4 nations game 1 - Australia v New Zealand

[Evil Homer]

Really struggling to enjoy this game TBH.

 

[gypsy]

JT's big hook on his kicks seems to have left him lately...he's too used to allowing for it by aiming outside the right post...and they're just not coming back as much of late

 

[user_nat]

Did we just go 40 minutes without an ad on 9?

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

What an absolute coward Marshall is. The kiwis must be pretty pissed with him tonight.

They've defended great for the most part, but 2 absolute pansy efforts by Marshall on Williams means they are still down by 3 tries.

He seriously just let him walk through on that try. Don't like doing the tough stuff Benji? Maybe they should tell him Williams thinks Lockyer's better than him

:lol:

 

[langpark]

Yeah marshall was terrible on the Williams try, if you're gonna go high on a guy like that, it should only be to make a play at the ball. Real turning point that was...

 

[no name]

Have to say Williams has been much better for Australia than I thought he would.

Not sure why he passed that though, nearly screwed it up. Thanks again Marshall.

Have to agree with this. He hasn't really had much in front of him though. I still get the feeling he will be a flash in the pan, but happy for him to prove me wrong.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Williams try he had no control and the 2nd try off the back of bullshit Smith penalty. Yuck.

Plus they need to move Benji in defense.

 

[Danish]

While ever Marshall is in the side, Williams will have a place in the test arena by the looks of it.

Kerney needs to do something and quickly about Marshall if he doesn't want another whitewash. They'll keep strolling through him all night

 

[NrlCoach]

benji lol just move hime to fullback

 

[counterpuncher]

Surely the Kiwis can't pull another final miracle out of the hat this time around?This current lineup just doesn't look at all cohesive. Marshall is in terrible form, Foran isn't getting involved....

I'll deadset eat my keyboard if they get anywhere near Australia in this tournament.

 

[Izz]

Gah. McIvor and Halligan commentary duo for us in NZ. GAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

And Marshall has been terrible.

 

[biggestbroncosfan]

TRex carving up out wide

shouldn't even be playing for Australia it seems these days they can pick anyone.

 

[hitman82]

NZ trying valiantly in D then collapsing to soft barge over tries.
Marshall is a LIABILITY in defense and is not making up for it in attack.
Foran is pretty much invisible in attack.
The forwards are a going alright but our backs just aren't good enough to match Australia. The Kangaroos aren't even playing that well, but still comfortably winning.

30 - 10 pick looking good right now.

 

[langpark]

On a positive note, looks like a full house... I hope they get their monies worth in the 2nd half...

 

[hitman82]

What an absolute coward Marshall is. The kiwis must be pretty pissed with him tonight.

They've defended great for the most part, but 2 absolute pansy efforts by Marshall on Williams means they are still down by 3 tries.

He seriously just let him walk through on that try. Don't like doing the tough stuff Benji? Maybe they should tell him Williams thinks Lockyer's better than him

Pretty much. Benji looks scared to tackle, panicking and being completely ineffective.

 

[NRLMad]

Surely the Kiwis can't pull another final miracle out of the hat this time around?This current lineup just doesn't look at all cohesive. Marshall is in terrible form, Foran isn't getting involved....

I'll deadset eat my keyboard if they get anywhere near Australia in this tournament.

I agree. Foran is yet to emerge from his shadow. He needs to take more control. NZ look to be quite nervous in attack... Moi Moi shouldn't be in the team - either should Warea Hargreaves. I would add Glenn in.

I think it has a lot to do with the refereeing. If Bentham takes control of the game & doesn't award 5050s to Australia it gives the opposition a chance. Especially considering they are up, I would allow the other team to come back into the game with a little bit of leniency.

1. Bump on Thurston penalty. Ridiculous. A nothing play. refs were not able to decide if it was a penatly.
2. Scott knocked the ball on in a play the ball.

Australia are holding NZ down quite a lot more than vice versa.

 

[user_nat]

Australia are holding NZ down quite a lot more than vice versa.

This was certainly the case early on, but back end of the half NZ was doing it just as much. As they should if Australia is getting away with it.

 

[gypsy]

Dangerous tackle by Uate? Is Stevo watching the same game??

 

[user_nat]

Commentators have no idea. First it was a rushed kick by NZ, then it was a dangerous tackle when it was the tackler being thrown.

 

[some11]

Dangerous tackle by Uate? Is Stevo watching the same game??

He speared himself :lol: