in Perth.

"At his best, he can be incredible. He's going to be coming back with a few games to play to really prove a point to be part of that World Cup campaign," Foley said.

"If we give him time and space early, he'll build into his game.

"If we can be accurate and disciplined in our defence, there's a chance we build pressure and make him feel a little less comfortable.

"And discipline is important as anything else.

"There's no point being frantic there and giving away silly penalties - you just allow them to march down the field."

Meanwhile, the Force have re-signed scrumhalves Ryan Louwrens and Ian Prior until the end of the 2017 season.

The pair join a strong division of Force No.9s led by former All Black Alby Mathewson, who is contracted to the Perth-based franchise until 2016.

Louwrens only made his Super debut late last month, but he has quickly established himself as the team's first-choice No.9.

The 24-year-old has scored two tries in four matches, and will again be handed the starting No.9 jersey against the Reds.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sp...nt-faze-force/

[oxleymoron]

Maybe with only a few rounds left the attack coach could experiment with some cunning set piece moves that will bamboozle the opposition. I know the fans would be caught unawares, maybe the Reds would be too.

Like this...

[GIGS20]

Maybe with only a few rounds left the attack coach could experiment with some cunning set piece moves that will bamboozle the opposition. I know the fans would be caught unawares, maybe the Reds would be too.

Oooh, I've got some clever ideas for backline moves,
1 Run it from our own half....they'll never see it coming
2 Run straight rather than crabbing to the sideline, it sounds strange, but it might work if we try it.
3 Pass it into space rather than grubbering through the line. you never know we might actually retain possession.
4 Give the wingers more than 5cm of space to work with, They might be able to do something with it.

[andrewg]

Gee but it’s good to be back home!
Even more excited by the prospect of being at the game tomorrow!

Some team comparisons:

Starting XV:
FORCE: 794 SXV caps; 8 (7W/1T) Test Players - 91 caps
REDS: 986 SXV caps; 13 Test Players - 411 caps.


Benches:
FORCE: 323 SXV caps; 1Test Player (AB) – 4 caps.
REDS: 216 SXV caps; 2 Test Player - 8 caps.


Packs:
FORCE: 885kg
REDS: 883kg


Reds have significantly more SXV and Test experience.
Packs very even. Reds +6kg with replacements.


Wouldn’t it be fantastic if this good WF combination actually found its mojo this week and let the walk match the talk.

Reds have enough experience and the best starting XV for some time. We're in trouble if they play at their best.

Just love seeing our guys beat the Reds anywhere – and even in PINK!

[yungfen]

Here is to hoping that we will see all 4 of your suggestions gigs! That would definitely take them by surprise.....

[valzc]

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Oooh, I've got some clever ideas for backline moves,
1 Run it from our own half....they'll never see it coming
2 Run straight rather than crabbing to the sideline, it sounds strange, but it might work if we try it.
3 Pass it into space rather than grubbering through the line. you never know we might actually retain possession.
4 Give the wingers more than 5cm of space to work with, They might be able to do something with it.

Hear hear! And tell DHP to stop trying to be the hero and pass the friggin ball for once instead of killing it on the ground!

[DazloT]

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Hear hear! And tell DHP to stop trying to be the hero and pass the friggin ball for once instead of killing it on the ground!

Before that Sias has to run to the line.

Why the hell he doesn't back himself to run into gaps more Is beyond me. He actually is pretty fast as he showed last week.

[chibi]

Suppose I'll go back to my wish pre-NSW game

Keep the ball alive, run from deep, hit the ball at pace, support the ball carrier and drive him on, hit the rucks, move the ball to the space, run into the holes, put a gap in 'em, don't get yourself isolated, draw the man, get your hands free, make yourself available for the pass, offload, play as unit,
GO FOR BROKE AND ENJOY IT LIKE BUGGERY!!!

And don't be afraid to pick some new faces in the starting XV...

[andrewM]

I'm looking forward to lots of running tonight..hopefully with the Force having the ball in hand. It's been a nice warm, dry day and being an early match their shouldn't be too much dampness around to make things slippery.

[brokendown gunfighter]

unlike Invercargill

[jargan83]

I'm looking forward to the kicking dual between Sias Ebersohn and James O'Connor.

Said no one ever.