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<p>My $0.02 worth.</p>
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<p>Disappointed over the following:</p>
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<p>Luatua's exclusion</p>
<p>Fekitoa's inclusion</p>
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<p>I thought that Luatua had played his way into the squad and should be there and has earned the call up after his downfall of a couple of seasons ago.</p>
<p>I thought that Fekitoa had played his way out of the squad.</p>
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<p>His form IMO has gone backwards since his breakout year last year. I just don't feel confident when he get's the ball in hand as he has this "headless chook" look about him.</p>
<p>Sure, it's likely that defences have caught up with him this year and he's being marked much closer and the opposition don't give him the room he needs on the outside.</p>
<p>The other drawback with him is that his ball playing/distribution is really pretty poor. That stupid backhanded pass in the semi-final was just stupid when a better little pop pass would have had a much better result.</p>
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<p>I am hoping they pick Moala and Crotty for the first Bledisloe. You'd think, since this is his 3rd season in the AN camp, Fekitoa would have ironed out his deficiencies.</p>
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<p>Barrett will be the only AB playing right through the Super season 'til the end (Coles had a rest last week). Hopefully straight into the starting 10 position.</p> -
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<p>I am hoping they pick Moala and Crotty for the first Bledisloe. You'd think, since this is his 3rd season in the AN camp, Fekitoa would have ironed out his deficiencies.</p>
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<p>Barrett will be the only AB playing right through the Super season 'til the end (Coles had a rest last week). <strong>Hopefully straight into the starting 10 position.</strong></p>
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<p>Not according to the article in the Herald today...</p> -
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<p>Nice! I had a Sheilds/Squire moment!</p>
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<p>Nothing to see here!</p>
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<p>If someone could write a nice detailed analysis of the relative strengths and weaknesses of Dixon/Squires/Luatua I'd be most appreciative. A virtual beer is an option, or a real one if they're in the Hurricanes cachement area.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="MN5" data-cid="602332" data-time="1470109543"><p>If someone could write a nice detailed analysis of the relative strengths and weaknesses of Dixon/Squires/Luatua I'd be most appreciative. A virtual beer is an option, or a real one if they're in the Hurricanes cachement area.</p></blockquote>
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Here's the Fern's "analysis" on these three: <br><br>
Dixon - not sure about him; love his workrate; lose the hair band thing; try scoring loosie; does dumb stuff; got shown up in finals footy; best 6 last two years<br><br>
Shields - error prone; dumb stuff; runs upright; better this year; stupid penalties; well involved; heaps of tackles<br><br>
Luatua - at the bakery; on fire in the second half of the year; goes missing; tall rangey forward the ABs need; covers lock; not a lock; can play 6/8; not really a 6; he's from Auckland.... -
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<p>Here's the Fern's "analysis" on these three:<br><br>
Dixon - not sure about him; love his workrate; lose the hair band thing; try scoring loosie; does dumb stuff; got shown up in finals footy; best 6 last two years<br><br>
Shields - error prone; dumb stuff; runs upright; better this year; stupid penalties; well involved; heaps of tackles<br><br>
Luatua - at the bakery; on fire in the second half of the year; goes missing; tall rangey forward the ABs need; covers lock; not a lock; can play 6/8; not really a 6; he's from Auckland....</p>
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<p>Very good. I said Squires not Shields though.....who are you....Hooroo ?</p> -
<p>Great news: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/82725250/charlie-ngatai-included-in-taranakis-npc-squad'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/82725250/charlie-ngatai-included-in-taranakis-npc-squad</a></p>
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<p>Very good. I said Squires not Shields though.....who are you....Hooroo ?</p>
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<p>Squire without an "S"...who are you...Hooroo? :)</p>
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<p>He's from Ta$man, so almost certain to be a good guy - except he came from Manawatu originally.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="ACT Crusader" data-cid="602340" data-time="1470110894"><p>Here's the Fern's "analysis" on these three:<br><br>Dixon - not sure about him; love his workrate; lose the hair band thing; try scoring loosie; does dumb stuff; got shown up in finals footy; best 6 last two years<br><br>Shields - error prone; dumb stuff; runs upright; better this year; stupid penalties; well involved; heaps of tackles<br><br>Luatua - at the bakery; on fire in the second half of the year; goes missing; tall rangey forward the ABs need; covers lock; not a lock; can play 6/8; not really a 6; he's from Auckland....</p></blockquote><br>Better analysis than you'll get anywhere else.
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<p>Insightful analysis you say?</p>
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<p>Most boganic: 1. Squire 2. Dixon 3. Luatua.</p>
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<p>Best full name: 1. Dolph Steven Luatua. Either his family mingled with the Germans a few generations ago, or they love them some Dolph Lundgren. </p>
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<p>If Game of Thrones is to believed, a squire is a loyal servant to a knight. And that squire Podrick Payne is / was hung like a horse. </p> -
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<p>Insightful analysis you say?</p>
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<p>Most boganic: 1. Squire 2. Dixon 3. Luatua.</p>
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<p>Best full name: 1. Dolph Steven Luatua. Either his family mingled with the Germans a few generations ago, or they love them some Dolph Lundgren. </p>
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<p>If Game of Thrones is to believed, a squire is a loyal servant to a knight. And that squire Podrick Payne is / was hung like a horse. </p>
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<p>Is Podrick hung like a horse? They never explained how he managed to satisfy 5 whores to the point where they wouldn't accept payment. Must be more to it then just that..</p> -
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<p>Is Podrick hung like a horse? They never explained how he managed to satisfy 5 whores to the point where they wouldn't accept payment. Must be more to it then just that...</p>
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<p>Naaaa, Bronn and Tyrian were pretty concerned he was but turns out he was just very good in the sack.</p>
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<p>Fuck Squire and Dixon, I want Luatua in the team based on his name alone !</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi2g5PPqaLOAhWCjpQKHcs-DtwQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoolmenshair.com%2F2012%2F03%2Fdolph-lundgren-hairstyles.html&psig=AFQjCNHw2_l9IBbsSW6I-rZ9bI8MD9MGPA&ust=1470213302465132'><img height="393" src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee136/suwarnaadi/hair/Dolph-Lundgren-militaryflattop.jpg" width="414" alt="Dolph-Lundgren-militaryflattop.jpg"></a></p> -
<p>Just tweeted by the All Blacks account:</p>
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<p>UPDATE: Chiefs prop Kane Hames has been called up as a wider training player for the All Blacks camp in Auckland.</p>
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<p>UPDATE: Highlanders players in All Blacks have also been excused from All Blacks camp after long travel home from South Africa.</p> -
<p>NMS is unlikely to play for the Poo or be available for the EOYT. </p>
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11687346'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11687346</a></p> -
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<p>NMS is unlikely to play for the Poo or be available for the EOYT. </p>
<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11687346'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11687346</a></p>
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<p>This could open up a spot on that end of year tour - Melani Nanai or Rieko Ioane perhaps.</p>
