Ulster Team Talk Thread IV... Go On My Henderson...

damianmcr · 15-09-2019 8:10am

Just search Glasgow warriors. It was the first result.

mogwai81 · 15-09-2019 8:37am

damianmcr wrote: »

Just search Glasgow warriors. It was the first result.

Cheers lad! Typed in Glasgow v Ulster and it didn't come up:)

bilston · 16-09-2019 12:37am

Finally got round to watching the game on YouTube.

Disappointing to lose, but some exciting play.

The backs looked sharp. Hume played really well. He looks quicker than last year, although maybe the Glasgow pitch makes players looked quicker. He went a bit under the radar last year compared to the likes of Lowry and Balacoune, it will be interesting to see how he does this season.

launish116 · 17-09-2019 6:54pm

bilston wrote: »

The backs looked sharp. Hume played really well. He looks quicker than last year, although maybe the Glasgow pitch makes players looked quicker. He went a bit under the radar last year compared to the likes of Lowry and Balacoune, it will be interesting to see how he does this season.

Hume looked v'good. A few defensive blips, understandable for a young guy. But was impressed with his workmate trying to get back involved after them.

Can't think I've ever seen a stronger Ulster backline 11-15. So many choices and combinations. Which I also believe is only going to get stronger over next few years with more exposure for the young guys.

mfceiling · 17-09-2019 7:25pm

launish116 wrote: »

Can't think I've ever seen a stronger Ulster backline 11-15.

Trimble, Bowe, Gilroy, Payne, Olding, Cave, Marshall, McCloskey!!!!

Wasn't too long ago!!

launish116 · 17-09-2019 7:27pm

mfceiling wrote: »

Trimble, Bowe, Gilroy, Payne, Olding, Cave, Marshall, McCloskey!!!!

Wasn't too long ago!!

Fair enough! I'll reword that to a squad covering that backline.

But if more than two of them were injured we were scraping the barrel. We Literally have an abundance of players for most positions now, were the standard doesn't fall of a cliff. Point is our current crop are only going to get better.

bilston · 17-09-2019 8:10pm

mfceiling wrote: »

Trimble, Bowe, Gilroy, Payne, Olding, Cave, Marshall, McCloskey!!!!

Wasn't too long ago!!

Hard to believe that only 3 of them are left

mogwai81 · 17-09-2019 8:30pm

I still wish we got to see Farrell and McCloskey together over an extended period of time. I know Farrell might not be the player he is now without his time in France, but that would of been a frightening midfield.

bilston · 17-09-2019 8:41pm

mogwai81 wrote: »

I still wish we got to see Farrell and McCloskey together over an extended period of time. I know Farrell might not be the player he is now without his time in France, but that would of been a frightening midfield.

Yeah, it would have been interesting. Although despite what Joe Schmidt thinks I wouldn't swap the two of them.

Personally I think McCloskey is a superior player in pretty much every way.

But hey...in Joe we trust!

mogwai81 · 17-09-2019 9:32pm

I also think Addison and McCloskey is potentially the best midfield partnership among the provinces.

Squidgy Black · 17-09-2019 9:36pm

mogwai81 wrote: »

I also think Addison and McCloskey is potentially the best midfield partnership among the provinces.

I wouldn't say they're better than Henshaw/Ringrose, but I'd say they'd definitely be better than Aki/Farrell or Scannell/Farrell.

However I'd say if Burns steps his game up, Ulster could definitely hang in there (if not better) against any top backline with everyone fit and rearing.

It's an exciting season for Ulster, looking forward to seeing how you get on.

mogwai81 · 17-09-2019 9:58pm

It’s such a pity outside of knockout rugby we don’t get to see the provincial teams go toe to toe. The aerial battle between Adam Byrne and Stockdale in the 1/4 was exceptional.

bilston · 23-09-2019 8:07pm

Addison, Timoney and Moore reportedly unavailable this weekend.

I wonder what the team will be...always fun to guess

My guess...

McGrath
Herring
Kane
Carter
Treadwell
Rea
Reidy
Murphy
Cooney
Burns
Lyttle
McCloskey
Marshall
Gilroy
Faddes

awec · 23-09-2019 8:34pm

Good job we're at home anyway with our official travel partner going bust.

Squidgy Black · 23-09-2019 8:40pm

awec wrote: »

Good job we're at home anyway with our official travel partner going bust.

