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by mrbrownstone
Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 97
Views: 992

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

I wouldn't be writing Aumua off just yet. If the Crusaders can find some form and our backline can start to get, he still looks like a very dangerous attacking player. Yeah, it's quite hard to judge a 13 when our pack has been getting smashed and he's been playing outside our 4th choice 10. He's be...
by mrbrownstone
Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 97
Views: 992

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Hannah looked good at lock. Paired with Scott Barret they could be a good pair if Strange keeps getting injured. Was pleased Hotham went well after a couple of awful earlier displays in tandem with Kemara. I think David Havili may be finished as a 12 and should consider moving back to fullback. I g...
by mrbrownstone
Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 97
Views: 992

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Yep mrb , but DMac is injured, so was good time to use as rest. I really enjoyed game, and as a neutral, thought the Crusaders were bloody good for the win. Almost like they decided that 5 losses were enough and we better sort it out! In general I thought their pack went bloody well, and that's whe...
by mrbrownstone
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 97
Views: 992

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

That's mor bloody like it! What a vast improvement! So happy with that. I thought there were a few key differences, but namely the desire to okay faster: quick taps, quick throws, and playing sideline to sideline in phase play. Good coaching by Penney. McNicholl was a big difference on attack and ad...
by mrbrownstone
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 97
Views: 992

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Tehui wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:12 am As a neutral, the Chiefs looked a bit flat tonight. But a good win by the Crusaders. I had been wondering whether it was time to create a new South Island Super Rugby side based in Otago, where the players would wear the Crusaders socks on special occasions.
:lol:
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 141
Views: 2681

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

That “silly little boat race” has a global audience of over a billion people You seem to be labouring under the delusion that sailing is a real sport or that I care. Let me disabuse you of that notion: it isn't and I don't. You may not care about the sailing itself but isn't bringing events like th...
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 85
Views: 1673

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

Do you actually think Fozzie would pick Manu over Rieko? Honestly I think we'd probably play him at 12, not 13 in NZ. But yes, I do, as he's the exact sort of crash-ball gainline option we lacked for almost that entire tenure. So he wouldn't get picked over Rieko, he'd get picked over our 12s (afte...
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 141
Views: 2681

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Honestly, what an embarrassing complaint. 'Boo hoo, I had to postpone my silly little boat race because they wouldn't let me run over an endangered species." World's smallest violin. That “silly little boat race” has a global audience of over a billion people You seem to be labouring under the delu...
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 141
Views: 2681

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Honestly, what an embarrassing complaint.

'Boo hoo, I had to postpone my silly little boat race because they wouldn't let me run over an endangered species."

World's smallest violin.
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 85
Views: 1673

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

Like I said, Manu would struggle to make the the ABs most years . I'm sure he would have made it in 2019 but he's not making it over Conrad or Rieko Come on now. Yes he is. Don't be silly. Do you actually think Fozzie would pick Manu over Rieko? Honestly I think we'd probably play him at 12, not 13...
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 85
Views: 1673

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

As a Kiwi and spiritual guardian of the game I believe I speak the truth when I say Jeremy Guscott is one of the All time greats. Manu would struggle to make the ABs most years. Ryan Crotty made the ABs plenty of times, as did plenty if centres that don’t hold a candle to Tuilagi. I’m sure Tuilagi ...
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 85
Views: 1673

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

How is this even a question? Guscott and it's not even especially close right ?

Tuilagi will forever be a case of 'what could have been'.
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 141
Views: 2681

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

Enzedder wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:28 am Poor little Wussell, couldn't get his own way.

fudge him and his toy boats.
:thumbup:
by mrbrownstone
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 840
Views: 61643

Re: All Blacks 2024

On the topic of our 10 depth, am I allowed to say I think it sucks a bit that the Clan have spent the past two seasons with overseas 10s clogging up a spot that could potentially be developing young NZ 10s? I don't blame them, I'd probably do the same in their position and they're hardly the first t...
by mrbrownstone
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 97
Views: 992

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Even without DMac, Finau, and Vai'i, the Chiefs still look far too strong, boasting 8 All Blacks among their starters to our 5.

