Richard Lewis is doing for our country at rugby league as he did for our country while he was in charge at tennis, it not working 37years it just not working, try leading us somewhere and not following.

I agree with those who were there. It was a terrific display, and a real honour to see such a great game.
I thought the difference was when Shenton had to go off, suddenly the Aussies began stacking that side with runners and really put pressure on us.
They seem to adapt their style of play in mid game and know where our weaknesses develop.
By the way, it was the most fabulous event, which was as exciting as I can remember.

I honestly think going to watch a RL game live against the Aussies is a great experience for RL fans and much better than watching on TV.

The atmosphere is great . I think your last 3 paragraphs sum the match up perfectly.

Totally agree with Frank that the scoreline flattered Aus. For 60 mins we went toe to toe. A couple of missed tackles and bounces of the ball cost us dear.

What if........................

Burgess had passed to Tomkins, 12-0 ???

The game is always full of what ifs.

What if Bentham hadnt bottled it and given the 2nd video ref "try"

What if Shenton didnt have to leave the field?

What if the ball had bounced in a different manner in the lead up to a couple of their "magnificent" tries?

What if a couple of obvious forward passes had ben given against the Aussies?

What if....

Personally I agree with Frank. From what I saw we are not miles behind the Aussies and they were running scared and panicking for a good while of the match. I disagree what some are saying and that the Aussies showed a masterclass in the last 15 minutes. For me it was just decent rugby with some elements of luck associated with the tries. You do have to make your own luck and thats what the Aussies did and just managed to stay composed at a vital point in the match.

Who was saying we were miles behind them after our 2nd half dispaly in the group match and the first half in yesterdays final?

We lose and some of you start to jump on the "arent they magnificent" and "arent we miles behind them" bandwaggon.

Always easier to say after the event aint it?