Blues 2019
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@african-monkey actually thought Nock was in danger of losing his spot when Jono Kitto fronted up for the Taniwha this year.
A little bit of competition was a good thing for NockHaving met Sam many times, the only thing I will say, he is a very quiet fella or introvert might be a better word, so I do wonder if he talks enough..?
@steven-harris Yeah it looked like it when he played SR. I feel that he'll be great but his confidence has been shot so far and it's held him back at the Blues.
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@steven-harris Yeah it looked like it when he played SR. I feel that he'll be great but his confidence has been shot so far and it's held him back at the Blues.
@african-monkey as you said, looked scared to touch the ball and even tackle people at times, whereas this year, his defence for us was very good, I'd still like him to run a bit more.
Never knew he was so quick either to chase down Nanai in the game this year too.
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@steven-harris Was referring to Brad Weber.
@tim regarding Weber,he’s probably just fallen down the pecking order with TTT arriving on the season,probably only an injury away from a ticket back in..
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@tim not me brother,The ABs are about number 4 on the care factor scale..behind Club,Mitre 10 and Super rugby..
Only around RWC time I take the biggest interest.@steven-harris said in Blues 2019:
@tim not me brother,The ABs are about number 4 on the care factor scale..behind Club,Mitre 10 and Super rugby..
Only around RWC time I take the biggest interest.:astonished_face: Franchise rugby over the ABs? Damn, different strokes and all that ....
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Poor at Hooker, Half Back and First Five. A SBW/Nonu midfield would have great in 2015 but will be too slow in 2019.
On the plus side, the two main props and the Ioane brothers are outstanding
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Poor at Hooker, Half Back and First Five. A SBW/Nonu midfield would have great in 2015 but will be too slow in 2019.
On the plus side, the two main props and the Ioane brothers are outstanding
@sparky Hooker and Halfback I agree but we're fine at 10 for once.
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Poor at Hooker, Half Back and First Five. A SBW/Nonu midfield would have great in 2015 but will be too slow in 2019.
On the plus side, the two main props and the Ioane brothers are outstanding
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Out of the Box podcast looks at the squads:
They're mildly optimistic about the Blues, but only talk about their forward pack.
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Bloody hell so the lead weights Parsons, Pulu and Collins are all still firmly in place as the leaders and communicators of the Blues. And they expect different results this time? I would be pissed if i was a Blues fan.
Pretty fucked they missed out/didn't sign Rayasi, Abel, Manu or the Canadian but are stuck with the above guys plus Tupou and Apisai etc. only themselves to blame.
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Bloody hell so the lead weights Parsons, Pulu and Collins are all still firmly in place as the leaders and communicators of the Blues. And they expect different results this time? I would be pissed if i was a Blues fan.
Pretty fucked they missed out/didn't sign Rayasi, Abel, Manu or the Canadian but are stuck with the above guys plus Tupou and Apisai etc. only themselves to blame.
@pukunui This is how we will lose to the Highlanders and Hurricanes next year:
Forwards get 60% possession and territory, backs let in a couple of soft tries through the midfield, we have a lineout in the opposition 22 with time almost up, throw in is not straight or is knocked on. Five to seven point loss.
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From the official media guide ... guess who ...
COACHES SAY: Otago utility who played for NZ Schools and NZ U20s as well as more than 30 caps for his province. Moved north to the Blues for 2017 and impressed with his professional approach, allround skills and excellent communication. He sealed the fullback spot and has become a key senior leader as well as outstanding contributor. Won captaincy for Otago in 2018 and led them to the Ranfurly Shield victory.
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@pukunui This is how we will lose to the Highlanders and Hurricanes next year:
Forwards get 60% possession and territory, backs let in a couple of soft tries through the midfield, we have a lineout in the opposition 22 with time almost up, throw in is not straight or is knocked on. Five to seven point loss.
@tim said in Blues 2019:
@pukunui This is how we will lose to the Highlanders and Hurricanes next year:
Forwards get 60% possession and territory, backs let in a couple of soft tries through the midfield, we have a lineout in the opposition 22 with time almost up, throw in is not straight or is knocked on. Five to seven point loss.
SBW to go down with a calf strain, out for 6-8 weeks. Pulu to take an age to clear ever ruck as he looks around like a meerkat for a gap to run through. Collins to be slow as fuck but communicate really really well "Run Rieko Run!" "Hey guys, pass it to Akira, he is really good".
Parsons to give the same post game interview in the same old headgear. Tana to scratch his head in his interview and say "um well we are really getting there this time". TSF to spend a couple of days speculating why Akira is still being ignored by the ABs selectors.
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IIRC, the Blues haven't named a captain yet?
This is Pulu's official bio:
COACHES SAY: The Auckland-born halfback took on the added role as captain in 2018, a responsibility he handled with great heart and desire. Injury sidelined him for the middle six games of the season which proved a disruption to his own game and we never saw the hard-running best from Pulu on the field. He returns for a final time from his duties in Japan for the 2019 season.
