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Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:08 pm
by Chilli
7-0
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:09 pm
by Chilli
Blake wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:08 pm
Pin point cross-field kick by Jantjies.
Love him or hate him, you have to admire his skillset.
There are times when he does things well.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:15 pm
by Blake
Chilli wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:09 pm
Blake wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:08 pm
Pin point cross-field kick by Jantjies.
Love him or hate him, you have to admire his skillset.
There are times when he does things well.
When he is playing with confidence and his coach builds the game-plan around him, he is brilliant.
But as soon as he is constrained by a conventional or conservative game-plan or he is targeted and struggling to find rhythm, he is absolutely useless.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:16 pm
by handyman
Malherbe killing the Lions come scrum time...
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:17 pm
by Blake
Bigboy Malherbe and Ginger munching the Lions front row.
But can’t see Frans lasting 40mins carrying all that weight around Loftus.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:20 pm
by handyman
Blake wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:17 pm
Bigboy Malherbe and Ginger munching the Lions front row.
But can’t see Frans lasting 40mins carrying all that weight around Loftus.
Again, the scrum the starting point for that try. Humble pie time for a few posters...
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:23 pm
by Blake
handyman wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:20 pm
Blake wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:17 pm
Bigboy Malherbe and Ginger munching the Lions front row.
But can’t see Frans lasting 40mins carrying all that weight around Loftus.
Again, the scrum the starting point for that try. Humble pie time for a few posters...
I don’t think anybody was doubting his ability to scrummage while in that shape...it’s more his mobility and contributions around the park that are a concern.
Watch him in the loose; walking around and flopping into rucks...
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:25 pm
by handyman
Blake wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:23 pm
handyman wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:20 pm
Blake wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:17 pm
Bigboy Malherbe and Ginger munching the Lions front row.
But can’t see Frans lasting 40mins carrying all that weight around Loftus.
Again, the scrum the starting point for that try. Humble pie time for a few posters...
I don’t think anybody was doubting his ability to scrummage while in that shape...it’s more his mobility and contributions around the park that are a concern.
Watch him in the loose; walking around and flopping into rucks...
Your tighthead's main job is to scrum and that he's doing well. For a first game, I'm happy.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:34 pm
by Fangle
No scoring?
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:40 pm
by Blake
handyman wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:25 pmYour tighthead's main job is to scrum and that he's doing well. For a first game, I'm happy.
Main job, sure. But at this level it can’t be your only job.
The moment he makes a meaningful contribution somewhere else on the field I’ll be the first to acknowledge it, but thus far I’ve only seen him walk from ruck to ruck, flop over 2 rucks and stand as a “pillar”.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:41 pm
by Blake
Fangle wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:34 pmNo scoring?
Still 10-7 Stomers after 30 mins.
Orie just yellow carded. Stormers likely to score soon. Been camping on the Lions trying for 5 mins.
4 maul penalties in the red zone.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:43 pm
by Blake
There it is. Scarra with the maul try.
Lions gave up trying to defend it. Was risking a second yellow.
Lions forwards just outgunned up front.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:45 pm
by Blake
Willemse misses the conversion...and it wasn’t that tough of a kick.
Fatty Malherbe off the field after 34 mins.
He scrummed very well, but that’s about it.
Fitness a concern.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:46 pm
by sorCrer
handyman wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:16 pm
Malherbe killing the Lions come scrum time...
Somebody probably told him the Lions 8 has a pie in his pocket...
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:48 pm
by Blake
Jaco Kriel being a gladiator in the loose. 3 or 4 turnovers already. Absolute beast. Glad to have him back.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:53 pm
by Chilli
7-20
Kolisi scored
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:53 pm
by Blake
Fouche already making 2 great contributions in attack in his 8 mins on the pitch after replacing Malherbe.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:54 pm
by Chilli
Willemse is a kak kicker.
