Ireland v Australia: Ireland working on 'inconsistent' attack - Andrew Goodman

Ireland's Attack Under Fire as They Prepare to Face Australia in Dublin

Andrew Goodman, assistant coach of the Irish rugby team, has revealed that his side are working hard to address their "inconsistent" attack before this weekend's Test against Australia. The comments come on the back of a defeat by the All Blacks and a subsequent 41-10 win over Japan, where Ireland ultimately required three late tries to emerge victorious.

Goodman is keen for Ireland to replicate the free-flowing rugby they displayed in the opening minutes of their game against Japan, particularly during Jack Crowley's first try. The coach believes that this style of play needs to be more consistent across 80 minutes of play, rather than just moments in time.

In terms of selection dilemmas, the team has a strong choice at full-back, with Mack Hansen having completed full training and being in contention for a starting spot after his recent call-up. Goodman is confident that the team's depth in this position will serve them well, citing options such as Jacob Stockdale, Jimmy O'Brien, and Frawley.

However, despite the positive signs from their training sessions, Goodman acknowledges that Ireland still need to transfer their high standards into Test match environments. He has emphasized the importance of delivering a complete 80-minute display, rather than just relying on fleeting moments of brilliance.

As Ireland prepare to face Australia in Dublin, it remains to be seen whether they can overcome their attacking inconsistency and deliver a cohesive performance on the biggest stage.
 
I think this coach is being kinda harsh on himself. One win and one loss don't define an entire season. They had a solid game against Japan, so why be so hard on themselves about the defeat to All Blacks? And let's be real, 41-10 vs Japan is not something to brag about either ๐Ÿคฃ. But at least they got some decent tries in. Mack Hansen seems like a solid pick for full-back, but what about their midfield? Can't just rely on one guy to make all the plays ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
I'm still trying to get my head around this rugby thing ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‰. I mean, I love watching games, but sometimes these coaches talk about how inconsistent their team's attack is and it's like, what even is that? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Can't they just, you know, score some points or something? ๐Ÿ’ช Like, don't get me wrong, Australia looks tough, but come on, Ireland can do this! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช I've seen those guys play some crazy stuff in the World Cup a few years back ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ, and I'm sure they can pull it off again. What's the deal with all these selection dilemmas, though? Can't they just pick one guy who does everything well? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ And honestly, I'm still waiting for the internet to catch up on some of this stuff... like, remember when 5G was supposed to change everything back in 2020? ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ”ฅ
 
๐Ÿค” They gotta work on that attack consistency, fam! Its like, yeah, they got some flashes of brilliance, but its not enough for 80 minutes. I mean, they're so hyped to play Australia and show off that style, but will it translate? ๐Ÿ‰ Their defense is solid tho, they just need to find that flow and keep it going ๐Ÿ’ช. The Aussie's gonna give 'em a run for their money, that's for sure ๐Ÿ˜ฌ.
 
idk bout this attack tho ๐Ÿค”... deffo got talent, but dey need 2 work on gettin a good flow 4 all 80 mins, not just havin those sweet moments in the game ๐Ÿ˜Ž. Mack Hansen looks like a solid option at full-back, but they gotta be prepared 4 the big games ๐Ÿš€. I mean, its defo importint 4 dem 2 figure out how 2 sustain that high standard throughout the match ๐Ÿ‘Š. Australia's gonna put 'em thru a wringer, so lets see if dey got what it takes ๐Ÿคž
 
I remember when I watched that same feeling with the Irish team take on South Africa at Lansdowne Road back in 2007 ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‰ - we were all so hyped, expecting them to bring home the win, but they ended up losing by a few points. Fast forward to now and it's like we're reliving that same excitement, albeit with new players like Mack Hansen who seems like he could be the answer to their attacking woes ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ‰ But what I'm worried about is that if they don't get it right against Australia this weekend, all those memories of Ireland 2007 will just be a distant dream ๐Ÿ˜”.
 
Ugh ๐Ÿ˜ฉ I'm getting so tired of all these excuses for poor team performances! Can't they just get their act together?! 80 minutes is not just about trying to replicate that one good moment, it's about maintaining that level of intensity and focus throughout the entire game ๐Ÿคฏ. And what's with all these selection dilemmas? They're always talking about depth at certain positions but can't seem to figure out how to get their attack to actually work in the long term ๐Ÿ˜”. It's just frustrating as a fan...
 
