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Name Your AB Team

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  • nostrildamusN nostrildamus

    @MN5 said in Name Your AB Team:

    @reprobate said in Name Your AB Team:

    I remain hopeful of Ardie to start at 7 and pick both Sotutu and Sititi in the squad.
    We need some size in the pack, and when you have guys like that who are powerful and skillful, they are our point of difference.

    Oh, do other nations not have any players who are powerful and skilful ?

    Brad Shields played for England, so there's that.

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    @nostrildamus said in Name Your AB Team:

    @MN5 said in Name Your AB Team:

    @reprobate said in Name Your AB Team:

    I remain hopeful of Ardie to start at 7 and pick both Sotutu and Sititi in the squad.
    We need some size in the pack, and when you have guys like that who are powerful and skillful, they are our point of difference.

    Oh, do other nations not have any players who are powerful and skilful ?

    Brad Shields played for England, so there's that.

    Well, he’s certainly powerful

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    • NepiaN Nepia

      @KiwiMurph said in Name Your AB Team:

      @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

      @KiwiMurph said in Name Your AB Team:

      @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

      @Kirwan said in Name Your AB Team:

      @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

      Sotutu's drawback is that he isn't as good as Ardie and only covers 8.

      He’s better than Sititi and that’s who’s rumoured to be in.

      I disagree.
      Sititi is more powerful and direct than Sotutu.
      It appears two different sets of coaching groups don't like him.

      It's the same coach that doesn't like him. Jason Ryan.

      Wrong.
      Razor selects the loose forwards.
      Ryan the tight 5.

      OK fine but I wouldn't call Ryan and Razor two sets of coaching groups. Two peas in a pod

      @Frank is the tubby forward coach's white knight.

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      @Nepia said in Name Your AB Team:

      @KiwiMurph said in Name Your AB Team:

      @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

      @KiwiMurph said in Name Your AB Team:

      @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

      @Kirwan said in Name Your AB Team:

      @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

      Sotutu's drawback is that he isn't as good as Ardie and only covers 8.

      He’s better than Sititi and that’s who’s rumoured to be in.

      I disagree.
      Sititi is more powerful and direct than Sotutu.
      It appears two different sets of coaching groups don't like him.

      It's the same coach that doesn't like him. Jason Ryan.

      Wrong.
      Razor selects the loose forwards.
      Ryan the tight 5.

      OK fine but I wouldn't call Ryan and Razor two sets of coaching groups. Two peas in a pod

      @Frank is the tubby forward coach's white knight.

      haha - he has the results.
      Saders and then ABs made massive improvements with him in charge.

      Weird, he was everyone's favorite 'til they (Blue supporters and a few others) think he might have had a hand in not selecting their favorite players.

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      • nostrildamusN nostrildamus

        @Nepia said in Name Your AB Team:

        I am not sure he was 100%?
        That's no excuse, shouldn't have played then.

        Um, Patty T in the Super Final begs to differ.

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        @nostrildamus said in Name Your AB Team:

        @Nepia said in Name Your AB Team:

        I am not sure he was 100%?
        That's no excuse, shouldn't have played then.

        Um, Patty T in the Super Final begs to differ.

        The issue with that is Patty T played well, Jordan didn't.

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        • NepiaN Nepia

          @nostrildamus said in Name Your AB Team:

          @Nepia said in Name Your AB Team:

          I am not sure he was 100%?
          That's no excuse, shouldn't have played then.

          Um, Patty T in the Super Final begs to differ.

          The issue with that is Patty T played well, Jordan didn't.

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          nostrildamus
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          #305

          @Nepia said in Name Your AB Team:

          @nostrildamus said in Name Your AB Team:

          @Nepia said in Name Your AB Team:

          I am not sure he was 100%?
          That's no excuse, shouldn't have played then.

          Um, Patty T in the Super Final begs to differ.

          The issue with that is Patty T played well, Jordan didn't.

          Oh don't hit me with facts, that's forum abuse!

