Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1)
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Cameron fucking Miller. He does it again. Just like that im roped back in. What a great game to start the competition. Unexpected win as well, Massive. Up the landers!
How far are you behind mate. Game finished 10 mins ago.
@Canes4life said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Landers92 said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Cameron fucking Miller. He does it again. Just like that im roped back in. What a great game to start the competition. Unexpected win as well, Massive. Up the landers!
How far are you behind mate. Game finished 10 mins ago.
Was too busy celebrating and messaging my crusaders mates. Got to get that out the way first
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@frugby said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
And that is why Millar is your 10
Despite him making the kick he's still mid
said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@frugby said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
And that is why Millar is your 10
Despite him making the kick he's still mid
He may well be - but he is comfortably the best we have, and he consistently nails those moments.
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LF for all the hype was very disappointing
Crusaders not their usual clinical best but full credit to the Landers for their D@Steven-Harris said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
LF for all the hype was very disappointing
Crusaders not their usual clinical best but full credit to the Landers for their DNo use powering into defenders if you can't hold onto the ball. Ongoing problem for Leicester that they need to work out. Teams know what he's going to do and attack that.
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
Jordan looking like a five-time World Team of the Year player. Nearly won it on his own.
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LF for all the hype was very disappointing
Crusaders not their usual clinical best but full credit to the Landers for their D@Steven-Harris said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
LF for all the hype was very disappointing
He and Ennor were poor.
Fakatava back to his hesitant form at the ruck.
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@Steven-Harris said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
LF for all the hype was very disappointing
Crusaders not their usual clinical best but full credit to the Landers for their DNo use powering into defenders if you can't hold onto the ball. Ongoing problem for Leicester that they need to work out. Teams know what he's going to do and attack that.
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
Jordan looking like a five-time World Team of the Year player. Nearly won it on his own.
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
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@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
Yet to see this game but Casey seems a really exciting player to me. But his hero is McCaw, he's really a 7 isn't he?
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@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
Yet to see this game but Casey seems a really exciting player to me. But his hero is McCaw, he's really a 7 isn't he?
@nostrildamus said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
Yet to see this game but Casey seems a really exciting player to me. But his hero is McCaw, he's really a 7 isn't he?
I think he is an 8. Or at the highest level a versatile bench loosie.
Prior to his Otago season, played the majority of his club footy last year at 8.
He is a wide running loosie, who can run, pass and link well.
If he is going to become an eight, he probably needs to go up to about 110kg.
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@nostrildamus said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
Yet to see this game but Casey seems a really exciting player to me. But his hero is McCaw, he's really a 7 isn't he?
I think he is an 8. Or at the highest level a versatile bench loosie.
Prior to his Otago season, played the majority of his club footy last year at 8.
He is a wide running loosie, who can run, pass and link well.
If he is going to become an eight, he probably needs to go up to about 110kg.
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
If he is going to become an eight, he probably needs to go up to about 110kg.
Has our current AB 8 issue of limited height as well then, unless he is amazing in the lineout...
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Well I enjoyed that . Typical first up game, was pretty messy ,especially first half, but how can you not be happy when underdog wins the first up game. And just because they refused to lose, not the flashest team, just one that got stuck in!
Will worry about all the technical stuff tomorrow, but that kind of rugby does me today! -
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
If he is going to become an eight, he probably needs to go up to about 110kg.
Has our current AB 8 issue of limited height as well then, unless he is amazing in the lineout...
@nostrildamus said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
If he is going to become an eight, he probably needs to go up to about 110kg.
Has our current AB 8 issue of limited height as well then, unless he is amazing in the lineout...
Looks a very good no20. Covering 7&8. Taller and heavier than Kwagga Smith who makes a great impact in international footy.
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Well I enjoyed that . Typical first up game, was pretty messy ,especially first half, but how can you not be happy when underdog wins the first up game. And just because they refused to lose, not the flashest team, just one that got stuck in!
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@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
Yeah, not surprised that the very first touch in SR is my fantasy team no8 dropping the fucking ball.
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@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
Yeah, not surprised that the very first touch in SR is my fantasy team no8 dropping the fucking ball.
@Bones said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
Yeah, not surprised that the very first touch in SR is my fantasy team no8 dropping the fucking ball.
Haha same here.
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@Bones said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
Yeah, not surprised that the very first touch in SR is my fantasy team no8 dropping the fucking ball.
Haha same here.
@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Bones said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@Chris-B. said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Far too many soft dropped balls by the Crusaders - LF, Ennor and Gardiner all guilty of shockers.
CLW too. Got well outplayed by his otago teammate Casey.
Yeah, not surprised that the very first touch in SR is my fantasy team no8 dropping the fucking ball.
Haha same here.
First season AB returning to SR with a wealth of new knowledge and experience in a title winning side. No brainer.
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@Dan54 said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
how can you not be happy when underdog wins the first up game.
I can think of at least one reason!
@Chris-B. Chris there are some postives Blackadder survived a full 80, Hotham looked electric, hopefully the limited Fihaki can be replaced by Maloni Kunawave soon, Big Jim was solid for the Clan after not much rugby recently, here's hoping Taumoefolau has a big night at Eden park Tommorow
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Fun game. Definitely looked like a game in Feb, but great finish, and the Highlanders scored a try that will hard to beat for best of the season.
Honestly thought the Crusaders being able to bring Jordan on was going to be the difference, but in the end it was a dodgy penalty.
Really impressed with Ethan Blackadder's game, in to everything, hit a thousand rucks, lots of tackles, even if not exactly dominant ones. He's definitely a 7 if he's back to test level, but I fear he's just a shade too slow.
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@Chris-B. Chris there are some postives Blackadder survived a full 80, Hotham looked electric, hopefully the limited Fihaki can be replaced by Maloni Kunawave soon, Big Jim was solid for the Clan after not much rugby recently, here's hoping Taumoefolau has a big night at Eden park Tommorow
@Grooter All looking good for when Marlborough's finest Jamie takes over the ABs.
He can bring in Dermody, Leon and Goodman to coach. Dave Havili as captain - and a raft of other Ta$man players....
Thanks Kirky. No-one knew you took all your summer holidays at Kaiteriteri!
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@ARHS said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Great grit from Highlanders. But Fakatava and Millar need to be more clinical than they were tonite, allowing Crusaders back in it. Blackadder and Jordan went ok. Jonah Lowe has some nice touches, as did JRK
Put an inside combo of Pledger and Jacomb and that backline goes up a level.
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
@ARHS said in Highlanders v Crusaders (round 1):
Great grit from Highlanders. But Fakatava and Millar need to be more clinical than they were tonite, allowing Crusaders back in it. Blackadder and Jordan went ok. Jonah Lowe has some nice touches, as did JRK
Put an inside combo of Pledger and Jacomb and that backline goes up a level.
Pledger is out for the whole season isn't he?
