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  • gt12G gt12

    Even the Rugbypod (Parsons, Hall, Karl) have started to put the boot in.

    It seems clear to me from Bryn Hallโ€™s comments that there is a perception that there is a preparation problem.

    Iโ€™m not interested in discussing head coaching changes, but beyond that what would help?

    Do we need a McCaw there? An outsider watching the preparation and reporting to the coaches, players, whoever about preparation?

    It also seemed pretty clear from Parsons that they should be selecting others, if the team is actually doing what the coaches are saying (i.e., rebuilding) then why arenโ€™t we rebuilding? Where is Sotutu? Vaโ€™ii? RTS?

    The final point is that the Argies just want it more. Do we just have players who donโ€™t care about losing? Is there a solution to that?

    Edit: They finally somewhat brought up defense, is it that simple? We can't score but we are giving up too many points? I've always said that if you get more than 20 and put in a big effort, you'll likely tip us up, so is it just our defense/discipline just giving up points too easily?

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    @gt12 Yup. Noticed the shift in tone this week from the lads. When they mention preparation what they mean is your opponents strategies and how to counter them. Irelandโ€™s midfield diamond, sexton round the back: No answer. Boks aerial attack: took a week. Pumas spread defence: barely any kicks into space. We all knew what was coming but they couldnโ€™t prepare for it.

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      @gt12 Yup. Noticed the shift in tone this week from the lads. When they mention preparation what they mean is your opponents strategies and how to counter them. Irelandโ€™s midfield diamond, sexton round the back: No answer. Boks aerial attack: took a week. Pumas spread defence: barely any kicks into space. We all knew what was coming but they couldnโ€™t prepare for it.

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      @game_film said in All Blacks 2022:

      @gt12 Yup. Noticed the shift in tone this week from the lads. When they mention preparation what they mean is your opponents strategies and how to counter them. Irelandโ€™s midfield diamond, sexton round the back: No answer. Boks aerial attack: took a week. Pumas spread defence: barely any kicks into space. We all knew what was coming but they couldnโ€™t prepare for it.

      Did we know though? Apart from the Boks aerial attack that is.I don't watch enough international rugby not involving the ABs to know if Ireland and the Argies tried new tactics.

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      • Crazy HorseC Crazy Horse

        @game_film said in All Blacks 2022:

        @gt12 Yup. Noticed the shift in tone this week from the lads. When they mention preparation what they mean is your opponents strategies and how to counter them. Irelandโ€™s midfield diamond, sexton round the back: No answer. Boks aerial attack: took a week. Pumas spread defence: barely any kicks into space. We all knew what was coming but they couldnโ€™t prepare for it.

        Did we know though? Apart from the Boks aerial attack that is.I don't watch enough international rugby not involving the ABs to know if Ireland and the Argies tried new tactics.

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        @Crazy-Horse said in All Blacks 2022:

        @game_film said in All Blacks 2022:

        @gt12 Yup. Noticed the shift in tone this week from the lads. When they mention preparation what they mean is your opponents strategies and how to counter them. Irelandโ€™s midfield diamond, sexton round the back: No answer. Boks aerial attack: took a week. Pumas spread defence: barely any kicks into space. We all knew what was coming but they couldnโ€™t prepare for it.

        Did we know though? Apart from the Boks aerial attack that is.I don't watch enough international rugby not involving the ABs to know if Ireland and the Argies tried new tactics.

        Nope same old same old, Ireland in 6N, Boks vs Wales (when they won) and Puma beating Scotland

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        • GrooterG Grooter

          @Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:

          @nostrildamus Only in some people's heads.

          In my head, but can you honestly say Bridgey was that much better than Nareki? nonetheless that's now long in the past, although if Otago make it to the quarters and Nareki makes a good go of it I would like to see him in the all blacks xv back three with Sullivan and Telea.

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          @FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks 2022:

          @Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:

          @nostrildamus Only in some people's heads.

          In my head, but can you honestly say Bridgey was that much better than Nareki? nonetheless that's now long in the past, although if Otago make it to the quarters and Nareki makes a good go of it I would like to see him in the all blacks xv back three with Sullivan and Telea.

          Bridge wasn't fully recovered from injury when selected for the ABs again and I take back nearly 5% of everything I ever said against him.
          But it does raise the question as to what sort of coaching mastermind would select an injured winger who was never a standout in the first place.

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            What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

            ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

            1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
            2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
            3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

            So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

            https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

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              What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

              ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

              1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
              2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
              3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

              So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

              https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

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              @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

              What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

              ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

              1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
              2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
              3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

              So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

              https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

              What a weird post. He agrees with you. Blinded by the headline?

              In a nutshell 'we need to curb our instinct to keep playing ball in hand because other teams are happy to play a style where they focus on giving us the ball then pressuring us. We need to put that pressure back on them'
              He's talking sense not having a 'wah'

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              • CrucialC Crucial

                @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                What a weird post. He agrees with you. Blinded by the headline?

