Counties vs Auckland

[Tim]

@Steven-Harris Just pointing out that there are some reasons for worse performances than last year.

[Steven Harris]

@Tim ok, my apologies..

[Kirwan]

Ref is struggling to maintain control out there. Seems unsure of himself, so the players (from both sides) are trying everything.

With the conditions and that has made for a messy game.

Auckland defence has been excellent.

[Kirwan]

Interesting to hear the ref ask the teams to stop shouting at the lineout, and use the term from the commentary.

Did Goldie have a word? Not sure that’s cool.

[Kirwan]

Nice try, Auckland hold the ball for a few mins and split them open.

[Kirwan]

Blues are going to miss Caleb Clarke next year.

[Duluth]

More good play in 4mins of this half than the previous 40

Good to see a quality kick from TJ in the lead up to that try. Kicking from hand was a feature of last season, it’s been poor so far this year

[Kirwan]

Ffs, another yellow.

[Tim]

Dumb ass play.

[Kirwan]

@Tim yeah, why even do that?

[KiwiMurph]

Auckland culture this year seems all over the shop.

Mouthy, dumb offloads, foul play

[Duluth]

Silly from Manu

This is where I think judging on the outcome is wrong. If the player hadn’t put his arm out it would have been a red.
That’s not a good incentive.

[Kirwan]

Comedy hour from Counties there. Bombed a certain try

[KiwiMurph]

Faiane held by the jersey.

[Kirwan]

Perfect game for Ruru.

[KiwiMurph]

Counties should back themselves to win from here.

This Auckland side is mud.

[Kirwan]

There is nothing in that at all

[Tim]

@Kirwan Yep, that was fine. 10 of those every game.

[Stargazer]

The right decision. No foul play.

[Tim]

Contact is mostly arm on shoulder.