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AB and Wobblie ratings for Eden Park game

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JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
25 Aug 2018, 14:03
#1
25 Aug 2018, 14:03#1

All Blacks

15. Jordie Barrett - 7

 

Finds gaps in teeth of opposition defences like a dentist with a heavy mortgage. Filling role to fine effect.

 

14. Ben Smith - 8

 

Balance and finesse leading to second Beauden Barrett try could've earned him a spot in Moscow ballet. Imperious under high ball.

 

13. Jack Goodhue - 7

 

Straightens the midfield with Kauri thighs and looks the future for the All Blacks with his robust running and tackling.

 

12. Ngani Laumape - 7

 

Heavily marked with little chance to express himself early. Got more wriggle room later to seize attacking chances.

 

11. Waisake Naholo - 7

Scrambled well in 12th minute. Looks best All Blacks candidate for a Michael Jackson moonwalk on the dancefloor post-match.

 

10. Beauden Barrett - 9

 

Achieved a "Greg Cornelsen" and on same ground 40 years on. Four tries gilded his command at 10 behind strong pack.

 

9. Aaron Smith - 7

 

Vision sent Beauden Barrett into space for first try. Saved try in 24th by getting in Genia's way, but drifted too far in 30th.

 

8. Kieran Read (c) - 7

 

Body position earned plenty of traction as skipper ensured maintenance of 32-year Eden Park winning record.

 

7. Sam Cane - 6

 

Struggled to defuse Genia try. Did his knee leave him short of acceleration? Failed concussion test in second half.

 

6. Liam Squire - 7

 

Sound lineout option. Tackled relentlessly. Ran off Retallick's shoulder to effectively seal game 28-7 in 48th.

 

5. Sam Whitelock - 7

 

Had Coleman pinch a lineout in front of him in fourth minute. Bruised his way back into the game to ensure backs had a platform.

 

4. Brodie Retallick - 8

 

Reached peak nuisance value in 46th minute contesting ball in a maul. A handy chap to know in a lolly scramble.

 

3. Owen Franks - 6

 

Steady show from ninth ABs centurion. Tryline might need a protein shake drop as incentive to get him some points.

 

2. Codie Taylor - 7

 

Displayed hands which could've held a Ming vase in lead-up to second

Beauden Barrett try. Reminded of Hika Reid at Ballymore in 1980.

 

1. Joe Moody - 7

 

Penalised in scrum five metres out in 25th minute. Instinctively picked out Genia as he bulldozed to try in 43rd.

 

Reserves

 

16. Nathan Harris - 6

17. Karl Tu'inukuafe - 7

18. Ofa Tuungafasi - 6

19. Scott Barrett - N/A

20. Ardie Savea - 6

21. TJ Perenara - 7

22. Damian McKenzie - 8

23. Anton Lienert-Brown - 7

 

Wallabies

15. Dane Haylett-Petty - 6

 

Slick break in 15th minute. Looked safe option in Folau absence, but had hands full as opposition juggernaut got on a roll.

 

14. Jack Maddocks - 6

 

Tackled with aplomb initially, especially in scrambling situations, but was grasping more air as final whistle loomed.

 

13. Reece Hodge - 7

 

Proved a human cannon ball when launched into gap by Foley for second try. Hard to counter fluid All Blacks passing.

 

12. Kurtley Beale - 7

 

Kept crosshairs on Laumape. Highlight was an MC Hammer dance behind scrum to distract All Blacks ahead of Genia try.

 

11. Marika Koroibete - 6

 

Skills and pace shone. Walked tightrope on touchline in 24th. Struggled to counter

All Black attacks later.

 

10. Bernard Foley - 7

 

First-class tackle around Jordie Barrett's ankles to prevent try. Used turn of pace to put Hodge clear but chances rare.

 

9. Will Genia - 7

 

Perfect snipe for 30th-minute try to draw level. Direction was solid but got trickier as back-pedalling increased.

 

8. David Pocock - 7

 

Sportsmanship beyond reproach but despite his toil at the breakdown, the Wallabies' momentum dissipated.

 

7. Michael Hooper (c) - 7

 

Looked about as happy as Peter Dutton after initial parity dissolved. Committed throughout and gracious afterwards.

 

6. Lukhan Tui - 6

 

Had a ball ripped away in sixth minute by Retallick. Made a better account later, particularly running in 61st.

 

5. Adam Coleman - 6

 

Powerful running in tight spaces. Wrapped mitts tight around lineout takes. Hard to maintain resolve as pressure mounted.

 

4. Izack Rodda - 6

 

Good steal in front of Whitelock in fourth. Had caterpillar tracks on in possession. Couldn't prevent Moody rumble.

 

3. Allan Alaalatoa - 7

 

Put pressure on Moody in 25th to earn penalty. Demonstrated a penchant for burying tackles. A combative presence.

 

2. Tatafu Polota-Nau - 5

 

Overthrew lineout in ninth minute. Snatched at a vacuum to let Squire through in 48th which turned game at 28-7.

 

1. Scott Sio - 6

 

Combative duel with Franks at scrum. Started to lag as match pace wound up at Fortress Eden.

 

Reserves

 

16. Folau Faingaa - 6

17. Tom Robertson - 6

18. Sekope Kepu - 6

19. Rob Simmons - 5

20. Pete Samu - 6

21. Nick Phipps - 6

22. Matt Toomua - 6

23. Tom Banks - N/A


JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
25 Aug 2018, 14:06
#2
25 Aug 2018, 14:06#2

When a team is as dominant as the ABs were all ratings are high. 


I think the ratings for the Wobblies are a bit high or maybe they all played well and the coach stunk

WA
WardadPro6,663 posts
25 Aug 2018, 15:13
#3
25 Aug 2018, 15:13#3

BB shoulda got eleventy.

MO
MozartCaptain49,914 posts
25 Aug 2018, 20:24
#4
25 Aug 2018, 20:24#4
How the hell did Jordie Barrett and Laumape both gassed in try scoring situations rate 7s? And Beale a 7, he looks so geriatric next he'll be reciting Welcome to Country.
AU
AugenöffnerPro6,974 posts
25 Aug 2018, 20:46
#5
25 Aug 2018, 20:46#5

There was some good work, but some very sloppy play. In the end the physicality of the All Blacks was too much to contain. The Wallabies had a predicament: Do we spread our defence and cut them off, or condense and protect the fringes. They were ploughed into. That said, the Aussies found a lot of space with hard, straight running. The All Blacks still the team to beat, but they need to iron out a few things. The set pieces were not good. That said, still a cut above the Wallabies. Great tries. A lot of a nice work. The best loose trio in the tournament, by far. Read and Cane get through a mountain of work. Barrett obviously the MOM. 

JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
25 Aug 2018, 20:56
#6
25 Aug 2018, 20:56#6

J. Barrett has quick acceleration but it may be that he's not that fast after the first 10 meters, we will see. Laumape is at this stage of his career a straight ahead runner who can make a break and pass to faster players outside him. He sort of reminds me of Nonu when he first came into the ABs.

IMO the AB backline functioned pretty well considering they were giving second string players some game time.

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