Connacht Team Talk Thread V - The Friend Zone

connachta

macslash wrote: »

Anyone feel Arnold was lucky with the no arms tackle for their 3rd (maybe 2nd) try in the corner. When they were checking the grounding I was dead certain they'd have a look at it.

I did feel that too.
I feel Big Papa is unlucky too when you see 2 of the 4 yellows from Munster vs Quins

realhorrorshow

macslash wrote: »

Anyone feel Arnold was lucky with the no arms tackle for their 3rd (maybe 2nd) try in the corner. When they were checking the grounding I was dead certain they'd have a look at it.

Absolutely. Glad he grounded it because it would have been a PT and a yellow if not.

Wegians89

The Friend Zone

Huge credit to Tom Daly, who’s really becoming a vital squad member. His move from Leinster had been brilliant.

thomond2006

Some Like It TOH

Connacht should get a simple enough TBP against Bristol. They'll send the kids.

connachta

thomond2006 wrote: »

Connacht should get a simple enough TBP against Bristol. They'll send the kids.

Not sure, Lam won't disrespect Connacht.
Connacht hearts could do without Hugues though, on a "biased" POV

b.gud

connachta wrote: »

Not sure, Lam won't disrespect Connacht.
Connacht hearts could do without Hugues though, on a "biased" POV

It wouldn't be about disrespecting Connacht it would be about being realistic about their chances. Their big defeat to Clermont means that they are not realistically going to progress in the Champions cup and the best they could hope for is getting into the Challenge cup spot. While they may consider trying to defend their Challenge cup title, without a doubt their number 1 focus will be the Premiership. So they may do a considerable amount of squad rotation for the away games

connachta

b.gud wrote: »

It wouldn't be about disrespecting Connacht it would be about being realistic about their chances. Their big defeat to Clermont means that they are not realistically going to progress in the Champions cup and the best they could hope for is getting into the Challenge cup spot. While they may consider trying to defend their Challenge cup title, without a doubt their number 1 focus will be the Premiership. So they may do a considerable amount of squad rotation for the away games

I understood, but highly doubt it.
It's Champions Cup, their first for 12-13 years, they won't throw games away IMO
Hugues out would be already a relief

Wegians89

The Friend Zone

Next week will be a tough task if roux and/or Thornbury aren’t back. Serious lack of numbers in the second row and back row atm. Hoped butler will come back in time, but you’re looking at being without sob, papalii, masterson Jnr, roux, Thornbury, butler, gallagher, Murray and dowling.

Options available: Dillane, masterson, prendergast, Oliver, Boyle and the players who played for the eagles

Bazzo

Mul, it's over

Wegians89 wrote: »

Next week will be a tough task if roux and/or Thornbury aren’t back. Serious lack of numbers in the second row and back row atm. Hoped butler will come back in time, but you’re looking at being without sob, papalii, masterson Jnr, roux, Thornbury, butler, gallagher, Murray and dowling.

Options available: Dillane, masterson, prendergast, Oliver, Boyle and the players who played for the eagles

Dowling should be available now shouldn't he? Think he was in full training last week.

Wegians89

The Friend Zone

Bazzo wrote: »

Dowling should be available now shouldn't he? Think he was in full training last week.

Yeah that’s why I was surprised he wasn’t included even with the eagles. Just speculating here but assuming the covid case was a second row, there’s two obvious members of the four players involved in Thornbury/roux, not hard to imagine another lock would be one of the four

Bazzo

Mul, it's over

Wegians89 wrote: »

Yeah that’s why I was surprised he wasn’t included even with the eagles. Just speculating here but assuming the covid case was a second row, there’s two obvious members of the four players involved in Thornbury/roux, not hard to imagine another lock would be one of the four

Ah yeah, never even occurred to me.

Wegians89

The Friend Zone

Any word on sob and gallaghers injuries?

RuPi

macslash wrote: »

Anyone feel Arnold was lucky with the no arms tackle for their 3rd (maybe 2nd) try in the corner. When they were checking the grounding I was dead certain they'd have a look at it.

He was lucky not to be pulled on it, at the same time I am surprised more attention hasn’t been given to the racing player jumping into the attempted tackle, which would have been the first offence. The finish is good to get the ball grounded.

Really impressed by Connacht yesterday and the way the younger players have been blooded and put their hands up. I guess consistency and backing it up v Bristol is the big thing moving forward.

FACECUTTR

Wegians89 wrote: »

Next week will be a tough task if roux and/or Thornbury aren’t back. Serious lack of numbers in the second row and back row atm. Hoped butler will come back in time, but you’re looking at being without sob, papalii, masterson Jnr, roux, Thornbury, butler, gallagher, Murray and dowling.

Options available: Dillane, masterson, prendergast, Oliver, Boyle and the players who played for the eagles

If we get 1 of the 2and rows back it will be fine. If we get both theres no issue as Masterson can go to 6 assuming Butler passes his rtpp. Dowling to the bench would be good but as mentioned he didn't line out for the eagles so maybe hes not ready yet.

