Final: Blues vs Crusaders

[nzzp]

@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

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

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

You Should fell ashamed.

posting drunk already?

That’s tomorrow night when I will get banned from the fern for life.

I'm resigned to mauls being the difference, and the Crusaders winning. It's our curse.

Mate I think the Blues will win,They have been the best team all season,the Crusaders have been inconsistent for large parts of the season.They have frustrated me this year with some sloppy handling and rushing passes.
If the Blues win and there is no BS Ref decisions either way then good on them.
No grumbles from me if they do.

Good for you sir, respect. I rationally understand the Blues have been the best side in the comp, but I'm waiting for the choke. Can't help myself. I used to support the Canes for my sins... I can't imagine a side I support actually winning a game. It feels ... weird. Plus, the Crusaders are the cheatiest, smartest, cynicalist side in the comp - not sure we have the nous to keep up.
All to play for tomorrow. Can't wait - it should be a titanic tussle

[antipodean]

It's hard to get over the feeling the Blues have stumbled in to this final. Not exactly compelling form to finish the season on a high.

Still hopeful.

[Chris]

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

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

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

You Should fell ashamed.

posting drunk already?

That’s tomorrow night when I will get banned from the fern for life.

I'm resigned to mauls being the difference, and the Crusaders winning. It's our curse.

Mate I think the Blues will win,They have been the best team all season,the Crusaders have been inconsistent for large parts of the season.They have frustrated me this year with some sloppy handling and rushing passes.
If the Blues win and there is no BS Ref decisions either way then good on them.
No grumbles from me if they do.

Good for you sir, respect. I rationally understand the Blues have been the best side in the comp, but I'm waiting for the choke. Can't help myself. I used to support the Canes for my sins... I can't imagine a side I support actually winning a game. It feels ... weird. Plus, the Crusaders are the cheatiest, smartest, cynicalist side in the comp - not sure we have the nous to keep up.
All to play for tomorrow. Can't wait - it should be a titanic tussle

Yeah it should be one for the history books, some real trepidation from the supporters of both teams by the sounds of the talk around the traps.
Good luck for tomorrow, it is just a shame RA have put their two cents in on the eve of the Final.
Piss poor effort that.

[Bovidae]

The scrum battle will be intriguing. Laulala vs Bower in the clash of two ABs, but I am more interested in Hodgman vs Jager. Jager got dominated by Ross so let's see how Hodgman goes in comparison.

[Tim]

@Bovidae Robinson may be a bit lightweight in the 2nd row for the Blues.

[Nepia]

@Chris-B said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

, that has plundered the cream of the nation's coaching and playing stocks

I admire the irony.

[kiwi_expat]

https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/06/17/robbie-deans-super-final-a-great-watch-for-tactical-rugby/

[ACT Crusader]

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

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

Sounds like COVID brain to me.

Win at all costs. I won’t care if it’s 3-0 as long as the 3 is from the good guys in red n black.

[Old Samurai Jack]

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

I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.

[KiwiMurph]

@kiwi_expat said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/06/17/robbie-deans-super-final-a-great-watch-for-tactical-rugby/

"Whoever wins will have to play 80 minutes," Deans told 1News in Sydney.

"That will probably be the Blues' challenge because they know every little lapse that they have, the Crusaders will persecute them."

Robbie the Crusaders have rebranded and are trying to move away from links to persecution......

[nzzp]

weather forecast deteriorated. It's mauling weather.

[Machpants]

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

weather forecast deteriorated. It's mauling weather.

Yup this crap is slowly making it's way down the country

[nzzp]

@Machpants sad face

[canefan]

It is raining lightly in central Auckland. Forecast is just for light rain

[nzzp]

Constant drizzle and light rain here.

[Mattasaurus]

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Constant drizzle and light rain here.

https://media.tenor.com/images/42fc87f83dada5eadd89fba5c324c28b/tenor.gif

c'mon Auckland

[canefan]

@Mattasaurus said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Constant drizzle and light rain here.

https://media.tenor.com/images/42fc87f83dada5eadd89fba5c324c28b/tenor.gif

c'mon Auckland

@Mattasaurus said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

Constant drizzle and light rain here.

https://media.tenor.com/images/42fc87f83dada5eadd89fba5c324c28b/tenor.gif

c'mon Auckland

They tried back in the day with the Auckland Superdome. I think the pitch will be fine

[Duluth]

@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:

It's mauling weather.

So keep the penalty count low..

The 1st 5 battle should be interesting. Their running games may not be effective in this match. It might be more about playing the traditional role

[Old Samurai Jack]

Did Robertson cleverly get the Chch wizard involved?

[Dice]

Line-ups from the 2003 Final.

Bench