12 Nov: RLWC2017 (Group A): England v France - Match Thread

[bobbruce]

England going through another sloppy spell that they need to get out of their game. 

[Griff9of13]

Just now, Hvy wg said:

Albert try chalked off by that bstard ref

No, not the ref, the rules.

[wackojacko]

2 minutes ago, Hvy wg said:

Albert try chalked off by that bstard ref

It was forward though. Ridiculous having an English ref but I think he's done well.

[Hvy wg]

Just now, Griff9of13 said:

No, not the ref, the rules.

You see pass like that every week in SL and I guarantee you that if it had been an English one he would have given it

[GeordieSaint]

Just now, Hvy wg said:

Albert try chalked off by that bstard ref

I've no doubt you are feeling a bit disheartened at the moment, but your team has been outclassed. But there is far more heart, enthusiasm, grit and pride in this French side than I've seen for a very long time.

[Dave T]

Gone sloppy.

Should be pushing for another three tries at least and hopefully 50 points.

I think these Steeden balls are to blame for the errors. 

[Man of Kent]

Just now, Dave T said:

Never thought id say this but Brown's distribution is on a different level to everyone else on the park.

From his hands, not his feet.

He’s playing like he did v Brisbane. I went to that and he was superb. His calmness which makes him look slow in SL suits this level 

[Guest]

Just now, Hvy wg said:

You see pass like that every week in SL and I guarantee you that if it had been an English one he would have given it

No it wouldn’t have. Count to 10. I feel your pain.

[Forestgravy]

Too. Many. Errors. Been a poor 2nd half. That left wing is a shambles too, a forward and a fb/hb doesn’t cut it. Terrible selection.

[Dave T]

We should try and keep the forwards put of it, the errors from them is terrible.

[Dave T]

Just now, Forestgravy said:

Too. Many. Errors. Been a poor 2nd half. That left wing is a shambles too, a forward and a fb/hb doesn’t cut it. Terrible selection.

And we have the left winger wearing number 2. Worst thing the Aussies have ever done that 

[Gerrumonside ref]

England have been rubbish for 10 mins or so.

[Damien]

England always seem to have this slump and period where they make stupid mistakes, even when they've started well. Australia very rarely do. 

[Futtocks]

Uh-oh, McG is down hurt.

[Dave T]

Just now, Damien said:

England always seem to have this slump and period where they make stupid mistakes, even when they've started well. Australia very rarely do. 

Dunno the Aussies were poor yesterday and not amazing vs France.

[Damien]

It's like the players begin to think they are better than they are whilst Australia just stick to their processes. 

[Old Frightful]

Great bit of prop forward play from Jermaine there.

[Man of Kent]

Jerry McG over but...

[Damien]

Just now, Dave T said:

Dunno the Aussies were poor yesterday and not amazing vs France.

Yeah true. However you rarely see the same kinds of fundamental mistakes from Australia that you do from England, even when both aren't playing well. 

[wackojacko]

Get Jermaine off if he's carrying a knock, it's not like we need him right now.

[Man of Kent]

Given after long deliberation. 

36-6 on 64 mins.

[Hvy wg]

And this one is given. Alrighty then

[DiH68]

Jermaine is by far and away our player of tournament so far. Love watching him

[Dave T]

Just now, Damien said:

Yeah true. However you rarely see the same kinds of fundamental mistakes from Australia that you do from England, even when both aren't playing well. 

I agree with your point about losing our structures and players going for heroic plays.

They need to calm down, but rather this game than in future weeks.

[Old Frightful]

1 minute ago, wackojacko said:

Get Jermaine off if he's carrying a knock, it's not like we need him right now.

Good call Wayne.