๐Ÿค” I think its gonna b interesting 2 c how Ireland handle ths pressure. They've shown glimpses of brilliance but cant seem 2 sustain it thru out the game ๐Ÿ“บ. Hopefully, they'll find a way 2 balance thier attacking flair w/ more defensive solidity ๐Ÿ˜. With Mack Hansen lookin like a top contender 4 thier full-back spot, its good 2 see some depth & competition in that position ๐Ÿ‘
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not sure if Andrew Goodman's comments about Ireland's attack being "inconsistent" is too harsh, like, they had some great moments against Japan but then fell apart... ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ and now they're facing one of the best teams in rugby, Australia! ๐Ÿ’ช It's gonna be a tough test for them to overcome their attacking issues and deliver a complete 80-minute display ๐Ÿ‘
 
I'm so curious about this Irish rugby team's next match against Australia ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‰. They've had some good wins but also got destroyed by the All Blacks, which is kinda crazy. Andrew Goodman makes a point that their attack has been all over the place โ€“ they're either super sharp or completely off ๐Ÿ˜‚.

I think it's cool that Mack Hansen is back in contention for full-back ๐Ÿ™Œ. He's got some great competition from Jacob Stockdale and Jimmy O'Brien, but I think Ireland need to focus on having a solid game plan, not just relying on individual brilliance โœจ.

It's like, they're showing flashes of greatness, but can't sustain it throughout the whole match ๐Ÿ”ฅ. Australia is gonna be tough, though โ€“ they've got that Aussie spirit and determination ๐Ÿ™. Fingers crossed Ireland can get their act together and put on a show ๐ŸŽ‰!
 
I think irish rugby team need to work out how to keep that magic going throughout whole 80 min match its like they get all excited start playing and then lose steam ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ˜ฌ cant wait to see what they do vs australia ๐Ÿ‘Š
 
Umm ya know, I was thinkin' about food the other day... have you guys tried that new Irish pub down the street? They got these amazing Shepherd's Pie pastries ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ‘Œ, like, you can just eat 'em in one bite. I'm really thinkin' of goin' back there this weekend and gettin' a few to take with me when I head out to watch the rugby game. Maybe I'll even bring some to share with my mates ๐Ÿค. That'd be sick! Anyway, back to the Irish team... gotta hope they can sort out that attack thingy before the big match against Australia ๐Ÿ’ช
 
I think its crazy how much pressure these coaches are under ๐Ÿคฏ. They need to figure out this attack thing or else I'll be left feeling frustrated every time Ireland plays Australia ๐Ÿ˜ฉ. But, I gotta give Mack Hansen credit for coming back from injury and looking solid in training ๐Ÿ’ช. If the team can just gel together and play 80 minutes of decent rugby, we might see some magic happen on Saturday ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
Ugh, I mean, I think Ireland's got this... ๐Ÿค” They've shown some great signs already, like that epic try by Jack Crowley against Japan ๐Ÿ’ฅ. But yeah, consistency is key here. They can't just rely on one or two moments of brilliance every game. I'd love to see them develop a more cohesive attack, you know? Maybe work on their set pieces and all that jazz ๐Ÿ‰.

It's always tough going up against the Aussies, but I think Ireland's got this deep squad thing working in their favor ๐Ÿ‘. With Mack Hansen back in contention, they've got some solid options at full-back. And let's be real, whoever starts there's gonna have a decent game ๐Ÿ™„. Fingers crossed they can put it all together and get that win against Australia ๐Ÿ†
 
The Irish rugby team is like trying to wear too many fancy hats at once ๐Ÿคฏ - they've got all these talented players, but they just can't seem to put it all together for 80 whole minutes. I mean, they're playing some beautiful rugby out there, but then they let their focus slip and it's game over ๐Ÿ˜ด. It's like they're trying to be too fancy and forget about the basics. And I get it, consistency is key, but what's wrong with a little bit of flair every now and then? ๐Ÿคช
 
I'm curious about how much weight Ireland's coach is putting on this upcoming match against Australia ๐Ÿค”. Like, I get that consistency is key, but isn't he worried that if they don't show some real growth against Australia, it'll be hard to build momentum going into the World Cup?
 
I think Ireland's got some talented players ๐Ÿคฉ! Mack Hansen is looking fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ as a full-back option, and I'm hyped to see how he does in his call-up. The coach's right that they need to work on consistency across 80 minutes - it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of those early moments when you're playing well ๐Ÿ˜†. They just gotta keep pushing through the tough parts of the game, you know? Australia is gonna bring their A-game, so Ireland's gonna have to bring theirs too ๐Ÿ’ช! I'm rooting for them to pull it off ๐Ÿคž
 
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