Hurricanes v Blues
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="593570" data-time="1467451279">
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<p>Stupid decision from the Blues to go for the quick tap instead of kicking for the 3 points. The Blues could have had a bonus point.</p>
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<p>Can't say I'm too bothered by that decision as we're miles off the pace. The one that did turn things was the shot at goal we took at 30-27. A really stupid decision which cost us the game (and that Coles try that wasn't).</p> -
<p>Blues fellas, what is the name of the young tighthead prop a few seasons ago with the dreads (big ones dyed yellow I think)? he wasn't much good really but always had the "potential" label</p>
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<p>It's not the same guy who made the AB's this year is it?</p>
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<p>I have a mental block and can't be arsed looking it all up lest I get my vowels wrong - cheers</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Siam" data-cid="593575" data-time="1467452462">
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<p>Blues fellas, what is the name of the young tighthead prop a few seasons ago with the dreads (big ones dyed yellow I think)? he wasn't much good really but always had the "potential" label</p>
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<p>It's not the same guy who made the AB's this year is it?</p>
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<p>I have a mental block and can't be arsed looking it all up lest I get my vowels wrong - cheers</p>
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<p>Yes it is the same guy. He started playing a lot better once he got rid of them.</p> -
<p>Fark that was some crap defence from the canes. They had to make a lot of tackles, but still. Vito and Shields missed 4 each and that is way to many for a 6 & 8. Shields has gone backwards this season and Vito seems to have one foot on the plane.</p>
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<p>TJ Perenara is a pretty talented individual. Pity he's so rubbish as a halfback.</p>
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<p>Also, would Julian be dropped from the starting 15 if NMS wasn't injured? The guy needs to go back to club rugby and try and get some confidence back.</p> -
How did the best 7 in NZ go?
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="593612" data-time="1467459921">
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<p>How did the best 7 in NZ go?</p>
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<p>A few errors but looked threatening and made the most tackles while not missing one.</p> -
<p>Also thought starting Blues back row were on top of what was on paper a very strong Canes trio.</p>
<p>Noticeable that Blues lineout lost a lot once Luatua and Berkhuis departed.</p>
<p>Said it before, but if Reado were ever injured, Luatua is the closest replacement we have. If it were me, in TRC I'd pick Luatua and Read to cover 8 and one of Dixon/Squire to cover Kaino, who was also immense tonight.</p> -
Kara Pryor has a huge upside with his pace which would be the equal of Ardie easily so if he can keep going and fine tune his ganme he'll be a huge asset to the blues.
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<p>Kara Pryor has a huge upside with his pace which would be the equal of Ardie easily so if he can keep going and fine tune his ganme he'll be a huge asset to the blues.</p>
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<p>Was impressed with him , was an entertaining game to watch. Piers Francis is smaller than a 12 I would have thought Tana would have picked, handy enough player though.</p> -
Uni the build up to the canes first try, TJP shoulda been pinged for pushing Bryn Hall out of the way which stopped him being able to get at the breakdown
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<p>Kara Pryor has a huge upside with his pace which would be the equal of Ardie easily so if he can keep going and fine tune his ganme he'll be a huge asset to the blues.</p>
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<p>at a guess I think he might be quicker than Ardie , but Ardie has a physical edge , but that pace will be handy if Tana wants to play an uptempo game </p> -
He is physical enough but plays a bit loose often, but then this is his first season at this level too, so he will learn, some great competition in the blues back row though.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Siam" data-cid="593575" data-time="1467452462"><p>
Blues fellas, what is the name of the young tighthead prop a few seasons ago with the dreads (big ones dyed yellow I think)? he wasn't much good really but always had the "potential" label<br><br>
It's not the same guy who made the AB's this year is it?<br><br>
I have a mental block and can't be arsed looking it all up lest I get my vowels wrong - cheers</p></blockquote>
<br><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Frank" data-cid="593578" data-time="1467452892"><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Ofa <span style="color:rgb(84,84,84);"><span style="font-family:arial;">Tu'ungafasi </span></span></span></p></blockquote>
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Same guy Siam -
Enjoyable game.<br><br>
Nanai impresses me.<br><br>
Duffy not as bad as you guys made out. But he's lacking some zip. He's better than Li though (to damn him with faint praise ... ) which is a shame as i really wanted Li to kick on and live up to his potential.<br><br>
So Luatua obviously shat his bed pretty bad with the AB selectors. I have yet to see what they and the Fern see in Dixon over Luatua.<br><br>
Pryor and Kaino made up a great loose trio for the Blues.<br><br>
Fatialofa. I like him. Looks great with the ball ... but missed some tackles quite badly.<br><br>
Pat T was awesome.<br><br>
Not a fan of Parsons but he keeps chugging away.<br><br>
Despite some hoping against hope that the Blues stay crap Tana has improved them measurably this year. If the upward trend continues they should be in the mix next year.
