It was absoutley shocking that it took coach Tony Smith 40 minutes to change the right hand flank as the Australians were running through like a knife threw butter. But it wasnt just the god awful defending on that side what let us down. When we did have the ball we didnt control it properly at all and to be quite honest it was a complete and utter disgraceful first 40 minutes.



However...



In the Second Half we showed fight and belief. A great second half performance by Sam Burgess who was outstanding. Kyle Eastmond has to start next week because he looked lively and dangerous when he had the ball in hand. Tomkins certainly showed some great promise at International level when we had more of the ball in the 2nd Half. I certainly dont believe the Aussies took the foot of the gas and they were certainly rattled without doubt. Personally I feel Jamie Peacock had a poor game and really needs to step up to the plate next week. For sure he is a World Class forward but today he didnt seem to rally the troops behind the sticks and got smashed everytime he took the ball up especially in the first half. Talk is cheap action is what is required now.



Team for NZ



Briscoe

Smith

Eastmond

Shenton

Hall

McGuire

Tomkins

Morley

Moore

Peacock (capt)

Ellis

Burgess

Sinfield



Bench



Roby

Westwood

Graham

Crabtree

Quote ="Dei Morti Viventi"The first meeting of TS's first day in charge according to my source in the Warrington ">club.'" If you what you say is anywhere near the truth, then you have to really worry about the advice that Gleeson has received from any career advisors... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> 1. Gets mixed up with Sean Long, and then, rather than hang around like Long did, join the perennial under acheivers, Warrington.....Result??....Miss out on a few medals whilst under acheiving with Wire... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> 2. Eventually just as Wire get a half decent coach on board, Mr Gleeson decides to tell him that the club is going nowhere and demands a move...Result??...Misses out on a trip to Wembley and another Winner's medal... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> I hope his agent isn't on commission.... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />

Quote ="Dei Morti Viventi"The first meeting of TS's first day in charge according to my source in the Warrington ">club.'" If you what you say is anywhere near the truth, then you have to really worry about the advice that Gleeson has received from any career advisors... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> 1. Gets mixed up with Sean Long, and then, rather than hang around like Long did, join the perennial under acheivers, Warrington.....Result??....Miss out on a few medals whilst under acheiving with Wire... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> 2. Eventually just as Wire get a half decent coach on board, Mr Gleeson decides to tell him that the club is going nowhere and demands a move...Result??...Misses out on a trip to Wembley and another Winner's medal... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> I hope his agent isn't on commission.... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />

Quote ="The Angry Pirate"If you what you say is anywhere near the truth, then you have to really worry about the advice that Gleeson has received from any career advisors... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> 1. Gets mixed up with Sean Long, and then, rather than hang around like Long did, join the perennial under acheivers, Warrington.....Result??....Miss out on a few medals whilst under acheiving with Wire... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> 2. Eventually just as Wire get a half decent coach on board, Mr Gleeson decides to tell him that the club is going nowhere and demands a move...Result??...Misses out on a trip to Wembley and another Winner's medal... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> I hope his agent isn't on commission.... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />'" Or perhaps he saw what TS is capable of in the WC and decided to jump ship before his career sank any lower and join a club on the up.

Quote ="The Angry Pirate"If you what you say is anywhere near the truth, then you have to really worry about the advice that Gleeson has received from any career advisors... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> 1. Gets mixed up with Sean Long, and then, rather than hang around like Long did, join the perennial under acheivers, Warrington.....Result??....Miss out on a few medals whilst under acheiving with Wire... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> 2. Eventually just as Wire get a half decent coach on board, Mr Gleeson decides to tell him that the club is going nowhere and demands a move...Result??...Misses out on a trip to Wembley and another Winner's medal... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> I hope his agent isn't on commission.... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />'" Or perhaps he saw what TS is capable of in the WC and decided to jump ship before his career sank any lower and join a club on the up.

Quote ="The Angry Pirate"I agree, however, its fair to say the Gleeson move suited all parties. Internationally though, its knackered Gleeson, because Smith got to see his true colours, and obviously didn't like what he ">saw.'" It was a move that suited all parties, no doubt. However, I think it's one-sided to say TS saw his true colours. You have no idea of the reason for his move. Let's be honest, Gleeson had played under Smith quite a lot and was in a position to make a choice of whether he wanted to play under him at club level. I find it interesting that Gleeson has gone from Captain and playmaker to 'can't even make the squad' under Smith's tenure. The only factor between the two events is his leaving Wire. It's not as though he had played badly for GB/England prior to being dropped. That says more about Smith than Gleeson if you ask me....

Quote ="The Angry Pirate"I agree, however, its fair to say the Gleeson move suited all parties. Internationally though, its knackered Gleeson, because Smith got to see his true colours, and obviously didn't like what he ">saw.'" It was a move that suited all parties, no doubt. However, I think it's one-sided to say TS saw his true colours. You have no idea of the reason for his move. Let's be honest, Gleeson had played under Smith quite a lot and was in a position to make a choice of whether he wanted to play under him at club level. I find it interesting that Gleeson has gone from Captain and playmaker to 'can't even make the squad' under Smith's tenure. The only factor between the two events is his leaving Wire. It's not as though he had played badly for GB/England prior to being dropped. That says more about Smith than Gleeson if you ask me....

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Watched the game again and McGuire was worse than I thought:



FB Shaun Briscoe

RW Lee Smith

RC Chris Bridge

LC Michael Shenton

LW Ryan Hall

SO Sam Tomkins

SH Kyle Eastmond

P James Graham

H Kevin Sinfield

P Adrian Morley

SR Jamie Peacock

SR Ben Westwood

LF Gareth Ellis



S Sam Burgess

S Gareth Carvell

S Eorl Crabtree

S Richie Myler



Not a big Bridge fan but we're a bit short of choices without Senior, Pryce, Gleeson and Atkins. The only other option is Roby on the bench with Myler at SH and Eastmond at C but I don't think Roby's up to it in attack this tournament, all he does is tackle.