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by againstthehead
Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: International rugby
Topic: Murphys Back!!!!!
Replies: 45
Views: 1225

Re: Murphys Back!!!!!

Not sure about that one - Tommy finshed off his tries really well but didn't see much else from him (primarily because scotland had the ball...).
by againstthehead
Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: International rugby
Topic: Wales
Replies: 7
Views: 409

Re: Wales

I agree Neil. WHat they do have is big boots - so they can get themselves out of trouble and they have great finishers in the backline. Their pack have good handling skills but won;t dominate set pieces/ breakdowns. Definitely beatable, but if a game goes loose they have the ability to pile on point...
by againstthehead
Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: International rugby
Topic: Murphys Back!!!!!
Replies: 45
Views: 1225

Re: Murphys Back!!!!!

To be fair I think the MOTM was 2 fingers up to EOS. Sticking the old knife in there - nice one Mathews.

I thought Murphy was very good and should retain the 15 with that performance - trimble was excellent - maybe just needed a try to get the MOTM.
by againstthehead
Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: International rugby
Topic: Ireland vs. Scotland
Replies: 46
Views: 1170

Re: Ireland vs. Scotland

Difficult gain to analyse - are Ireland any good? Or, are Scotland just attrocious? Some great precision and accuracy from the Ireland backline - but I thought the performance by the pack was average at best. Lineout was a shambles again, although Best and POC steadied the ship. The breakdown was pa...
by againstthehead
Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: International rugby
Topic: Half-time: Jackman must go!
Replies: 9
Views: 353

Re: Half-time: Jackman must go!

was the blood just an excuss to get rid of him?
by againstthehead
Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: International rugby
Topic: Half-time: Jackman must go!
Replies: 9
Views: 353

Half-time: Jackman must go!

Half time and Ireland are somehow 8 points up. The scots have dominated posession and territory but lack any sort of precision in the final 3rd. Jackman has displayed the worst lineout throwing I think I have ever seen (certainly at international level and possibly at school level too). I'm sure 2 o...
by againstthehead
Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: International rugby
Topic: Murphys Back!!!!!
Replies: 45
Views: 1225

Re: Murphys Back!!!!!

he might do okay at FB in front of a home crowd. maybe...
by againstthehead
Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: International rugby
Topic: Jackman Still In??
Replies: 12
Views: 507

Re: Jackman Still In??

the guy is 31 - what's the point of selecting him? Unless, he's significantly better than the younger guys he's a waste of space. Rory is 25 and has a good chance of being around for the next RWC. Rather, than developing young players, EOS is tryin to keep his job! The Scots should be up for this on...
by againstthehead
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Some ponderables from last night
Replies: 40
Views: 2271

Re: Some ponderables from last night

Steiner had his best game in a while - also was impressed by dawson!
by againstthehead
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Ulster v Dragons Videos
Replies: 30
Views: 2628

Re: Ulster v Dragons Videos

First time I've been on the video links - top quality clips - very impressed indeed!

thanks very much!!
ATH
by againstthehead
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Free Flegs
Replies: 44
Views: 3192

Re: Free Flegs

at least they tried... Headmasters report: more effort required to fulfill potential...
by againstthehead
Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:57 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Ulster v Dragons live updates
Replies: 149
Views: 3206

Re: Ulster v Dragons live updates

I think that's an extremely difficult game to analyse. The red card really did change the match. Indeed, I've no doubt it would have been a much closer affair if they had stayed with 15 men. However, there were certain aspects of our game that have changed massively since our last outing. Foremost i...
by againstthehead
Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Who will win tonight ?
Replies: 14
Views: 954

Re: Who will win tonight ?

I'm not so optimistic. - bart can be a liability at 15 - we have Tommy playing out of position - can Nial dictate a game? - dawson and ferris haven't played in a while - harrison hasn't played much rugby in a while - inexperienced front row I forsee a very disjointed game - lots of errors, little co...
by againstthehead
Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Team announced
Replies: 31
Views: 1707

Re: Team announced

I agree with Neil for 4 reasons: - harrison is leaving at the end of the season, unless he plays his socks off he shouldn't be in squad. we have ample cover for him - mccullough should not be covering the backrow. generallly he's failed to impress at 6. - dawson is unlikely to last the 80. that mean...
by againstthehead
Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:21 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Team announced
Replies: 31
Views: 1707

Re: Team announced

Ulster Team Ulster Team: (15-9) M Bartholomeusz; M McCrea, T Bowe, P Steinmetz, S Danielli; N O’Connor, I Boss(Capt); (1-8) B Young, N Brady, D Fitzpatrick, R Caldwell, J Harrison, N Best, K Dawson, S Ferris Replacements: (16-22) R Best, J Fitzpatrick, C Del Fava, M McCullough, P Marshall, P Wall...