Auckland Rugby 2021
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What 23 to you guys expect for the first game?
1 Hodgman
2 Vikena
3 Renata
4 Dalzell
5 Scrafton
6 Choat
7 Gibson
8 S Tuipulotu9 Ruru
10 Plummer
11 Rayasi
12 Evans
13 Heem
14 Lam
15 Sullivan16 Apisai
17 Lay
18 Tu'ungufasi
19 Kalapu
20 Ekuasi
21 Funaki
22 Hollinshead
23 Kata/Reidlinger-Kapa@tim Looks about right.
With Alama in charge again and with all the disruption/noise I'm expecting another frustrating campaign like last year (whilst they very nearly won the comp they didn't play particularly well all year - it was a lot of individual brilliance bailing them out) - on paper that's a useful team though.
Could be a in a bit of a hole early with Canterbury and Ta$man first up.
Hopefully Zarn's head is ok. Don't want to be risking that.
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@tim Looks about right.
With Alama in charge again and with all the disruption/noise I'm expecting another frustrating campaign like last year (whilst they very nearly won the comp they didn't play particularly well all year - it was a lot of individual brilliance bailing them out) - on paper that's a useful team though.
Could be a in a bit of a hole early with Canterbury and Ta$man first up.
Hopefully Zarn's head is ok. Don't want to be risking that.
@kiwimurph said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@tim Looks about right.
With Alama in charge again and with all the disruption/noise I'm expecting another frustrating campaign like last year (whilst they very nearly won the comp they didn't play particularly well all year - it was a lot of individual brilliance bailing them out) - on paper that's a useful team though.
Could be a in a bit of a hole early with Canterbury and Ta$man first up.
Hopefully Zarn's head is ok. Don't want to be risking that.
Significant drop in the loose forward quality thanks to AB callups and Alama's drama. Could be a struggle if we get injuries there.
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@kiwimurph said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@tim Looks about right.
With Alama in charge again and with all the disruption/noise I'm expecting another frustrating campaign like last year (whilst they very nearly won the comp they didn't play particularly well all year - it was a lot of individual brilliance bailing them out) - on paper that's a useful team though.
Could be a in a bit of a hole early with Canterbury and Ta$man first up.
Hopefully Zarn's head is ok. Don't want to be risking that.
Significant drop in the loose forward quality thanks to AB callups and Alama's drama. Could be a struggle if we get injuries there.
@kirwan loosie reserves I saw on Saturday looked capable enough, although they were against our bench too, where our drop off is greater.
Think we counted 15 reserves you had kitted up here that got a run on Saturday.
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A message sent to me from a contact , he’s a hard out Auckland supporter ..
Meihana Grindlay told by Auckland that they want to spend 18 months to 2 years longer developing him before playing at NPC. Has signed with the Chiefs and Taranaki for 2 years. While Auckland sign and bring in Solomons Kata
What the F..K..!@steven-harris So he packed a sad like a lot of youngsters do these days and left? What happened to proving yourself instead of just expecting opportunities to be handed to you on a plate haha.
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@steven-harris So he packed a sad like a lot of youngsters do these days and left? What happened to proving yourself instead of just expecting opportunities to be handed to you on a plate haha.
@african-monkey when the offer is Super plus NPC, id say thats a very very easy decision. and the right one, without doubt
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@steven-harris So he packed a sad like a lot of youngsters do these days and left? What happened to proving yourself instead of just expecting opportunities to be handed to you on a plate haha.
@african-monkey said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@steven-harris So he packed a sad like a lot of youngsters do these days and left? What happened to proving yourself instead of just expecting opportunities to be handed to you on a plate haha.
Snowflakes,When I was playing you had to earn your spot, you didn't run off somewhere else, it made you a better player fighting to get what you wanted,and when you won your spot you went harder as you didn't want to lose it to anyone.
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@steven-harris So he packed a sad like a lot of youngsters do these days and left? What happened to proving yourself instead of just expecting opportunities to be handed to you on a plate haha.
@african-monkey said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@steven-harris So he packed a sad like a lot of youngsters do these days and left? What happened to proving yourself instead of just expecting opportunities to be handed to you on a plate haha.
I'm pretty happy for those sorts of players to drift away.
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@tim Looks about right.
With Alama in charge again and with all the disruption/noise I'm expecting another frustrating campaign like last year (whilst they very nearly won the comp they didn't play particularly well all year - it was a lot of individual brilliance bailing them out) - on paper that's a useful team though.
Could be a in a bit of a hole early with Canterbury and Ta$man first up.
Hopefully Zarn's head is ok. Don't want to be risking that.
@kiwimurph said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
With Alama in charge again and with all the disruption/noise I'm expecting another frustrating campaign like last year (whilst they very nearly won the comp they didn't play particularly well all year - it was a lot of individual brilliance bailing them out) - on paper that's a useful team though.
Could be a in a bit of a hole early with Canterbury and Ta$man first up.
The draw is front loaded for Auckland
In the first four rounds we play the four strongest teams (according to tab odds): Canterbury (H), Ta$man (A), BOP (H), Wellington (A)
Auckland's draw on the TSF results pageI'd be happy with a 50/50 record from the first four rounds.
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@african-monkey when the offer is Super plus NPC, id say thats a very very easy decision. and the right one, without doubt
@muddyriver said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@african-monkey when the offer is Super plus NPC, id say thats a very very easy decision. and the right one, without doubt
Yeah, I'm unsure why this is riling some posters up, snowflakes indeed.
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@steven-harris So he packed a sad like a lot of youngsters do these days and left? What happened to proving yourself instead of just expecting opportunities to be handed to you on a plate haha.
