All Blacks 2024
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So on the Breakdown last night Kirwan was pushing for Riccitelli to be selected as one of the hookers. He's the sort of guy that doesn't make many mistakes but I wouldn't have him up there as one of the top three hookers.
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life two of your horses could pretty easily be surpassed by younger models in the next 3-4 years and the other is a hurricane.
The ‘Hurricane’ is also the best player in the world so you know there’s that.
Dalton could also be taken over by others aswell so that’s a moot point.
Let’s be honest, is Razor really going to pick a Blue as captain? Probably not. Is Dalton really AB captain material? Probably not. Will he select Barrett as his captain? Probably.
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
is Razor really going to pick a Blue as captain?
Que?
Don't get your logic. Won't pick Ble because not Sader but would pick Cane despite not Sader.
Am hoping he's much more impartial and picks who he thinks is best.
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
is Razor really going to pick a Blue as captain?
Que?
Don't get your logic. Won't pick Ble because not Sader but would pick Cane despite not Sader.
Am hoping he's much more impartial and picks who he thinks is best.
@booboo logic is Crusader coach will likely pick Crusader. Crusader coach more likely to pick HCane over Blue because HCane is best player in the world and has captained ABs before. Crusader unlikely to pick Blue because will be given shit by fellow Crusader peers for picking an inexperienced Blue over more experienced Crusader.
In all seriousness Robertson might have Paps in his leadership team but he won't be captain. The odds would be through the roof if this was the opened up at the TAB.
Unofficial TAB odds:
Scott Barrett $1.80
Ardie Savea $2.00
Codie Taylor $8.00
Dalton Papali'i $60.00 -
ive just bookmarked my first post
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@booboo logic is Crusader coach will likely pick Crusader. Crusader coach more likely to pick HCane over Blue because HCane is best player in the world and has captained ABs before. Crusader unlikely to pick Blue because will be given shit by fellow Crusader peers for picking an inexperienced Blue over more experienced Crusader.
In all seriousness Robertson might have Paps in his leadership team but he won't be captain. The odds would be through the roof if this was the opened up at the TAB.
Unofficial TAB odds:
Scott Barrett $1.80
Ardie Savea $2.00
Codie Taylor $8.00
Dalton Papali'i $60.00 -
Why do you Blues fans seriously think Dalton is going to be captain? I will happily eat my humble pie if he's announced in a couple weeks. I just can't see it.
Scott Barrett has captained under Razor at the Saders and has had plenty of success, he's likely to go with someone he knows well, just like Fozzie did with SCane.
Ardie improved immensely as captain last year compared to the previous year and I recall plenty on here wanting him to keep the job even when Cane came back last year.
Taylor has also had success leading the Saders under Roberston.
But let's pick a Blue that isn't even the captain of his own franchise. Righto.
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@booboo logic is Crusader coach will likely pick Crusader. Crusader coach more likely to pick HCane over Blue because HCane is best player in the world and has captained ABs before. Crusader unlikely to pick Blue because will be given shit by fellow Crusader peers for picking an inexperienced Blue over more experienced Crusader.
In all seriousness Robertson might have Paps in his leadership team but he won't be captain. The odds would be through the roof if this was the opened up at the TAB.
Unofficial TAB odds:
Scott Barrett $1.80
Ardie Savea $2.00
Codie Taylor $8.00
Dalton Papali'i $60.00@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
because will be given shit by fellow Crusader peers
If this is a thing we're in way more trouble than we've ever been.
Coach that apparently likes to plumb the depths and try everything in his power to get the best out of his team.....is hampered by childish and antiquated fears.
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@booboo logic is Crusader coach will likely pick Crusader. Crusader coach more likely to pick HCane over Blue because HCane is best player in the world and has captained ABs before. Crusader unlikely to pick Blue because will be given shit by fellow Crusader peers for picking an inexperienced Blue over more experienced Crusader.
In all seriousness Robertson might have Paps in his leadership team but he won't be captain. The odds would be through the roof if this was the opened up at the TAB.
Unofficial TAB odds:
Scott Barrett $1.80
Ardie Savea $2.00
Codie Taylor $8.00
Dalton Papali'i $60.00@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Crusader unlikely to pick Blue because will be given shit by fellow Crusader peers for picking an inexperienced Blue over more experienced Crusader.
There are reasons for not picking Papalii as AB captain
This is not one of them
If this is anywhere remotely true we are absolutely fucked.
The good news is I can't see Razor operating like that.
