Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread X: [****]

stephen.scrum

accensi0n wrote: »

Osullivan seems really like redden the way he moves around and passes.

been good today, quick service & decisions.

Clegg

Jaysus.

Made the best out of that lineout mess.

If Daly got injured there again I'd be disgusted, he really is a story you'd love to see work out. Seems to be up and about again but I still reckon he has damage there and when he cools down he'll know all about it. Hope it doesn't cost him any games.

Heymans

I have to agree Daly has looked assured at full back and looks a threat on the ball.

Leinster have played with unbelievable speed, energy, accuracy and determination for the last 20 minutes. Unplayable.

Interested Observer

Conor O'Brien really is excellent.

troyzer

How does Ross Byrne look on the TV? He looks ****e from here, passes going over the place.

Noel "F**k you doubters I'm having another good game" Reid, is having another good game.

Clegg

That's very poor from Leinster. Shot up in defence and missed the tackle.

Heymans

Nice off load from ross Byrne for the try there

stephen.scrum

Reid off injured?

accensi0n

Deleted User wrote: »

Noel "F**k you doubters I'm having another good game" Reid, is having another good game.

No one doubts the #TheEnforcer

Heymans

Vakh on. Unleash the beast

stephen.scrum

Jimmy O'Brien playing 15 is interesting.

Clegg

Excellent smarts and athleticism from Deegan to score the try.

mangobob

Thats harsh surely. Looked like a simple collision to me.

mangobob

Clegg wrote: »

Excellent smarts and athleticism from Deegan to score the try.

That annoying moment when you realise your stream is a couple of minutes behind...:mad:

mangobob

FFS. That was the wrong option to kick and then 8 just ignored the ref. Annoying.

Clegg

That offload went forward. Looks like Byrne thought the same. Smart to take the quick drop goal.

Larbre34

What height is Patterson?

stephen.scrum

Larbre34 wrote: »

What height is Patterson?

5'6

mangobob

Larbre34 wrote: »

What height is Patterson?

Im really liking the look of him so far.

Great athleticism to finish that try.

D14Rugby

Clegg wrote: »

Excellent smarts and athleticism from Deegan to score the try.

Has he been hitting enough rucks though

Heymans

D14Rugby wrote: »

Has he been hitting enough rucks though

It was something I was looking at and although his performance was much improved and his contributions much more numerous I noticed he still had an inclination to stand off rucks where he could be hitting them and clearing out bodies.

Now the argument could be made that there were already forwards at those rucks who were already doing that job and there was no need for him to add another body to the melee rather than looking to be a body in the defensive line or looking to carry.

I think his instinct is to avoid hitting rucks when that should be one of his primary roles. I think his tendency to stand off them is a negative in his game given his size and what could be his ability in helping his teammates at ruck time in the non glamorous aspects of the game.

sydthebeat

In a game where you're romping, if your sevens main role is clearing rucks then there something seriously wrong.

He didn't need to be hitting rucks last night as our ball was on a plate for the vast majority of the game.... FFS we played with two kids at 9 and neither was under any pressure at all.

You need to look at players roles in a more holistic way Heymans....I think you're a bit blinkered on this issue

Heymans

True and he'll look good in those games getting loads of carries. It's when the level goes a bit higher that I worry about his contribution to the team.

He had one monster tackle turnover and made numerous gainline breaks. He had a good game I'm just highlighting what I think is a lack of work ethic or a habit he has carried with him since his underage days from poor coaching.

sydthebeat

Heymans wrote: »

I'm just highlighting what I think is a lack of work ethic or a habit he has carried with him since his underage days from poor coaching.

You have an axe to grind....

I'm out.

Heymans

sydthebeat wrote: »

You have an axe to grind....

I'm out.

I'm just a concerned fan

thomond2006

Any particular reason why the kickoff was 8pm last night? I doubt it helped the attendance last night which was quiet.

connemara man

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Noel "F**k you doubters I'm having another good game" Reid, is having another good game.

Isn't Noel Reid's problem his consistency. He's incredibly talented but can't play to to a good level on a permanent basis