Highlanders Vs Chiefs
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@Tim said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@Bones He's a decent player, but I've not really noticed him consistently slowing down opposition ball with strong tackling. Compare to Akira Ioane at Super Rugby level.
Strongly agree, which makes Razor's shunning of him all the more difficult to comprehend.
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@antipodean didn't look like that from end but accidental head on head is still head on head right?
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@Bones said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@antipodean said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@Bones said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@antipodean said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@Bones said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@antipodean said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@Bones said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@antipodean said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@Bones said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@antipodean said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@Bones said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@antipodean said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@antipodean said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
God it would be good if Finau hit someone other than 10’s
It's a good start though. How many other loose forwards are making 10s terrified of receiving a pass?
He’s been the same for 3 years. Does that mean it started 3 years ago? He’s got big hit potential, just wish it were on other forwards or midfielders as well
Sure, but it's easier on obvious plays where you can get that momentum. And yet none of our other players are doing it.
Not pointlessly anyway.
What makes it pointless?
Hitting a ten that easily gets the ball away while taking yourself out of the defence and 20 metres behind the play isn't the greatest win. Probably not a big deal when it's just a training run anyway, but doesn't add much.
Au contraire - it makes them stand deeper, giving your defence more time. It can also make them nervous to so sneak a quick look and knock on.
Only if it's a proper rib tickler, miller got straight up and I doubt many worry about it after that.
A lot of people get up after getting smashed and are still affected.
I just think if you're a ten, you're not that worried about a guy that can't even smack another forward. In fact you're probably happy to draw him out - you're doing your job. If he can actually replicate on at least a loosie, different story.
I'd like some evidence for the inherent premise Finau doesn't tackle as well/ hard as all the other loose forwards. Because if he does, and also does the odd hit on 10s, what's the problem?
Yep, evidence of him smacking other loosies is exactly what we're asking for!
I'll file that with the posts asking for that of other loose forwards.
I've argued from your angle before this season, was just hoping to see.... well more strings to his bow this season. He's been underwhelming for mine.
Very much like a bunch of recent 6s...loads of potential but not regularly operating in the high end of it..
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Tupaea up and walking around in the changing rooms. Good to see.
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@Yeetyaah said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
@antipodean didn't look like that from end but accidental head on head is still head on head right?
Who knows these days. I don't want the game to be penalising people who get into a good position to make a tackle get carded as a direct result of the attacker dipping. It's nice to see some common sense applied.
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@antipodean just carding people for "shoulders to the head" instead
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Entertaining game so far. The Chiefs scored three quick tries and looked rampant early. The Highlanders have edged their way back since then to within a score.
A lot of niggle and physicality.
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@Dan54 said in Highlanders Vs Chiefs:
By geez the steam gone from Chiefs when Tupaea got injured. I would have thought rona to 12, and Jacomb at 15 would have been better option? Move one of wings to 13?
It shows to be that Tupaea has very much been the glue in the Chiefs backline this year. He'll be a big loss if he is unavailable for any of the playoffs.
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Jesus fucking Christ man
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Soft as try.
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These interviews need to be canned
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Landers still eating oranges….
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That's probably the ball game gone for the Highlanders.
