Chiefs v Highlanders
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Who is the Chief's trainer/physio? It feels like it's been 3-4 years that we've consistently had more injuries than other teams. Is it structural and we have shit systems for keeping guys on two legs? Or, is it that we are holding injured guys hoping they'll come back?
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@kpkanz Jordie never got a chance in his ideal position though. He was brilliant at Fullback last year. Everyone knows he isn’t a winger.
@canes4life Also not forgetting at the peak of the Jordie hype, I was told that Jordie is so talented he can play any position in the backline, yet playing at 14 (as near as you could get to 15) he suddenly loses all his superpowers.
Btw Jordans amazing game at 14 last year where he did more in 20 mins than Jordie did all season, Jordan was also out of position at 15.
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@gt12 No depth forcing players to play through injury or return early, combined with less rotation?
@tim said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
@gt12 No depth forcing players to play through injury or return early, combined with less rotation?
That seems like it must be a factor. We've been carrying some foodbills for a while too. I love Moli but the NZRU should allow you to carry extras in that situation.
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@kpkanz said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
Dmac starts at 10 this Chiefs team will do well this season, the irrational hatred of Dmac always amazes me.
I'm happy for that, his mesmerising, outlandish, tackle beating run to go 40m across field tonight in the dying moments was simply superb. More please!
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@canes4life Jordie had games at fullback, and was just as average. People seem to forget this.
@kpkanz said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
@canes4life Jordie had games at fullback, and was just as average. People seem to forget this.
Only 1 for the AB's though? Hes a key man at FB for the Canes
Shame about Gatland but he just lost focus in this game. Maybe he can do better if given a 2nd go but hes a limited player and his limitation were exposed in this game
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@bones so your argument against him is the run he had that set up a try if it wasnt for the leading elbow by the chiefs player? NICE!
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I think the Chiefs are really missing someone like Rettalick. Someone that takes no shit, takes the lead and just gets stuck into his work.
Seems like the Chiefs are the new Blues and just can’t buy a trick.
@canes4life said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
I think the Chiefs are really missing someone like Rettalick. Someone that takes no shit, takes the lead and just gets stuck into his work.
Seems like the Chiefs are the new Blues and just can’t buy a trick.
I think every side in the world is missing someone like Brodie Retallick.
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@kpkanz said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
@bones so your argument against him is the run he had that set up a try if it wasnt for the leading elbow by the chiefs player? NICE!
Eh? Where am I arguing against him? Mrs Mac, take a breath....
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@bones read as very sarcastic XD...in either case, Gatland has no future at 10 for this Chiefs team. There is literally no ceiling for this team with a player that limited at 10.
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@kpkanz just made me laugh that when you popped up defending Damian, the only time I could recall you posting was months ago....defending Damian
Him at 10 and Trask at 15 could settle in nicely, going off what I saw in NPC.
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@bones hahahah to be fair rugby season just started up again but yes..I think he has great talent if used correctly. You may see me start arguing for Jordan more if I feel he's being unjustly critiqued. Waste of time but the discussion is fun.
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@stargazer said in Chiefs v Highlanders:
It was only the Chiefs' first game. Too soon to write a player off.
Don’t worry about writing players off, just write the whole team off.
Making up the numbers, appeasing the bean counters, North Island politics, no good players want to move to Hamilton, meanwhile Gatland’s appointment is all sweet cuz...
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Well I never learn, tipping I went for Chiefs in upset, f*** me I never learn :angry_face: . Still I enjoyed game, know there a lot of penalties but not bad early season game. Chiefs need a bit of depth I think, agree Gatland was disappointing.
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I’m still trying to understand why, with only that much time left, they decided to kick for goal, knowing that it would still be a two score game.
Something’s a bit rotten at the Chiefs; we’ve been on the slide to the worst NZ side since Rennie left (is there one big signing since he left?) and I’m starting wonder if last year was rock bottom.
Honestly, would that team come close to another NZ team?