Chiefs by 23.
by mrbrownstone
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 97
Views: 992

SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Match info: Crusaders vs Chiefs, Friday March 29th, 7.05pm NZT at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch. Referee: Angus Gardner Teams https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJpTLcCW0AAjUIJ?format=jpg&name=900x900 CHIEFS (15-1): Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Etene Nanai-Setu...
by mrbrownstone
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 68067

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

UncleFB wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:28 am FABJM.

I love that this has stuck even despite him being a Welsh international :lol: :lol:
by mrbrownstone
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 68067

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Will create a proper thread later, but for now, team for this week: https://crusaders.co.nz/assets/Images/Image-1.png Positives: Strange, Reihana fit again, plus Franks back from suspension, Sykes-Martin over his COVID issues, and McNicholl officially named to start after only being a late inclusion...
by mrbrownstone
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 68067

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Hurrifan wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:16 am Need 5 wins. There's 5 Australian sides. Plus the Chiefs are playing you without McKenzie.

That should be enough to make the pointy end.
I'll take just 1, at this point.
by mrbrownstone
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 68067

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Oh dear, things must be dire indeed—I find myself agreeing with Jeff Wilson. After examining the Crusaders’ remaining nine round robin games, Wilson felt they could “sneak into’’ the playoffs - and then be challenging. “They’ve got the Chiefs at home [on Friday night] ... [a win’s unlikely] given ho...
by mrbrownstone
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mathieu Raynal Gooooone.
Replies: 15
Views: 595

Re: Mathieu Raynal Gooooone.

Shame. Will always have my respect for being the only ref who seems to give a shit about speeding up the game/cutting out time-wasting.
by mrbrownstone
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1177

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

Horan is usually next to him commentating. :| Yes, and he's improved out of sight as a commentator now he's not surrounded bu the rest of them. And Clarke does the Drua games, you know that right? Yes. Thankfully that's the only time I have to hear him anymore, and we're better off for it.
by mrbrownstone
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain
Replies: 28
Views: 1336

Re: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain

sunnybanana wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:35 pm
HighKingLeinster wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:10 am
eldanielfire wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:24 am

You wot?
I am saying she is not overly attractive. Has a face like her old man

Edit, are you reading my post as "them" rather than "her"?
You come across as a complete c*nt
:thumbup:
by mrbrownstone
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain
Replies: 28
Views: 1336

Re: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain

HighKingLeinster wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:37 pm By calling a bird ugly? Guess you have never partaken in slagging the Kiwis and they gargoylish women folk?
Shockingly enough, the two are related. Calling someone ugly entirely unprompted comes across as quite cunt-ish.

It's a concept most of us grasp in primary school, are you a bit slow?
by mrbrownstone
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain
Replies: 28
Views: 1336

Re: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain

Absolute dumpster fire of sexism and misogyny in this thread, never change, PR.

Good luck to her, pleased to see women's rugby in SA continuing to grow :thumbup:
by mrbrownstone
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: the Chink in the Chiefs Armour
Replies: 27
Views: 1160

Re: the Chink in the Chiefs Armour

With McKenzie on this season, the Chiefs have scored 166 points and conceded 83, while with him off, they are 33-6 down. I noticed that Damo had more strapping on his Right Leg that I have seen on any player for some time. He must also be due for a mandatory rest week. There was a point against the...
by mrbrownstone
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1177

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

I find him very hit or miss. He's clearly exceptionally passionate and knowledgable about the game and when he focuses on that he has some brilliant insights. He's also very good and careful with pronuncing players' names correctly, which is more than can be said for most commentators. On the other...
by mrbrownstone
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1177

