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Dan54.

Head to Head: 15. Zarn Sullivan v Ruben Love ( Canes - comps form fullback vs guy coming back from injury ) 14. Mark Tele’a v Kini Naholo ( Blues - two wingers in good form but one is an All Black comp leader ) 13. AJ Lam vs Billy Proctor ( Canes - a potential usurper to Ioane's AB throne vs a util...

Dan54.

PP, what are you actually talking about? it was (I thought) a reasonable discussion where a couple of us noted that perhaps we underestimated Naholo or not, and you have gone off tangent completely. Take a deep breath, there seems to be something in the air in Aus that gets to a few former kiwis goi...

Dan54.

Well I stand corrected, just does not come across as a top defender to me. Need to pay more attention to him. You not only one Magpie, for some reason I always tend to think of him as iffy on defence, and thet's when I watching the Naki too. Like you I will have to open my eyes a little more and ke...

Dan54.

Agree, I just don't see what Naholo brings over Rayasi. Rayasi for me has a bigger skill set and while neither are great defenders again I think Rayasi is the better of the 2. Top 3 NZ wings tackles completed SRP so far: 1. 53 Sevu Reece 2. 49 Kini Naholo 3. 47 Timoci Tavatavanawai Top 3 NZ wings t...

Dan54.

mr bungle wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 11:24 pm
OupaStruisbaai wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 4:12 pm Disappointing performance from the SA team. But then rather now then in the JWC.

NZ team look in much better state as last years lot.
We need to keep this tournament going. 6 Nations U20 has shown what's needed.

Dan54.

Then it will beg the question, does it not, of why they asked to see him there, if he's not selected again at 10 for this weekend's game. Surely to evaluate his utility they need to see him play there several times. It also suggests that Havili is at least in the mix as a bench options, covering mi...

Dan54.

I rarely post in here, but coming soon and end of year round up… Mr Bungle and Melvins in March… Tentpole Festival in February with Dinosaur Jr, Calexico and Mogwai… Recently saw Eugene Chadbourne… Kali Malone (w/ Stephen O’Malley), Mudhoney, F*** me I getting old, I genuinely haven't heard of any ...

Dan54.

David Havili certainly isn't the solution given the shit show he dished up this weekend. I don't think in anyway the selectors will be looking at Havili as a starting 10, christ all Razor said was they were interested to see how he went there, I am assuming they are interested in how a lot of playe...

Dan54.

[quote="Pakia Pakia Yeah I personally think Perofetas non selection at 10 for Taranaki has nothing to do with his ability at 10. He played very well there against the Brave Blossom last year and has played very well for the Blues there also. Vern Cotter backed him as the Blues main 10. He's generall...

Dan54.

I've got my fingers crossed that McKenzie will stay fit. Even if McKenzie miraculously stays fit for the next RWC cycle, he cannot play every test. Are we seriously saying that Brett Cameron or Stephen f**king Perofeta are going to be starting All Black no.10's? NZR is asleep at the wheel. Stephen ...

Dan54.

I've got my fingers crossed that McKenzie will stay fit. Even if McKenzie miraculously stays fit for the next RWC cycle, he cannot play every test. Are we seriously saying that Brett Cameron or Stephen f**king Perofeta are going to be starting All Black no.10's? NZR is asleep at the wheel. David Ha...

Dan54.

I rarely post in here, but coming soon and end of year round up… Mr Bungle and Melvins in March… Tentpole Festival in February with Dinosaur Jr, Calexico and Mogwai… Recently saw Eugene Chadbourne… Kali Malone (w/ Stephen O’Malley), Mudhoney, F*** me I getting old, I genuinely haven't heard of any ...

Dan54.

Geez if this was at Caketin I would of driven down to Wellington for weekend, looking forward to this bigtime.
Anyway will go over to Kaponga, watch their game (1pm kick off) ,have time for quick beer in clubrooms and still be home in time for this.

Dan54.

Terrible weather but an interesting game and crowd. Someone needed to knock the ground announcer out though, he was punishing. As Auckman alluded to, the ground held up really well given the downpour. I thought the ground announcer was fun, and very much suited the crowd that were there. Not my thi...

Dan54.

I would say, playing these games in places like Tonga are great entertainment. Rugby may be shit at times, but you sure can enjoy the crowd and ground announcer! Looked like they all having a lot of fun! :lol: Apart from the crowd entertaining themselves in the muddy waters on TV, I saw on social m...

Dan54.

I like what Reece is doing this year, but there also plenty of arguments for Telea and Clarke, so will depend who on the expanded panel are responsible for wings see it going. With a panel of about 8 doing selections will be interesting to see how they go.

Dan54.

I would say, playing these games in places like Tonga are great entertainment. Rugby may be shit at times, but you sure can enjoy the crowd and ground announcer! Looked like they all having a lot of fun!

Dan54.

WoodlandsRFC wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 9:51 am Lots of respect for the Crusaders fans turning out each week, still seem to be decent turn outs despite the results.

Yep I said after last home game, big ups to the ones that keep turning up to support their team.

