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Finau is a much calmer person than Swinton, who always looks like he's completely enraged. His face is always pink and inflamed with anger and hatred. Fwiw, I think most Rugby teams benefit from including one genuinely mad player. Finau got carded last night and Swinton didn’t… I think you'll find ...

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I'm looking forward to this game. I expect the Brumbies to bounce back after getting spanked by the Blues last week. The Brumbies are a better side than that. The Hurricanes will need to start well if they want to succeed in this game. Nice attempt at being magnanimous, but I can tell you're super-...

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sunnybanana wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:29 am The arms have to at least be in the process of wrapping at the time of the hit. Not after.

Are you vision impaired?

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Nope. I’m simply pointing out that Sunnybanana would be familiar with union technique moreso than the specifically-coached and high-intensity tackle technique coached in leagie Brian Lima and Butch James's career were defined by strong, shoulder-leading tackling. OK cool. You’ve found two examples ...

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That is league coaching, to stop momentum Union coaches mainly work on traditional tackling Are you arguing with me for the sake of it? You've already agreed it was a legal tackle :lol: Nope. I’m simply pointing out that Sunnybanana would be familiar with union technique moreso than the specificall...

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I sincerely hope you pick Finau That guy is like Swinton. A card magnet Finau is a much calmer person than Swinton, who always looks like he's completely enraged. His face is always pink and inflamed with anger and hatred. Fwiw, I think most Rugby teams benefit from including one genuinely mad play...

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shanky wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:20 am That is league coaching, to stop momentum

Union coaches mainly work on traditional tackling

Are you arguing with me for the sake of it? You've already agreed it was a legal tackle

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I have coached kids to tackle for years. A number of these kids are now playing professionally in the NRL and QLD Cup. The cue was always shoulder first and then wrap the arms. Apparently, according to sunnybanana, I was teaching them an illegal technique

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I'd pick Savea and Finau in our loose forward mix and would pick Savea at 7. I haven't made up my mind about number 8. I haven't seen enough of Sotutu to fairly assess his ability, but I do like what I've seen so far from Bradyen Iose. Sotutu is a Rolls Royce. Given the right coaching, I think he w...

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I saw the game in real time, and I thought the tackle was borderline but not deserving of a card. If I was one of the Chiefs' coaches, I'll be having a quiet word with him about technique and improving the arm wrap action. It wasn't even penalised. He's completed 4 tackles like that in recent games...

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Whilst I think it's legal, in the modern game that's an extremely risky tackle to attempt. Some referees will card that on suspicion. And if you're a second late, or an inch higher, you're going to be in serious trouble. The days of tackling to hurt people are over.

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sunnybanana wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:27 am
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.

Really? You think a shoulder charge is fine as long as it’s followed by a wrap? What would be the point of that?

A shoulder charge requires the arm to be tucked. This was a tackle.

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You're allowed to tackle shoulder first as long as the arms wrap. Arms first would be an arm-tackle.

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Agreed. He regressed as a player under Foster. He went from being a starting midfielder to a fringe squad member. The fact that Foster took delight in alternating him between 12 and 13 wouldn't have helped. Well unfortunately he's not the only player that regressed in the Foster era. Yep, as a team...

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Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:00 am
Grandpa wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:55 am ALB is an intelligent player. I like him. Closest we've had to Conrad.
Agreed.

He regressed as a player under Foster. He went from being a starting midfielder to a fringe squad member. The fact that Foster took delight in alternating him between 12 and 13 wouldn't have helped.

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Rieko has definitely improved in that regard though.. just like defensively he has matured with age. Those first two tries against Ireland in the World Cup were from Rieko passes. We'll see though. If Razor doesn't pick him, then we know he doesn't rate him. But who would be better? The alternates ...

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Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:32 am All Black wingers scored 16 tries at the 2023 RWC. Far more winger tries than any other country. How did they score so many tries if they've been starved of ball?

It's like you genuinely think that you can convince us that our lived reality never happened. You're the forum's no.1 gas lighter.

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If we look at the game stats from last week for the Blues 46 - 7 win over the third placed Brumbies Ioane's attack stats look ok in terms of distribution. 10 Carries 9 Passes 1 Offload Pretty good ratio. The Blues also had 71% possession against the Brumbies which could suggest Ioane is passing and...

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Reiko Ioane creates nothing for his wingers. His first instinct is always to run the ball, to take contact. All Black wingers have consistently been starved of ball when playing outside Ioane. That's a f**king huge issue.

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If we're being honest, that was a dire performance by the Crusaders. I don't have the stats, but I'd guess we made a dozen handling errors, most were unforced. Passes that did stick were more often than not high, low or behind their target player, As well as our handling, our kicking was poor, both ...

