Auckland v North Harbour

[Kirwan]

At least they got the right call in the end.

[nzzp]

he's entitled to play the man if the man plays at the ball! Missing it is largely irrelevant isn't it?

[Kirwan]

@nzzp said in Auckland v North Harbour:

they're going to talk themselves into a card here, and it's ridiculous

Ref wanted it good AR

[nzzp]

that was a terrible decision from Hickey. FFS.

[Kirwan]

@nzzp said in Auckland v North Harbour:

that was a terrible decision from Hickey. FFS.

Yeah, as soon as I say he’s good. Sigh.

[nzzp]

@Kirwan said in Auckland v North Harbour:

@nzzp said in Auckland v North Harbour:

that was a terrible decision from Hickey. FFS.

Yeah, as soon as I say he’s good. Sigh.

ah

did you see the bullet from Zarn off the left hand. Far out.

[Kirwan]

@nzzp said in Auckland v North Harbour:

@Kirwan said in Auckland v North Harbour:

@nzzp said in Auckland v North Harbour:

that was a terrible decision from Hickey. FFS.

Yeah, as soon as I say he’s good. Sigh.

ah

did you see the bullet from Zarn off the left hand. Far out.

Passes great both directions

[nzzp]

Hickey taken out after kciking? Don't they protect the legs?

[Kirwan]

Not the worst first hit out. Enjoyed the game.

[Mattasaurus]

Bloody entertaining game as a neutral.

Some good skills on show

[nzzp]

@Kirwan said in Auckland v North Harbour:

Not the worst first hit out. Enjoyed the game.

Agreed.

YC were critical - 14-7 vs 21-0 I think.

Auckland forwards looked good when they got a chance. Arguably the most improtant game of the season

[Duluth]

Auckland player of the day voting:
https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/5464/auckland-motm-v-harbour/1

[Duluth]

Harbour can get a very competitive XV on the field. Just lacking the depth of a few other sides. I think their season will depend on how many injuries they have

[Duluth]

Auckland uses Zarn at first receiver more than the Blues do. I thought the ball went through Plummers hands quicker than normal now he’s playing outside Funaki

Really hope Jock gets a good amount of game time in the midweek game or next weekend. He’ll offer more off the bench than Hickey

Forwards looked slightly off in general play despite some good performances (Gibson, Vikena, Hodgman). Hopefully that comes right over the next few games.

[African Monkey]

I like the look of AJ Lam at centre as well and hope his injury isn't serious as I don't want to see Hickey and Plummer at 10 and 12 like we have seen in the past with Evans pushing out 1.

The forwards looked a bit rusty early on but settled in as the game went on. The rolling maul looked nice thats for sure.

Hard to say whether we have a title winning side or not, but there's plenty to work with. I think we'll get better as the season goes on.

[Duluth]

Zarn’s try was the highlight of the match (8:24 in this video)