@african-monkey I would have to agree with you ,on saying that he’s not the Lone Ranger ..so many of this generation want it now and are not prepared to sit in the wings
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@african-monkey I would have to agree with you ,on saying that he’s not the Lone Ranger ..so many of this generation want it now and are not prepared to sit in the wings
@steven-harris said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@african-monkey I would have to agree with you ,on saying that he’s not the Lone Ranger ..so many of this generation want it now and are not prepared to sit in the wings
I see both sides of this too - but when you could fall over tomorrow and do your knee and never be the same again, I can see why players want to move to try and get established (and paid).
I think it is good for Blues rugby if they are telling young players to wait as it shows the depth they are building, but with Auckland signing Kata I can see why young players (who would be expecting this to be the competition where they would get a go) say fuck this shit, I'm out of here.
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@steven-harris said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@african-monkey I would have to agree with you ,on saying that he’s not the Lone Ranger ..so many of this generation want it now and are not prepared to sit in the wings
I see both sides of this too - but when you could fall over tomorrow and do your knee and never be the same again, I can see why players want to move to try and get established (and paid).
I think it is good for Blues rugby if they are telling young players to wait as it shows the depth they are building, but with Auckland signing Kata I can see why young players (who would be expecting this to be the competition where they would get a go) say fuck this shit, I'm out of here.
@gt12 said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@steven-harris said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@african-monkey I would have to agree with you ,on saying that he’s not the Lone Ranger ..so many of this generation want it now and are not prepared to sit in the wings
I see both sides of this too - but when you could fall over tomorrow and do your knee and never be the same again, I can see why players want to move to try and get established (and paid).
I think it is good for Blues rugby if they are telling young players to wait as it shows the depth they are building, but with Auckland signing Kata I can see why young players (who would be expecting this to be the competition where they would get a go) say fuck this shit, I'm out of here.
Especially if they watched him play for the Brumbies. A poor man's Laumape.
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@muddyriver said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@african-monkey when the offer is Super plus NPC, id say thats a very very easy decision. and the right one, without doubt
Yeah, I'm unsure why this is riling some posters up, snowflakes indeed.
@nepia said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@muddyriver said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@african-monkey when the offer is Super plus NPC, id say thats a very very easy decision. and the right one, without doubt
Yeah, I'm unsure why this is riling some posters up, snowflakes indeed.
Maybe it shows society is getting soft take the easy Road,Spit the Dummy to easy, that will make you stronger NOT.
Not a reflection so much on this player a reflection on people in general now.A lot softer hence Snowflakes. -
@african-monkey I would have to agree with you ,on saying that he’s not the Lone Ranger ..so many of this generation want it now and are not prepared to sit in the wings
@steven-harris Been happening for a while now. They come from school rugby being the big stars expecting big pro contracts with people (fathers especially) telling them how great they are and then when they miss out on a team, they sulk and run off elsewhere until they get their way. Some work out, but a lot of them end up nowhere and end up leaving the game.
If it works out for Gridley, then well done to him, but its one if my pet hates when people just sulk when they don't get their way and let's be honest, Taranaki rugby is hardly flying atm, so is it really a good move for him in the long run?
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@steven-harris Been happening for a while now. They come from school rugby being the big stars expecting big pro contracts with people (fathers especially) telling them how great they are and then when they miss out on a team, they sulk and run off elsewhere until they get their way. Some work out, but a lot of them end up nowhere and end up leaving the game.
If it works out for Gridley, then well done to him, but its one if my pet hates when people just sulk when they don't get their way and let's be honest, Taranaki rugby is hardly flying atm, so is it really a good move for him in the long run?
@african-monkey i agree with you about the attitudes, but in this instance its a no brainer for the kid.
I think the aggressive NRL 20s programs started it and then the subsequent super rugby teams trying to pick AB's out of school made it worse.
Its genuinely hard to make it these days out of club rugby especially in the main center's chocka full of super guys and guys signed for 2-3 years. And one big injury can set you back 2 years.
Look at the Eden team 0 in the Auckland team? As long as where your leaving to has a good program, if their is an opportunity you have to take it. -
@african-monkey i agree with you about the attitudes, but in this instance its a no brainer for the kid.
I think the aggressive NRL 20s programs started it and then the subsequent super rugby teams trying to pick AB's out of school made it worse.
Its genuinely hard to make it these days out of club rugby especially in the main center's chocka full of super guys and guys signed for 2-3 years. And one big injury can set you back 2 years.
Look at the Eden team 0 in the Auckland team? As long as where your leaving to has a good program, if their is an opportunity you have to take it.@muddyriver said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
Look at the Eden team 0 in the Auckland team?
To be fair to Auckland, Ekuasi and Sione Tuipulotu are both Eden players. Though neither played in the final due to U20 and international commitments.
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Midfield could be very thin this year.
Murray to get a call up at some stage? Lam to cover centre? Plummer forced to spend time at 12?
@tim said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
Murray to get a call up at some stage?
A few additional players got profile photos: Murray, Cobb, McKenzie etc
gallery link
Also how much should we read into this picture?
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@tim said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
Murray to get a call up at some stage?
A few additional players got profile photos: Murray, Cobb, McKenzie etc
gallery link
Also how much should we read into this picture?
@duluth said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@tim said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
Murray to get a call up at some stage?
A few additional players got profile photos: Murray, Cobb, McKenzie etc
gallery link
Also how much should we read into this picture?
He is an amazing footballer, but he would be a absolute legend if he can come back to rugby at center and play well.
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@tim said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
Murray to get a call up at some stage?
A few additional players got profile photos: Murray, Cobb, McKenzie etc
gallery link
Also how much should we read into this picture?
@duluth said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
@tim said in Auckland Rugby 2021:
Murray to get a call up at some stage?
A few additional players got profile photos: Murray, Cobb, McKenzie etc
gallery link
Also how much should we read into this picture?
You seem to have left out this photo
