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#Post#: 6449--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: Blucherquin
Date: September 18, 2018, 8:19 am
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> Not sure what Wallace has done to be first choiuce really.
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> Agree though that it would be good to see Lang get a start,
maybe Mulchrone too. I'd probably swap Walker for Ibitoye too.
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> We're crying out for a decent second row partnership. I've
been pretty underwhelmed by Symons so far, but very early doors.
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> Lambert really looked like he was struggling on Saturday. I
love the guy but think time is catching up with him, so it'd be
good to get Boyce back.
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> I'm not sure who I'd have in the back row. Robshaw and
Chisholm, but then no-one is making a great case for themselves.
It would be so good if Clifford could come back, stay fit and
regain his old form
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Lambert has had a very bad start to the season, mullered two
weeks in a row and hauled off on Saturday - we won the scrum
once Joe was on.
#Post#: 6465--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: RodneyRegis
Date: September 18, 2018, 10:50 am
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Yes, Mark is struggling I think.
Wallace picks up a couple of turnovers but is otherwise pretty
ineffectual. His attempted tack for Fiji Joe's try was woeful.
#Post#: 6466--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: Chipstead Quin
Date: September 18, 2018, 11:07 am
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I think the attitude has been good and defence tons better , my
main area of concern was that both Saints and Bath hit hard down
Charlie Walkers channel . Marcus bailed him out a couple of
times against Saints and Wallace and Marchant likewise last
weekend .
He seems exposed in defence , for all his good work ball in hand
Mike Brown covered the wing well against Sale and Earle looks
fine on the other side , but with MB out Im not sure who is more
solid ?
Ibitoye is the obvious choice but Im not convinced his defence
is great , Visser and Alofa haven't troubled the selectors .. I
wonder if Semi Kunatani could do a job there ?
#Post#: 6467--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: honkytonk
Date: September 18, 2018, 11:19 am
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Need to sort our line out as well
#Post#: 6469--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: September 18, 2018, 11:54 am
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--- Quote from: Chipstead Quin link ---
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> I think the attitude has been good and defence tons better ,
my main area of concern was that both Saints and Bath hit hard
down Charlie Walkers channel . Marcus bailed him out a couple of
times against Saints and Wallace and Marchant likewise last
weekend .
>
> He seems exposed in defence , for all his good work ball in
hand
>
> Mike Brown covered the wing well against Sale and Earle looks
fine on the other side , but with MB out Im not sure who is more
solid ?
>
> Ibitoye is the obvious choice but Im not convinced his defence
is great , Visser and Alofa haven't troubled the selectors .. I
wonder if Semi Kunatani could do a job there ?
>
--- End Quote ---
While Walker was off, Marchant covered the wing and did a
reasonable job! I think the issue is what sort of winger
partnership do we want? Gussie seems to prefer the Eddie Jones
style of one out&out speedster, and a heavier, power runner on
the other side (Walker & Earle on Saturday). Visser & Earle are
too similar if that is what we're going for. Ibitoye has the
extra speed, but isn't an automatic pick for First XV games.
#Post#: 6470--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: honkytonk
Date: September 18, 2018, 12:04 pm
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What about Semi, hes a winger as well!!!!!
#Post#: 6490--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: Quaking Quin
Date: September 18, 2018, 3:14 pm
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The point of my post was to look at the results from a statistic
perspective.
I wish Gustard every success. 'Balls on bags' was his highly
publicised coaching innovation but balls are now needed from him
to get results in any way he can.
Unfortunately for Gustard he starts from a low base and time is
not on his side. He does not have a season or two to find a
successful formula - good results must come quickly.
If Quins are to finish in the top six they need to win 9 out 11
home games and must start winning away games against teams that
finished last season in the 6 to 11 positions.
Sale was a good start but loses to Saints and Bath do not bode
well.
While Blucherquin may think it 'silly' to interpret a loss to
Brizz early in the season as making Quins relegation fodder -
regrettably it does. Perhaps he, or anyone else, can suggest
where the away wins will come from if Quins cannot win away
against the promoted team or Northampton?
Having now lost to Bath at home it also means Quins must find a
replacement home win against Sarries or Exeter to make up lost
ground.
As I said objectively back in August, we will have a very good
idea of Quins fate this season by the end of October given the
way the fixture list falls.
#Post#: 6493--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: DOK
Date: September 18, 2018, 4:09 pm
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A team in transition or cause for concern for Quins?
HTML https://www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/sport/16886471.a-team-in-transition-or-cause-for-concern-for-quins/
Danny Care says that Harlequins were 'beat up' by Bath
HTML http://www.ealingtimes.co.uk/sport/16883454.danny-care-says-that-harlequins-were-beat-up-by-bath/
#Post#: 6495--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: InsertQuinsPunHere
Date: September 18, 2018, 4:57 pm
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That first linked article talks a lot of sense. Thanks for
sharing.
#Post#: 6498--------------------------------------------------
Re: Balls on Bags
DIR By: A222Quin
Date: September 19, 2018, 1:48 am
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I can’t say I expected a finish in the top 6 but the Bath game
was a source for irritation and slight worry. A performance
against Bristol is needed but I’m not pushing the panic alarm
after 3 games.
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