Comments on: Nothing one-dimensional about Bulls

By: SjamBok(SjamBok)

SjamBok(SjamBok) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:20:26 +0000

@willievz(willievz)-47: The bulls played”one dimensionally” at Loftus because sometimes you play the game you are allowed to play. I think you underestimate the Sharks team – they ARE good.

The Sharks got parity at the tackle area and ruck, so the bulls could not get quick ball (maybe also because of the ref’s interpretations on the day). So running rugby becomes more pointless, and gaining meters by kicking and chasing becomes more important.

Against the Cheetahs, the Bulls forwards made ground carrying the ball up, which allowed them quick ball, and led to more ball-in-hand rugby – when it made sense to do so.

The great thing is that the Bulls adapted – and adapted intelligently. they have more than one game plan, and can carry them out expertly when needed.

They are looking VERY strong. And VERY well coached. And smart!

By: Getafix(phil72)

Getafix(phil72) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:09:17 +0000

We (the Bulls) can’t get to excited. We have played the cheetahs and the sharks (2 of the weakest teams in the competition), still a lot of hard work ahead….

By: wpjoulekkading(wpjoulekkading)

wpjoulekkading(wpjoulekkading) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:29:12 +0000

@Xkreni-WP(Xkreni-WP)-75: I am not bitter in the least. And I said already that the Bulls had a good game. But pace-setters? For smashing the Cheetahs?

By: garth(garth)

garth(garth) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:24:33 +0000

@Brigadier Van Zyl(Brigadier Van Zyl)-81: It’s sad that Bulls supporters have become so used to average performances. The Bulls were **** last year. Everyone knows that. The point I am trying to make is that the team is playing much better with the old fogies dictating gameplans that suite their fitness levels and old age.

By: Brigadier Van Zyl(Brigadier Van Zyl)

Brigadier Van Zyl(Brigadier Van Zyl) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:20:39 +0000

@garth(garth)-80:

**** man, use brain before opening mouth please.

bulls beat the stormers at newlands and sharks in the tank. on consecutive weekends if i remember correctly. Bulls lost to the sharks by 3 points at loftus in the last game otherwise they would have been in the knockout rounds again.

By: garth(garth)

garth(garth) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:17:09 +0000

So last year the Bulls ended 7th in the league. They were 3rd in the SA log, only beating the Lions and Cheetahs. Fantastic results. If that’s playing well then you need your head read. This was clearly because of one dimensional gameplans instigated at both Super Rugby level and the Boks by Victor friends.

By: the artist formerly known as gunther(gunther)

the artist formerly known as gunther(gunther) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:02:29 +0000

To be fair it doesn’t take much to confuse Garf.

By: Hondo(Hondo)

Hondo(Hondo) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:24:49 +0000

The Cheetahs are a disintegrating team, add Joubert shafting them from the minute go, the bulls got them on a plate
The first two tries that I watched were both concocted by Joubert (2nd one was a long forward pass behind the defender’s back), the thing is the Bulls didn’t need any of Joubert’s help to win but now they are tainted as a part of the scam

By: Agile T*t-Tyrant(Anairetes agilis)

Agile T*t-Tyrant(Anairetes agilis) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:03:55 +0000

@garth(garth)-76:

Matfield and FDP at the Bulls = they play well.
Matfield and FDP leave the Bulls = they play well.

Yeeeep, one of life’s great paradoxes.

By: garth(garth)

garth(garth) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:56:37 +0000

Wow, Matfield and FDP leave the Bulls and they start playing well. Big surprise there.

By: Xkreni-WP(Xkreni-WP)

Xkreni-WP(Xkreni-WP) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:36:00 +0000

@wpjoulekkading(wpjoulekkading)-52:

If you have to know, my ID says almost 44.

The brain training memory game on my tablet says I have the brain of a 14.9 yr old. Personally I think it is closer to 32 and might dip to around 18 when I have had 6 double Vodka and Red Bull and a few Tequilas.

My wife thinks I have the body of a 24 yr old with the experience of a 44 yr old.

Answer your question?

You sound like a bitter old man (Grant 10?). Just admit that the Bulls did very well against the Cheaters and is setting the pace in the comp at the moment. I know a lot can change, but the Bulls of old got better as the comp progressed.

If that is the case this year there is a lot of pain waiting for the other teams and especially the stormpies. I cannot wait for that game.

By: Te Rangatira(Te Rangatira)

Te Rangatira(Te Rangatira) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:39:44 +0000

Blues to blow Bulls off the park this weekend, based purely on the fact they have to or their gone.

By: wooden spoon(wooden spoon)

wooden spoon(wooden spoon) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:37:36 +0000

@Tartan(Tartan)-72: Extremely tough! Currie Cup champions then Super rugby champions then away tour! Very tough draw. But hey, life goes on.

By: Tartan(Tartan)

Tartan(Tartan) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:27:41 +0000

Sharks have a rough start. Still have a few tough ones on the close horizon too, but they’ve yet to concede a try and picked up 2pts, honestly, things could be a lot worse for them.

By: wooden spoon(wooden spoon)

wooden spoon(wooden spoon) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:52:05 +0000

I wonder if the Kings will ever be able to win 7 out of 8 games in super rugby?

By: wooden spoon(wooden spoon)

wooden spoon(wooden spoon) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:51:16 +0000

@Transformation(Transformation)-69: I wonder why you selectively chose the Sharks?

Oh yes, that was the year the Sharks won 7 of their last 8 games. Finished 8 points off a semi place.

If you want to talk about the Sharks this year, let’s start with three words: tough opening draw.

Two away games against the Bulls and Stormers. No big deal. As I said. Long season.

At least I sleep easy at night knowing the Sharks will always be better than your King Clowns. :duplicitoussmiley:

By: Transformation(Transformation)

Transformation(Transformation) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:16:45 +0000

@wooden spoon(wooden spoon)-66: surely Plumtree won't repeat his 2010 season start of 0 from 5 this year? he should know there's no coming back from that as the Sharks finished waaayyy out of playoff contention in 9th spot.

By: Transformation(Transformation)

Transformation(Transformation) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:13:17 +0000

@ashampoopaloo(joel1yahoo)-67: mckenzie is kak bang the reds defence was shown to on the porous sideby pocock & stannard on the weekend plus their forwards aren't such hot s(hit. that said the Reds have klapped the Bulls 2 years in a row now whole jetlagged after having travelled back from SA.

By: ashampoopaloo(joel1yahoo)

ashampoopaloo(joel1yahoo) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:52:18 +0000

that Harris is a remarkable metronome to match Steyn, he’s scored 45 of Reds points in 2 games thus far and his place kick record in super rugby is 25 from 25…, that is some outright remarkable dead eye sharp shooting.., depending who’s reffing that game could be quite a prospect Reds vs Bulls at Loftus

By: wooden spoon(wooden spoon)

wooden spoon(wooden spoon) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:52:07 +0000

Lol. Many bold predictions after only 2 rounds.

Long way to go yet.