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<blockquote data-quote="Ragey Erasmus" data-source="post: 1093189" data-attributes="member: 56232"><p>If we win playing completely boring but solid, low error, low penalty rugby then I'll be ok with that. That at least gives a base to build on. I'd like to see the team look cohesive, no glaring gaps in defence, minimal stupid penalties, no trying to force the game in attack. If we just grind the Aussies down and don't let them in the game, that will be fine. I'd like to see certain deadwood in the team replaced and for their replacements to really stick their hands up for selection. </p><p></p><p>Beyond that, I'd be happy if, in addition to the above, we had a well function 9-10-12 axis with some good decision making. Smith has shown he can create something from nothing and I think our 9 and 12 should help enable that by ensuring he has the time and space to best make use of it. I'd also like to see more variety in play beyond trucking it up 1 out passes, kicking or just shovelling the ball on with no dummy runners etc. This obviously after the players have already established a low error rate game. </p><p></p><p>Lastly, I just want to see some damn fight in the side. They have looked completely disinterested in every game since the semi final against NZ and not putting in effort. Watching how little effort many players put in to closing a break is frankly embarrassing for professionals. More than 1 try we have conceded could have been prevented if players had actually moved at more than a slow jog to react to situations on the field. Our team will too often leave the wingers high and dry with no support and, if the winger is beaten, no attempt to cover in behind. It's like as soon as a break is made, we simply accept it, like the players think it's all or nothing stopping the opposition on the gain line. The energy Jones brought to our defence when he first appeared on the scene and heavily criticised this laziness is long gone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ragey Erasmus, post: 1093189, member: 56232"] If we win playing completely boring but solid, low error, low penalty rugby then I'll be ok with that. That at least gives a base to build on. I'd like to see the team look cohesive, no glaring gaps in defence, minimal stupid penalties, no trying to force the game in attack. If we just grind the Aussies down and don't let them in the game, that will be fine. I'd like to see certain deadwood in the team replaced and for their replacements to really stick their hands up for selection. Beyond that, I'd be happy if, in addition to the above, we had a well function 9-10-12 axis with some good decision making. Smith has shown he can create something from nothing and I think our 9 and 12 should help enable that by ensuring he has the time and space to best make use of it. I'd also like to see more variety in play beyond trucking it up 1 out passes, kicking or just shovelling the ball on with no dummy runners etc. This obviously after the players have already established a low error rate game. Lastly, I just want to see some damn fight in the side. They have looked completely disinterested in every game since the semi final against NZ and not putting in effort. Watching how little effort many players put in to closing a break is frankly embarrassing for professionals. More than 1 try we have conceded could have been prevented if players had actually moved at more than a slow jog to react to situations on the field. Our team will too often leave the wingers high and dry with no support and, if the winger is beaten, no attempt to cover in behind. It's like as soon as a break is made, we simply accept it, like the players think it's all or nothing stopping the opposition on the gain line. The energy Jones brought to our defence when he first appeared on the scene and heavily criticised this laziness is long gone. [/QUOTE]
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