Dan54.

Question who is the Crusaders' attack coach, apart from givethe ball to Reece and hope he will do it for us, there doesn't seem to be a lot of manipulation etc.

Dan54.

Zakar wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 7:33 am
Ted. wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 7:28 am
ROLDY wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 7:13 am Junk Yard Dog!!!
?
It's Tim Ryan's nickname.

Apparently used to be Ringworm. Lol wonder if got mates to change it.

Dan54.

Does he have a real , 2nd job, Dan? Naa mate, I talking about going over to Aus and working with a speed coach, preseason and the went in bye week. I like a player that does the extras. Are you sure that's what you meant? ;) If Razer isn't seriously looking at him, something is wrong with Razer. :l...

Dan54.

How much does Love add from the back. Really makes mistakes and his step and acceleration are devastating. He's going alright isn't he Magpie? Show what extra work does for you I think. Notice he doing a bit of talking during breaks in play too. Does he have a real , 2nd job, Dan? Naa mate, I talki...

Dan54.

Magpie26 wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 8:52 am How much does Love add from the back.
Really makes mistakes and his step and acceleration are devastating.

He's going alright isn't he Magpie? Show what extra work does for you I think.
Notice he doing a bit of talking during breaks in play too.

Dan54.

Trust your elders grasshopper. My crystal ball needs a service. Where are you based Tehui? I'm coming back to visit my mum ( recently passed) and brothers grave site (he died 1982 at 19)in about 6 - 8 months time and I like you as a poster. Site is in Eltham (look that up). But will be flying in to...

Dan54.

Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:24 am You're allowed to tackle shoulder first as long as the arms wrap. Arms first would be an arm-tackle.

Amen AC, no decent tackler doen't hit with shoulder first, I don't think it very often I have seen tacklers run with arms spread out, you don't tackle that way.

Dan54.

Crusaders pack going well, but sruggling in backs. But going ok at moment and credit to crowd , decent trun out for the ladder position.

Dan54.

Yeah I also think Blackadders best pos is 7. Christie has been one of the better players for the Crusaders. This team looks pretty handy on paper but they've really struggled to get any cohesion going. I think Balckadder is good choice at 7 especially against team like Rebels who have found their g...

Dan54.

I’ve got to admit it’s still quite enjoyable supporting a struggling team . Frustrating as it is to see them bomb game after game , it’s a different kind of high that is experienced with the odd win . Only winning the entire competition beats it for intensity . Agree Eug, easiest thing to pretend t...

Dan54.

Yes I too became less interested in League after moving to Australia. After the Warriors hype I've tried to get back into it but don't find it as appealing as I did and can't watch more than 15 minutes. It's too repetitive for me and I actually find AFL more entertaining though admittedly I've neve...

Dan54.

Hannah looks ok for a youngster, but would be surprised if he makes squad, though if they like the look of him he could get looked at in 'A' team. The one newbie I be keen on is Billy Proctor, he continues to look pretty good, and the combo of him and JB especially on defence looks more than ok.

Dan54.

Aumua is a big loss ,but like Roigard, shit happens and you move to next option. Super rugby is won by squads , nit individuals.

Dan54.

Personally don't see how anyone can enjoy seeing the Crusaders slump to such a low. It's ok to want to see other teams win, but I take no joy in even tha smallest way to see what's happening, The team looks without motivation, and any understandable game plan. Look a group of journermen players at m...

Dan54.

I think when you watch when camera goes to coaches box, it almost looks like the Crusaders lot are lost? Don't seem to be even talking etc.

Dan54.

booze wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:32 pm Let’s be honest, there’s only really 4 or 5 teams that are worth watching in Super rugby. It’s pretty dire

You probably right booze,and generally always been case, I watch Gallagher championship, and probably similar, you have to watch games with one of the good teams in it to enjoy it really.

Dan54.

Ted. wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:54 am
Enzedder wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:48 am No time to put a tail onto the rucks. Love the way this is being reffed
Absolutely, Enz. Lovi g the way he's reffing the breakdown.

Dan54.

Going to be a lot of sore bodies, and none more so than Kirifi and Barrett. Really hope Amua is going to be OK as he and TJ must be giving the AB selectors some food for thought. I don't think TJ giving the AB selectors much food for thought, will be pretty surprised if they haven't already got him...

Dan54.

I actually liked the way Williams refffed, seemed to tell players what was going on, and never saw any giant cock ups.

Dan54.

Anyway genuinely stoked with result, and I thought Jordie was exceptional in defence tonight, by christ I bet he tender tomorrow.

Dan54.

Snap, though I do agree since I moved here the Sth Naki is in my opinion still Canes country. Though Williams did go to collge in NP. Lol

Dan54.

For 7 games, Canes have only had 1 card. Got 3 tonight.... He was only reffing one side tonight. Homer aussie refs trying their best to keep the aussies close on the Table. :lol: Paul Williams was born and bred in Canes country. Not quite PP he was born in Waverly which is in the Naki, so Chiefs co...

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