Highlanders v Blues

[SouthernMann]

We were good. The Blues are a quality side. We are not far away

[African Monkey]

@Mattasaurus Yeah that was unbearable.

[Bovidae]

@Bones said in Highlanders v Blues:

Is this Broughton the guy I kept hearing needed to be in ahead of Renton? He's been dismal.

Yeah, he's a bit of a lightweight.

[African Monkey]

@KiwiMurph A workmanlike performance from him. Nothing amazing, but he toiled well out there.

[Bovidae]

@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Blues:

Definitely a contender for worst commentary performance in super rugby history...

I felt sorry for McTainsh, who is a good commentator. He was surrounded by clowns.

[African Monkey]

@Bovidae Was thinking the same thing.

[frugby]

@Bones said in Highlanders v Blues:

Is this Broughton the guy I kept hearing needed to be in ahead of Renton? He's been dismal.

Think it was more so fans wanted to see him get a chance to see what he can do. Renton was hooked at half-time because he was equally dismal.

Broughton might not be the answer, but our loose trio was totally out played in all facets.

[ACT Crusader]

Sounds like being at the game and not having to listen to the circus was the right choice.

[Duluth]

[game_film]

With regard to the commentary, I heard on the Between Two Posts podcast this week that there was some work done at AAMI and there’s a metal bar obstructing the view from the comms box.

That, however, does not excuse Joey Wheeler’s presence.

[cgrant]

McWhannell and Telea were the obvious standouts for the Blues, with Sullivan not far behind.
I like what of saw of Tavatavanawai. When is he eligible ?

[Dan54]

I thought it was good game , and if I was a Clan supporter, I would be reasonably happy. I can see them going alright over the season, and can see a good future for the team with some of the young fellas. Patchell seems to of been a good buy too.
For Blues, once again their supporters should be well pleased, there was a lot to like the way the first half they rolled up sleeves and did the donkey work, had Cotter's fingerprints all over it.

[taniwharugby]

@cgrant he's been with Ta$man since 2021, is 26, is it 3 or 4 years through residency?

[Machpants]

@taniwharugby said in Highlanders v Blues:

@cgrant he's been with Ta$man since 2021, is 26, is it 3 or 4 years through residency?

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(c) the Player has completed sixty [1] consecutive months of Residence immediately preceding the time of playing; or

(d) the Player has completed ten years of cumulative Residence preceding the time of playing.

[cgrant]

What does it mean then ?

[Machpants]

@cgrant said in Highlanders v Blues:

What does it mean then ?

Not eligible until 2026, if he moved to NZ in 21

[African Monkey]

@cgrant When he doesn't get smashed and put on his arse by skinny little 70kg fullbacks.

[Nepia]

@Kirwan said in Highlanders v Blues:

@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Blues:

Definitely a contender for worst commentary performance in super rugby history... and that bar was already low.... but I think they may have got it.

Made me the miss the alternative commentary clowns.

Did it make you miss TJ though?

[Dan54]

@Nepia said in Highlanders v Blues:

@Kirwan said in Highlanders v Blues:

@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Blues:

Definitely a contender for worst commentary performance in super rugby history... and that bar was already low.... but I think they may have got it.

Made me the miss the alternative commentary clowns.

Did it make you miss TJ though?

Did me, mind you while not being a TJ fan , he doesn't worry me.

[Kirwan]

@Nepia said in Highlanders v Blues:

@Kirwan said in Highlanders v Blues:

@Mattasaurus said in Highlanders v Blues:

Definitely a contender for worst commentary performance in super rugby history... and that bar was already low.... but I think they may have got it.

Made me the miss the alternative commentary clowns.

Did it make you miss TJ though?

It was bad enough, that yes, I missed TJ. He’s a biased prick, but at least professional enough to not distract from the game.