Highlanders v Blues
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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.
@Mattasaurus Yeah that was unbearable.
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@KiwiMurph A workmanlike performance from him. Nothing amazing, but he toiled well out there.
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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.
@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.
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@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.
@Bovidae Was thinking the same thing.
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@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.
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Sounds like being at the game and not having to listen to the circus was the right choice.
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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. -
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 ?@cgrant he's been with Ta$man since 2021, is 26, is it 3 or 4 years through residency?
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@cgrant he's been with Ta$man since 2021, is 26, is it 3 or 4 years through residency?
@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.
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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 ?@cgrant When he doesn't get smashed and put on his arse by skinny little 70kg fullbacks.
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@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.
@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?
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@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?
@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.
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@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?
@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.
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A few team stats
Blues Highlanders carries_metres 519 285 carries_opp_half 129 66 carries_own_half 41 19 carry_dominant 92 36 - - - ruck_speed (0-3secs) 99 33 ruck_speed (3-6secs) 24 18 ruck_speed (6+secs) 9 7 ruck_speed (0-3secs % ) 72% 46% ruck_over_gainline_percent 50% 35% - - - tackles 108 237 missed_tackles 19 27 dominant_tackles 12 13 Blues probably should've done better on the scoreboard. The big stat against them was the 12 v 4 knock ons. Those errors killed a lot of opportunities