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

I find him very hit or miss. He's clearly exceptionally passionate and knowledgable about the game and when he focuses on that he has some brilliant insights. He's also very good and careful with pronuncing players' names correctly, which is more than can be said for most commentators. On the other ...
by mrbrownstone
Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament
Replies: 20
Views: 662

Re: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament

Auckman wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:10 am Final: Crusaders 31-17 Chiefs - Highlights

Baby Sadists too good in the tight.
Champions once again :D :thumbup:


Please ignore what the senior team and Matatu are doing
by mrbrownstone
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 68067

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Well piss. Another week, more injuries. Strange and Crotty pulled out pre-game despite being named, and Havili limped off. That brings the current toll to: 1. Williams 2. McAlister 3. Franks 4. Barrett 5. Strange 6. Blackadder 7. 8. Lio-Willie 9. 10. Burke 11. Mataele 12. Havili 13. Ennor 14. Halfpe...
by mrbrownstone
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 78
Views: 1797

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

Congrats Blues, well deserved win.

That went about as I expected it to. Our lineout faltered with 20 and 21 year old locks, and Bell's throwing remains a concern. Our attack looks clueless and I don't understand the use of Aumua at all.
by mrbrownstone
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 78
Views: 1797

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

Going to be an interesting game this from a neutral’s perspective. I see the Crusaders have stuck with Havili and Auma as their preferred midfield. Opportunity to deliver there. Who is going to kick for the Blues? How far down the replacement to the replacement are the Crusaders going to go with th...
by mrbrownstone
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 78
Views: 1797

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

Blues at home, captain returning, against the winless Crusaders. I fear this will get ugly. I predict the Blues will be out for revenge from last year's semi final, and we could see a similar scoreline in the opposite direction. I'd do a head to head, but I'm not sure which Crusaders you'd take? New...
by mrbrownstone
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 78
Views: 1797

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

Going to be an interesting game this from a neutral’s perspective. I see the Crusaders have stuck with Havili and Auma as their preferred midfield. Opportunity to deliver there. Who is going to kick for the Blues? How far down the replacement to the replacement are the Crusaders going to go with th...
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 68067

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Mate , just a bit of talk from mate who is there or thereabouts in rugby admin stuff, known him for years from my days on PU boards. He did say the playing at end of this season was highly unlikely really, but has just heard whispers about him coming home, and nothing is confirmed etc. Just usually...
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament
Replies: 20
Views: 662

Re: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament

Crusaders 26-22 Blues - Highlights Blues blew it! Had it within their reach to roll over the top of the baby Saders but dropped the ball (twice). Finals on Saturday. I'm going to enjoy this one, as it's the only time the Crusaders will beat the Blues this week. Nice try. If there’s any team that ca...
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Blues returning optimism 2024 Thread
Replies: 173
Views: 29577

Re: The Blues returning optimism 2024 Thread

Any of you guys planning to start a match thread? Or has complacency set in, and games against bottom of the table sides aren't worth discussing? :((
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 68067

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

How much creedence we going to give to whispers that we may just see Sam W back at Crusaders next year? Source? I've not heard that one. Hope so, I'd have him back in a heartbeat. Although, I wouldn't want to lessen the impact of his final act in a Crusaders jersey being winning a title away only t...
by mrbrownstone
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 68067

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Read today that Lio willie sprained his ankle in R2 and could possibly be back next week for the Chiefs. That makes sense. His absence is inexplicable otherwise. He's a better player than Kellow or Gardiner and we desperately need his ball-running threat in a pack that desperately lacks go-forward ...
by mrbrownstone
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament
Replies: 20
Views: 662

Re: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament

Auckman wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:30 am Crusaders 26-22 Blues - Highlights

Blues blew it! Had it within their reach to roll over the top of the baby Saders but dropped the ball (twice).


Finals on Saturday.
I'm going to enjoy this one, as it's the only time the Crusaders will beat the Blues this week.