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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sat Dec 02, 2017 3:41 pm  
We were equally as brilliant and frustrating.

Absolutely gutted!

Not clinical enough despite being seemingly fitter, more attractive and expansive than Aus.
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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:04 pm  
Enjoyed the game, very physical and tense. In the end lack of composure and attacking flair in their 30m meant we couldn't score either with or without Brown.

In terms of our chaps - Hill was back to his best, Currie anonymous and Brown subbed.
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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:14 pm  
I thought it was a very entertaining game, but spoiled by poorly being staged in the heat & humidity of Brisbane. Both teams were out on their feet at the hour mark & any grandstand finish was out of the window. However, well done to all concerned.
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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:15 am  
I’m glad we saw the real Hill at last... I just hope he can find that form for us for the upcoming season.

Currie wasnt anonymous, we just didn’t see his attacking skill as the game plan was attrition, typically Bennett. There were lots of skilled attackers on the field but really only saw one clean break when Watkins was ankle tapped, after we targeted Dugans left centre channel (one of the few weaker Aussie areas).

Brown didn’t do anything wrong per se, but it was right to move Widdop to half-back as he added a bit more to taking on the line. Gale did no better than Brown.

Either way, let’s hope all four of our World Cup players have a short rest then get motivated for our season ahead. I’m cautiously optimistic, not expecting top four but hoping for top six and a good cup run to show we are building towards something better.
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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:59 am  
Disappointed Ratchford wasn't on the bench at least. He was the only man in the team with the x factor.
I'd have liked him to have gone right centre for that game.
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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sun Dec 03, 2017 1:51 pm  
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Disappointed Ratchford wasn't on the bench at least. He was the only man in the team with the x factor.
I'd have liked him to have gone right centre for that game.


What x factor does Ratchford have? I have always thought Ratchford was going to be a really good player but he just never seems to push on.

Maybe this season will be a big year for him but he seems to lack that clinical decision making you need against good defences, he is too indecisive and looks like a headless chicken at times.

Widdop made some errors in the final but to me, he seems like the player I was hoping Ratchford would become... but maybe lacks the brain/ability whatever you want to call it.
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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:09 pm  
I think Ratchford has suffered for being shoe horned into the full back position & looked on as a utility player. Maybe a more hands on attacking position would suit him better ,but to me he seems reluctant to pass the ball at times although he is good at creating gaps. Maybe the new set up will make better use of Stef.
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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sun Dec 03, 2017 8:55 pm  
I see that a certain Mr Tony Smith has described the 6-0 scoreline as flattering for England.
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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:18 pm  
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I see that a certain Mr Tony Smith has described the 6-0 scoreline as flattering for England.


Sounds like a bitter man.
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Re: England v Australia - Final : Sun Dec 03, 2017 10:58 pm  
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Sounds like a bitter man.


Not really what he says is true

we match them in the solders but their generals are better than ours and until we can correct that it will be tough to beat Australia, although they have been fortunate to have had slater cronk and smith in the team and also playing their club rugby together almost certainly makes a significant difference when they retire it will be down to trying to find the right combo.

One thing that struck me is smith was referring to English rugby as our so I don't think he is bitter just can see that maybe we're not as close as the 6-0 scoreline may suggest.

We say it after every tournament, it's something to build on I just have no faith in the rfl to do anything to use this as a play form to really focus on the next world cup and set up some tours in the meantime to build a squad spirit leading into the world cup. And at the same time use this to raise awareness of the team and how close they are to becoming the best team in the world!!!!

Tony Smith talks about intelligence and its true they make the right decisions the majority of the time in big games. Possibly because they have more big games there's nrl playoffs soo and also international tests we have the cc playoffs and final with international rugby too. Game count maybe similar but the intensity of the games are on a different level. Representative rugby maybe the key is it not feasible to run a home nations style tournament alongside the sl season, it will benefit all teams maybe one sided but on a selfish level that will help confidance and experience Cameron Smith has over 100 representatives between test series World Cup games and soo Roby has 34!!!!!, that's just a huge gulf in international games played and one that has to be addressed!!
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