                In a nutshell 'we need to curb our instinct to keep playing ball in hand because other teams are happy to play a style where they focus on giving us the ball then pressuring us. We need to put that pressure back on them'
                He's talking sense not having a 'wah'

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                @Crucial could be a bit. I just rage at they're not playing rugby, not playing to win. Fucking stupid shit. Of course they are, and they are winning. Also more talk of controlling the game etc, but same shit we've heard for years, but no actual change in execution

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                • CrucialC Crucial

                  @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                  What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                  ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                  1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                  2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                  3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                  So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                  https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                  What a weird post. He agrees with you. Blinded by the headline?

                  In a nutshell 'we need to curb our instinct to keep playing ball in hand because other teams are happy to play a style where they focus on giving us the ball then pressuring us. We need to put that pressure back on them'
                  He's talking sense not having a 'wah'

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                  @Crucial said in All Blacks 2022:

                  @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                  What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                  ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                  1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                  2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                  3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                  So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                  https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                  What a weird post. He agrees with you. Blinded by the headline?

                  In a nutshell 'we need to curb our instinct to keep playing ball in hand because other teams are happy to play a style where they focus on giving us the ball then pressuring us. We need to put that pressure back on them'
                  He's talking sense not having a 'wah'

                  also to goad argies to play more open

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                    What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                    ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                    1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                    2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                    3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                    So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                    https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

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                    @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                    What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                    ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                    1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                    2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                    3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                    So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                    https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                    In the finest traditions of The Fern that's a hell of a rant from someone who obviously didn't read the very article he's posting. Well done. Probably a candidate https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5071/fernies-2022-nominations

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                    • antipodeanA antipodean

                      @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                      What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                      ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                      1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                      2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                      3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                      So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                      https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                      In the finest traditions of The Fern that's a hell of a rant from someone who obviously didn't read the very article he's posting. Well done. Probably a candidate https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5071/fernies-2022-nominations

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                      @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                      @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                      What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                      ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                      1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                      2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                      3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                      So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                      https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                      In the finest traditions of The Fern that's a hell of a rant from someone who obviously didn't read the very article he's posting. Well done. Probably a candidate https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5071/fernies-2022-nominations

                      Thanks I'm feeling proud. ๐Ÿ†

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                      • CrucialC Crucial

                        @FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks 2022:

                        @taniwharugby Perofeta was born in Wanganui wasn't he?

                        No.
                        Whanganui

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                        @Crucial said in All Blacks 2022:

                        @FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks 2022:

                        @taniwharugby Perofeta was born in Wanganui wasn't he?

                        No.
                        Whanganui

                        It was probably Wanganui when he was born.

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                        • antipodeanA antipodean

                          @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                          What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                          ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                          1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                          2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                          3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                          So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                          https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                          In the finest traditions of The Fern that's a hell of a rant from someone who obviously didn't read the very article he's posting. Well done. Probably a candidate https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5071/fernies-2022-nominations

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                          @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                          @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                          What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                          ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                          1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                          2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                          3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                          So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                          https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                          In the finest traditions of The Fern that's a hell of a rant from someone who obviously didn't read the very article he's posting. Well done. Probably a candidate https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5071/fernies-2022-nominations

                          It makes for better internetting when you donโ€™t read an article and get outraged but to not read an article youโ€™ve actually posted yourself is next level. Brilliant stuff.

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                            @antipodean said in All Blacks 2022:

                            @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                            What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                            ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                            1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                            2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                            3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                            So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                            https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                            In the finest traditions of The Fern that's a hell of a rant from someone who obviously didn't read the very article he's posting. Well done. Probably a candidate https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5071/fernies-2022-nominations

                            It makes for better internetting when you donโ€™t read an article and get outraged but to not read an article youโ€™ve actually posted yourself is next level. Brilliant stuff.

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                            @MN5 I read the article, but such was the red mist from the 'they don't play to win' comment that I may have slightly misinterpreted what Mr Smith was saying! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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                              @MN5 I read the article, but such was the red mist from the 'they don't play to win' comment that I may have slightly misinterpreted what Mr Smith was saying! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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                              @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                              @MN5 I read the article, but such was the red mist from the 'they don't play to win' comment that I may have slightly misinterpreted what Mr Smith was saying! ๐Ÿ˜‰

                              Iโ€™m going to choose to ignore this post and criticise you anyway. Itโ€™s the fern way ๐Ÿ˜‰

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                                @Crucial said in All Blacks 2022:

                                @FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks 2022:

                                @taniwharugby Perofeta was born in Wanganui wasn't he?

                                No.
                                Whanganui

                                It was probably Wanganui when he was born.

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                                  @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                                  @MN5 I read the article, but such was the red mist from the 'they don't play to win' comment that I may have slightly misinterpreted what Mr Smith was saying! ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                  Iโ€™m going to choose to ignore this post and criticise you anyway. Itโ€™s the fern way ๐Ÿ˜‰

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                                  @MN5 said in All Blacks 2022:

                                  @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                                  @MN5 I read the article, but such was the red mist from the 'they don't play to win' comment that I may have slightly misinterpreted what Mr Smith was saying! ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                  Iโ€™m going to choose to ignore this post and criticise you anyway. Itโ€™s the fern way ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                  That's beautiful #soproudofyou

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                                    @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                                    What an arrogant little turd. Don't want to play. Don't want to win. Well all these teams not playing proper rugby are kicking the shit out of the ABs!

                                    ABs never used to win off purely attacking rugby, it was our defence that caused turn overs, and counter attacks that were key. Even one of the tries we scored last weekend was that a turn over try, from line out rather then defence. We used to kick more and have less possession than the other team. Kick to them and use defence to force mistakes. But now we

                                    1. keep possession but don't do anything clever with it, like say Ireland who use deception to create holes. We just fling it about, in easily read pod systems
                                    2. We kick less, and kick worse when we do
                                    3. Defend so passively we don't force turnovers anyway

                                    So get fucked, Smith, and take your rose tinted arrogant glasses off. If you actually ran some times, then maybe our attack would be better - remember the triple threat, you turd?

                                    https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/09/all-blacks-v-argentina-veteran-halfback-aaron-smith-believes-opposition-teams-don-t-want-to-play-rugby.html

                                    In the finest traditions of The Fern that's a hell of a rant from someone who obviously didn't read the very article he's posting. Well done. Probably a candidate https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5071/fernies-2022-nominations

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                                    @antipodean. Spot on Aaron Smith. Perhaps the stats from the Championship tries for and against might back him up. Opposition wants us to play the rugby and force us into errors. Not too many tries against us but our ability to maintain sustained attacks and score is minimal. Players are instinctively used to the 20 phases stuff Crusaders and Blues often do in Super rugby. Same with the kick into the corner and score from a driving maul philosophy. Works regularly at super level so becomes second instinct. Might answer why we are so poor on kick chase too...

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                                    • nostrildamusN nostrildamus

                                      @FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks 2022:

                                      @Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:

                                      @nostrildamus Only in some people's heads.

                                      In my head, but can you honestly say Bridgey was that much better than Nareki? nonetheless that's now long in the past, although if Otago make it to the quarters and Nareki makes a good go of it I would like to see him in the all blacks xv back three with Sullivan and Telea.

                                      Bridge wasn't fully recovered from injury when selected for the ABs again and I take back nearly 5% of everything I ever said against him.
                                      But it does raise the question as to what sort of coaching mastermind would select an injured winger who was never a standout in the first place.

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                                      @nostrildamus said in All Blacks 2022:

                                      @FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks 2022:

                                      @Stargazer said in All Blacks 2022:

                                      @nostrildamus Only in some people's heads.

                                      In my head, but can you honestly say Bridgey was that much better than Nareki? nonetheless that's now long in the past, although if Otago make it to the quarters and Nareki makes a good go of it I would like to see him in the all blacks xv back three with Sullivan and Telea.

                                      Bridge wasn't fully recovered from injury when selected for the ABs again and I take back nearly 5% of everything I ever said against him.
                                      But it does raise the question as to what sort of coaching mastermind would select an injured winger who was never a standout in the first place.

                                      Wasn't he playing for the Crusaders when Foster selected him?

                                      Or perhaps Foster was dumb enough to believe that, as Bridge was pretty good at Super level for the Crusaders, he'd make the grade at Test level?

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                                        @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                                        @MN5 I read the article, but such was the red mist from the 'they don't play to win' comment that I may have slightly misinterpreted what Mr Smith was saying! ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                        Iโ€™m going to choose to ignore this post and criticise you anyway. Itโ€™s the fern way ๐Ÿ˜‰

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                                        @MN5 said in All Blacks 2022:

                                        @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                                        @MN5 I read the article, but such was the red mist from the 'they don't play to win' comment that I may have slightly misinterpreted what Mr Smith was saying! ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                        Iโ€™m going to choose to ignore this post and criticise you anyway. Itโ€™s the fern way ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                        At least some people are coherent with their criticism, even if I'm so frothing with rage at what foster etc had allowed the ABs to come to, that I make no sense

                                        https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/474021/playing-to-win-argentina-didn-t-do-it-by-accident

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                                        • M Machpants

                                          @MN5 said in All Blacks 2022:

                                          @Machpants said in All Blacks 2022:

                                          @MN5 I read the article, but such was the red mist from the 'they don't play to win' comment that I may have slightly misinterpreted what Mr Smith was saying! ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                          Iโ€™m going to choose to ignore this post and criticise you anyway. Itโ€™s the fern way ๐Ÿ˜‰

                                          At least some people are coherent with their criticism, even if I'm so frothing with rage at what foster etc had allowed the ABs to come to, that I make no sense

                                          https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/474021/playing-to-win-argentina-didn-t-do-it-by-accident

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                                          @Machpants

                                          Jamie Wall appears to be a fern viewer.

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