Only signed a 3 year deal last month with them too. Wonder will it have a big effect financially assuming Ulster have to pay out of pocket for all travel unless a deal is struck elsewhere.

bilston · 23-09-2019 8:49pm

awec wrote: »

Good job we're at home anyway with our official travel partner going bust.

Didn't know that.

How far in advance do Ulster book away trips? We go to SA for a fortnight next week

damianmcr · 23-09-2019 11:34pm

Lyttle is injured I think Bilston

Wingers Robert Baloucoune and Rob Lyttle are also expected to feature when Ulster release an official injury update later this week.

Possibly Faddes on the wing with Lowry at 15?

Utah_Saint · 24-09-2019 11:04am

Lyttle really struggled to stay fit... disappointing as he's a talented lad.

mogwai81 · 24-09-2019 4:32pm

https://www.the42.ie/will-addison-ulster-injury-4823025-Sep2019/

Terrible luck with injuries!

mogwai81 · 26-09-2019 12:18pm

Ulster team to play Ospreys, Guinness PRO14 Round 1, Friday 27 September 2019 at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm):

(15-9): Matt Faddes; Craig Gilroy, Luke Marshall, James Hume, Rob Lyttle; Billy Burns, John Cooney;

(1-8): Jack McGrath, Rob Herring (Capt), Tom O’Toole, Kieran Treadwell, Sam Carter, Matthew Rea, Jordi Murphy, Sean Reidy.

Replacements: John Andrew, Eric O’Sullivan, Ross Kane, Alan O’Connor, Greg Jones, David Shanahan, Michael Lowry, Louis Ludik.

mogwai81 · 26-09-2019 12:29pm

That’s a very good back line for a team missing Stockdale, McCloskey, Addison and Baloucoune!

Clegg · 26-09-2019 1:04pm

I'm looking forward to seeing how Jack McGrath plays. He's been a shadow of the player that was a test Lion in 2017 and he rightfully lost his place in the World Cup squad because of it. Maybe a change of scenery and McFarland's coaching can give him the boost he really needs.

mogwai81 · 26-09-2019 1:34pm

Clegg wrote: »

I'm looking forward to seeing how Jack McGrath plays. He's been a shadow of the player that was a test Lion in 2017 and he rightfully lost his place in the World Cup squad because of it. Maybe a change of scenery and McFarland's coaching can give him the boost he really needs.

Interesting to see how McGrath goes. Although he won't go unchallenged, I thought Eric O'Sullivan was brilliant last year and probably offers more around the park.

launish116 · 26-09-2019 1:37pm

mogwai81 wrote: »

Interesting to see how McGrath goes. Although he won't go unchallenged, I thought Eric O'Sullivan was brilliant last year and probably offers more around the park.

O'Sullivan was unreal last season!

Some real opportunity fir rotation and keeping players fresh this season. No excuse for a goid start during RWC.

RobbieRuns · 27-09-2019 9:03am

Is this an early indication of Lowry being second choice 10 ahead of Bill Johnson?

mogwai81 · 27-09-2019 9:27am

RobbieRuns wrote: »

Is this an early indication of Lowry being second choice 10 ahead of Bill Johnson?

The fact that Lowry can cover a few positions probably helps too. I know Ludik covers fullback,wing and centre,making Lowry's versatility less important, but if you had a couple of injuries in the backline it would be of benefit.
In saying that, I'm disappointed not to see Johnston at least on the bench.

bilston · 27-09-2019 1:22pm

RobbieRuns wrote: »

Is this an early indication of Lowry being second choice 10 ahead of Bill Johnson?

Who knows? Johnston didn't feature that heavily in the two pre season games.

Ulster looked very impressive with Lowry in the Glasgow game at Kingspan. Cooney, Lowry and Marshall were a delight to watch at times. Then again I'm not sure how strong the Glasgow side were.

stephen_n · 27-09-2019 1:26pm

Be interesting to see if Jordi gets pulled from the team.

BakeMeACake · 27-09-2019 7:19pm

Is the Ulster game on free to air tonight?

Paul Smeenus · 27-09-2019 7:22pm

stephen_n wrote: »

Be interesting to see if Jordi gets pulled from the team.

He has been.

Ulster Team Talk Thread IV... Go On My Henderson...

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