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Why do you Blues fans seriously think Dalton is going to be captain? I will happily eat my humble pie if he's announced in a couple weeks. I just can't see it.
Scott Barrett has captained under Razor at the Saders and has had plenty of success, he's likely to go with someone he knows well, just like Fozzie did with SCane.
Ardie improved immensely as captain last year compared to the previous year and I recall plenty on here wanting him to keep the job even when Cane came back last year.
Taylor has also had success leading the Saders under Roberston.
But let's pick a Blue that isn't even the captain of his own franchise. Righto.
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans
Jesus you make me face palm sometimes
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans
Jesus you make me face palm sometimes
@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans
Jesus you make me face palm sometimes
tell me about it
i dont even think Paps is the fav.....but im sure hes in the conversation and the "it will never happen" statement like its a fact is strange
i think paps is in the running (other than being a captain at super level so not a crazy progression)...Razor might want a fresh start, statement of intent
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans
Jesus you make me face palm sometimes
tell me about it
i dont even think Paps is the fav.....but im sure hes in the conversation and the "it will never happen" statement like its a fact is strange
i think paps is in the running (other than being a captain at super level so not a crazy progression)...Razor might want a fresh start, statement of intent
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
"it will never happen"
This was never said.
Care to enlighten us then as to what the words "no chance" mean?
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans
Jesus you make me face palm sometimes
@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans
Jesus you make me face palm sometimes
Cool story.
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@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans
Jesus you make me face palm sometimes
Cool story.
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans
Jesus you make me face palm sometimes
Cool story.
You need to add ‘bro’ at the end for more fern street cred
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
"it will never happen"
This was never said.
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@george33 said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
I'm putting it out there Dalton will be captain of The all blacks
No chance
im also no certain some comments havent been edited
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
"it will never happen"
This was never said.
Care to enlighten us then as to what the words "no chance" mean?
@Bones said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Kiwiwomble said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
"it will never happen"
This was never said.
Care to enlighten us then as to what the words "no chance" mean?
No chance means I believe he has no chance of being announced as captain in a few weeks because he's behind three better candidates IMO.
'it will never happen' means Papali'i will never be captain but I never said he will never be. His time might come post the next WC. Who knows.
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Why do you Blues fans seriously think Dalton is going to be captain? I will happily eat my humble pie if he's announced in a couple weeks. I just can't see it.
Scott Barrett has captained under Razor at the Saders and has had plenty of success, he's likely to go with someone he knows well, just like Fozzie did with SCane.
Ardie improved immensely as captain last year compared to the previous year and I recall plenty on here wanting him to keep the job even when Cane came back last year.
Taylor has also had success leading the Saders under Roberston.
But let's pick a Blue that isn't even the captain of his own franchise. Righto.
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans seriously think Dalton is going to be captain? I will happily eat my humble pie if he's announced in a couple weeks. I just can't see it.
It's more traditional to eat a hat
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@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans seriously think Dalton is going to be captain? I will happily eat my humble pie if he's announced in a couple weeks. I just can't see it.
It's more traditional to eat a hat
@Toddy said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
@Canes4life said in All Blacks 2024 - looking forward:
Why do you Blues fans seriously think Dalton is going to be captain? I will happily eat my humble pie if he's announced in a couple weeks. I just can't see it.
It's more traditional to eat a hat
Momentum is building.
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Why do you Blues fans seriously think Dalton is going to be captain? I will happily eat my humble pie if he's announced in a couple weeks. I just can't see it.
Scott Barrett has captained under Razor at the Saders and has had plenty of success, he's likely to go with someone he knows well, just like Fozzie did with SCane.
Ardie improved immensely as captain last year compared to the previous year and I recall plenty on here wanting him to keep the job even when Cane came back last year.
Taylor has also had success leading the Saders under Roberston.
But let's pick a Blue that isn't even the captain of his own franchise. Righto.
If he's picked, it'll be looking at a 4 year cycle, and to avoid a new captain in a year or two.
Taylor gets subbed and wlil struggle to be first choice in 4 years
Ardie is getting to the tail end of the career
ScoBa is the favourite but his ability to influence refs and not do stupid things is in question. And he may not want it.
Other than that if you're looking for locked in players for a 4 year cycle who aren't backs, you're going to struggle.The AB captain doesn't tend to captain the province I don't think. Fitzy didn't, I think Richie stopped (happy to be corrected), and who knows with Cane.
Whoever gets picked, hopefully the provincialism dies off and we just get behind the team (unless there are dodgy Cantab selections of course)
