by therealROSSCO » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:55 pm
No demons this week..... so here you go
First Semi - Tasmans v Marble Range
This looks to be a battle between the Master and the Apprentice. Glyn Owen, a master coach, who is used to winning, and has the record to match! Carl, the ex-Ranger now Rooster - what has the last 12 months in the Box seat taught him, he had the Roooster faithful crowing early, somewhat quiter now. They are still extremely confident, and why shouldnt they be.The Roosters are talent laiden - up against a finals hardened Ranger outfit. The weather is supposed to be blowy, with a spot of rain - this will certainly help the ranger cause. I imagine the side that uses the ball with the breeze, attacking from the coaches box side of the ground, can do enough to win. Can Rangers turn this game into a one on one defensive slog.... maybe only for a half. The game will be won in the middle, can Rangers control enough of the ball to win. As most of the commentators have already predicted the Ruck duel is compelling, but I think the Rangers may have the key in the centre square. Where does Rowan play....forward or on the ball - forward and that causes some headaches - but coverable, with the strength of Tasmans back half - on the ball and this may detract from their forward presence. The Ranger run and switch from half back will be cruical, can they expose the tall Rooster forward structure with pace. The way the Roosters structure up forward - can the Rangers hold Wagner (if he plays, and thats a whole another story!!), Frick, Cimma and possibly Mason and George if they dont change off the bench, this maybe an area of concern for the Master. The injury of Ben Daniells to Tasmans has been a massive blow - they should still kick a score, one that will be enough to Win. Tasmans by 30 points.