Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5
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That’s got to be the last time Gilbert plays 15 for the Highlanders. Tried to convince myself, but he is too slow.
@frugby said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
That’s got to be the last time Gilbert plays 15 for the Highlanders. Tried to convince myself, but he is too slow.
With JRK coming back and Hurley improving, might be one of the last times he plays for the highlanders, or is that wishful thinking?
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On reflection. This close out showed the lack of a bench we have. Modern rugby requires the ability to lift tempo. Apart from a few players we weren't able to do that. Especially in the backs.
Lasaqa, Bartlett, Vikena were great impact off the pine.
I just feel when we can get to a point where our bench, in the backs offer Fakatava, Hurley, Howden, that can offer fam breakers.
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
On reflection. This close out showed the lack of a bench we have. Modern rugby requires the ability to lift tempo. Apart from a few players we weren't able to do that. Especially in the backs.
Lasaqa, Bartlett, Vikena were great impact off the pine.
I just feel when we can get to a point where our bench, in the backs offer Fakatava, Hurley, Howden, that can offer fam breakers.
As well as Umaga Jenson instead of Te Hiwi who offers see F all
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@antipodean said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
I thought they looked devoid of solutions towards the end. No clear pattern of play. Slow ball from rucks to forwards standing still.
Yes. The Highlanders needed to have more variation at the end. If the tactic is to play narrow then there shouldn't be any excuse for not having cleaners at the ruck.
Speaking of high tackles, there is no consistency. de Groot had Gallagher in a headlock near his own goal line in the 1st half and Mabey wasn't interested either.
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@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
On reflection. This close out showed the lack of a bench we have. Modern rugby requires the ability to lift tempo. Apart from a few players we weren't able to do that. Especially in the backs.
Lasaqa, Bartlett, Vikena were great impact off the pine.
I just feel when we can get to a point where our bench, in the backs offer Fakatava, Hurley, Howden, that can offer fam breakers.
As well as Umaga Jenson instead of Te Hiwi who offers see F all
@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
On reflection. This close out showed the lack of a bench we have. Modern rugby requires the ability to lift tempo. Apart from a few players we weren't able to do that. Especially in the backs.
Lasaqa, Bartlett, Vikena were great impact off the pine.
I just feel when we can get to a point where our bench, in the backs offer Fakatava, Hurley, Howden, that can offer fam breakers.
As well as Umaga Jenson instead of Te Hiwi who offers see F all
Im not sure if there is room for a midfielder.
16 Vikena 17 Barlett 18 Kautai 19 Howden 20 Lasaqa 21 Faktava 22 Millar/faleafaga/Gilbert 23 Hurley (if JRK is back)
Gilbert doesn't make my 23
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@KiwiMurph if your saying that Blackadder has limited physical impact then you have rocks for brains…
@Stag said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@KiwiMurph if your saying that Blackadder has limited physical impact then you have rocks for brains…
My favourite southland supporter! The anger at the highlanders losing is understandable.
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@SouthernMann looking forward to next week, Ajay and Josh Bartlett should definitely stay in the 23
@Grooter said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@SouthernMann looking forward to next week, Ajay and Josh Bartlett should definitely stay in the 23
Faleafaga scored the try and had a few nice individual touches, but personally thought the backline lost any remblabce of structure when Robinson went off
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Anyone else find it crazy that Sam Gilbert is the Highlanders' third-highest points scorer of all time?
@Mr-Fish said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
Anyone else find it crazy that Sam Gilbert is the Highlanders' third-highest points scorer of all time?
When you look at the list you release why. We’ve rarely had a settled 10 outside of Lima
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I wont be lining up to buy the marvel jerseys
@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
I wont be lining up to buy the marvel jerseys
Jerry would have beaten the living shit out of the whole Marvel Squad.
