Bledisloe 2
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I know it's not true, but I'd really like to think this is Taylor and Laulala on last chance saloon to show they're up to test rugby.
Reality will most likely show Taylor getting beaten around the park and losing a lineout or three, with Laulala getting beaten around the park and being penalised at a scrum or three.
DP to step up getting actual minutes in a familiar position he's been prepped for.
Jordan to have one blazing run but remain a spectator for the rest of the game.
Jordie to cause some issues for the wallaby defence and Clarke to cause even more issues.
I thought Newell was coming along nicely and doing as well as could be expected, joke that he gets dropped now.
If Taukieaho is a workload thing,, then why isn't the next best hooker starting?
Unfortunately, none of the selections are unexpected, a lot of stupid and before this year I would've thought very bizarre, but just commonplace now.
@Bones said in Bledisloe 2:
I know it's not true, but I'd really like to think this is Taylor and Laulala on last chance saloon to show they're up to test rugby.
Reality will most likely show Taylor getting beaten around the park and losing a lineout or three, with Laulala getting beaten around the park and being penalised at a scrum or three.
DP to step up getting actual minutes in a familiar position he's been prepped for.
Jordan to have one blazing run but remain a spectator for the rest of the game.
Jordie to cause some issues for the wallaby defence and Clarke to cause even more issues.
I thought Newell was coming along nicely and doing as well as could be expected, joke that he gets dropped now.
If Taukieaho is a workload thing,, then why isn't the next best hooker starting?
Unfortunately, none of the selections are unexpected, a lot of stupid and before this year I would've thought very bizarre, but just commonplace now.
EDIT: Cited by Rennie. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/swain-handed-huge-ban-but-loophole-means-wallabies-season-isn-t-over-20220922-p5bk1f.html
Newell foul play identified by judiciary. -
@Bones said in Bledisloe 2:
I know it's not true, but I'd really like to think this is Taylor and Laulala on last chance saloon to show they're up to test rugby.
Reality will most likely show Taylor getting beaten around the park and losing a lineout or three, with Laulala getting beaten around the park and being penalised at a scrum or three.
DP to step up getting actual minutes in a familiar position he's been prepped for.
Jordan to have one blazing run but remain a spectator for the rest of the game.
Jordie to cause some issues for the wallaby defence and Clarke to cause even more issues.
I thought Newell was coming along nicely and doing as well as could be expected, joke that he gets dropped now.
If Taukieaho is a workload thing,, then why isn't the next best hooker starting?
Unfortunately, none of the selections are unexpected, a lot of stupid and before this year I would've thought very bizarre, but just commonplace now.
EDIT: Cited by Rennie. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/swain-handed-huge-ban-but-loophole-means-wallabies-season-isn-t-over-20220922-p5bk1f.html
Newell foul play identified by judiciary. -
@Bones said in Bledisloe 2:
@pakman said in Bledisloe 2:
Newell foul play identified by judiciary.
Eh? He's been cited?
May have read an erroneous Stuff article?!
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@Bones said in Bledisloe 2:
@pakman said in Bledisloe 2:
Newell foul play identified by judiciary.
Eh? He's been cited?
May have read an erroneous Stuff article?!
@pakman said in Bledisloe 2:
@Bones said in Bledisloe 2:
@pakman said in Bledisloe 2:
Newell foul play identified by judiciary.
Eh? He's been cited?
May have read an erroneous Stuff article?!
I thought I saw that Swain tried to use it in his defence, but that's all there is to it I thought.
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@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
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@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
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To hell with the doom and gloomers, I fucking love that backline, have wanted to see it for ages. Smith's lightning pass to set them away, Mo'unga's vision on attack who is finding his feet at this level, Jordie a big bopper at 12 who will hit hard on defense, bend the line and has the bonus of a massive boot, Rieko the most lethal player on the planet right now, the closest thing we've had to Cullen on the right wing, world POTY at the back with a license to roam and inject himself in his usual opportunistic way, and an absolute powerhouse on the left wing that is making a habit of knocking those who try to tackle him the fuck out.
If they click they will be fucking unstoppable.
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@Bones said in Bledisloe 2:
I know it's not true, but I'd really like to think this is Taylor and Laulala on last chance saloon to show they're up to test rugby.
Reality will most likely show Taylor getting beaten around the park and losing a lineout or three, with Laulala getting beaten around the park and being penalised at a scrum or three.
DP to step up getting actual minutes in a familiar position he's been prepped for.
Jordan to have one blazing run but remain a spectator for the rest of the game.
Jordie to cause some issues for the wallaby defence and Clarke to cause even more issues.
I thought Newell was coming along nicely and doing as well as could be expected, joke that he gets dropped now.
If Taukieaho is a workload thing,, then why isn't the next best hooker starting?
Unfortunately, none of the selections are unexpected, a lot of stupid and before this year I would've thought very bizarre, but just commonplace now.
EDIT: Cited by Rennie. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/swain-handed-huge-ban-but-loophole-means-wallabies-season-isn-t-over-20220922-p5bk1f.html
Newell foul play identified by judiciary.@pakman said in Bledisloe 2:
@Bones said in Bledisloe 2:
I know it's not true, but I'd really like to think this is Taylor and Laulala on last chance saloon to show they're up to test rugby.
Reality will most likely show Taylor getting beaten around the park and losing a lineout or three, with Laulala getting beaten around the park and being penalised at a scrum or three.
DP to step up getting actual minutes in a familiar position he's been prepped for.
Jordan to have one blazing run but remain a spectator for the rest of the game.