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          • MN5M MN5

            @nostrildamus said in Name Your AB Team:

            @MN5 said in Name Your AB Team:

            @reprobate said in Name Your AB Team:

            I remain hopeful of Ardie to start at 7 and pick both Sotutu and Sititi in the squad.
            We need some size in the pack, and when you have guys like that who are powerful and skillful, they are our point of difference.

            Oh, do other nations not have any players who are powerful and skilful ?

            Brad Shields played for England, so there's that.

            Well, he’s certainly powerful

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            nostrildamus
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            #306

            @MN5 said in Name Your AB Team:

            Well, he’s certainly powerful

            That was subtle. Is the other half posting?!

            Back to the thread (sorry Cane fans I don't think Shields is in the frame), I do wonder what if any effect that final might have on Monday announcements. There were some 1:1 matchups that revealed quite a bit, at least in the forwards.

            I do wonder if Darry could be a quiet contender tomorrow, he did all the basics well, backed up, and was still focused and impactful right at the end.

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            • F Frank

              @Nepia said in Name Your AB Team:

              @KiwiMurph said in Name Your AB Team:

              @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

              @KiwiMurph said in Name Your AB Team:

              @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

              @Kirwan said in Name Your AB Team:

              @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

              Sotutu's drawback is that he isn't as good as Ardie and only covers 8.

              He’s better than Sititi and that’s who’s rumoured to be in.

              I disagree.
              Sititi is more powerful and direct than Sotutu.
              It appears two different sets of coaching groups don't like him.

              It's the same coach that doesn't like him. Jason Ryan.

              Wrong.
              Razor selects the loose forwards.
              Ryan the tight 5.

              OK fine but I wouldn't call Ryan and Razor two sets of coaching groups. Two peas in a pod

              @Frank is the tubby forward coach's white knight.

              haha - he has the results.
              Saders and then ABs made massive improvements with him in charge.

              Weird, he was everyone's favorite 'til they (Blue supporters and a few others) think he might have had a hand in not selecting their favorite players.

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              Victor Meldrew
              wrote on last edited by Victor Meldrew
              #307

              @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

              Saders and then ABs made massive improvements with him in charge.

              There was some improvement overall and great in some games. In others - 2nd half against England and against the Bokke at Twickenham - they produced some of the worst AB forwards performances I've seen for years.

              Work in progress.

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              • Victor MeldrewV Victor Meldrew

                @Frank said in Name Your AB Team:

                Saders and then ABs made massive improvements with him in charge.

                There was some improvement overall and great in some games. In others - 2nd half against England and against the Bokke at Twickenham - they produced some of the worst AB forwards performances I've seen for years.

                Work in progress.

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                Tim
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                #308

                @Victor-Meldrew Shithouse against France too.

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                  chchfanatic
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                  The team I put up was just my opinion. Don’t take everything I say as gospel. I know I’m normally right. I personally wouldn’t pick Havilii or George Bell.

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                  • C chchfanatic

                    The team I put up was just my opinion. Don’t take everything I say as gospel. I know I’m normally right. I personally wouldn’t pick Havilii or George Bell.

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                    canefan
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                    #310

                    @chchfanatic said in Name Your AB Team:

                    The team I put up was just my opinion. Don’t take everything I say as gospel. I know I’m normally right. I personally wouldn’t pick Havilii or George Bell.

                    So your "secret" list was actually rancid bait? You bastard

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                    • TimT Away
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                      Tim
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                      This has got to be the tightest selection security for a long time ...

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                        canefan
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                        Makes a change from the leaky ship last season

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                        • nostrildamusN nostrildamus

                          @MN5 said in Name Your AB Team:

                          Well, he’s certainly powerful

                          That was subtle. Is the other half posting?!

                          Back to the thread (sorry Cane fans I don't think Shields is in the frame), I do wonder what if any effect that final might have on Monday announcements. There were some 1:1 matchups that revealed quite a bit, at least in the forwards.

