Crusaders v Rebels
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Can't make up my mind if the Crusaders are playing well or the Rebels are just shit.
@Victor-Meldrew said in Crusaders v Rebels:
Can't make up my mind if the Crusaders are playing well or the Rebels are just shit.
Shite set piece for the Rebels, Crusaders have left a few points on the park
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@Nepia said in Crusaders v Rebels:
Is TJ Reece's manager/publicist? He's fluffing him for congratulating another player.
He's certainly Blackadder's, at least Reece deserves it, he's been awesome this year
Start of kiwi full house of wins for the weekend
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@Nepia said in Crusaders v Rebels:
Is TJ Reece's manager/publicist? He's fluffing him for congratulating another player.
He's certainly Blackadder's, at least Reece deserves it, he's been awesome this year
Start of kiwi full house of wins for the weekend
@Machpants agreed, apart from Roigard before he got injured I’d rate Reece the best player in the comp this year. He’s been exceptional.
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Haha Read can’t bring himself to pick the Blues tomorrow night against the Reds. Surely they are massive favourites.
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Havent seen the game but would I be right to say the return of Barrett shows his value as a player and the addition of a really good lock has transformed both a struggling lineout and scrum?
In the same way the two years ago the blues pack full of ABs got dismantled at set piece in the final due primarily to a weakness at lock. It proved that props scrummaging is significantly impacted by the quality of the push from behind.
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Havent seen the game but would I be right to say the return of Barrett shows his value as a player and the addition of a really good lock has transformed both a struggling lineout and scrum?
In the same way the two years ago the blues pack full of ABs got dismantled at set piece in the final due primarily to a weakness at lock. It proved that props scrummaging is significantly impacted by the quality of the push from behind.
@Lancaster-Park Bang on mate also impacted by loosies more than many people give credit for.
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Random thoughts:
Why (the Rebels) would you start with such an inferior front row? I get the idea of an impact bench, but only if the starters can at least hold their own. Dumb.
Think the Saders took a long time to believe in themselves. Should have slammed the door shut 30 mins in. Think that's confidence, or lack thereof.
Sith looseforwards really impressive. Lio-Willie the best of them. But Grace burst out of his this season's previous uselessness.
Aumua looking more like you'd expect from him.
Mabey makes a few mistakes.
Sevu Reece ... there's been mumbles about off field stuff, but he's playing brilliantly.
Good crowd too.
Not out of it, the Sith.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Crusaders v Rebels:
Can't make up my mind if the Crusaders are playing well or the Rebels are just shit.
Shite set piece for the Rebels, Crusaders have left a few points on the park
@Nevorian said in Crusaders v Rebels:
@Victor-Meldrew said in Crusaders v Rebels:
Can't make up my mind if the Crusaders are playing well or the Rebels are just shit.
Shite set piece for the Rebels, Crusaders have left a few points on the park
Good to see the Crusaders starting to get their act together a bit though.
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Was Havilii a calming controlling head to the backline?
Hasnt played for a while so I can accept he was rusty but do you think he helps aumua? -
Was Havilii a calming controlling head to the backline?
Hasnt played for a while so I can accept he was rusty but do you think he helps aumua?@Lancaster-Park said in Crusaders v Rebels:
Was Havilii a calming controlling head to the backline?
Hasnt played for a while so I can accept he was rusty but do you think he helps aumua?Aumua played well from the start, i.e., before Havili was on.
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Random thoughts:
Why (the Rebels) would you start with such an inferior front row? I get the idea of an impact bench, but only if the starters can at least hold their own. Dumb.
Think the Saders took a long time to believe in themselves. Should have slammed the door shut 30 mins in. Think that's confidence, or lack thereof.
Sith looseforwards really impressive. Lio-Willie the best of them. But Grace burst out of his this season's previous uselessness.
Aumua looking more like you'd expect from him.
Mabey makes a few mistakes.
Sevu Reece ... there's been mumbles about off field stuff, but he's playing brilliantly.
Good crowd too.
Not out of it, the Sith.
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@raymelb said in Crusaders v Rebels:
@booboo what mumbles?
Heard Devlin and his offsider suggesting he likely take up an offer to get out out of the Country.
Not sure why.
Darkish hints of bad behaviour.
