Final: Blues vs Crusaders

[kiwi_expat]

@No-Quarter said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@mariner4life said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

considering the vast majority of the nation's starting All Blacks are playing, if this game lacks quality then we are fucked.

We still have all those Chiefs ABs to up the quality of our national side...

Yep, doing Mooloos quite a big disservice I think, Chiefs have 10, Crusaders 11, (Blues 13) and Chiefs have lots of potential future AB forwards such as Dyer, Norris, Thompson, McWhannell, even Ah Kauhoi, also Ratima/Roe in halves. Gideon Wrampling likely to be a future AB midfielder.

[ACT Crusader]

@Nepia said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@ACT-Crusader said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp not true. I’ll never have Matera in my All Black side until they change the eligibility rules.

I think the second half of your sentence fell off, but don't worry I added it back in.

That’s just more hate from within. Sith.

[Nepia]

@ACT-Crusader said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Nepia said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@ACT-Crusader said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp not true. I’ll never have Matera in my All Black side until they change the eligibility rules.

I think the second half of your sentence fell off, but don't worry I added it back in.

That’s just more hate from within. Sith.

I find it funny that you don't realise you're part of the Empire.

[Frye]

@kiwi_expat said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@No-Quarter said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@mariner4life said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

considering the vast majority of the nation's starting All Blacks are playing, if this game lacks quality then we are fucked.

We still have all those Chiefs ABs to up the quality of our national side...

Yep, doing Mooloos quite a big disservice I think, Chiefs have 10, Crusaders 11, (Blues 13) and Chiefs have lots of potential future AB forwards such as Dyer, Norris, Thompson, McWhannell, even Ah Kauhoi, also Ratima/Roe in halves. Gideon Wrampling likely to be a future AB midfielder.

Ah yes, thank you for those names, the All Blacks are indeed in safe hands.

[Old Samurai Jack]

@Nepia You need to forgive whoever it was that hurt you. Only then will you be free from the pain and will start to heal.

[booboo]

@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/grand-final-team-naming

That trophy looks like Mega-Mind or some other cartoon baddie.

[booboo]

@Mackerzzzz said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Pablo Matera, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Oli Jager, Codie Taylor, George Bower.
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Corey Kellow, Mitch Drummond, Braydon Ennor, George Bridge.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300614579/all-blacks-lock-sam-whitelock-declared-fit-for-super-rugby-decider-against-blues

Corey Kellow on the bench? Who did they have there last week?

I have a vague recollection Kellow made the field. ... ???? Could be wrong though.

[Crazy Horse]

@booboo said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Mackerzzzz said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Pablo Matera, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Oli Jager, Codie Taylor, George Bower.
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Corey Kellow, Mitch Drummond, Braydon Ennor, George Bridge.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300614579/all-blacks-lock-sam-whitelock-declared-fit-for-super-rugby-decider-against-blues

Corey Kellow on the bench? Who did they have there last week?

I have a vague recollection Kellow made the field. ... ???? Could be wrong though.

I am pretty sure he did too.

[KiwiMurph]

@supremeevans said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Can anyone please sell me a ticket! Just need one for my son, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance

Apparently there's a limited release of tickets today at 12 midday on Ticketmaster

[ACT Crusader]

@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@booboo said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Mackerzzzz said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Crusaders: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Pablo Matera, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Oli Jager, Codie Taylor, George Bower.
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Corey Kellow, Mitch Drummond, Braydon Ennor, George Bridge.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300614579/all-blacks-lock-sam-whitelock-declared-fit-for-super-rugby-decider-against-blues

Corey Kellow on the bench? Who did they have there last week?

I have a vague recollection Kellow made the field. ... ???? Could be wrong though.

I am pretty sure he did too.

Yeah Kellow came on. Made a few tackles too in his short stint. Ran with the ball a couple of times.

[KiwiMurph]

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/super-rugby-pacific-eden-park-to-release-unique-set-of-last-minute-tickets-for-competition-final/V4BBTQ5APHJLJTDQRRWDMUOMX4/

Over 45,000 tickets have already been sold for the season finale of Super Rugby Pacific between the Blues and Crusaders on Saturday night - the first fixture to fill every seat at Eden Park since the opening Bledisloe Cup test last August - but this morning Eden Park Trust chief executive Nick Sautner told Newstalk ZB that the stadium has worked out a unique way to pack a few more fans in.

"We've been working with the Blues and we've implemented a standing-room area on the field of play - something unique, given the demand for the event has been unprecedented," Sautner said.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, 20 years since the Blues' last success in 2003 so we're just excited to be able to provide this limited area and opportunity for fans."

The chance to watch a premier rugby event from the sidelines, surrounded by over 45,000 screaming rugby fans, can be taken up at midday today via the Ticketmaster website.

Along with the sideline-based tickets, Sautner said that there would also be a limited release from the stadium's members and corporate areas.

[mariner4life]

@KiwiMurph that right there is very cool

and this an awesome response from the public too. Should be a good spectacle. Lets hope they actually make a bit of noise.

[Machpants]

@mariner4life said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@KiwiMurph that right there is very cool

and this an awesome response from the public too. Should be a good spectacle. Lets hope they actually make a bit of noise.

You’ll see fuck all, but still cool

[taniwharugby]

@mariner4life just want a cracker of a game, no cards, just good rugby for everyone to enjoy and maybe reignite some peoples love of the game!

Might be a little damp underfoot, but not too bad.

[Kirwan]

@mariner4life said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@KiwiMurph that right there is very cool

and this an awesome response from the public too. Should be a good spectacle. Lets hope they actually make a bit of noise.

Were nice and noisy for the Brumbies, I suspect there will be a bit more for the Crusaders!

[Nepia]

@Old-Samurai-Jack said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Nepia You need to forgive whoever it was that hurt you. Only then will you be free from the pain and will start to heal.

There's not enough therapy in the world that can reverse the effects of 12 months of living in Christchurch.

[Mattasaurus]

@Nepia said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Old-Samurai-Jack said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Nepia You need to forgive whoever it was that hurt you. Only then will you be free from the pain and will start to heal.

There's not enough therapy in the world that can reverse the effects of 12 months of living in Christchurch.

I hear you.

I lived in Sydney in the early 2000s...
I'm still scarred and bitter

[Nepia]

@Mattasaurus said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Nepia said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Old-Samurai-Jack said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Nepia You need to forgive whoever it was that hurt you. Only then will you be free from the pain and will start to heal.

There's not enough therapy in the world that can reverse the effects of 12 months of living in Christchurch.

I hear you.

I lived in Sydney in the early 2000s...
I'm still scarred and bitter

Conversely I enjoy living in Sydney, no scars whatsoever.

Although it was a bit wet this autumn and it's unseasonably cold at the moment.

[Machpants]

So is Dalton confirmed in?

[Tim]

@Machpants Haven't seen any news.