Auckland v Northland
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@Tim said in Auckland v Northland:
@Pepe said in Auckland v Northland:
Omaha
Where was the Omaha club? IIRC, there's a league club near point wells now? Rodney Rams off Leigh Rd?
The first question I was going to ask myself.
The latter 2, yes and yes.
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@Tim
Yes, they were based at the Whangateau Domain/Reserve when we played them.
I can remember one game being called off slightly early due to a combination of a king tide and strong easterly winds. The waves were making things a bit sporty at one end of the field. -
Just noted Laly Haddon also played for Omaha; he was a Jonah Lomu type; could play No 8 or winger.
Played for NZ Maori a lot.
Also, how times have changed. When he is mentioned nowdays; his nickname is noted as "Tracker."
For the historical record . . . in his playing days he was known as "Black Tracker." Very unPC.
I think he got the tag because he was big and fast, and as a No 8 he used to track across field in cover defence; and smash some poor winger into touch. -
Evans luckynhe didn't touch that ball
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@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Northland:
Brilliant skills by Vai but he doesn't have great wheels.
That's what I was surprised about. Nock had the angle, but you'd expect a winger like Vai to have easily made the corner.
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Impressed with his change of hands to go for.the corner, a long lost skill
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@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Northland:
@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Northland:
Brilliant skills by Vai but he doesn't have great wheels.
That's what I was surprised about. Nock had the angle, but you'd expect a winger like Vai to have easily made the corner.
I'm not that surprised watching Vai in 7s - skilful player but not great pace - AB men's 7s not exactly known for their pace in recent years
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@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Northland:
@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Northland:
@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Northland:
Brilliant skills by Vai but he doesn't have great wheels.
That's what I was surprised about. Nock had the angle, but you'd expect a winger like Vai to have easily made the corner.
I'm not that surprised watching Vai in 7s - skilful player but not great pace - AB men's 7s not exactly known for their pace in recent years
Is Tito-Harris similar being a carthorse or does he have Tangitau like speed?
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@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Northland:
@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Northland:
@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Northland:
@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Northland:
Brilliant skills by Vai but he doesn't have great wheels.
That's what I was surprised about. Nock had the angle, but you'd expect a winger like Vai to have easily made the corner.
I'm not that surprised watching Vai in 7s - skilful player but not great pace - AB men's 7s not exactly known for their pace in recent years
Is Tito-Harris similar being a carthorse or does he have Tangitau like speed?
He's quicker than Vai for sure
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Pinball luck there...
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Really hate 9s doing that
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@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Northland:
@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Northland:
@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Northland:
@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Northland:
Brilliant skills by Vai but he doesn't have great wheels.
That's what I was surprised about. Nock had the angle, but you'd expect a winger like Vai to have easily made the corner.
I'm not that surprised watching Vai in 7s - skilful player but not great pace - AB men's 7s not exactly known for their pace in recent years
Is Tito-Harris similar being a carthorse or does he have Tangitau like speed?
Speaking of Tangitau, anyone know when he'll be back playing?
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Craig having a night...
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Is this going to be another game of two halves?
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@Donsteppa here's hoping....