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@Dan54 you cant see ANY connection? there are lots of the same players straight away, of course there are also new players and the old ones may have improved, but its not a completely clean slate every game
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@Dan54 you cant see ANY connection? there are lots of the same players straight away, of course there are also new players and the old ones may have improved, but its not a completely clean slate every game
Yep see connection etc, just when I both played and coached, I never thought we would lose or win because of what happened last game. Though I understand where you coming from etc, and probably just my way of looking at games.
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@gt12 said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
This canes jersey makes no sense at all.
Pretty sure the jerseys aren't aimed at us, the clue is in the words "kids round"?
And I was just talking to my 7 yo Great grandson, he loved the Canes jersey (I ain't buying him one) but reckons he wants to watch the spidermen team play tonight.
So in my world they a success, as I never really seen him look at a rugby game before! (And I have tried) -
@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
That sucked. Good game of rugby though. A lot of should haves...
Landers created plenty of opportunities , some poor options, pushed passes etc.... cost them
I thought they looked devoid of solutions towards the end. No clear pattern of play. Slow ball from rucks to forwards standing still.
Didn't take the option to attempt a drop goal when they were in a better position, and like McAlister went for a hail mary miles out.
@antipodean said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
That sucked. Good game of rugby though. A lot of should haves...
Landers created plenty of opportunities , some poor options, pushed passes etc.... cost them
I thought they looked devoid of solutions towards the end. No clear pattern of play. Slow ball from rucks to forwards standing still.
Didn't take the option to attempt a drop goal when they were in a better position, and like McAlister went for a hail mary miles out.
I think you are not giving credit to Canes at the end, they were pretty bloody good at slowing ball down and setting defence. I can understand why JJ was happy with drop goal attempt at end, as he said, the team at least tried to set up a solution , when they couldn't break through. Also didn't see which Cane it was coming at Gilberts right lag to help make him kick a bit left shouldn't be ignored.
As A Canes man I was pretty happy with that last 10-15 minutes. -
@antipodean said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
That sucked. Good game of rugby though. A lot of should haves...
Landers created plenty of opportunities , some poor options, pushed passes etc.... cost them
I thought they looked devoid of solutions towards the end. No clear pattern of play. Slow ball from rucks to forwards standing still.
Didn't take the option to attempt a drop goal when they were in a better position, and like McAlister went for a hail mary miles out.
I think you are not giving credit to Canes at the end, they were pretty bloody good at slowing ball down and setting defence. I can understand why JJ was happy with drop goal attempt at end, as he said, the team at least tried to set up a solution , when they couldn't break through. Also didn't see which Cane it was coming at Gilberts right lag to help make him kick a bit left shouldn't be ignored.
As A Canes man I was pretty happy with that last 10-15 minutes.@Dan54 said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@antipodean said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Hurricanes - round 5:
That sucked. Good game of rugby though. A lot of should haves...
Landers created plenty of opportunities , some poor options, pushed passes etc.... cost them
I thought they looked devoid of solutions towards the end. No clear pattern of play. Slow ball from rucks to forwards standing still.
Didn't take the option to attempt a drop goal when they were in a better position, and like McAlister went for a hail mary miles out.
I think you are not giving credit to Canes at the end, they were pretty bloody good at slowing ball down and setting defence. I can understand why JJ was happy with drop goal attempt at end, as he said, the team at least tried to set up a solution , when they couldn't break through. Also didn't see which Cane it was coming at Gilberts right lag to help make him kick a bit left shouldn't be ignored.
As A Canes man I was pretty happy with that last 10-15 minutes.It was a massively disciplined defensive effort. Shame they couldn't shut the game down earlier when they had the chance....
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Maybe sour grapes, but not sure either side goes out of that game with much credit - I thought attacking wise it was absolutely dour.
As expected the Canes loose forwards were too good for the Landers ones, and that was ultimately where the game was won and lost (outside of the missed kick/missed penalty).
Not really sure the Landers have the solutions to fix it either… IMO, Bell and Renton come back in, because both will offer more defensively/around the ruck.
