Comments on: Saders’ gloss gives them edge

By: mshiniwami(mshiniwami)

mshiniwami(mshiniwami) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:31:58 +0000

Hate it when ppl try establish these jaundiced unfounded parallels btwn Bulls & Saders.Then try use sum arbitrary statistic to compound the whole thing.BS

Some principles of rugby are clear and simple.Especially upfront,your front 8 must establish some measure of physicality in order to establish a platform where one will launch attacks and also on D stifle momentum.That’s where it ends with Bulls/Saders conundrum.

The backline play or variation is non existent at Bulls.The most enterprising piece of play is the “switch” btwn Olivier/Steyn in midfield which is as telegraphed as they come.Depend so much on the momentum achieved by ball carriers Potgieter especially bt he runs into walls,losing his feet too easily and there in largely nothing as that’s efficient against quality teams.

I don’t see likes of Ndungane/Basson,Kirchner doubling up and playmakers in various phases of play as Guilford,Dagg do.Their variation of play,option taking and being GENUINE linebreaking threats is part of Saders mantra/strategy.The barnstorming runs from Freaun in midfield as well as the support lines ran by the entire team especially backs is astounding.One hardly sees Saders kick up and under as FIRST option of attack.Carter takes the ball up flat and straight unlike the crabbing Morne.

The loosies especially Read and McCaw have great skills in contact & vary their approach often offloading,passing at critical times rather than bash it up aplenty ala Potgieter,Spies and co.

Sorry I just don’t see the parrallels/comparisons so its not just GLOSS or better EFFICIENCY.Saders just have a better set of players,with superior skillset and better pattern of play.

By: gonzo(gonzo)

gonzo(gonzo) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:08:33 +0000

@Jake_White(Jake_White)-10: Are these kicking stats right? If two teams are kicking every ~40 seconds then someone is kicking every 20 seconds during the game. That sounds like football to me. Or is it based on time in possession?

By: Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)

Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:00:27 +0000

Slarti
Die ouens het hom n d rol in die hare gedraai:-)

By: Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)

Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:57:05 +0000

@Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)-76: Soos snot op 'n wolkombers, not going to get rid of him quickly I think!

By: Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern)

Fern is not a stud,he is merely no19(Fern) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:49:52 +0000

I see snoeksiet went a pesh it again last night.Seems like pooper had another breakdown,hopefuLly he won’t be back.

By: Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)

Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:22:05 +0000

@Gumboots(Gumboots)-74: Howzit!

By: Gumboots(Gumboots)

Gumboots(Gumboots) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:56:47 +0000

A global greeting to all…

Good morning, Good afternoon and Good evening…

By: Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)

Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:39:53 +0000

@whatever(whatever)-70: They both call NZ home now!

By: Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)

Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:38:52 +0000

@Te Rangatira(Te Rangatira)-71: Nah Ranga, I went last weekend when they played the Worrytahs. Thought I will stay home this weekend and that way I can watch both matches 'live'.

By: Te Rangatira(Te Rangatira)

Te Rangatira(Te Rangatira) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:15:38 +0000

@Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)-67: Will you be going to the Reds v Sharks game Slarti?

By: whatever(whatever)

whatever(whatever) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:13:18 +0000

Tackler @ 11, yup mr reason is a Pom just like you are a jarpie same immigration status hey?

By: whatever(whatever)

whatever(whatever) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:09:17 +0000

Hahaha, poor little keewee sader boys incensed by someone pointing out some cheating facts about their team. Personally I think mr reason has it spot on and if you read some of the comments on “stuff” so do a lot of non sader keeewees. Cheating whinging f uks!

By: spartan(spartan)

spartan(spartan) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:38:28 +0000

Lets put the record straight Maori boy
Mark Reason is not now , and nor will, he ever be
The NZ Media
He is in fact a Fairfax journalist infected with a hatred of NZ rugby caused by jealousitis
His father John Reason was , a well known carrier of the disease
and the apple sure hasn’t fallen far from the tree
I’ll take his article for what it is
Nothing more then another cheap shot

By: Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)

Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:51:33 +0000

Ultimately the Crusaders only made it to this point on the back of some dodgey decisions made by game officials. They do have one massive advantage though and that is called ‘home town advantage’…and a weaker than normal Bulls team of course. If the bully boys play in pink it will make their task even easier

End of the day it will hinge on the Bulls ability to get past the dummy runners and blockers around the scrum and how fast they can get Carter. Put pressure on him and half the battle is won.

By: stormer in a teacup(stormer in a teacup)

stormer in a teacup(stormer in a teacup) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:41:55 +0000

@NZMaori(NZMaori)-9: Nothing new in this article. This has been known and documented for ages. Even many kiwis admit this is the case. He isn't called McCheat for nothing.

By: viewer(viewer)

viewer(viewer) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:45:03 +0000

@9 that article is shameless slander. The writer needs a prescription of uppers & twice weekly session with a head doctor. FuckThat

By: Heavens Game(Heavens Game)

Heavens Game(Heavens Game) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:21:03 +0000

@willievz(willievz)-43: And players, mostly ex. I know of 2 well known ex Sharks/Natal players that do blog here...

By: Heavens Game(Heavens Game)

Heavens Game(Heavens Game) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:01:32 +0000

Have a very funny feeling that the Bulls are going to take this one… Low key prep… total underdogs… Coming off a decent win but not a walkover…

This will be a bolter I shityounot.

By: Airwell(Airwell)

Airwell(Airwell) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:38:51 +0000

20% chance for a Bulls win only if God wills

By: shooter(shooter)

shooter(shooter) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:25:59 +0000

@bokfan1(bokfan1)-57: agree. better effort there Ryanster! you're on the better track here.