ElisaAtWar

Wegians89 wrote: »

Huge credit to Tom Daly, who’s really becoming a vital squad member. His move from Leinster had been brilliant.

Talking about credit had watched Wooten at Munster and always thought he was a fine prospect. Yesterday wasn't the first time he read the situation and ran the full length of the pitch. And at the same time he was quietly getting along doing his defensive work well. In years past Connacht were more likely to misread a situation and end up being torn apart so it's good to see us reading the game better than the opposing team

Former Coach

Mul, it's over

Some pace from Teddy Thomas attempting to chase down Alex Wooton from the opposite wing!

ClanofLams

Mul, it's over

Heard interview with Lam at the weekend where, in response to question about another club set to play younger players after defeat in first round, he said Bristol wouldn’t be doing that and would be doing all they can to qualify.

Maybe he wasn’t revealing truth to media/changes his mind but think the high likelihood is it’s Bristol’s strongest team coming to Galway.

connachta

ClanofLams wrote: »

Heard interview with Lam at the weekend where, in response to question about another club set to play younger players after defeat in first round, he said Bristol wouldn’t be doing that and would be doing all they can to qualify.

Maybe he wasn’t revealing truth to media/changes his mind but think the high likelihood is it’s Bristol’s strongest team coming to Galway.

Told it!
It's Lam
speciall coach, special Connacht history too

freyners

The Friend Zone

Luke Carty and Darragh leader both joining MLR clubs recently. Happy to see these opportunities opening up again for young players

Lucas44

Highlights from the eagles game on leinster YouTube, SOB had a stinker.. also think it’s fair to say CDB isn’t going to be getting a pro contract, have to be impressing in eagles games after 4 years in the academy to push on

realhorrorshow

Lucas44 wrote: »

Highlights from the eagles game on leinster YouTube, SOB had a stinker.. also think it’s fair to say CDB isn’t going to be getting a pro contract, have to be impressing in eagles games after 4 years in the academy to push on

Absolute nonsense to make such a strong declaration on SOBs performance based on a 5 minute highlights package. How do you know CDB didn't impress? Unless you were there you have no idea. I agree fwiw, but based on his overall body of work, not a few clips on YouTube.

Dog Botherer

You've got a Friend in me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97zdvDtsR00

Dog Botherer

You've got a Friend in me

full match (french commentary)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm3ekdsfd2w

Bazzo

Mul, it's over

https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1338822960992428037?s=19

Ya love to see it

Lucas44

realhorrorshow wrote: »

Absolute nonsense to make such a strong declaration on SOBs performance based on a 5 minute highlights package. How do you know CDB didn't impress? Unless you were there you have no idea. I agree fwiw, but based on his overall body of work, not a few clips on YouTube.

When have you seen either impress? Playing against u19/20/21 players and struggling.. I’ve been to a good few eagles games over the last 2/3 years and haven’t been blown away by either, simply put there good ail players but not worth a development/senior deal imo would rather a punt on another player like Cian prendergast in leinster .. fair I didn’t see the whole game but 5 mins can see sob at fault for two tries

realhorrorshow

Lucas44 wrote: »

When have you seen either impress? Playing against u19/20/21 players and struggling.. I’ve been to a good few eagles games over the last 2/3 years and haven’t been blown away by either, simply put there good ail players but not worth a development/senior deal imo would rather a punt on another player like Cian prendergast in leinster .. fair I didn’t see the whole game but 5 mins can see sob at fault for two tries

I'm just saying that you can't judge someone from a few clips on a highlights package. Like yourself I've been to a fair few Eagles and club games over the past few years and I wouldn't hugely rate either tbh. Sean O'Brien would probably be grand as 5th/6th choice centre, de Buitléar isn't ready for senior rugby unless he can improve his defence.

bayern

Lucas44 wrote: »

When have you seen either impress? Playing against u19/20/21 players and struggling.. I’ve been to a good few eagles games over the last 2/3 years and haven’t been blown away by either, simply put there good ail players but not worth a development/senior deal imo would rather a punt on another player like Cian prendergast in leinster .. fair I didn’t see the whole game but 5 mins can see sob at fault for two tries

Leinster's squad was majority U22 and U21.

Former Coach

Mul, it's over

https://youtu.be/_34bKTA_Qoc

Watch Teddy Thomas chase down Alex Wooton! Didn’t catch him I know but what a chase.

serfboard

Former Coach wrote: »

https://youtu.be/_34bKTA_Qoc

That kick from Jack Carty for the first try - Carty does things with the football at times that are just magical.

connachta

Wegians,
That's what I celebrate too
I'm often pointing the lack a ball-carrying abilities, this time it was different, I enjoyed it!!!

https://www.the42.ie/connacht-collisions-andy-friend-5300764-Dec2020/?utm_source=shortlink