Hurricanes vs Blues
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Barrett is far from perfect these days, but I do agree that the Blues improved when he went to 10. I just wonder if some of the Blues players lack the motivation they have in recent years? Blues fans correct me, but I feel they could benefit from injecting some players with something to prove?
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@antipodean 5 tries to 2, the Blues individual player quality was too good. That says more about the Blues tactics IMO.
@frugby said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
@antipodean 5 tries to 2, the Blues individual player quality was too good. That says more about the Blues tactics IMO.
I feel if the Blues started Nock instead of Christie, they'd have won comfortably. They're trying to play more expansively than last year with a scrumhalf actively sabotaging them.
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@Canes4life Even if they can win one, they will be doing okay considering the injuries. Lose both though, and it probably leaves them needing to win 6-7 out of 9 just to make the six, which will be very tough, because a lot of those guys won't be match fit.
Feel for the Canes really... that injury list is silly.
@frugby said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
@Canes4life Even if they can win one, they will be doing okay considering the injuries. Lose both though, and it probably leaves them needing to win 6-7 out of 9 just to make the six, which will be very tough, because a lot of those guys won't be match fit.
Feel for the Canes really... that injury list is silly.
Moana is a must win, Highlanders will be tough under the rough especially the form they are in.
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Barrett is far from perfect these days, but I do agree that the Blues improved when he went to 10. I just wonder if some of the Blues players lack the motivation they have in recent years? Blues fans correct me, but I feel they could benefit from injecting some players with something to prove?
@frugby said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
Barrett is far from perfect these days, but I do agree that the Blues improved when he went to 10. I just wonder if some of the Blues players lack the motivation they have in recent years? Blues fans correct me, but I feel they could benefit from injecting some players with something to prove?
I agree with this. I thought it was noticeable guys like C Christie adding some energy.
There's a few big names who look to be going through the motions
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@hydro11 said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
Blues halfback is injured but not by an HIA, so Christie cannot go back on. Blues trying to pretend it was a head injury to get a player back. Poor form from then.
I hope they get fucking done, disgusting cheating
@Machpants should be an easy one to review. Nock won’t have been in too many tackle situations
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I feel for Godfrey, we win that and he’s who everyone would be talking about atm. Fantastic performance and can’t wait to see what he does when we get a few boys back.
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@frugby said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
Barrett is far from perfect these days, but I do agree that the Blues improved when he went to 10. I just wonder if some of the Blues players lack the motivation they have in recent years? Blues fans correct me, but I feel they could benefit from injecting some players with something to prove?
I agree with this. I thought it was noticeable guys like C Christie adding some energy.
There's a few big names who look to be going through the motions
@KiwiMurph I'm sure it would be hard for Riccitelli, Sotutu and Plummer to play with the same vigour with the knowledge they are heading offshore. Beehre gave away a few penalties but was busy.
Trouble is, I don't know who the Blues leave out? Definitely think I'd inject an actual fullback at 15 be it Forbes, or Sullivan (when he is fit again). Taele could be worth a go in the midfield too.
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@frugby said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
Barrett is far from perfect these days, but I do agree that the Blues improved when he went to 10. I just wonder if some of the Blues players lack the motivation they have in recent years? Blues fans correct me, but I feel they could benefit from injecting some players with something to prove?
I agree with this. I thought it was noticeable guys like C Christie adding some energy.
There's a few big names who look to be going through the motions
@KiwiMurph said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
@frugby said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
Barrett is far from perfect these days, but I do agree that the Blues improved when he went to 10. I just wonder if some of the Blues players lack the motivation they have in recent years? Blues fans correct me, but I feel they could benefit from injecting some players with something to prove?
I agree with this. I thought it was noticeable guys like C Christie adding some energy.
There's a few big names who look to be going through the motions
Hard to be motivated in your job when you know no matter how good you are, promotion isn't available.
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@KiwiMurph I'm sure it would be hard for Riccitelli, Sotutu and Plummer to play with the same vigour with the knowledge they are heading offshore. Beehre gave away a few penalties but was busy.
Trouble is, I don't know who the Blues leave out? Definitely think I'd inject an actual fullback at 15 be it Forbes, or Sullivan (when he is fit again). Taele could be worth a go in the midfield too.
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Can someone explain to me why the Canes kicked to touch instead of a scrum at about 78:30 when #19 was pinged for offside, please?
@game_film said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
Can someone explain to me why the Canes kicked to touch instead of a scrum at about 78:30 when #19 was pinged for offside, please?
I was more peeved that they didn’t drive from the lineout. It worked the lineout before and then they moved away from it by trying to be too cute and as a result they knocked it on. That’s the difference between a win and a loss.
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Can someone explain to me why the Canes kicked to touch instead of a scrum at about 78:30 when #19 was pinged for offside, please?
@game_film said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
Can someone explain to me why the Canes kicked to touch instead of a scrum at about 78:30 when #19 was pinged for offside, please?
Stupidity, you saw the front rowers signalling scrum
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I feel for Godfrey, we win that and he’s who everyone would be talking about atm. Fantastic performance and can’t wait to see what he does when we get a few boys back.
@Canes4life He is certainly looking like one of our best 10s.
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At 56 mins (watching the replay on Stan) and Plummer belts an easy kick into touch on the full I reflect on those lamenting his exit to Europe. It's sad we lose him because he's an adequate first five-eighth at Super level.
That is all.
@booboo said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
At 56 mins (watching the replay on Stan) and Plummer belts an easy kick into touch on the full I reflect on those lamenting his exit to Europe. It's sad we lose him because he's an adequate first five-eighth at Super level.
That is all.
Yeah can't say I can't get behind discounting players because they're not in their best form and made a mistake. Hopefully Jordan doesn't go down the same path.
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@Machpants said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
Godfrey is reminding me more and more of good young beaudy
He kicked like bad ol Beaudy there
@KiwiMurph said in Hurricanes vs Blues:
He kicked like bad ol Beaudy there
Is BOB a possible nickname?
