Blues vs Hurricanes
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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!
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Darry or McWhannell ? I liked what McWhannell brought from the bench against the Reds but he has my preference as a starter. He is pretty physical and his lineout work is top notch.
@cgrant said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Darry or McWhannell ? I liked what McWhannell brought from the bench against the Reds but he has my preference as a starter. He is pretty physical and his lineout work is top notch.
I really like McWhannell, but didn't have a great game starting last week, whereas Darry was strong when he came on.
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@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!
@Machpants said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@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!
only for the first half! Then it'll be getting darker...
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@cgrant said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Darry or McWhannell ? I liked what McWhannell brought from the bench against the Reds but he has my preference as a starter. He is pretty physical and his lineout work is top notch.
I really like McWhannell, but didn't have a great game starting last week, whereas Darry was strong when he came on.
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Zarn talking about this match:
super-rugby-pacific-zarn-sullivan-targets-return-as-blues-chase-top-spotIn that article it mentions that Perofeta is still injured
@Duluth said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Zarn talking about this match:
super-rugby-pacific-zarn-sullivan-targets-return-as-blues-chase-top-spotIn that article it mentions that Perofeta is still injured
A good read
Good to see Zarn recognise his attack is where he needs to improve
Forbes has been very good at 15 and sparked the Blues attack quite a lot.
The challenge is laid out for Zarn - up against the best fullback in the comp in Ruben Love.
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@Duluth said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Zarn talking about this match:
super-rugby-pacific-zarn-sullivan-targets-return-as-blues-chase-top-spotIn that article it mentions that Perofeta is still injured
A good read
Good to see Zarn recognise his attack is where he needs to improve
Forbes has been very good at 15 and sparked the Blues attack quite a lot.
The challenge is laid out for Zarn - up against the best fullback in the comp in Ruben Love.
Yeah its always been his weakest area in comparison to other fullbacks. It's more about getting the balance right of when to have a crack IMO. He has an incredible boot and maybe over plays that slightly
I thought there were positive signs at the start of this season. When he opted to run it was decisive and he was using his size.. some very good passes putting others in space too
