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1872 2021

Postby dolf_lundgren on Tue Dec 21, 2021 3:58 pm

No fans at either game is a bit deflating, but still worth a debate on here.

Have to assume both teams will go full strength for this. Will be interesting to see how both teams react to very good Euro results. I would hold Nel back for this one, Kebble doesnt tend to dominate in the scrum but he rarely goes backwards , so better to hold Nel, although Bhatti is strong too. I think Atalifo has done well.

Im guessing

15 Boffelli
14. Moyano
13 Bennet
12 Lang
11 Graham
10 Kinghorn
9 Vellacott

1 Schoeman
2 Mcinally
3 Atalifo
4. Sykes
5. Gilchrist
6. Ritchie
7. Watson
8. Bradbury

16. Cherry 17. Venter 18. Nel 19. Hodgson 20. Crosbie 21. Pyrgos 20. Savala 21. Currie
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby JDCSR on Tue Dec 21, 2021 4:28 pm

So interesting and such a shame there will be no fans, or very few in any case.

I actually think as long as our pack show up as they have done so far that there is a good chance we cancel each other out up front. Both sides have good front rows and hard working, dynamic backrows. Bradbuey v Dempsey is a huge match up and a chance for Bradbury to put down a real marker, Dempsey looks a fantastic player but I am sure Bradbury at his best can match him. Gilchrist v Gray at lineout time might be important and perhaps the one area I could see them having the edge on us if Gray is on top spoiling form.

Both sides have made some excellent additions on the back 3. Boffeli v McKay is a hell of a match up. Price will likely give them an edge in half back experience given Kinghorn (at 10), Thompson and Vellacot are all comparatively inexperienced.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby The Feral Goat on Tue Dec 21, 2021 4:37 pm

Assuming all fit, looks a good squad, only question would be which of sykes or Hodgson starts.

Think bench could be important our forward replacements a bit stronger to my mind.

Can't remember the last time both teams went into the 1872 off back of good results and really physical performances looking forward to the matches but obviously disappointed to no longer be going. Prob a big dent in the sru projected income as well.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby dolf_lundgren on Tue Dec 21, 2021 5:05 pm

The Feral Goat wrote:Assuming all fit, looks a good squad, only question would be which of sykes or Hodgson starts.

Think bench could be important our forward replacements a bit stronger to my mind.

Can't remember the last time both teams went into the 1872 off back of good results and really physical performances looking forward to the matches but obviously disappointed to no longer be going. Prob a big dent in the sru projected income as well.


Yes, think Hodgson may offer more in the lineout, but Sykes is just a bot of a beast and I think getting under the skin of Glasgow will be important.
I woudl als obe tempted to start Crosbie, picking on from with Watson to come on. Haining also in the mix.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby Pitfitter446 on Tue Dec 21, 2021 7:11 pm

Line outs will be important, we need to throw smart to negate Grays interference.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby The Feral Goat on Wed Dec 22, 2021 8:03 am

2nd leg possibly moving to the DAM - tbc at present.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby Weegie on Wed Dec 22, 2021 12:17 pm

The Feral Goat wrote:2nd leg possibly moving to the DAM - tbc at present.


Please let that be true, if just for the impact it will have on the Glasgow forum.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby liveinhope on Wed Dec 22, 2021 1:34 pm

Would have thought Glasgow would be perfectly happy if it moves to THE DAM given the Scotstoun pitch is also artificial?
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby Weegie on Wed Dec 22, 2021 2:25 pm

liveinhope wrote:Would have thought Glasgow would be perfectly happy if it moves to THE DAM given the Scotstoun pitch is also artificial?


You have obviously never been on that forum.

I am being a bit tongue in cheek, as there are posters over there that would view such a move on the facts and logic. Many others will view it as clear evidence of the Edinburgh bias of the SRU, and they can work themselves up into quite a tizzy.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby robdinsdale on Wed Dec 22, 2021 2:32 pm

The Feral Goat wrote:2nd leg possibly moving to the DAM - tbc at present.


I wonder if there is a big financial difference between the two options when hosting the game without a crowd, as presumably they don't need all the additional stewards etc.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby dolf_lundgren on Wed Dec 22, 2021 2:46 pm

I cant imagine there wil be a huge difference really, wont need many if any stewards and the dressing rooms they use will be the same anyway.

There will be a cost saving if it is cold and they dont have to use the undersoil heating, although if it gets really cold then DAM pitch wont be playable. Might be cheaper to use the smaller floodlights too. None of these would seem to make a huge saving. Will potentially save shifting some cabling or the Prem sports cameras etc, although it may be that they are there anyway in the bowl for the 6N etc. I seem to remember them just being left out rather than all put away.

It will probably be more about the DAM being "home", so trying to gain that small advantage. Its out home game so assume we can play where we like.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby liveinhope on Wed Dec 22, 2021 2:56 pm

Weegie wrote:
liveinhope wrote:Would have thought Glasgow would be perfectly happy if it moves to THE DAM given the Scotstoun pitch is also artificial?


You have obviously never been on that forum.

I am being a bit tongue in cheek, as there are posters over there that would view such a move on the facts and logic. Many others will view it as clear evidence of the Edinburgh bias of the SRU, and they can work themselves up into quite a tizzy.


As it happens I am very familiar with their forum- though point taken!
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby Friday Knight Lights on Wed Dec 22, 2021 3:01 pm

The interesting selection battles are:

Hodgson Vs Sykes to start. I prefer Sykes as Scotland don't have anyone his size matched with aggression. These 1872 games whilst not always great spectacles are always niggly and the players always care so think he'll help. Tactically I can see it being a real battle as Wilson has Glasgow more forward oriented so Hodgson could help there.

Backrow - surely will be Ritchie, Watson and Bradbury. Very interested in Bradbury Vs Dempsey and Darge Vs Watson.

12 I presume will be Lang if fit and 13 Bennett over Currie.

Wingers - Graham and Moyano if Hoyland is injured.

Kinghorn up against Thompson will be very interesting.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby The Feral Goat on Wed Dec 22, 2021 4:53 pm

One other change would be starting Boffelli with the place kicking duties. Don't know the stats but feels like he and VDW are better off the tee than Kinghorn who has missed a few 5-10 in from the touchlines which we really need going over particularly if game is tight.
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Re: 1872 2021

Postby dolf_lundgren on Wed Dec 22, 2021 5:48 pm

That is probably my biggest concern with Kinghorn playing 10 at the moment. The target has to be 80% but it doesnt feel like he is near that at the moment. Surprised Lang hasnt been kicking more, i thought he was a decent kicker.
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