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@Chris-B said in Ashes 2025/6:

Given the firepower at Oz' disposal 300 will likely be a challenging score.

I suspect 300 will be tough as well on this pitch even with wickets that were given away

If we only have to chase 26, do we tempt fate?

such a NZ type of dismissal lol, still will take any wickets

From the beebs

Wolves to give this list a serious shake at the moment...

well deserved that man, pity against us, but magnificent all the same, match saver

Surely anyone still thinking Latham MOTM has been day drinking...

speaking of which

Greaves has been superb at the crease
Batting with ease and resolute with his leaves
and given NZ the fleece

I'll get my coat

@Gunner said in West Indies tour of NZ:

@bayimports said in West Indies tour of NZ:

Whats everyone’s thoughts on what’s the more difficult record to get rid of? Conceding most runs in fourth innings to lose a test or 26?

26. I don’t think that’s a record we’ll ever get rid of.

That’s my thoughts however we have both watched enough tests to know chases over 400 very rarely happen either. We could be stuck with two

Whats everyone’s thoughts on what’s the more difficult record to get rid of? Conceding most runs in fourth innings to lose a test or 26?

Windies often don’t need much to fire them up, one good partnership and an injury hampered bowling attack could lead to an unthinkable record, one of which NZ needs not to own another…

Wicket please fluffybunnies

@Catogrande said in 10. 2025 TOTY FIRST FIVE-EIGHTH:

@MiketheSnow @bayimports

Points lost for not knowing their names.

the funny part is I could have written anything and I doubt many would have pulled me up.. doh!

@Catogrande said in 10. 2025 TOTY FIRST FIVE-EIGHTH:

This might be an A N Other winner. I really can't think of anyone that stands out above all others.

The Saffer guy looks to have all the gifts but has not done much so far, very much early days. Does he get it on potential?

NZ 10s? Nah.

Aus? Do me a favour. It's been a revolving door with the stand in JOC being the pick of a pretty bare cupboard.

Ntamack has been injured and a bit hot and cold.

Russell is too many rocks and not enough diamonds, even if those diamonds are very sparkly.

England? No one has had the reigns for long enough or shown the all round consistency necessary

Ireland similar.

Wales? Do we even know any of their names?

Argies? Well if they settled on Carreras he would have a good chance, but they haven't so he doesn't

Allan and Garbisi seem to be swapping around too much for either to make a claim.

A N Other it is then.

Like your theory. Uruguay had 6 wins in 2025 anyone watch any of their games and know who their 10 is? Almost feel this would be the next best case and given results maybe a tier 2 deserves it given the protest vote

@mariner4life said in New All Black Coach:

here's a cool scenario.

The review of the coaching staff is conducted by the NZRU. Players are interviewed to have their input. the players chosen to interview are senior:
A Savea
B Barrett
S Barrett
W Jordan

youre fucking with us right? thats just insane, might as well also include Razor's mum

@Nepia said in NRL 2025:

@canefan said in NRL 2025:

@Nepia said in NRL 2025:

Lussick is a good guy to get rid of, he's no longer a competitive hooker and is one of the Clark style middle forwards.

But, watch my head explode when we replace him with another journeyman Aussie, or watch other posters heads explode when we replace him with NAS.

Or when Cleary turns him into a star

I'm pretty confident he's not going to turn Lussick into a star - Ale and Moimoi though ...

Im not confident he will on Ale either, the kid had plenty of chances to try and cement a position and now others surpassed him, Moimoi though Im curious about!

@canefan said in NRL 2025:

@bayimports said in NRL 2025:

@canefan said in NRL 2025:

Ivan Cleary is shopping in the Warrior's odds and ends bin. Now he's bought Freddy Lussick. Does he know something we don't?

Perhaps, although one we were shopping around

He's bought 3 or 4 reserve Warriors now hasn't he?

yeah him, the prop...Ale, kalani going, Patrick Moimoi and maybe another

so yeah building some depth, which seems weird given their juniors are normally better than everyone else.

@canefan said in NRL 2025:

Ivan Cleary is shopping in the Warrior's odds and ends bin. Now he's bought Freddy Lussick. Does he know something we don't?

Perhaps, although one we were shopping around

NRL still silent on EKat affair...thankfully everyone wants answers

Also once was a warrior, bulldog, Knight, Panther,... Hetherington now replacement for Ekat. Jeez I know the Storm can take ok players and make them great, but this would be a big ask.

Coby Black to Raiders 2026... huge signing if completed, might play first grade this year big young name
Ruben Garrick chased by multiple teams and unfortunately the Warriors are not one of them mentioned, no surprises that the Roosters are

@African-Monkey said in All Blacks MOTM v Wales:

@bayimports said in All Blacks MOTM v Wales:

For all the honorable mentions should probably add Tosi. Especially with an Ardie highlight reel play

I thought Ardie ran on fron the sideline to make that turnover!

Oh no wait, Tosi actually made the tackle first up as well......

such a huge play from a 130kg plus unit on our try line better than our loosies

For all the honorable mentions should probably add Tosi. Especially with an Ardie highlight reel play

@Bones said in West Indies tour of NZ:

@bayimports said in West Indies tour of NZ:

Could be chasing 400 at this rate

Might not be getting betting tips off you anytime soon.

Fair, although was a fast start, but over within a few seconds.., sound familiar