Originally Posted by
AndyS
Where the players come from matters not at all compared to the game plan. And I just can't see the Force winning much when they have so poor a kicking game. Putting aside the uncontested up-and-unders from their own 22 for the cheapest of cheap turnovers (God help us), the opposition tactics over the last three weeks have been pretty obvious - kick deep, secure in the knowledge that the Force will either just kick it straight back to the oncoming players, or more likely, pass it sideways at least once while everyone runs up before kicking it into touch for a gain of about 10 meters. Utterly predictable, and like fighting with one foot behind their back.
Thought Fines looked good though, although not sure his team mates were always on the same page. First time I've seen anyone make any intelligent use of the 50-22 as well, so credit to him.