Blues vs Hurricanes
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My money is on the Canes.
Their attack is superior and they have the physicality to deal with Blues route 1 football.
Looking forward to a contest without Blues having to play a 9 on the wing though
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@KiwiMurph did the Canes break Zarn last time?
nope, googled - it was the Evil Empire (well, the game at least)
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@nzzp head knock Zarn left field game 1 vs Canes.
ah they did break him then!
REVENGE -
@KiwiMurph and AJ and Ofa,Patty, Darry,Heem, didn't play and Hoskins,Angus, Riccatelli, Funaki came of bench
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Regarding the game
Blues had bad luck last time losing some key players. But the Canes should have won by a lot more. I thought a poor game by Cameron was a bit part of the reason for this
TJ was disappointing in his last start so he needs to be much better for this game. Cameron hopefully (if he starts) finds form because he been mostly only adequate so far. The Canes need to have both these 2 performing well to have any hope of winning away from home. if they do find form I would expect the Canes to win in a close game
The starting team will likely be fairly predictable. Its the outside backs reserves they need to get right. Judd will be one. I would include Higgins. Rayasi after last week may also make the team but he's a risk. Sullivan looked only Ok last week and possible needs longer to get back to top form
Ive also been disappointed in IWL in recent weeks. After starting the year like a potential AB. Maybe a change here is needed. Start Sangster (or the tall Aussie) and IWL out or in the reserves
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Regarding the game
Blues had bad luck last time losing some key players. But the Canes should have won by a lot more. I thought a poor game by Cameron was a bit part of the reason for this
TJ was disappointing in his last start so he needs to be much better for this game. Cameron hopefully (if he starts) finds form because he been mostly only adequate so far. The Canes need to have both these 2 performing well to have any hope of winning away from home. if they do find form I would expect the Canes to win in a close game
The starting team will likely be fairly predictable. Its the outside backs reserves they need to get right. Judd will be one. I would include Higgins. Rayasi after last week may also make the team but he's a risk. Sullivan looked only Ok last week and possible needs longer to get back to top form
Ive also been disappointed in IWL in recent weeks. After starting the year like a potential AB. Maybe a change here is needed. Start Sangster (or the tall Aussie) and IWL out or in the reserves
@Winger don't forget we didn't have Barrett in that last game either which ruined our kicking game a bit as Cameron wasn't able to get long yardage on kick re-turn, which is always crucial in big games like this.
No matter what way you look at it these two teams will be fairly evenly matched on Saturday and the winner will be the team that comes out of the gates quickest in my view and can put score board pressure on early, you definitely don't want to be chasing a game when plenty is on the line.
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Weather forecast looks good so you'd hope a good crowd will rock up
hope so. I'd love to, but planned fishing tripi in the morning and have a house full of teenagers in the afternoon when the game is on. Offered a trip to the rugby, but only 1 of a few is interested.
Couch time, hopefully with some fresh snapper!
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Weather forecast looks good so you'd hope a good crowd will rock up
hope so. I'd love to, but planned fishing tripi in the morning and have a house full of teenagers in the afternoon when the game is on. Offered a trip to the rugby, but only 1 of a few is interested.
Couch time, hopefully with some fresh snapper!
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@nzzp kinda sad tbh, obligatory "back in my day" comment but me and my mates would have jumped at the chance to go to the footy for a game like this (if one could even get tickets!)
@foobaNZ said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@nzzp kinda sad tbh, obligatory "back in my day" comment but me and my mates would have jumped at the chance to go to the footy for a game like this (if one could even get tickets!)
Yep, and they were worth it - pubs put on busses with tickets and preloading. Great fun!
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You’d think for a day game like this Eden Park would get over 20k.
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Weather forecast looks good so you'd hope a good crowd will rock up
hope so. I'd love to, but planned fishing tripi in the morning and have a house full of teenagers in the afternoon when the game is on. Offered a trip to the rugby, but only 1 of a few is interested.
Couch time, hopefully with some fresh snapper!
@nzzp said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Weather forecast looks good so you'd hope a good crowd will rock up
hope so. I'd love to, but planned fishing tripi in the morning and have a house full of teenagers in the afternoon when the game is on. Offered a trip to the rugby, but only 1 of a few is interested.
Couch time, hopefully with some fresh snapper!
A day at the rugby is not the big ticket it used to be
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You’d think for a day game like this Eden Park would get over 20k.
@Canes4life said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
You’d think for a day game like this Eden Park would get over 20k.
Agreed
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You’d think for a day game like this Eden Park would get over 20k.
@Canes4life said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
You’d think for a day game like this Eden Park would get over 20k.
I think they will get a lot of late sales and on the day sales
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You’d think for a day game like this Eden Park would get over 20k.
@Canes4life said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
You’d think for a day game like this Eden Park would get over 20k.
I'm gutted I can't make it down, day rugby!
