Quarterish Final Prediction thread
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Who do you think will win?
Crusaders v Reds - Reds for a historic win. There is too much talk about an inevitable Crusaders win. I am jinxing the jinx with this prediction.
Chiefs v Blues - Chiefs by a thousand
Brumbies v Hurricanes - Canes because I reckon they have better individuals than the Bum-boys, but they'll have to overcome the biased coverage, (expect multiple replays of Canes indiscretions) , an under pressure ref (to give the Bum-boys preference) and a crowd that is the most feral in the world of rugby. Reference 2023 game for how hard to win in the shithole (disallowed try, etc).
Who do you want to win?
Crusaders
Chiefs
Canes -
Reds
Blues
Canes
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Chiefs, Crusaders, Canes
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Blues, Crusaders, Brumbies
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Saders, Chiefs, Brumbies
Saders, Blues, Canes
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@cgrant said in Quarterish Final Prediction thread:
Hurricanes will have to face 27 men
Ah, the ol' Calcio storico fiorentino-rules, interesting.
The game starts when the pallaio throws and kicks the ball toward the center line, then at the first whistle as the ball first rests on field, 15 forwards or corridori, begin fighting in a wild mixed martial arts match- punching, kicking, tripping, hacking, tackling, and wrestling with each other in an effort designed to tire opponents' defenses, but which often descends into an all-out brawl. They try to pin and force into submission as many players possible. Once there are enough incapacitated players, the other teammates come and swoop up the ball and head to the goal.
Well, it should be entertaining, at the very least. Just a pity that Dane Coles is retired, he would've loved this.
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@Mauss said in Quarterish Final Prediction thread:
@cgrant said in Quarterish Final Prediction thread:
Hurricanes will have to face 27 men
Ah, the ol' Calcio storico fiorentino-rules, interesting.
The game starts when the pallaio throws and kicks the ball toward the center line, then at the first whistle as the ball first rests on field, 15 forwards or corridori, begin fighting in a wild mixed martial arts match- punching, kicking, tripping, hacking, tackling, and wrestling with each other in an effort designed to tire opponents' defenses, but which often descends into an all-out brawl. They try to pin and force into submission as many players possible. Once there are enough incapacitated players, the other teammates come and swoop up the ball and head to the goal.
Well, it should be entertaining, at the very least. Just a pity that Dane Coles is retired, he would've loved this.
That and the Palio, that crazy horse race in the the square in Siena would be a sight to see
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@booboo said in Quarterish Final Prediction thread:
Two questions:
- Who do you think will win?
- Who do you want to win?
Crusaders v Reds
Chiefs v Blues
Brumbies v HurricanesMy picks
1.. Saders Blues Brumbies
2. Saders Blues* Canes- Chiefs get a second shot
Two from two.
Hope I'm wrong about the third.
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Calcio storico fiorentino - Wikipedia
