Crusaders vs Highlanders: MATCH THREAD: Sunday 9th Aug

trapper · Post by **trapper** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:02 am

Sheeeeit!

sonic_attack · Post by **sonic_attack** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:02 am

Run you bastard!

JPNZ · Post by **JPNZ** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:03 am

10 more metres and Reece would have got him. Good try landers. Cracking game this

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:03 am

Reece made it a real contest but Nareki hung on for the try

Taranaki Snapper · Post by **Taranaki Snapper** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:03 am

Nareki makes amends with a 14pt try...

kiap · Post by **kiap** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:04 am

In off. Nice kick.

trapper · Post by **trapper** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:05 am

Shut up Justin...

Enzedder · Post by **Enzedder** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:08 am

WTF was that kick from Aaron Smith?

kiap · Post by **kiap** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:09 am

trapper wrote:Shut up Justin...

The other bloke is the Kiwi version of Bruce McAvaney.

On the plus side, he does talk the game up.

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:10 am

Enzedder wrote:WTF was that kick from Aaron Smith?

Easily the worst option

trapper · Post by **trapper** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:12 am

kiap wrote:
trapper wrote:Shut up Justin...
The other bloke is the Kiwi version of Bruce McAvaney.

On the plus side, he does talk the game up.

Hahahaha, yeah you’re right there..

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:12 am

Crusaders being raped in the tackle with the Clan getting heaps of turnovers

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:13 am

trapper wrote:
kiap wrote:
trapper wrote:Shut up Justin...
The other bloke is the Kiwi version of Bruce McAvaney.

On the plus side, he does talk the game up.
Hahahaha, yeah you’re right there..

Is he the re-birth of WInston McCarthy?

Fat Old Git · Post by **Fat Old Git** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:13 am

Maniototo Man wrote:
Fat Old Git wrote:
Maniototo Man wrote:
Fat Old Git wrote:
Maniototo Man wrote:Bugger. Rugby Pass is delaying all its stuff by about 30 minutes.

Don't want spoilers. Catch you guys after the game.
yeah, I wondered why it was showing a documentary.

anyone have a different working link? Asking for a friend.
This is the best my friend can do. My friend is considering just waiting for the better quality one to start.

http://live.harleyquinnwidget.live/free ... 44930.html
Thanks. My friend has made the same decision.
My friend says they have suddenly started showing it live NOT delayed on the good quality one.

21 minutes in as I post this.

https://www.vipleague.lc/1-crusaders-vs ... -streaming

my friend's link did the same!

Taranaki Snapper · Post by **Taranaki Snapper** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:14 am

really enjoyed that Ash Dixon piece in the pre-match...

kiap · Post by **kiap** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:20 am

Landers really need to hold the line for the last minute

JPNZ · Post by **JPNZ** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:20 am

The crusaders “treating it like a final” penalty makes it 13-17 at halftime.

Maniototo Man · Post by **Maniototo Man** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:23 am

Fat Old Git wrote:
my friend's link did the same!

Maybe we have the same friend!

Couch · Post by **Couch** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:24 am

Cracking game.

Come on Landers, just gotta play the best 40mins ever this season.

Auckman · Post by **Auckman** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:24 am

A good half from the visitors. They'll need to pull out the extra lungs for the 2nd half up-gear from the Crusaders though. It's coming.

Maniototo Man · Post by **Maniototo Man** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:25 am

JPNZ wrote:The crusaders “treating it like a final” penalty makes it 13-17 at halftime.

Crusaders: so good at scoring just before the break. Highlanders: so good at coughing up points.

One of the stark differences between the sides.

Deadtigers · Post by **Deadtigers** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:25 am

Shame for the Blues that despite a great season their last game means nothing. But that is life and sport. Should have got it done against the Canes and or the Saders when they had the chance.

If you hadn't noticed, I expect the Saders to pull away in the second half.

Ali's Choice · Post by **Ali's Choice** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:26 am

Highlanders are playing as well as they can. The Crusaders are playing badly. Yet there is still only a four point margin. The Highlanders are winning breakdown turnovers for fun, and the Crusaders will need to get more cleaners to the breakdown and more quickly if they are going to have a chance of winning. Both halfbacks had good first halves.

trapper · Post by **trapper** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:27 am

The Clan deserve their lead at half time. I expect the Saders to get a lot more ball 2nd half and send in a few more blokes into the ruck to clean out. The big body of Romano might help the cause there.

Ghost-Of-Nepia · Post by **Ghost-Of-Nepia** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:30 am

Nice that our lads have the lead. It won't last though. When the Crusaders get the ball, they seem to be able to get through our first line far too easily.

sonic_attack · Post by **sonic_attack** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:33 am

That sunstrike looks like it's getting progressively worse. You wonder if the accuracy might drop for the Saders second half.

I recall the old Lancaster park having a similar aspect. I might be wrong though.

puku · Post by **puku** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:33 am

Let me just say here that I love these 3:35 pm kickoffs.

The Highlanders are going to have keep going at 100% to have a chance. The Crusaders backs seem to make easy yards.

Fat Old Git · Post by **Fat Old Git** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:34 am

Maniototo Man wrote:
Fat Old Git wrote:
my friend's link did the same!
Maybe we have the same friend!

I believe we do!

Entertaining first half. And I can report that the Garage Project Sunrise Valley hazy IPA is a banger. Too bloody easy for an 8% er!

puku · Post by **puku** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:36 am

Hunt's kicking to touch does my head in though...

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:37 am

Why was the advantage not allowed?

EDIT:: got it

Enzedder · Post by **Enzedder** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:37 am

Never released - counter-ruck my ass.

Fat Old Git · Post by **Fat Old Git** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:37 am

My friend's sound feed seems to be about 30 seconds behind the visual.

Ghost-Of-Nepia · Post by **Ghost-Of-Nepia** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:38 am

sonic_attack wrote:That sunstrike looks like it's getting progressively worse. You wonder if the accuracy might drop for the Saders second half.

I recall the old Lancaster park having a similar aspect. I might be wrong though.

Addington is north-west to south-east and Lancaster Park ran north to south. Not entirely dissimilar.

Kiwias · Post by **Kiwias** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:39 am

FFAAARRRRKKKKKKK

Taranaki Snapper · Post by **Taranaki Snapper** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:39 am

Richie D'ohunga...

Enzedder · Post by **Enzedder** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:39 am

I would so laugh if that miss cost them the game. Cocky.

Auckman · Post by **Auckman** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:39 am

I nominate the Highlander 14 for the All Blacks.

kiap · Post by **kiap** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:40 am

Enzedder · Post by **Enzedder** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:40 am

Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote:
sonic_attack wrote:That sunstrike looks like it's getting progressively worse. You wonder if the accuracy might drop for the Saders second half.

I recall the old Lancaster park having a similar aspect. I might be wrong though.
Addington is north-west to south-east and Lancaster Park ran north to south. Not entirely dissimilar.

A lot of play is across field - if you are a Chief anyway

Couch · Post by **Couch** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:40 am

@Halls face