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QF - Blues v Drua

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    I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

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    • A African Monkey

      @Kirwan Helps that he's been given a regular go at 10 for the first time in his career. He got unfairly written off after his rookie season.

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      @African-Monkey said in QF - Blues v Drua:

      @Kirwan Helps that he's been given a regular go at 10 for the first time in his career. He got unfairly written off after his rookie season.

      The improvement in his field kicking this season is quite something. If I had to guess I would say O'Halloran has had some involvement there.

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      • Crazy HorseC Crazy Horse

        I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

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        @Crazy-Horse The Boks will give it a good go.

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        • Crazy HorseC Crazy Horse

          I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

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          @Crazy-Horse said in QF - Blues v Drua:

          I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

          France is there.

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          • Crazy HorseC Crazy Horse

            I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

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            @Crazy-Horse said in QF - Blues v Drua:

            I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

            Yeah that's with Beehre and Riccitelli too...

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              @Crazy-Horse said in QF - Blues v Drua:

              I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

              Yeah that's with Beehre and Riccitelli too...

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              @Bones said in QF - Blues v Drua:

              @Crazy-Horse said in QF - Blues v Drua:

              I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

              Yeah that's with Beehre and Riccitelli too...

              Yeah I thought that too. They could have easily been heavier.

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                @Crazy-Horse said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

                Yeah that's with Beehre and Riccitelli too...

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                @Bones Renata isn't the biggest prop either.

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                  I think there was ~90 kg difference in the pack weights. That's huge.

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                  • A African Monkey

                    Was impressed with us last night. Obviously we've had better performances, but the Drua put us under a bit of pressure in the 2nd half and I thought we handled it very well.

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                    @African-Monkey said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                    Was impressed with us last night. Obviously we've had better performances, but the Drua put us under a bit of pressure in the 2nd half and I thought we handled it very well.

                    Brumbies compete harder at the breakdown.. They'll be trying their level best to disrupt and slow the Blues ruck ball.

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                      @pakman said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                      @Tim said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                      Akira Ioane's calf tightened up. Tuipulotu needs to be evaluated tomorrow. Darry and McWhannell should be available. Heem might be available too.

                      We miss Heem's direct lines.

                      I thought lam was bloody strong, some great tackles and busts

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                      @Machpants said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                      @pakman said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                      @Tim said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                      Akira Ioane's calf tightened up. Tuipulotu needs to be evaluated tomorrow. Darry and McWhannell should be available. Heem might be available too.

                      We miss Heem's direct lines.

                      I thought lam was bloody strong, some great tackles and busts

                      I originally missed the first 15 after HT, but, having now caught up, agree that Lam was defensive rock in that period. Can't recall any big busts in the third quarter.
                      Akira also a pillar in backline defence during the 15 minutes or so when Drua had lots of ball. Mention also for Ofa, who made more than five tackles close to the ruck during that period.

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                        Plummer looks the goods to me. Robust in defense, kicking out of hand good, and guides the team around nicely. Thinking he would be the ideal back up to Dmac if his game translates to the international level.

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                          Yeah I'll say it again, I wouldn't be upset with a Plummer/Lam 22/23

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                            Plummer is the find of the season, IMO. He has really stepped up this year and plays with a lot of confidence. Clearly the 2nd best 1st Five in NZ at the moment.

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                              @Bones Renata isn't the biggest prop either.

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                              @African-Monkey Renata 120kg plus

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                                @Bones said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                                @Crazy-Horse said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                                I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?

                                Yeah that's with Beehre and Riccitelli too...

                                Yeah I thought that too. They could have easily been heavier.

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                                @Crazy-Horse sure Beehre is now 118kg

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                                  Plummer is the find of the season, IMO. He has really stepped up this year and plays with a lot of confidence. Clearly the 2nd best 1st Five in NZ at the moment.

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                                  @cgrant on the Breakdown last night Kirwan and Wilson had Perofeta as the third best 10 behind DMac and Beaudy. Fk me, you’d think Kirwan would be pushing for Plummer, he’s been unreal this year. Perofeta has been his usual hot and cold self.

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                                    @cgrant on the Breakdown last night Kirwan and Wilson had Perofeta as the third best 10 behind DMac and Beaudy. Fk me, you’d think Kirwan would be pushing for Plummer, he’s been unreal this year. Perofeta has been his usual hot and cold self.

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                                    @Canes4life sums Kirwan up. This is the same guy who 'didn't know anything about' Rivez Reihana when talking in the pre-game to round 1 Chiefs Crusaders this year.

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                                      @cgrant on the Breakdown last night Kirwan and Wilson had Perofeta as the third best 10 behind DMac and Beaudy. Fk me, you’d think Kirwan would be pushing for Plummer, he’s been unreal this year. Perofeta has been his usual hot and cold self.

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                                      @Canes4life said in QF - Blues v Drua:

                                      @cgrant on the Breakdown last night Kirwan and Wilson had Perofeta as the third best 10 behind DMac and Beaudy. Fk me, you’d think Kirwan would be pushing for Plummer, he’s been unreal this year. Perofeta has been his usual hot and cold self.

                                      Kirwan phoning it in, just like with his coaching.

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                                        Would Beaudy even be number 2?

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