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Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:50 am I'd be surprised if it's not Barrett and Ioane.

Will be interesting to see if Robertson persists with a non-passing, ball-hogging, selfish centre like Ioane.

At this stage 12 is Barrett and 13 is wide open.

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:thumbup: I’m not a big gambler at all, maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I view it the same as having a nice bottle of red or a weekend away somewhere. You only bet as much as you can afford to wake up the next day and not even think about it. And if you’re going to have a punt, you may as well make it s...

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That’s an insane multi :lol: Yep, if you're betting on multis that are that 'exotic', this isn't your first rodeo when it comes to gambling. Normal betting tastes like vanilla ice cream and you've no doubt lost a lot of money in the past. But well done on you Roldy!' :thumbup: I’m not a big gambler...

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shanky wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:47 pm That’s an insane multi

Yep, if you're betting on multis that are that 'exotic', this isn't your first rodeo when it comes to gambling. Normal betting tastes like vanilla ice cream and you've no doubt lost a lot of money in the past. But well done on you Roldy!'

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What's the deal with the directors being personally liable for the Rebels tax bill? Yeah, just looking at that article posted above, it seems like the Rebels future is far from assured. There are two legal battles, against RA and the ATO, that have to be won by the Rebels before this deal happens.

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Interestingly Savea played off the bench in his last Japanese league game. Sam Cane hasn't even been playing. Sam Cane is an ill-disciplined cart horse, and the worst All Black captain of the pro-era. His undeserved elevation to the captaincy perfectly illustrates the nepotism and 'jobs for the boy...

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I wouldn't be upset with this backrow; 8. Sotutu 7. Savea 6. Finau Big, strong, mobile and genuine lineout options which will be needed with Whitelock and Retallick retired. That was my preferred back 3 a week or so ago. Pleasantly surprised to see the Sotutu stats back up the impression I had. Tha...

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The NRL gushing never stopped but get your point Why even click on this thread? You're proudly anti-Rugby League, so why open this thread unless you're simply here for trolling purposes? Because it bothers you. I just find it pathetic. You boast about your hatred of Rugby League yet the majority of...

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I wouldn't be upset with this backrow;

8. Sotutu
7. Savea
6. Finau

Big, strong, mobile and genuine lineout options which will be needed with Whitelock and Retallick retired.

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With the Crusaders in a slump, AC is proselytizing for the NRL Gushing pieces about Kim Jong V’Landys will no doubt be next. The NRL gushing never stopped but get your point Why even click on this thread? You're proudly anti-Rugby League, so why open this thread unless you're simply here for trolli...

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wamberal wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:04 am Terry Hill passed away. Early fifties.

Very young for a relatively fit guy who trained and exercised most of his life.

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UncleFB wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:01 am Anyway, if they did schedule SR today you'd complain they're not innovative and just copying the NRL. It's lose lose for rugby.

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Blast0 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:52 am Those stats really show what an impressive season Peter Lakai is having. I knew he'd been playing well but wow.

I think they really highlight Hoskins Sotutu's form.

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With the Crusaders in a slump, AC is proselytizing for the NRL Gushing pieces about Kim Jong V’Landys will no doubt be next. Strange post. I'm simply pointing out a smart strategy being employed by our codes main rival. They're innovating their schedule to suit modern societal trends, meanwhile we'...

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Restaurants and pubs are open. I’m going out today with the #boys. Will also be enjoying the NRL. Ok, pubs are open. But my point still stands, this is innovative by the NRL to schedule a three match series of this public holiday. In contrast, there is no Super Rugby being played. NSW laws are a lo...

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With the Crusaders in a slump, AC is proselytizing for the NRL Gushing pieces about Kim Jong V’Landys will no doubt be next. Strange post. I'm simply pointing out a smart strategy being employed by our codes main rival. They're innovating their schedule to suit modern societal trends, meanwhile we'...

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I see the NRL has scheduled a three game Rugby League marathon today for ANZAC day. Very smart scheduling, IMO. It's a national public holiday. Aside from RSL's everything is closed, restaurants, clubs, pubs etc. It's illegal to see alcohol outside of an RSL. Also, many people are up early for dawn...

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Hard to do this given SH players haven't played test Rugby since last year's RWC and NH players have played the 6N this year. You're effectively comparing form from last year to form from more recently.

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Fellas, can we please keep the trans-hate to the women's sport threads?

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I see the NRL has scheduled a three game Rugby League marathon today for ANZAC day. Very smart scheduling, IMO. It's a national public holiday. Aside from RSL's everything is closed, restaurants, clubs, pubs etc. It's illegal to see alcohol outside of an RSL. Also, many people are up early for dawn ...

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