                          I do wonder if Darry could be a quiet contender tomorrow, he did all the basics well, backed up, and was still focused and impactful right at the end.

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                          Bones
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                          @nostrildamus said in Name Your AB Team:

                          Darry could be a quiet contender

                          I don't think it's quiet. If Strange gets selected and Darry doesn't, I'll lose pretty much all faith in Razor. I could understand Vaai ahead of him, but not an inexperienced, ineffective numbnuts.

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                          • TimT Tim

                            This has got to be the tightest selection security for a long time ...

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                            sparky
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                            #314

                            @Tim said in Name Your AB Team:

                            This has got to be the tightest selection security for a long time ...

                            Which I think is a really good thing. The last crew leaked everything.

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                            • BonesB Bones

                              @nostrildamus said in Name Your AB Team:

                              Darry could be a quiet contender

                              I don't think it's quiet. If Strange gets selected and Darry doesn't, I'll lose pretty much all faith in Razor. I could understand Vaai ahead of him, but not an inexperienced, ineffective numbnuts.

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                              canefan
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                              @Bones said in Name Your AB Team:

                              @nostrildamus said in Name Your AB Team:

                              Darry could be a quiet contender

                              I don't think it's quiet. If Strange gets selected and Darry doesn't, I'll lose pretty much all faith in Razor. I could understand Vaai ahead of him, but not an inexperienced, ineffective numbnuts.

                              I can understand an out of form incumbent being chosen over an in form newbie. That example doesn't qualify

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                                chchfanatic
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                                Strange ain’t making the All Blacks.

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                                • canefanC canefan

                                  @chchfanatic said in Name Your AB Team:

                                  The team I put up was just my opinion. Don’t take everything I say as gospel. I know I’m normally right. I personally wouldn’t pick Havilii or George Bell.

                                  So your "secret" list was actually rancid bait? You bastard

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                                  chchfanatic
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                                  #317

                                  @canefan I thought this was a page where we could all pick out teams. We all are entitled to our own opinions.
                                  I know a few things , but don’t know 75% of the team or who is going to be captain.
                                  I know the theme and who did all the voice overs.

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                                    Gunner
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                                    Seems to be a lot on here have been drinking the coolade and getting all flustered about something that hasn’t even happened yet.

                                    Let’s see the team tomorrow, then ya’ll can go hammer and tongs at each other - I’ll sit back and watch the show.

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                                    • C chchfanatic

                                      @canefan I thought this was a page where we could all pick out teams. We all are entitled to our own opinions.
                                      I know a few things , but don’t know 75% of the team or who is going to be captain.
                                      I know the theme and who did all the voice overs.

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                                      canefan
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                                      #319

                                      @chchfanatic said in Name Your AB Team:

                                      @canefan I thought this was a page where we could all pick out teams. We all are entitled to our own opinions.
                                      I know a few things , but don’t know 75% of the team or who is going to be captain.
                                      I know the theme and who did all the voice overs.

                                      Just joshing mate. Love your work

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                                      • G Gunner

                                        Seems to be a lot on here have been drinking the coolade and getting all flustered about something that hasn’t even happened yet.

                                        Let’s see the team tomorrow, then ya’ll can go hammer and tongs at each other - I’ll sit back and watch the show.

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                                        sparky
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                                        @Gunner said in Name Your AB Team:

                                        Seems to be a lot on here have been drinking the coolade and getting all flustered about something that hasn’t even happened yet.

                                        Let’s see the team tomorrow, then ya’ll can go hammer and tongs at each other - I’ll sit back and watch the show.

                                        That's very sensible indeed, but we've been wildly speculating on rumours, hearsay and dodgy inferences for 25 years and some of us aren't ready to grow up anytime soon.

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                                          Kirwan
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                                          I’m more setting my barometers of evaluating the new coaching panels selections bias and ability.

                                          That sort of opinion and discussion is what a forum is for.

                                          I’ve pointed out selections that will show bias (IMO obviously) and another will show, well, let’s just say a path I’m not a fan of.

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