7-20, lemoentyd
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:55 pm
by Chilli
I am in better shape than Malherbe and 20 years his senior.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:04 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Chilli wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:55 pm
I am in better shape than Malherbe and 20 years his senior.
His fat help him to destroy the Lions scrum. That's his primary job.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:07 pm
by Sandstorm
Stomps tight 5 are awesome, the back 3 are just ball watching. Kriel making Kolisi look like a tit.
Junkies and Willemse having a great battle at 10.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:09 pm
by Blake
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:04 pm
Chilli wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:55 pm
I am in better shape than Malherbe and 20 years his senior.
His fat help him to destroy the Lions scrum. That's his primary job.
Can’t be your only job at elite level anymore. 15-20 years ago maybe, but you also have to have other skills nowadays.
Fouche has already had 3 carries since he’s come on and all 3 were meaningful.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:10 pm
by Sandstorm
Stomps tight 5 are awesome, the back 3 are just ball watching. Kriel making Kolisi look like a tit.
Junkies and Willemse having a great battle at 10.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:10 pm
by Chilli
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:04 pm
Chilli wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:55 pm
I am in better shape than Malherbe and 20 years his senior.
His fat help him to destroy the Lions scrum. That's his primary job.
You make me feel special Oom.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:12 pm
by Blake
Sandstorm wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:07 pm
Stomps tight 5 are awesome, the back 3 are just ball watching. Kriel making Kolisi look like a tit.
Junkies and Willemse having a great battle at 10.
Kriel outplaying Kolisi and Jantjies outplaying Willemse. Luckily for the Stormers those are the only 2 Lions that showed up to play today.
Augustus having the quietest game I’ve ever seen him play. Completely invisible today.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:14 pm
by Sandstorm
Kitshoff is a machine
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:15 pm
by Sandstorm
Still can’t throw into a bloody lineout!!! Scarra and Bongi both crap.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:16 pm
by Blake
Sandstorm wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:14 pm
Kitshoff is a machine
Absolute unit. Best Stormer on the park by a mile.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:17 pm
by Sandstorm
Galant splits the whole Lions pack and cruises in under the posts. Klarse
27-7 48 mins
Mass changes from both benches
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:18 pm
by Blake
Galant with a super try. Hope he can play to his potential this season.
Reminds me so much of Kurtley Beale when he runs like that.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:20 pm
by Sandstorm
Blake wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:18 pm
Galant with a super try. Hope he can play to his potential this season.
Reminds me so much of Kurtley Beale when he runs like that.
He just needs to stop the chip kicks and hopefully stay fit.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:22 pm
by Blake
Lions with parity in the pack now that both teams have cleared their benches.
Should make the last 25mins interesting. Don’t think the Stormers built a big enough lead.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:26 pm
by Blake
Ulengo try after a sustained period of pressure from the Lions. Excellent touch line conversion by Lombard.
14 - 27 Stormers with 22mins left to play.
Momentum definitely shifted to the Lions for the last quarter.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:34 pm
by Blake
Another score for the Lions. Good line and leg drive from Pelser.
Lions trail by 6 with 18mins left to play.
21-27 Stomers.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:36 pm
by Fangle
Gives me some hope.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:38 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Stormers miss Malherbe
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:39 pm
by Blake
Fangle wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:36 pm
Gives me some hope.
Lions are firmly on top heading into the final stretch. They should score again soon.
Stormers have bottled it. Lions brought on their 15 replacements all at once and it worked like a charm.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:43 pm
by handyman
It's quite clear that the Stormers lost momentum as soon as Malherbe was subbed. Such a massive player for us.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:46 pm
by Blake
handyman wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:43 pm
It's quite clear that the Stormers lost momentum as soon as Malherbe was subbed. Such a
massive player for us.
Well, we agree on that part at least.
Re: Official Match thread: Superfan Saturday Loftus Versfeld
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:46 pm
by Fangle
handyman wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:43 pm
It's quite clear that the Stormers lost momentum as soon as Malherbe was subbed. Such a massive player for us.
Good pun.
