Northland v Taranaki
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@taniwharugby said in Northland v Taranaki:
@Gunner said in Northland v Taranaki:
down a punnet of chips then roll down the bank with his mates for the rest of the game
am sure you did that as a kid, I did that as a kid, TR Jnr did that when he was younger, it's what you do!
@Gunner 's son could be 35. It might not be entirely dignified but why not?
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This game would be more enjoyable if the players entered the rucks legally. Instead the ref is (rightfully)) blowing his whistle. Hopefully both teams address and respond.
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This game would be more enjoyable if the players entered the rucks legally. Instead the ref is (rightfully)) blowing his whistle. Hopefully both teams address and respond.
@antipodean I also hope Northland learn how to scrum and line out
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Ref incredibly quick at blowing some of the holding calls, but is doing both ways
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Ref incredibly quick at blowing some of the holding calls, but is doing both ways
@taniwharugby said in Northland v Taranaki:
Ref incredibly quick at blowing some of the holding calls, but is doing both ways
And that's all you can really ask for as a player. Well, that and not making clangers.
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@taniwharugby said in Northland v Taranaki:
@Snowy I know how old @Gunner is and no way is his kid 35 haha
More a reference to me doing it in my fifties. I'm game.
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Not one for handing out cards for the fun of it, but that one should've come earlier IMO.
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Some great D by the team. Not often we lose lead in second half and then come back. Good start to season.
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@kev said in Northland v Taranaki:
Good start to season.
Southland in Whangarei next week. Good chance of being 4 from 5
@Duluth shh almost as bad as the ground announcer 10 minutes to go saying people could go on the field to celebrate the win
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@Duluth shh almost as bad as the ground announcer 10 minutes to go saying people could go on the field to celebrate the win
@taniwharugby said in Northland v Taranaki:
@Duluth shh almost as bad as the ground announcer 10 minutes to go saying people could go on the field to celebrate the win
Nah easy victory. Whats par? 20 points?
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Bit of a scratchy 60 mins by both sides before Northland took it up a gear and closed it off.
But ill take that!
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@Duluth shh almost as bad as the ground announcer 10 minutes to go saying people could go on the field to celebrate the win
@taniwharugby said in Northland v Taranaki:
@Duluth shh almost as bad as the ground announcer 10 minutes to go saying people could go on the field to celebrate the win
<6:45 to go and 15 points, exagerator!
Fun game, some monster hits that could really be felt. I thought it was all over rover the way Taniwha started the second half!
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@Dice yeah we commented at the game he was oddly very quiet.
Our kick chase needs work, Leilua seems to lead the defence line, but so often on the kick through he was leading it, but by fuck if he wasnt holding them back as they were moving up far too slow all the time.
I like what he brings, he does alot of talking, is usually in good positions, although way out of position for the raking kick naki put in that lead to one of thier tries.
Scrum looked very shaky in the first half, but shored up in the second, lineout is a worry, cos we had our best aerial players out there today and we really struggled with a couple of not straights and poor timing.
Gotta love what Macilai brings to the game, still has a bit of x factor about him, make ground with ball in hand, and put in a big hit at the end.
Our loosies were ahead too pretty much in all facets, Matich letting Pryor & Robinson roam wide while he got stuck in the tight and worked tirelessly as always.
Thought Ranger was up and down, did some good stuff or was quiet
Hawkins had one of his better games I have seen him play, just played the role of a pivot and steered us around the park, although his line kicking still leaves alot to be desired!
As above, messy 50 or 60 mins, at times looked like we would run away, and then like we would throw it away, but I reckon that was probably about right in terms of scoreline.
Hopefully with that little bit of luck and a meat pie, Gregory is finding his way back to form.
Reckon Tuiloma might be pushing for a start too
Congrats to Ross Wright, the hundy club, Kara, Sam and Matt with the half, well deserved.
Was that disallowed try call fair? At the game I thought they were gonna call it knocked on with the bobble from Ranger, but no, was earlier.
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@Dice yeah we commented at the game he was oddly very quiet.
Our kick chase needs work, Leilua seems to lead the defence line, but so often on the kick through he was leading it, but by fuck if he wasnt holding them back as they were moving up far too slow all the time.
I like what he brings, he does alot of talking, is usually in good positions, although way out of position for the raking kick naki put in that lead to one of thier tries.
Scrum looked very shaky in the first half, but shored up in the second, lineout is a worry, cos we had our best aerial players out there today and we really struggled with a couple of not straights and poor timing.
Gotta love what Macilai brings to the game, still has a bit of x factor about him, make ground with ball in hand, and put in a big hit at the end.
Our loosies were ahead too pretty much in all facets, Matich letting Pryor & Robinson roam wide while he got stuck in the tight and worked tirelessly as always.
Thought Ranger was up and down, did some good stuff or was quiet
Hawkins had one of his better games I have seen him play, just played the role of a pivot and steered us around the park, although his line kicking still leaves alot to be desired!
As above, messy 50 or 60 mins, at times looked like we would run away, and then like we would throw it away, but I reckon that was probably about right in terms of scoreline.
Hopefully with that little bit of luck and a meat pie, Gregory is finding his way back to form.
Reckon Tuiloma might be pushing for a start too
Congrats to Ross Wright, the hundy club, Kara, Sam and Matt with the half, well deserved.
Was that disallowed try call fair? At the game I thought they were gonna call it knocked on with the bobble from Ranger, but no, was earlier.
@taniwharugby disallowed try was a fair call in my view.
Good win by the Taniwha.
