Quote: Winslade's Offload "Yes, I am not a fan of too much champagne rugby either. Nothing wrong with moving the ball (and big opposition forwards) around. Nothing wrong with fast ptb and exploiting any gaps, but when we get a bit of success it seems to go to our heads and we end up playing volley ball, followed by tears at bedtime. I think it all stems from the approach that TS engenders. Anyone remember when we never took at kick at goal and always chose to tap the ball instead ? And the charge-downs ? Gidley seems to nicely balance our more flamboyant style and to bring a bit more percentage play into the game. And even the mercurial Sandow seems to put in quite a few very high balls to the touchline on the last play. I like what we have at the moment (providing Gidley's body manages to hold together next year.)'"
We still do charge-downs all the time! Though I'm personally a fan of them, not because they pay off a lot but because of the incredible kick pressure on the other team.
Also I'm pretty sure I saw TS shaking his head for at least one of the penalties we kicked on Friday
