IMPORTANT Remember to read the rules of the board and abide by them when posting. |
Cup Final Predictions, Team News etc |
Post Reply | Page 123> |
Author | ||
Kimbo
World Cup Winner Joined: 31 May 2007 Location: 'incleh Status: Offline Points: 6211 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: 16 May 2023 at 08:31 |
|
It was - and nice to see a Cov player finishing it off What a shame a few more didn't pay to see it on the day. I wonder what Ealing have to do?
|
||
Our Club |
||
islander
World Cup Winner Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Location: jersey Status: Offline Points: 7385 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
It's worth staying tuned in the above package - or scrolling through if you are really short of time - until 30ish secs from the end - the final try is a corker!
|
||
corporalcarrot
World Cup Winner Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Location: St Brelade Status: Offline Points: 4724 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.
|
||
gerg_861
World Cup Winner Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2547 |
Post Options
Thanks(1)
|
|
It was excellent to share some of the banter with you and meet in person finally CC. A few final thoughts from me as well as the season comes to an end: * Vallis Way is one of the easiest grounds to access in Rugby in terms of public transport thanks to its location adjacent to a rail station, walking distance from the Elizabeth line, and frequent bus links from several transport hubs. I hope that the RFU keeps this in mind when reviewing the ground before denying us promotion opportunities again next year. * It was an entertaining contest yesterday, with great visiting fans, and I was extremely happy to have another weekend of rugby to watch. Although the final received no promotion or support from the RFU, was not televised, required a flight for the visitors, and there was only one week's notice, the crowd was still 1200+. Not an amazing crowd, but there was a high proportion of 'new' fans yesterday who hadn't been to a first team game before, many of which have their kids in the mini's, so the cup did at least some good. * Keeping in mind what I just said, I don't think that anyone will miss this competition when it is gone. This season it happened to serve a bit of a purpose by providing the rubber between Ealing and Jersey, but we really do need to see some variety. * Less than 4 months to go until the Premiership Cup kicks off on 8th September!
|
||
islander
World Cup Winner Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Location: jersey Status: Offline Points: 7385 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
A great game & have to echo the regret from many that it was unavailable to watch. I realise there was an overlap with 1st 15 mins of Prem SF, but with little other rugby being played except the County Champs I’m sure there’d have been an audience…
You could look at the scoreboard & say ET won it by 5 conversions (inc some very well-struck efforts) to 3 (with 1 of the misses a 79th-min rushed drop-kick)… but that would deny the nature of a game in which Ealing dominated territory & possession. But for some errors & the quality of the Reds’ defence they would have won by more, in the same way that the Reds could/should have achieved a bigger score line than 19-13 in the Champ decider 3 weeks earlier. But in both cases it was all about the win & most seemed to feel both winning teams deserved it on the day…
|
||
corporalcarrot
World Cup Winner Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Location: St Brelade Status: Offline Points: 4724 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Fully agree mate a cracking match with genuine quality and a real contest. The Championship has moved up a gear this season and with several other clubs upping their game the signs are very positive going forward. Today's match would have made a great Championship playoff final first leg between the top two teams. Imagine the supporters interest in seeing a second leg at St Peter if promotion hung on it. The RFU would probably stream that one. A few postscripts:
Edited by corporalcarrot - 14 May 2023 at 09:19 |
||
Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.
|
||
Trailfinder
World Cup Winner Joined: 05 Feb 2017 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 402 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
A truly exceptional game today, the best vs the best. Jersey were outstanding for 60 mins and the game hinged on the try/no-try given by the linesman. From my vantage point in front of the bar it was 50/50. The game seemed to open up for Ealing after that point and Jersery scored a couple of late tries to make it a tense finish but what a finale to the season. Shame it wasn’t streamed for those who couldn’t be here. I’m hopeful that the new Prem/Champ cup will ignite interest, especially for the neutral. Well played all, enjoy the well deserved break. #UpTheChamp
|
||
No 7
World Cup Winner Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: LONDON Status: Offline Points: 1867 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
I love this competition. It is a few more weeks of rugby and todays game was very entertaining.
|
||
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
|
||
Sedge Tiger
World Cup Winner Sedgley Park Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Location: Prestwich Status: Offline Points: 7922 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Congratulations Eailing nice end to the season. Very unlucky Jersey great effort this season. Try and enjoy your evening Islander.
All the best ST
|
||
Give him one with handles on
|
||
Brizzer
World Cup Winner Joined: 09 Mar 2012 Location: Jersey Status: Offline Points: 3398 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Congratulations Ealing. Worthy winners today. The scoreline flattered Jersey a bit, who looked dangerous with the ball, but just didn’t see enough of it. That is down to Ealing’s dominance.
Well played lads |
||
Tackle Low!!!!!
|
||
gerg_861
World Cup Winner Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2547 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Ealing 35 - Jesey 31 - FT Jersey score a couple of tries with the game decided to pretty up the scoreboard. Ealing backs made the difference.
|
||
gerg_861
World Cup Winner Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2547 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Ealing 35 - Jesey 19 - 77' - son stole my phone, so few updates.
|
||
oneagainstthehead
World Cup Winner Joined: 04 Feb 2015 Location: West London Status: Offline Points: 725 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
|
||
Speak softly, but carry a big stick.
|
||
gerg_861
World Cup Winner Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2547 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Ealing 7 - Jesey 5 - HT. Ealing didnt convert half a dozen opportunities from 5ms. May haunt them.
|
||
Trailfinder
World Cup Winner Joined: 05 Feb 2017 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 402 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
This is the best game I have seen at Vallis Way for a long long time
|
||
gerg_861
World Cup Winner Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2547 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Ealing 7 - Jesey 5 - After winning a penalty, Jersey 12 weaves through Ealing defense to score from the 10m line. Ealing has to strengthen in the scrum or this will get ugly. Jersey misses easy kick.
Edited by gerg_861 - 13 May 2023 at 14:25 |
||
gerg_861
World Cup Winner Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2547 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Ealing scrum destroyed so far. That is keeping Jersey in the game.
|
||
gerg_861
World Cup Winner Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Location: Ealing Status: Offline Points: 2547 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Ealing 7 (1T) - Jersey 0 - 12' - Ealing spins it wide after a number of line outs from 5 ms.
|
||
islander
World Cup Winner Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Location: jersey Status: Offline Points: 7385 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
I see the poll is currently all square - does this mean we are heading for extra time? And a kicking comp?!
|
||
HookerPaul
Academy player Joined: 13 May 2023 Location: Cornwall Status: Offline Points: 26 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
Good luck to both teams. Make the game a great advert for Championship rugby. My heart says a Jersey win by 6 points but it's a tough ask on plastic. Both teams enjoy your very well deserved break after a tough, competitive season.
|
||
Post Reply | Page 123> |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |