Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022
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@gt12 they have been far more competitive than I thought they would ever have been ..i spoke to Dale McLeod during the week and he told me that many of these boys have apart from a handful have never experienced full time professional environments pertaining to many aspects including everyday training , eating correctly and more importantly being supported as individuals…
He actually said many of these boys who have been part of NPC squads have felt on the outer and being part of MP they have been far more inclusive..
Dale reckoned it’s the best environment he’s ever been part of , they only problem they have now is the number of pacific island players wanting to be part of this and of course the NZ franchises that are already expressing interest in some of their current players . -
@tim said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
Rucks have been a mess tonight.
An understatement!
Doleman was so inconsistent with allowing players to win the ball while off their feet (or not), and the Blues got away with taking out MP players well in front of the ruck a few times. The Segner one near the MP goal line was comical.
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@kiwimurph hard to believe he’s 30 ,I remember him running around for Varsity several years ago ..
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@stargazer said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
Which other teams play MP twice. Really getting an advantage in the comp.
The Blues have played MP and the Highlanders twice so far. A tougher end to the NZ part of the comp is coming up.
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@steven-harris said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
@kiwimurph hard to believe he’s 30 ,I remember him running around for Varsity several years ago ..
I first remember him from that famous Kelston vs Grammar 1st XV fight. There were quite a few future pros involved in that fight.
I also remember joining this board around that time.
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@stargazer man that’s tough , on saying that I suspect these guys will just roll their sleeves up and get on with it .
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@hydro11 said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
@stargazer said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
@hydro11 said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
@stargazer said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
@hydro11 Remember, this is also the MP 3rd string team. They have an awfully long list of unavailable players.
3rd string is a bit far isn't it? Blues are missing RTS and Beaudy as well.
Unavailable for selection: Xavier Cowley-Tuioti, Jack Lam, Josh Kaifa, Isi Tu’ungafasi, Lotu Inisi, Don Lolo, D’Angelo Leuila, Niko Jones, Levi Aumua, Danny Toala, Henry Taefu, Taukiaha’amea Koloamtangi, Lolagi Visinia, Manu Paea, Jonathan Taumateine, Samuel Slade, Neria Foma’i, Tima Fainga’anuku, Ray Niuia
Added today: Curry and Tuitavuki.
I honestly don't think any of those players would make a substantial difference.
Geez I think Toala, Aumua and Visinia would of all added a lot. But it's what it is.
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Was impressed with Christie today. Very solid, quick to the ruck and fast distribution. Not too showy, just really effective.
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Think both teams can take a lot out of that game. The Blues are building an incredible amount of depth and MP are going to be a strong side in a season or 2. They just keep on going despite their tough schedule.
Leon MacDonald will have some tough choices to make for next weeks game.
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@stargazer said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
Incredible that MP's next game is on Friday, and then again on Tuesday, followed by a game on Saturday. Really tough schedule.
What is this, a World Cup? And MP is a tier 3 team…
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Based on what I’ve seen this season Christie is the number 2 Halfback in nz and perofeta the best 10. Mounga has carried on his underwhelming form from the end of last season and Barrett has barely been sighted.
MP need a tad more patience on attack and tighten up their defence.
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@billy-tell said in Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2022:
Based on what I’ve seen this season Christie is the number 2 Halfback in nz and perofeta the best 10. Mounga has carried on his underwhelming form from the end of last season and Barrett has barely been sighted.
MP need a tad more patience on attack and tighten up their defence.
I agree. Christie looked good in Black last year. Not spectacular but pretty safe and seemed to make the step-up to International level pretty easily.
Then again, the Curse of the Meldrew's might kick in and he'll be utter shite from now on...
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Really happy with this past week of Blues games. Some true depth in our squad now.
We look organised, defend well have real strength in set piece and maul time. Still work to do at the ruck, but not a surprise as we’ve hardly played the same back row combination at all.
Have that handy knack of winning now and not playing all that well. We seem to building into the season, and as out top players come back into the team could be great timing.
