Blues v Crusaders
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So disappointed I didn’t even bother watching the late game
It’s fair to say any confidence the Blues had about climbing out of this slump has well and truly gone out the window
I’m really not sure how you come up with an idea of making player who’s form has been underwhelming at best relates to being your captain
Even Dalton who has skippered the team before may been a better option
Once the confidence is sucked out of the cylinder like the Crusaders found out last year it’s very difficult to rebottleI will give Christie ,Renata,Gordon and Plummer their dues at least they offered some energy off the bench
I have always thought Sam Nock has a decent enough skill set to succeed but unfortunately he just does’nt have the ability to own the space around him and take ownership of it
Not sure why the Blues bothered bringing Angus Ta’avao back to Auckland personally they would have been better off looking somewhere else
I find him one of those players that flatters to deceive
That’s a couple of senior players and possibly a few more that did’nt take ownership when it mattered wether it be changing the lineout tactics or taking ownership of the kick off receives
I said after game one Vern Cotter needed to find some new tricks I think we can possibly say there are some players that should be let go -
@Steven-Harris said in Blues v Crusaders:
So disappointed I didn’t even bother watching the late game
It’s fair to say any confidence the Blues had about climbing out of this slump has well and truly gone out the window
I’m really not sure how you come up with an idea of making player who’s form has been underwhelming at best relates to being your captain
Even Dalton who has skippered the team before may been a better option
Once the confidence is sucked out of the cylinder like the Crusaders found out last year it’s very difficult to rebottleI will give Christie ,Renata,Gordon and Plummer their dues at least they offered some energy off the bench
I have always thought Sam Nock has a decent enough skill set to succeed but unfortunately he just does’nt have the ability to own the space around him and take ownership of it
Not sure why the Blues bothered bringing Angus Ta’avao back to Auckland personally they would have been better off looking somewhere else
I find him one of those players that flatters to deceive
That’s a couple of senior players and possibly a few more that did’nt take ownership when it mattered wether it be changing the lineout tactics or taking ownership of the kick off receives
I said after game one Vern Cotter needed to find some new tricks I think we can possibly say there are some players that should be let goYeah the front row stocks are starting to concern me a bit in our region. A lot of aging front rowers and I haven't seen a lot to suggest that there are many coming through. Like, Ta'avao is well past his best, and Renata and Tu'ungafasi aren't getting younger, but who else do we have coming through?
It's just one of those seasons where we have to put in the bin and build for then next (weve had plenty of them as Blues fans so its nothing new). Thankfully we came out of the 2020-2024 period with a couple of bits of silverware.
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@SammyC said in Blues v Crusaders:
Jeez Vern Cotter is a great forwards coach aye.
That blues pack is soft as shit.
I think that has been Blues problems all year. Everyone was saying that Christie and BB were shit etc, and they weren't very good, and I pleased we seeing where problem seems to be .Forwards aren't only problem either, and I not sure thay soft as, more look disconnected to me. Watch how often they getting ball turned over, and most of it looks to me like the cleaners are just a step ot 2 behind where they should be.
Bluesd also have a problem at 10, neither Plummer or Perofeta have looked to adapt game plan, and much as I know this is not popular, I think Blues best 80 minutes have been the 2 40 minutes when BB has been running the cutter. Although I think Perofeta probably just needs gametime? -
@Bones said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Darth-Sader said in Blues v Crusaders:
@sparky said in Blues v Crusaders:
@kev said in Blues v Crusaders:
Reiko’s ball security must be an issue for the ABs
I've been a fan for years.
But based on his recent performances, unless there is a dramatic improvement in his standards, he shouldn't be anywhere near an AB squad.
Is he even the best centre in the Blues squad?
Clarke and Ioane need to swap positions.
I am not sure a centre that trips over himself will be all that effective.
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Rieko isn’t getting the space to get free at 13, and is quite unable consistently to choose the right option, let alone execute. On a few occasions he passed, or tried to, when catching and taking the tackle the best alternative.
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@pakman said in Blues v Crusaders:
Rieko isn’t getting the space to get free at 13, and is quite unable consistently to choose the right option, let alone execute. On a few occasions he passed, or tried to, when catching and taking the tackle the best alternative.
If Telea and him changed places on attack the Blues would score a lot more tries.I'd be interested to see what Telea does in the midfield as well, Ioane has had more than enough time to prove his worth and experience at centre.
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@Nepia said in Blues v Crusaders:
The funniest thing about this thread is how many posters now consider that Super rugby form actually counts for AB selection.
Yeah, it's very selective.
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Nepia 💯..the eye colour patch always gets in the way of a good debate
Gets worse every year haha.
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@Mr-Fish said in Blues v Crusaders:
I'm reasonably confident that Cam Christie will be picked in the July squad.
He's looked handy that's for sure, but are the selectors adventurous enough?
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@Crazy-Horse said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Mr-Fish said in Blues v Crusaders:
I'm reasonably confident that Cam Christie will be picked in the July squad.
He's looked handy that's for sure, but are the selectors adventurous enough?
I like him too but he ain't anywhere near selection yet.
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@African-Monkey said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Mr-Fish said in Blues v Crusaders:
I'm reasonably confident that Cam Christie will be picked in the July squad.
He's looked handy that's for sure, but are the selectors adventurous enough?
I like him too but he ain't anywhere near selection yet.
Ironic that if Blackadder is injured, it makes it that much harder for any other loosie to make the (initial) squad.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Bones said in Blues v Crusaders:
@Darth-Sader said in Blues v Crusaders:
@sparky said in Blues v Crusaders:
@kev said in Blues v Crusaders:
Reiko’s ball security must be an issue for the ABs
I've been a fan for years.
But based on his recent performances, unless there is a dramatic improvement in his standards, he shouldn't be anywhere near an AB squad.
Is he even the best centre in the Blues squad?
Clarke and Ioane need to swap positions.
I am not sure a centre that trips over himself will be all that effective.
But at least he'll be able to pass it while he's tripping over. Rieko might even catch it occasionally.