Jordie to cause some issues for the wallaby defence and Clarke to cause even more issues.
I thought Newell was coming along nicely and doing as well as could be expected, joke that he gets dropped now.
If Taukieaho is a workload thing,, then why isn't the next best hooker starting?
Unfortunately, none of the selections are unexpected, a lot of stupid and before this year I would've thought very bizarre, but just commonplace now.
EDIT: Cited by Rennie. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/swain-handed-huge-ban-but-loophole-means-wallabies-season-isn-t-over-20220922-p5bk1f.html
Newell foul play identified by judiciary.Where does it say that?
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36 years. Makes me feel old. I was in 7th Form.
https://twitter.com/nzrugbydatabase/status/1572775305155993600?t=FU1T4YPzVbwUa3NfxafJ9A&s=19
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@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
@Frye said in Bledisloe 2:
@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
What probably gets overlooked with Jordie since he first emerged as the skinny gangly kid ,
He really has grown into a big unit now , got a much harder physical look to him
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@Frye said in Bledisloe 2:
@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
What probably gets overlooked with Jordie since he first emerged as the skinny gangly kid ,
He really has grown into a big unit now , got a much harder physical look to him
@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe 2:
@Frye said in Bledisloe 2:
@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
What probably gets overlooked with Jordie since he first emerged as the skinny gangly kid ,
> He really has grown into a big unit now , got a much harder physical look to him
…..and he’s got a proper rugby players haircut now. None of that sunshine boy shit for him now.
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@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe 2:
@Frye said in Bledisloe 2:
@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
What probably gets overlooked with Jordie since he first emerged as the skinny gangly kid ,
> He really has grown into a big unit now , got a much harder physical look to him
…..and he’s got a proper rugby players haircut now. None of that sunshine boy shit for him now.
@MN5 said in Bledisloe 2:
@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe 2:
@Frye said in Bledisloe 2:
@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
What probably gets overlooked with Jordie since he first emerged as the skinny gangly kid ,
> He really has grown into a big unit now , got a much harder physical look to him
…..and he’s got a proper rugby players haircut now. None of that sunshine boy shit for him now.
Probably Foster's idea so he can distinguish between him and Reiko in midfield
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@MN5 said in Bledisloe 2:
@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe 2:
@Frye said in Bledisloe 2:
@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
What probably gets overlooked with Jordie since he first emerged as the skinny gangly kid ,
> He really has grown into a big unit now , got a much harder physical look to him
…..and he’s got a proper rugby players haircut now. None of that sunshine boy shit for him now.
Probably Foster's idea so he can distinguish between him and Reiko in midfield
@Victor-Meldrew said in Bledisloe 2:
@MN5 said in Bledisloe 2:
@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe 2:
@Frye said in Bledisloe 2:
@Tim said in Bledisloe 2:
@No-Quarter Yeah, am fired up to see this backline on Saturday. Really hope to see Jordie's big body smashing through the line off short-balls!
If Jordie is successful at 12 then what an(other) indictment of Foster honestly. He wrote Barrett off as an option in the midfield during Super rugby and obviously had no intention of trying him there during this campaign, it's only injury that has forced his hand. Good luck rather than anything resembling good management.
He's better suited there of course. He's not the fastest and can look ungainly joining the line out wide, but in close his running style is perfect for heavy traffic and as a bigger body more effective than the other options. He can also kick, pass and possibly most importantly offload.
This backline is definitely exciting. Let's see if they can realize that potential.... Apologies if I just gave him the kiss of death.
What probably gets overlooked with Jordie since he first emerged as the skinny gangly kid ,
> He really has grown into a big unit now , got a much harder physical look to him
…..and he’s got a proper rugby players haircut now. None of that sunshine boy shit for him now.
Probably Foster's idea so he can distinguish between him and Reiko in midfield
Genius. Only a true coaching master would think of that.
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@MajorRage said in Bledisloe 2:
I remember when Danny Lee came on .. we were like this guy is seriously average, thats the game completely fucked. Then he scored.
Ardie keeps trying to replicate Lee’s dummy
@Duluth said in Bledisloe 2:
@MajorRage said in Bledisloe 2:
I remember when Danny Lee came on .. we were like this guy is seriously average, thats the game completely fucked. Then he scored.
Ardie keeps trying to replicate Lee’s dummy
Holy shit, what a run from Broomhall !!!!
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@MajorRage said in Bledisloe 2:
I remember when Danny Lee came on .. we were like this guy is seriously average, thats the game completely fucked. Then he scored.
Ardie keeps trying to replicate Lee’s dummy
@Duluth said in Bledisloe 2:
@MajorRage said in Bledisloe 2:
I remember when Danny Lee came on .. we were like this guy is seriously average, thats the game completely fucked. Then he scored.
Ardie keeps trying to replicate Lee’s dummy
Jeez I wish Aaron Smith would try this 2-3 times per game...
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@Duluth said in Bledisloe 2:
@MajorRage said in Bledisloe 2:
I remember when Danny Lee came on .. we were like this guy is seriously average, thats the game completely fucked. Then he scored.
Ardie keeps trying to replicate Lee’s dummy
Jeez I wish Aaron Smith would try this 2-3 times per game...
@TeWaio yep, far too easy to read his move...kick is so obvious, he very rarely runs, so set up to make a tackle on one of the pods either side of him.
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Really happy to see Ioane back at 6. He really has the potential to be the greatest ever in that position. Even better than Kaino.
Reiko is also one game off from being the next Conrad Smith.
