Argentina v All Blacks
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@mariner4life doesn't fit the narrative around here.
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at the twits saying R. Mo is shit. Aaron Smith's passing was a fucking masterclass. He had DMac running hard and flat and that ball was right in front of him every. single. time. R.Mo basically came on with the ABs in full Fozz-ball. An absolute average second 40. -
@Joans-Town-Jones said in Argentina v All Blacks:
at the twits saying R. Mo is shit. Aaron Smith's passing was a fucking masterclass. He had DMac running hard and flat and that ball was right in front of him every. single. time. R.Mo basically came on with the ABs in full Fozz-ball. An absolute average second 40.Yeah very hard to compare the two because of the game situation, but I can't help but wonder whether the midfield playing as effectively as they did was down to McKenzie.
That's the biggest take away for me regarding the backs in this game. I loved the way RI was running off Jordie's shoulder. They would often both be in a position to hit it up and McKenzie could pick his target. And with RI being on Jordie's shoulder there was the option for Jordie to pop the pass. It draws in defenders and this is how McKenzie got the room for his break leading to BB's try.
While it looks basic it's not easy for midfielders to time their run in unison like that. They need to trust the 10 is going to run on to the ball and time the pass. Something that BB has not been that good at his entire career and something that RM has regressed in the last few seasons after being one of his strengths.
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Aaron Smith's passing was perfect. R.Mo got garbage. The backs went nowhere once Fozz-ball was in full swing.
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@Joans-Town-Jones think was more the disruption with all the subs, but in particular with Christie who really has regressed in the past year or so, particularly his passing and game management.
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@mariner4life said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@Bones I'm pretty sure the key pass was Clark and he's getting no love for it
Clarke showed great hands there, very quick and on the money. BB still did really well though to beat his man and draw and pass perfectly. Love watching a bloke running at pace with the ball in 2 hands.
As an aside, I know we should expect someone at this level to make the last play 99 times out of 100, but it feels like lately it’s way more hit and miss for us
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@No-Quarter said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@Chris-B by my reckoning Frizell has had 2 half-decent games out of 25. If he continues to be selected, then hopefully his next one will be in the quarter final. Though based on his average to date, his next decent game will be in 12.5 tests, so more likely next year some time.
Two???
Crikey - you reckon he's played BOTH the half-decent games anyone has in the 6 jersey in the past 5 years.
Akira's fans will be out for your blood!
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@Joans-Town-Jones said in Argentina v All Blacks:
at the twits saying R. Mo is shit. Aaron Smith's passing was a fucking masterclass. He had DMac running hard and flat and that ball was right in front of him every. single. time. R.Mo basically came on with the ABs in full Fozz-ball. An absolute average second 40.we lost the second half. not good.
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@voodoo said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@mariner4life said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@Bones I'm pretty sure the key pass was Clark and he's getting no love for it
Clarke showed great hands there, very quick and on the money. BB still did really well though to beat his man and draw and pass perfectly. Love watching a bloke running at pace with the ball in 2 hands.
As an aside, I know we should expect someone at this level to make the last play 99 times out of 100, but it feels like lately it’s way more hit and miss for us
That’s because it is. Watch any top level comp around the world and those plays that were the norm for guys that played in the 80s and 90s, just aren’t there. Draw and pass seems a lost art.
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@Chris-B said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@Nepia Here's some guy called Reece Labuschagne who will really annoy you...
Carried with bad intention, committing several Argentine defenders in a performance All Blacks great Jerome Kaino would've been proud of.
Cool, now I can alternate calling you TJ and Reece.
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@mariner4life said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@Bones I'm pretty sure the key pass was Clark and he's getting no love for it
The comms when showing the replay even said the key to the try was the pass skipping Clarke…as the ball was in his hands being passed!
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@Unite said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@mariner4life said in Argentina v All Blacks:
@Bones I'm pretty sure the key pass was Clark and he's getting no love for it
The comms when showing the replay even said the key to the try was the pass skipping Clarke…as the ball was in his hands being passed!
That was hilarious - I actually rewound the replay at that point to make sure I heard them correctly!
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@foobaNZ said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I had question marks over Clarke pre game, but I thought he was excellent. Hoping he gets another go next week.
I like him at 11 with Jordan at 14. I think Telea or Narawa can cover either wing to be honest.
Wing is in a good spot now, especially after the days of Bridge etc. That will be a much bigger strength for us this WC.
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@Joans-Town-Jones said in Argentina v All Blacks:
Aaron Smith's passing was perfect. R.Mo got garbage. The backs went nowhere once Fozz-ball was in full swing.
Give it a rest. You don’t like Foster and blame him for everything shit and give him no credit for anything good. We get it.
There is a Foster thread you should acquaint yourself with and set up camp. Leave the match threads for …. The match.
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@No-Quarter yea I think across the pack we have some excellent depth now too. Props were a worry for a while.
If we can get our 23 right, then we're as good a team as any. The recent past we've probably had a few too many passengers on the bench.
I know it's hard to compare eras but the 2015 bench was absolutely stacked.
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@SouthernMann said in Argentina v All Blacks:
I'm all for playing stupid games, win stupid prizes. But he will face some strong consequences for this.
Strong consequences you say.
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@Bones said in Argentina v All Blacks:
My main takeaway.
How many different ways can you fucken pronounce Creevy?
Before or after he runs through you?
Closest non-CGI human resemblance to a living minotaur I have ever seen.. -
@Joans-Town-Jones said in Argentina v All Blacks:
at the twits saying R. Mo is shit. Aaron Smith's passing was a fucking masterclass. He had DMac running hard and flat and that ball was right in front of him every. single. time. R.Mo basically came on with the ABs in full Fozz-ball. An absolute average second 40.I noticed in the NZ XV game Weber was mostly passing slower but ok but onto very static runners
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