Western Force V Brumbies 20/05/2023

[brokendown gunfighter]

the brumbies were so arrogant,they did not have to rest all those test players for this match-they thought they could get away with it,bit them on the bum

[Tazzmania]

Wow and eighty minutes team performance, highlighted by a dominant last 15 minutes.

Incredibly proud of our team today after that performance.

It has been building and suddenly those green shoots blossomed.

While we may still not make the finals, we have to be as proud as punch with that effort and work rate.

That was due reward for the players, the coaching staff, the back and front admin staff, the supporters, the fans, the members and the sea of blue at the ground.

Reluctantly, I will post the stats as I feel it was an overall team performance and the win belongs to everyone involved.

[.X.]

the brumbies were so arrogant,they did not have to rest all those test players for this match-they thought they could get away with it,bit them on the bum

the Brumbies brought over half a team. Fuck em.

The score board still shows them as the ACT Brumbies. Not Brumbies A. Not Brumbies*. Not Brumbies Reserves.

They fronted up to HBF Park wearing the Brumbies Jersey. The Boys sent them home battered, bruised and with a L for the Season and no bonus points to show for it.

The record shows that the Western Force defeated the ACT Brumbies by 34-19. Its our win. And I will take it.

Fuck em!

[Tazzmania]

Stats v Brumbies:

Defence Stats:

Most tackles:



Tackle percentage:



Minutes between tackles:



Note: Incorrect header should read minutes between tackles not tackles per minute.

[Tazzmania]

Carries:

Most Carries:



Minutes Between Carries:



Metres made:

[boof1050]

That’s much better work stats from the forwards. Really strong effort.
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[shasta]

Impressive effort.No TO stats this week Tazz? I think I posted earlier I thought it was Wells' best shift so far. He was ok but I meant to say Williams. He's improving every week.

[AndyS]

the Brumbies brought over half a team. Fuck em.

Absolutely. Will be very interesting to see what approach the Chiefs take too, seeing as they are eight points out in front. Even more so in that it will be the last game played of the regular season, knowing all prior results.

The Chiefs could very well be in the position of not needing any sort of result, able to rest whoever they like ahead of the finals, and able to decide which team they'll be playing in the first week...

[brokendown gunfighter]

Absolutely. Will be very interesting to see what approach the Chiefs take too, seeing as they are eight points out in front. Even more so in that it will be the last game played of the regular season, knowing all prior results. The Chiefs could very well be in the position of not needing any sort of result, able to rest whoever they like ahead of the finals, and able to decide which team they'll be playing in the first week...

yep i can imagine them sending a b side and losing only to play the force again in Hamilton

[.X.]

How good was Pulu coming off the Bench??

had some fantastic runs - very much an impact player.

[shasta]

yep i can imagine them sending a b side and losing only to play the force again in Hamilton

Maybe. But the plan is clear. Keep winning and hope the Reds fail in Dunedin & Suva. Then it's either Crusaders or Brumbies away. Simples.

[James]

I'd personally cheer for the Reds. If they go 2/2, we are all the safer in 8th place. If the Highlanders win 2, we need 2 wins.

[sandgroperrugby]

I thought Bernie’s press conference was pretty good. He explained pretty quickly that the strategy for this game was the same as the crusaders game and was to do with a 6 day turn around, travel and the need to rest players. This was decided in November last year.

[volvo]

I'd personally cheer for the Reds. If they go 2/2, we are all the safer in 8th place. If the Highlanders win 2, we need 2 wins.

It won't be easy for the Reds to win in Fiji

[WFDom]

Note: Incorrect header should read minutes between tackles not tackles per minute.

I don't think Tizzano is going to be far off 3 tackles a minute the way he's going!