Quote: halifaxjohn "Agree, but two-points, whenever Bambini kicked high in the first half Rob had no cover and yet there were three men on him on both occasions same in the second half with Patterson.'"
You are quite right. A fact I also pointed out to those I was sat with. Good tactical play. Rob was then subbed for Reittie.
Quote: halifaxjohn "Point two yes Thackeray put in a lot of tackles but he also can be guilty of "shooting out of the line"'"
Agreed. But, he always made an impact on the attacking player, slowing him down enough for others to complete the tackle.
Quote: halifaxjohn "The biggest brain f"rt was when Scott kicked on the first tackle, even if Patterson had caught it he wouldn't have got far.'"
I had forgotten about that! Curious play.
Quote: halifaxjohn "I still say take two points when offered, I think that would have put us in a different position, two more points and ball back.
As you say, onward and upward, hopefully.'"
I would have at that point as well. Plus, we would have got the ball back. Possession is the key. Also, I think we were in control as long as we stopped the offloads. As soon as we allowed them to start that we were on the back foot.