Force v Lions 24/05/2014 - Game thread

[jargan83]

Is the ladder based on games won before For/Against (points differential)?

[wholetruth]

Wins. Which is why we are fourth despite the worst for-against record

[Hoolly Doolly]

Great to see the team on the front foot in attack more. Bit of work req mixing up running angles and finishing but great to see application.
Holmes off the bench was excellent imo and need to see more of him then we have, especially when our attacking game turns stale as a game progresses.
The lineout was much improved with Steenkamp there. was a bit worried for pek when he was targetted at the start but recover well.
CTM is growing on me. has done well with the oppurtunities and would like to see him get more oppurtunities with ball in hand to bustor step tackles and utilize his offloading talents.
DHP was a standout in the backs. Cant wait to see all the wa boys on the field at the same time.
Cummins should be reminded not to kick...ever!

[shasta]

One More point what does hodgo have to do to secure the wallabies gold number 7 jersey!?

.....Go back to the Tahs?

[Happy]

We are going to be found wanting against the crusaders. I knowa win is a win butit was really nothing to be overtly proud of against the lions

[shasta]

Let's hope the Saders are thinking like Happy. Who seems more like Grumpy or Dopey ths morning.

[SNOB]

Sounds as though HB's kick was a winner for me! It kept us within the 1-12 points spread that I'd bet! Thanks HB!

[WFDom]

Cunning plan... I didn't see the game, but didn't Janties score from Badger's kick?

So inadvertently he got the ball up the other end quicker for the BP try! Well done Badger

[SNOB]

Cunning plan... I didn't see the game, but didn't Janties score from Badger's kick?

So he got the ball up the other end quicker for the BP try! Well done Badger

I believe HB kicked it straight to Janties and he went over! Not sure how they got back up the other end but the score was right for me and a decent pay out!

[Macattack]

The Badger will take some shit from his mates about that kick, should be worth a good laugh and big chance Rugby HQ will want to interview him next week.

[jono]

We are going to be found wanting against the crusaders. I knowa win is a win butit was really nothing to be overtly proud of against the lions

Agreed. We need to up tempo against the 'saders or we'll be in a world of hurt.
Last night was a bit of a clusterf**k at times.
We should have doubled their score pretty easily based on their performances and ours this year so far.

[Alison]

The Badger will take some shit from his mates about that kick, should be worth a good laugh and big chance Rugby HQ will want to interview him next week.

It's already up on YouTube I think!

Correction - FoxSports:

http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/we...-1226930378133

[WFDom]

We are going to be found wanting against the crusaders. I knowa win is a win butit was really nothing to be overtly proud of against the lions

Important for a team to be able to win ugly, especially last night. If we had have lost, it would have almost made the game in Chrischurch a must win. We've always been able to raise our game against the Crusaders, I'm hoping next week will be no different.

[valzc]

Was he that good valzc? Hope so. Has he done enough to remain next year d'ya think?

For definite WFDom - was impressed when he first got the call up in was it Bulls game I think? But seems to put in a more solid performance a bit better each game. Is growing more confident in his skills as well plus a great attitude. Very strong on the field better keep him!

[GIGS20]

We managed to dig out a bonus point, even although the tmo wasn't with us last night, One More point what does hodgo have to do to secure the wallabies gold number 7 jersey!?

Move to Sydney