Poor first half after a fairly bright start and an opportunist charge down try for Tighe. Conceded a lot of penalties, unnecessary loose pass gifted Sale their first try, a yellow card, mis-firing line out and 20 points on the bounce for Sale. Rather fortunate to go in at 14-20 although Aquile took his chance well with the last play.
Played very well for half an hour in the second half, appeared to be getting on top in the scrum but allowed them back in, again with a lost lineout followed by a penalty and then chasing the game.
Thought Ollie Alsop played well again,always a danger and Freddie and Aquile looked sharp, Tighe kicked well too.
We'd have been happy with 2 points up there last year but should be disappointed today, I can't see Sale being too worried about the drop.
Good two points, with DMP, Plymouth, Richmond losing and only Rosslyn Park winning. The way the top 2 are going, we’re going to have a big say in who wins the league.
I know it's two bonus points in the bag but for Moseley to continue to concede penalties game after game - penalties which seem to be forwards dominated - is not very good game management. And if I didn't give two hoots about Moseley fortunes then obviously I wouldn't be so put out but I do and I am.
A narrow 1 point win can be good, honourable result. Similarly, a 2 or even 1 bonus point loss can also be a good honourable defeat, but when any game contains more than enough 'shot in the foot' moments, then, no matter how loyal the supporter is an element of disappointment remains.
And what with England playing like they would hardly give Moseley Oak a half decent contetst, never mind the rampant Scots, then I am so, so glad I didn't go up to Sale.
No doubt I'll be ready to watch Moseley again next week - at least I hope I will.
Come on Mooooose
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From Anonymous's report, seems that the first half was decisive. Second half was even at 17 all so we held on for the losing bonus point as well as scoring 4 tries.
The BP total is one of the best behind Chinnor and Rams, having been a weakness in recent seasons.
Another home game against a bottom 3 side next. Hope that discipline improves, but better opponents can win/force penalties - don't know if this was the case yesterday?
No game for two weeks, so time to work on things like line-out. As far as penalty count against us and discipline, I haven't got an answer. Come on Mose.....
Post by Westcountry Mose on Feb 25, 2024 9:21:21 GMT
Two points away from home without Ollie does not look bad on paper. However, it would appear we could have got more points if our discipline had been better.
No game for two weeks, so time to work on things like line-out. As far as penalty count against us and discipline, I haven't got an answer. Come on Mose.....
On that point, does anyone know why there is a break next week?
It seems particularly daft that there are no scheduled games other than rearranged ones on a week when there seems to be no major rugby.
Perhaps it's all part of the RFU plan to destroy the game.
Quite obviously the RFU wish us to celebrate the following annual events which most of us diarise for 2nd March each year : James Ronald Webster Day. Toddle Waddle. National Old Stuff Day. Dr Seuss Day International Cat Reacue Day.
There are others which I'll remind you of in a few moments, if you wish?!
No game for two weeks, so time to work on things like line-out. As far as penalty count against us and discipline, I haven't got an answer. Come on Mose.....
On that point, does anyone know why there is a break next week?
It seems particularly daft that there are no scheduled games other than rearranged ones on a week when there seems to be no major rugby.
Perhaps it's all part of the RFU plan to destroy the game.
